Obituaries
Alma M. Smith
Aug 7, 2013
Alma M. Smith, 100+, of Cuyahoga Falls, OH, passed away August 7, 2013. She was born in Marietta, OH on May 18, 1913 to the late Ephraim and Sarah Cummins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur; daughter, Juanita Ritterbeck. Alma is survived by her daughter, Johanna Martin.Family and friends may call on Sunday, August 11, from 3-5...
Beulah B. Campbell
Aug 6, 2013
Beulah (Burton) Campbell rejoined family and friends, August 6, 2013, following a long period of dementia. She was born August 8, 1917 in Dallas, WV to William and Florence Burton. Beulah graduated in 1935 from Follansbee H. S. during the great depression and worked her way through the University of Maryland in three years earning a B.S Degree in Education...
Russell Boyce
Aug 6, 2013
Russell Boyce, 82, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2013. He was born on December 4, 1930 in Akron, Ohio to the late Fred Boyce and A. Mildred Boyce-Gall. Russell served in the U.S. Navy and retired from the US Postal Service, Ellet branch as a Letter Carrier. Russell is survived by his wife of over 60 years, Bernadine (McFadden)...
Mary M. Berg
Aug 6, 2013
Mary Berg, 92, was reunited with her family on August 6, 2013. She was born in Akron and had been a resident of this area for all of her life. Earlier in her life, Mary enjoyed her job as a waitress and later retired from Ferriot Brothers after 17 years of service. She also enjoyed volunteering in her community with...
Katherine L. Keenan
Aug 5, 2013
Katherine L. Keenan (nee Lucas), 86, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2013 at her home. She was born on July 26, 1927 in Akron, Ohio to the late Andrew and Katherine Lucas. She was married to Frank H. Keenan in 1948. Katherine was an active member of the First Church of the Brethren. She enjoyed traveling, dining out and...
Leonard K. Powell
Aug 5, 2013
Leonard K Powell age 76 passed away Aug 5, 2013 surrounded by family.He was born to the late Stanley and Willowim Powell on July 2, 1937 in Harrisburg Pa.Leonard was a veteran in the Army and he worked for Betsy Ross Foods/Peter J Schmidt until 1992. He then became a licensed electrician for 13 years and later worked for East...
Nolan Martyn, Sr.
Aug 4, 2013
Nolan "Gene" Martyn, Sr.Nolan "Gene" Martyn, Sr., 82, entered into eternal rest on August 4, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his mother, Maxie Ponn; stepfathers, Francis Ponn and Bill Martyn; brother-in-law, Willis Toney; mother and father-in-law, Maude and Michael Ayala. He is survived by his wife of almost 62 years, Dolores "Dee" Martyn;...
John Walter Ayers, Jr.
Aug 2, 2013
John Walter Ayers, Jr. John W. Ayers, Jr., 58, of Akron passed away after a lengthy illness, on August 2, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Cuyahoga Falls and lived most of his life in Akron. John was the best father in the world to his daughter, Sarah, and son, Neil. His grandson, Cameron, was the...
Oretta Miller
Aug 2, 2013
Oretta "Mae" Miller (nee Bohrer), 84, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2013 at her home in Lakemore, Ohio. She was born on February 2, 1929 in Akron, Ohio to the late Joseph W. and Nettie Pearl Bohrer. Mae graduated from Springfield High School and was dedicated to caring for her entire family as a homemaker. Her hobbies included: knitting,...
Lois (Knode) Powers
Aug 1, 2013
Lois Anne (Knode) Powers, age 85, followed her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ to her heavenly reward on August 1, 2013, after a 14-year struggle with Alzheimer's disease.She was born on January 28, 1928 in Fairmont, West Virginia, to the late Edgar M. and Minnie (Null) Knode. She gave her heart to Christ as a 16-year-old teenager in 1944, at...
Frank Cameron
Jul 30, 2013
Frank "Chainsaw" Cameron, 80, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at his home in Akron, Ohio. He was born on June 13, 1933 in Akron, Ohio. Frank proudly served his country during the Korean War with the US Army. He retired as a truck driver for Roadway and P.I.E. and belonged to the Teamsters Local 24. Frank served as...
Donna M. Harris
Jul 29, 2013
Donna M. Harris, 73, resident of Akron, Ohio, passed away on July 29, 2013 after a sudden illness. She was born on April 30, 1940 in Philipsburg, PA to the late Mac and Violet Dickson. Donna retired from F.W. Woolworth Co. after many years of service and was an active member of Emmanuel United Church of Christ. She was a...
Gloria J. Williams
Jul 28, 2013
Gloria J. Williams Gloria J. Williams, 65, of Akron, passed away July 28, 2013. She was born in Akron on May 29, 1948 to the late Harold and Doris Sullivan. Gloria loved playing poker and spending time with her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Cindy. She will be deeply missed by her husband of 47 years,...
Elizabeth O'Neal Melby
Jul 28, 2013
Elizabeth "Betty" Murray Melby (nee O'Neal) passed away Sunday, July 28, 2013 at Grande Village in Twinsburg, Ohio. She was born April 10, 1921, on her mother's birthday, in Saluda, South Carolina to the late John Bunyon and Helen Carson O'Neal (nee Underwood). When she was a young girl Betty's family moved from South Carolina to Washington state and she...
Martin R. Beagle
Jul 28, 2013
Martin R. Beagle "Marty" Marty Beagle, 42, of Akron, passed away July 28, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Butch and Barb Beagle; good friend, Joe Hough; and his dog, Bo. Marty enjoyed collecting sports cards, monster trucks, the Browns, and anything Metallica. He will be deeply missed by his sisters, Kim (Beagle) Mitchell and her husband...
Janet Marie Speelman
Jul 27, 2013
Janet Marie Speelman, 74, joined her family on Saturday, July 27, 2013. She was born on September 21, 1938 in Summit Mills, PA. Preceded in death by her mother, Luella Grace LaRue; husband, Glenn R. Speelman; and her daughter, Janis L. Speelman Sasinouski. Survivors include daughter, Beth and son-in-law, Keith Cumberlidge; son-in-law, Carl Sasinouski; sister-in-law, Helen Speelman; brothers and sisters-in-law,...
Eunice E. Sisinger
Jul 27, 2013
Eunice E. Sisinger, 89, of Hartville, passed away July 27, 2013. She was born in Greenwich, OH on January 6, 1924 to the late Lewie and Madeline Sutliff. She graduated from Willard High School, was employed by Goodyear during WWII. She ended her career working for Lots of Love Homecare. She enjoyed her family, friends, swimming, dancing, card playing and...
David Lee Batten
Jul 27, 2013
David Lee Batten, 83, of Brimfield, passed away July 27, 2013. He was born in Akron on November 23, 1929 to the late Everett and Naomi Batten. Dave was a life long member of Firestone Park Christian Church. He retired from Aircraft Braking Systems in 1993.He was preceded in death by his brother, Jack. Dave is survived by his loving...
Emilie Inama
Jul 26, 2013
Emilie "Billie" Inama, 98, passed away on July 26, 2013. Emilie was born on December 10, 1914 in Akron. She was an avid golf fan and enjoyed bowling and travelling to Hawaii, Norway, and Japan, to name a few destinations. Emilie retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. after 34 years of service. Preceded in death by brothers, Robert and...
Victor G. Nicolard
Jul 24, 2013
Victor "Nick" G. Nicolard, 79, of Akron, passed away July 24, 2013. He was born in Akron on April 23, 1934 to the late Albert and Lena Nicolard. Close to My HeartClose to My Heart are the plans we've made and the dreams we've seen come true, Close to My Heart are the loving things that you always say and...
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