Obituaries
James M. Congrove "Bouie"
Feb 4, 2014
James M. Congrove "Bouie", 78, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 after a brief battle with cancer. He was born on December 9, 1935 in East Springfield, Ohio to the late Marshall and Elsie Congrove. Jim was an active member of Moose Lodge 918 in Cuyahoga Falls and a 32nd degree Mason through Valley of Akron Masonic Lodge. He...
Julio R. Medina
Feb 4, 2014
Julio R. Medina, 61, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2014. He was born on March 14, 1952 in San Juan, Puerto Rico to the late Virgilio and Carmen Medina. Julio served his country in the U.S. Navy and formerly worked as a chemist. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Carlos Villamil. Julio is survived by...
William E. Martin
Feb 4, 2014
William E. Martin, 92, of Akron, crossed over into heaven on Tuesday, February 4, 2014. He was born in Akron on August 13, 1921 to the late Melvin and Lucille (Babcock) Martin. William was a people person who loved to talk to anyone he came in contact with. He was a member of the First Apostolic Church in Tallmadge for...
Frank A. White
Feb 4, 2014
Frank A. White Frank A. White, 83, of Akron, passed away February 4, 2014. He was born in Akron on May 29, 1930 to the late Richard and Leona White. Frank proudly served in the U.S. Army and spent his entire career as a contractor. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 59 years, Mary White; siblings,...
Deborah Carlene Rowand
Feb 3, 2014
Deborah Carlene Rowand, 65, went to be with the Lord on February 3, 2014. She was a wonderful mother and her primary focus was her beloved family. She was an avid outdoorswoman who enjoyed going to the gun club, camping, fishing, and hunting. She also enjoyed reading, crocheting, watching old movies and the Olympics. Deborah touched many hearts with her...
Susan A. Conner
Feb 3, 2014
Susan A. Conner Susan A. Conner, 68, of Akron, passed away February 3, 2014. She was born in Akron on January 7, 1946 to the late Fred and Martha Vinsel. Susan was a beautician for all of her life and was also employed at McDonald's. She was an excellent homemaker and devoted her life to her husband, children, and grandchildren....
Catherine W. Rich
Feb 3, 2014
Catherine W. Rich, 87, died February 3, 2014. She was born in Livingston, Tennessee and lived most of her life in Akron. She was a homemaker and member of the Brown St. Church of Christ. "Kay" was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Homer E. Rich; father, Perry Winningham; mother, Bertha Winningham Hunter; brother, Jerry Winningham; sister,...
Maureen Macbride
Feb 3, 2014
Maureen "Cookie" MacBride, 63, of Akron, passed away February 3, 2014. She was born in Akron, OH on December 17, 1950 to the late Eugene and Margaret MacBride. She graduated from St. Mary's High School and retired from Job and Family Services after 30 years of service.Maureen is preceded in death by her parents, brother John P. MacBride; sisters, Kathleen...
Gladys L. Coontz
Feb 2, 2014
Gladys "Louise" Coontz, 78, of Akron, passed away February 2, 2014. She was born in Prichard, WV on April 7, 1935 to the late Wayman and Gladys McKee. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Stewart Coontz and Truman Coontz; son, Neal; brothers, Paul and Charlie McKee; sister-in-laws, June and Rita McKee. Louise is survived by her children, Pam...
Elise L. Davis
Feb 2, 2014
Elise L. Davis, 76, was peacefully reunited with her men on Sunday, February 2, 2014 at her home with family. She was born on March 1, 1937 in Akron, Ohio to the late Earl McQuillan and Elizabeth Darkow. Elise retired from Roadway Trucking Company, enjoyed bowling, friends at Michelli's, Bunco ladies group and was a member and former chaplain and...
George A. Reese
Feb 1, 2014
George A. Reese George A. Reese, 87, was reunited with his beloved wife of over 50 years on February 1, 2014. He was born in Akron on October 4, 1926 to the late Nevin and Virginia Reese. George proudly served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He worked for Carter Jones Lumber and retired from the Teamsters. In...
Agnes Hermanowski
Jan 31, 2014
Agnes HermanowskiAgnes Hermanowski, 95, passed away January 31, 2014. She was born in Austria on August 4, 1918 to the late Franz and Karoline Beutel. Agnes will always be remembered as a generous woman who loved her family. She was an excellent cook and baker and enjoyed special family gatherings. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kasimir; and...
Linda Lou Woods
Jan 31, 2014
Linda Lou Woods, 66, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2014. She was born August 29, 1947 in Fairmont, WV to the late Denver and Glenda Nestor. She had a crazy love for her children and poured out her generosity and love to many. Linda Lou was preceded in death by her parents, husband Happy Woods and daughter Vickie Rollins....
Janet L. Remmy
Jan 30, 2014
Janet L. Remmy, 72, went to be with the Lord on January 30, 2014, after a brief illness. She was born on January 2, 1942 in Spencer, WV. Janet retired from Rite Aid Pharmacy. She enjoyed being surrounded by her children and grandchildren and reading her Bible. Janet went to Grace Baptist Church in Akron and has been a member...
Mildred Y. Mong
Jan 30, 2014
Mildred Y. "Vonnie" Mong, 70, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2014. She was born on November 19, 1943 in Beckley, WV. Vonnie was "my beautiful bride" and an inspirational wife, mother and grandmother who served as the 'glue' to her large extended family. She became appreciated, throughout her community, for her zucchini bread and loving generosity. Vonnie was preceded...
Mary V. Barber
Jan 28, 2014
Mary V. Barber Mary V. Barber, 92, of Tallmadge, went to be with the Lord on January 28, 2014. She was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on August 20, 1921 to the late Louis and Rose Delaney. Mary was a resident of Tallmadge for over 50 years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Louis...
Mary G. Eakin
Jan 27, 2014
Mary G. Eakin, 84, of Akron, passed away January 27, 2014. She was born in Nicut, WV on April 15, 1929 to the late Clay and Seretha (King) Sears. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Blair; son, Joseph Clay; grandson, Richard B. Kisner.Mary lived most of her life in Akron. She loved to garden, travel,...
Barbara A. Stephens
Jan 27, 2014
Barbara A. Stephens, 52, of Akron, passed away January 27, 2014. She was born in Akron on January 17, 1962 to the late Frank and Elizabeth Sublet. Preceded in death by sister, Beth Lack.Barbara is survived by her children, Sandra (Andy) Matchett, Matthew and Bobbi; brother, Jim (Anita) Sublet.
Jerry L. Edwards
Jan 26, 2014
Jerry L. Edwards, 79, passed away on January 26, 2014, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a painter and decorator and enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was recently known for "fishing in the trees" and sharing his treasures with others. Preceded in death by his daughter, Elaine Csora; granddaughter, Jennifer Barlow; sister, Anna Lee Knotts; brothers, Earl, Barney,...
Lois H. Mathieu
Jan 25, 2014
Lois H. Mathieu, born in Altoona, PA on March 5, 1938, passed away on January 25, 2014. Preceded in death by her parents, Theodore and Lois Baughman; daughters, Cindy Lee and Lois Ann; son, James D.; and her loving husband, Don. Left to mourn her passing are children, Dennis (Stacy), Dale, Don, Jr. (Claudia), Debbie (Bob), Judy (Anthony), Joy (Craig),...
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