Obituaries
Eileen Elizabethlaslo Peterhoff Dodge (Geibel)
Jul 23, 2013
Eileen Elizabeth Laslo-Peterhoff-Dodge (Geibel) went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, July 23, 2013. Born September 21, 1921 in Massillon, Ohio to Max and Lucille Geibel. Eileen was a loving and very caring angel. Preceded in death by husband, Donald W. Laslo; son, Donald L. Laslo; and brother, Robert Geibel. Survived by sons, Robert (Trudy) Laslo and Richard (Vicki)...
Janet M. Wilcox
Jul 21, 2013
Janet M. Wilcox , 74, of Akron, passed away July 21, 2013.She was born December 8, 1938 in Ike Forke, WV, the daughter of Henry and Gladys Hess. She married Isom Wilcox in 1957 and he preceded her in death in 2006. She was also preceded in death by her son, Michael G. Wilcox. Janet is survived by her sons,...
James L. Derwin
Jul 21, 2013
James L. Derwin, age 71, went home to the Lord on Sunday, July 21, 2013. He was born on April 8, 1942 in Canton, OH to the late Joseph Derwin and Ella Macmillan. Jim served in the US Air Force and retired from the US Postal Service. He is a beloved uncle and friend to many and is survived by...
Jerry Riffle
Jul 21, 2013
Jerry Riffle, of Akron, passed away July 21, 2013. He was born in Akron, OH on September 14, 1961.He was preceded in death by his father, Gerald W. Riffle; niece, Tenley Jayne Riffle.Jerry is survived by his mother, Ginny; brothers, Garry and Daniel (Andrea); sister, Darla (Peter) Basar; niece and nephew, Sarah and Matt Basar; great-nephew, Jace Basar.Family and friends...
Victoria Ann Hoskins
Jul 20, 2013
Victoria Ann HoskinsOctober 7, 1942 - July 20, 2013Vicki truly loved her sister Frances. Anyone that Vicki ever touched came away a better person. I know she made me want to be a better person. I loved her and I will miss her. Cremation has taken place and the leukemia can no longer hurt her. Vicki is now in Heaven...
Alicia Renee Bowers
Jul 20, 2013
Alicia Renee Bowers, 60, of Akron, passed away on July 20, 2013. She was born in Akron on October 1, 1952. Alicia was a longtime member of Mogadore Baptist Church. She was an outdoor enthusiast and loved traveling and gardening. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis (Alliene) Toth and Mary (Quentin) Giants; and grandparents, Coleman and Julia...
Glenn R. Goodyear
Jul 19, 2013
Glenn R. "Boom" Goodyear Boom Goodyear, 53, of Akron, passed away suddenly on July 19, 2013. He was born in Akron on February 15, 1960 to the late Glenn V. and Shirley R. Goodyear. Boom was employed with Enterprise Rubber for 30 years. He enjoyed spending time outdoors fishing and camping and he loved Lynyrd Skynyrd. He will be deeply...
Albert P.F. Konig
Jul 19, 2013
Albert P.F. Konig Albert P.F. Konig, 83, of Uniontown, passed away July 19, 2013. He was born in Indonesia on August 10, 1929. Albert was captured during the Japanese War and later served with the Royal Dutch Indonesian Army (KNIL). Albert moved to Holland in 1950. He was a combat veteran and POW of the Korean War, serving with the...
James C. Cook
Jul 19, 2013
James C. "Jimmy" Cook, age 37, passed away on July 19, 2013 after a long battle with brain cancer. He was born on March 19, 1976 in Rome, NY to Charles H., Jr. and Julie E. Cook. Jimmy served in the U.S. Navy from 1998 thru 2008, stationed on a submarine and in recruiting. "Fair Winds and Following Seas." He...
Patricia A. Barnes
Jul 17, 2013
Patricia A. Barnes, of Akron, passed away July 17, 2013 after a courageous fight with cancer. She was born in Patterson, NJ on November 28, 1952 to the late Frank and Margaret Mineo. She was preceded in death by her husband, Reginald. Pat is survived by her son, D.J.; daughters, Tamica, B.J., Crystal (Stuart), Stacy, Dusti, Shannon and Rose; sister,...
Patricia A. Hensley
Jul 17, 2013
Patricia A. Hensley, 73, of Barberton, is finally at peace. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.Pat is survived by her husband of 50 years, LeRoy; sons, Tommy (Jennifer) and Timothy; daughter, Lynn (Andrew) Bagi; 5 grandchildren, Bryon, Tiffany, Ashleigh, Brittany and Sydney; great-grandchild, Vincent.A celebration of life gathering will be held on July 27 from 3-6 p.m. at...
Raymond F. Barry, Sr.
Jul 15, 2013
Raymond F. "Rambo" Barry, Sr., age 75, left us to begin his journey on Monday, July 15, 2013 supported by the love of his family. He was born on February 7, 1938 to the late Marjorie Barry in Altoona, PA. Ray retired from TNT Holland Transport in 1997 and worked as a process server for Portage County. Ray enjoyed traveling,...
Henry F. Smith
Jul 12, 2013
Henry F. Smith, 88, of Akron, passed away July 12, 2013. He was born in Nashville, TN on February 26, 1925 to the late Jim and Minnie Smith.Henry is survived by his wife, Dorothy; daughter, Felicia (Earl) Jobe; step-sons, Tony (Cindy) Hartman, Carl (Bonnie) Hartman; granddaughter, Stephanie (John) Hartman, Samantha Hartman and Ashley Belacic; great-granddaughters, Ashley (Greg) Kachka, Kaysea Hartman.
Vada M. Haney
Jul 12, 2013
Vada Marguerite Haney, 93, of Akron, passed away July 12, 2013. She was born in Akron, OH on October 1, 1919 to the late Carl and Nettie Poole. She was preceded in death by her much loved son, David, and daughter-in-law, Judy. Marg is survived by her daughters, Barb (Tom) Fox and Beverly Haney; numerous grandchildren, great-grand-children and great-great- grandchildren,...
Patricia Ann Poteete
Jul 10, 2013
Patricia Ann Poteete, 73, of Port Orange, FL, passed away July 10, 2013. She was born in Detroit, MI on October 13, 1939 to the late William and Esther Jackson. Pat lived in Akron most of her life. She loved to cook and spend time with her family.She was preceded in death by her husband of 31 years, Cullen W....
Donald F. Schutz
Jul 10, 2013
Donald F. Schutz, 65, went home to be with the Lord on July 10, 2013. Preceded in death by his parents, Gerald and Mildred "Marie" Schutz; brother, Robert Simon; son, Donald F. Schutz, II. Survivors include his beloved wife, Linda L., of 39 years; stepdaughter, Jodi Sarver; grandchildren, Codi and Collin Schutz; brother-in-law, Richard (Amelia) Smith; father-in-law, Ross Smith; and...
Carolyn S. Stewart
Jul 9, 2013
Carolyn S. Stewart Carolyn S. Stewart, 65, of Akron, passed away July 9, 2013. Carolyn was born August 15, 1947 in Sutton, West Virginia. For 36 years she was employed at the Akron General Center for Family Medicine. Carolyn had a smile and a laugh for everyone she met. She will be deeply missed by everyone who knew her. She...
Pauline Spencer
Jul 9, 2013
Pauline Spencer Pauline Spencer, 98, of Akron, passed away July 9, 2013. She was born on September 8, 1914 in Montrose, West Virginia to the late Dale and Mary Swisher. In 1930, she married Brooks Spencer and began their family. When Brooks was drafted into the U.S. Navy, Pauline ran their home and raised their six children on her own....
Mary Elizabeth Furbee
Jul 8, 2013
Mary Elizabeth Furbee, 76, passed away on July 8, 2013. Mary was the biggest Ohio State, Cleveland Browns and Indians fan. She enjoyed camping and fishing as well as spending time with her family and friends. Mary retired from Gojo after 32 years of service. Preceded in death by her parents, Mildred and Leroy Fleshman; brothers, Richard and Wesley Fleshman;...
Willey Woodroof
Jul 7, 2013
Willey (Woody) Woodroof, 78, of Akron, passed away July 7, 2013. He was born in Nashville, TN on June 5, 1935. Willey spent 45 years as a welder. He was an avid Oakland Raider's fan, but most of all, he loved spending time with his family. Willey was preceded in death by his father, Currey; mother, Dorothy (Lane); step-mother, Amy;...
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