Obituaries
Wallace L. Cottrill
Sep 22, 2013
Wallace L. Cottrill Wallace L. Cottrill, 83, of Akron, passed away September 22, 2013. He was born in Elmira, West Virginia on June 4, 1930 to the late Henry and Opal Cottrill. Wallace proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and later retired from PPG after 38 years of service. He was a longtime member and deacon...
Kenneth Lee Westfall
Sep 21, 2013
Kenneth Lee Westfall Kenneth Lee Westfall, 74, of Sweetwater, Tennessee, passed away September 21, 2013. He was born in Akron on October 5, 1938 to the late Walter and Lorena Westfall. Kenneth served in the U.S. Marine Corps and retired from Collins & Aikman. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Christine Westfall; son, Johnny Westfall; and brother,...
Keith Brian Gruber
Sep 21, 2013
Keith Brian Gruber, age 46, of Ravenna, Ohio, passed away suddenly on Saturday, September 21, 2013. He was born on April 18, 1967 in Akron, Ohio to Robert and Patricia Gruber. Brian worked as an electronics technician for Castle Music in Barberton for over 24 years. His quiet reserved nature complimented the love that he shared with his family and...
James D. Cooke
Sep 21, 2013
James D. Cooke, 61, passed away on September 21, 2013, after a brief illness. You may have known him as JC or Jim, but to his family and extended family, he was Dad, Daddy, Jimbo, "Deedum", Grandpa Jim, Papa Cooke, and a few special names his wife had for him. He was a simple man, giving everything he had to...
William Davis
Sep 19, 2013
WILLIAM "DANNY" DAVIS William "Danny" Davis, age 40, of Akron, OH, passed away suddenly on Thursday, September 19, 2013. He was born on January 8, 1973 in Akron to Angel Meadows. "...livin inside our hearts...", Danny will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Jessica. Danny is survived by his Other...
Robert E. Mccary
Sep 17, 2013
Robert E. "Bubba" McCary, 73, went to be with the angels suddenly on September 17, 2013. Robert retired from Tusko Sales after 30+ years of service. He most recently had been employed at Doug Chevrolet as a shuttle driver. Robert was a member of the Lions Club and served with the US Army 82nd Airborne. He was an avid golfer...
Cloyd E. Bachus, Sr.
Sep 17, 2013
Cloyd E. Bachus, Sr. Cloyd E. Bachus, Sr., died peacefully on September 17, 2013. Cloyd was born in Cottageville, WV on March 19, 1920 to Georgia (Staats) and John S. Bachus. When he was 3 years old, his family left Cottageville and moved to East Liverpool, Ohio. At 15, Cloyd's family moved back to WV, to a farm near Chester....
Doris J. Graffuis
Sep 16, 2013
Doris Jean Graffuis, 89, resident of Tallmadge, died Monday, September 16, 2013. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends whose lives were blessed immeasurably by her faith, humor and love. Her first priority was always her family, followed by her church and then her beloved Pittsburgh Steelers. Doris was born June 12, 1924 in Tarentum, Pennsylvania, to...
Darren M. Betz
Sep 16, 2013
Darren M. Betz "The Big Wazoo", age 47, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2013 after a long and arduous battle with cancer. He was born on October 20, 1965. Darren worked as a warehouse manager in Houston, TX for several years and was a longtime resident of the Ellet area. He will be greatly missed by all who knew...
Charles G. Neal
Sep 16, 2013
Charles G. "Nick" Neal, 83, went home with the Lord, together again with his wife, on September 16, 2013. Charles was a member of Brady Lake Baptist Church. He served with the US Air Force and enjoyed gardening and reading. He had many special friends. Preceded in death by his wife, Frances; and son, Ed. Survivors include his daughters, Debbie...
Craig L. Hoffman
Sep 15, 2013
Craig L. Hoffman, Sr., 65, passed away on September 15, 2013. Craig was a Vietnam veteran, having served with the US Army. Preceded in death by his parents, John and Margaret Hoffman; brother, Jeff. Survivors include his son, Craig, Jr. (Kim); daughters, Amy (Erik) Lautzenhiser and Kari (Daniel) Holmes; brother, Jack (Nancy); grandchildren, Logan, Laci, Kalel, Nate, and Sydney. Cremation...
Margaret Ellen Lemon
Sep 14, 2013
Margaret Ellen Lemon Margaret Ellen Lemon, 73, of Suffield, passed away September 14, 2013. She was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on July 2, 1940 to the late Eugene and Pauline Scalf. Margaret was a wonderful wife, mother, and sister and will be truly missed by all who knew her. She leaves her husband of 53 years, Carl Lemon, Sr.; children,...
Ruth A. Contessa
Sep 13, 2013
Ruth A. ContessaRuth A. Contessa passed peacefully in her home September 13, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
John T. Bland
Sep 13, 2013
John T. Bland John T. Bland of Cuyahoga Falls, born November 20, 1932, was unexpectedly called to his eternal home on September 13, 2013. He lived a life dedicated to serving Christ by helping others. This was exemplified through his outreach ministries at nursing homes, The Haven of Rest Mission, and teaching at the Southeast Church of the Nazarene. John...
Gerald Don Walters
Sep 12, 2013
Gerald Don "Jerry" Walters , age 52, of Akron, OH passed away on September 12, 2013. He was born on October 28, 1960 in Cuyahoga Falls, OH, beloved son of Jean (nee Chappelear) Walters Schlupe and the late Thomas Walters, Sr. Jerry worked as an independent contractor in the Akron area. He was a free spirit with a caring heart...
Chalmer Deloyd Albright
Sep 12, 2013
Chalmer Deloyd Albright "Bud" "C.D." Bud Albright, 88, of Tallmadge, passed away on September 12, 2013. Bud was born in Akron on February 16, 1925 to the late Jesse C.D. and Rosa Albright. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Bud will always be remembered for his love of golfing and garage sales. He will be deeply missed...
Donna M. Syroid
Sep 12, 2013
Donna M. Syroid (nee Robinson), age 54, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 12, 2013. She was born on June 3, 1959 in Barberton, OH to Dorothy and the late Donald Robinson. Donna was a model career woman tirelessly pursuing excellence and advancement throughout her career at Evans Insurance Agency in Akron. She was a loving wife...
Minter D. Miller
Sep 12, 2013
Minter D. Miller, age 70, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 12, 2013 following a brief illness. He was born on November 19, 1942 in Buckhannon, WV to the late Paul and Lena Miller. Minter served his country during the Korean War under the U.S. Army and was a proud member of the Korean War Vets Association #138 and VFW...
Michael Thomas Frock
Sep 11, 2013
Michael Thomas Frock, 69, was called home to the Lord on September 11, 2013. He is walking again with his savior! Mike was born and raised in Akron, OH. He served his country in the US Army and then worked and retired from the US Postal Service. "Papa" loved his children and grandchildren and wanted nothing more than to spend...
Margaret E. Dodd
Sep 10, 2013
Margaret E. Dodd (nee Edgell), age 90, a resident of Akron, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2013. She was born in Akron, Ohio on June 4, 1923 to the late Glenn and Helen Edgell. Margaret retired from M. O'Neil Co after 22 years and was a charter member of Emmanuel United Church of Christ where she served on...
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