Obituaries
Herbert Y. Musch
Nov 10, 2013
Herbert Y. Musch, 85, was received into the Lord's loving arms on November 10, 2013. He was born October 24, 1928 to the late John and Katherine Musch. Herbert was a graduate of Kenmore High School and served honorably aboard the Destroyer USS Damato in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He worked for the DPW Paint and Wallpaper...
George T. Pirt
Nov 9, 2013
George T. Pirt, 60, of Springfield Twp., passed away November 9, 2013. He was born in Waynesburg, PA on July 21, 1953 to the late John and Rosella Pirt. George was an avid Steelers fan, who loved to cook and be in the outdoors hunting and fishing. He was known for his laugh and smile which would light up a...
Jo Ann Ferris
Nov 9, 2013
Jo Ann Ferris Jo Ann Ferris, 95, of Akron, passed away November 9, 2013. She was born in Akron on October 19, 1918 to the late John and Lillian Brake and lived in Cuyahoga Falls before moving to Brimfield where she lived most of her life. Jo Ann was a former member of Cuyahoga Falls First Baptist Church and a...
Charles Patrick Donahue, Jr.
Nov 8, 2013
Charles Patrick Donahue, Jr., age 87, resident of Uniontown, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2013. He was born April 15, 1926 in Cleveland to the late Charles and Myra Donahue. Chuck served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and retired as a plumber and pipefitter for Local 219 after many years. He loved spending time outdoors, hunting, camping and...
Ronald L. Hamilton
Nov 8, 2013
Ronald L. Hamilton Ron was born on November 30, 1938 in Akron, Ohio. He lost a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer on November 8, 2013. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Left to grieve his passing are his wife of 29 years, Deanna; his four children, Mark, Kelly, Bryan, and Valerie (Robert Smith); four stepchildren,...
Lloyd Melvin Thorne, Sr.
Nov 8, 2013
Lloyd Melvin Thorne, Sr. age 54, of Akron formerly of Cleveland, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2013 following prolonged illness. He was born on August 13, 1959 to Kenneth Thorne and Betty Ann Long (Camp). He married his high school sweethart, Toni Ross. Lloyd enjoyed Tae-kwon-do and accomplished his third degree blackbelt. He excelled in computer and internet graphic...
Eunice A. Ward
Nov 8, 2013
Eunice A. Ward, 89, of Akron, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2013 following prolonged illness. She was born on March 18, 1924 in Akron. Eunice enjoyed crocheting blankets and rugs. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Ward and daughter Donna (Mike) Walsh. Eunice is survived by sons; James (Pat) McHenry, Sr, Gordon (Kim) Ward and Gerald...
Gerald G. Altizer, Sr.
Nov 8, 2013
Gerald G. Altizer, Sr., 79, of Akron, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2013. He was born on June 9, 1934 in Christian, WV to the late Simon and Rebecca Altizer. Gerald was a kind hearted and generous husband, father, grandfather and friend. He is survived by his loving wife Teresa Altizer, daughter Crystal Bisel, son Gerald Altizer, Jr., stepson...
Amelia Annis
Nov 7, 2013
Amelia Annis (Maione), age 89, passed away on November 7, 2013 with her loving family by her side. She was born on Valentine's Day 1924 in Krebs, Oklahoma. She worked at Goodyear Aircraft during WWII. She is a Lady's Auxiliary member of Veterans of Foreign War post 3383. Amelia's amazing zestful spirit and loving heart dazzled everyone who met her....
Judith Ann Kassinger
Nov 7, 2013
Judith Ann Kassinger (nee Jones), 67, resident of Springfield Township, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2013 following a hard fought battle with cancer. She was born on June 5, 1946 in Akron to the late Ira Jones and Gadel (Arnold) Jones-Shinn. Judy retired from Giant Eagle deli after many years of service and also worked as a Special Education...
Christopher W. Rollyson
Nov 5, 2013
Christopher W. Rollyson, 42, passed away on November 5, 2013. Chris was born on December 28, 1970 in Akron, OH. He was a good man and loved his family and friends. He always brought smiles to people's faces. Preceded in death by his mother, Rebecca Rollyson. Survivors include his wife, Kathleen; daughter, Jacqueline; stepchildren, Jessica, Shelley, and George; his father,...
Bernette Mills
Nov 5, 2013
Bernette Mills "Bea" Grandma Bea Mills, 95, of Akron, passed away November 5, 2013. She was born in New Straitsville, Ohio to the late William and Dora Backus. She has lived in Akron since 1942. Bernette worked as a Rosie the Riveter during World War II. She spent 22 years working in advertising for W.T. Grant and later retired from...
Thelma F. Shannon
Nov 4, 2013
Thelma F. Shannon (Gram)(nee Reece)Thelma F. Shannon (Gram) (nee Reece), 67, of Randolph, passed away November 4, 2013. She was born in West Union, WV on October 28, 1946 to the late Edward and Vieva Reece.She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Ronald Reece.Thelma is survived by her children, Roger (Trina), Tammy Evans, Tina (David) Smithberger, Randy,...
Lealon Michael Corley
Nov 4, 2013
Lealon Michael "Red" Corley Lealon Michael Corley, 22, passed away November 4, 2013. He was born in Cuyahoga Falls on May 1, 1991 and graduated from Springfield High School in 2009. Red loved baseball and pitched for the Hot Stove North Hill team in his youth. He was a devoted fan of the Browns and Indians. He also loved fishing...
Pastor Roberth. Schneider, Jr.
Nov 3, 2013
Pastor Robert 'Bo' H. Schneider, Jr., 71, resident of Springfield Twp, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2013. He was born March 15, 1942 in Canton, Ohio to Robert and Mary Jane Schneider. Bo retired from Akron General Hospital as a Histologist and was presently serving as Pastor at Lake Milton Presbyterian Church. His passions were his involvement with Kairos...
Mildred D. Peacock
Nov 3, 2013
Mildred D. Peacock (Parrish), 90, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2013. She was born on October 7, 1923 in New Brighton, PA to the late Ferdinand and Lilia Parrish. Mildred was a very special caregiver to family and friends, a true friend to all. She loved to play cards, fish, play golf and watch baseball and...
Gary J. Tultz
Nov 2, 2013
Gary J. Tultz ALS lost its battle against Gary on Saturday, November 2, 2013. During his illness, his passion for life and sense of humor never wavered. He was preceded in death by the woman he adored who was also the love of his life and wife Eldora (Gowin) Tultz; infant son, Gary; parents, Anne and John Tultz. He is...
Jakey W. Hillis
Nov 2, 2013
Jake Hillis, 76, of Akron, passed away November 2, 2013. He was born in Nashville, TN on August 21, 1937 to the late Orie and Pauline Hillis. Jake is survived by his children, Wayne (Kelly), Terrie (Gary) Thayer, Michael, Jackie (Chad) Mitchell; many grandchildren and a great-grandchild and his special friends at McDonald's.A memorial service will be held at the...
Ora L. Hill
Nov 1, 2013
Ora L. "Buck" Hill, 88, passed away on November 1, 2013. Buck was a veteran of WWII, having served with the US Navy. He was a lifetime member of the VFW. Buck enjoyed reading about history, family genealogy, and doing projects around the house. He was very likable and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Preceded in death by...
Mark Allen Stewart
Nov 1, 2013
Mark A. Stewart, 47, of Akron, passed away November 1, 2013. He was born in Barberton, OH on December 19, 1965. Mark is survived by many loved ones who will miss him. Family and friends may call on Tuesday, November 5, from 10-11 a.m. at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd., where funeral service will follow calling hours at...
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