Obituaries
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...
Joan (Knecht) Golden
Sep 9, 2013
Joan Golden , age 82, of Mogadore, OH passed away Monday, September 9th, 2013 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 15th, 1931 to George and Olive (Spiker) Knecht in Akron, Ohio. Joan was a proud mother and grandmother cherishing the time she was able to spend with her family. She enjoyed crocheting, attending garage...
Martin H. Howard, Jr.
Sep 9, 2013
Martin H. "Doodle" Howard, Jr., age 64, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2013. He was born on December 20, 1948 in Welch, WV to Martin and Dorothy Howard, Sr. Doodle is survived by his parents, children; Martina Cook of Elyria, OH and Martin L. (Christine) Howard of Rootstown, OH, 4 grandchildren; Cheyanne, Ciara, Bryce and Gavin, sister, Sue (James)...
Mary Catherine(Miller) Griffin
Sep 8, 2013
Mary Catherine (Miller) Griffin, age 104, of Uniontown, Ohio passed away Sunday, September 8th, 2013 at her home. She was born January 15th, 1909 to Albert A. and Rosanna (Jones) Love in Glouster, Ohio. Mary was employed with the University of Akron for 5 years in the Food Service Department until retiring. She was a longtime member of Springfield Baptist...
Jeanette Fausnaught
Sep 8, 2013
Jeanette Fausnaught, 88, went to be with the Lord on September 8, 2013. Jeanette followed in her father's footsteps as a tailor and seamstress. She loved her family dearly, always putting them first in her life. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert, of 64 years; brothers, Nick and Tony Colletti; sisters, Mary, Ann, Virginia, and Dorothy. Survivors include son,...
Betty L. Sain
Sep 7, 2013
Betty L. Sain (nee Craycraft), age 83, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2013. She was born on April 24, 1930 in Fullerton, KY to the late Charles and Blanche Craycraft. Betty was a disciplined homemaker who shared her unconditional love for her entire family. Nobody ever left her home hungry. Betty is survived by her children; James Sain, Jr,...
Rebecca Louie Altuz
Sep 4, 2013
Rebecca Louie "Becky" Altuz, age 58, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2013. She was born on November 27, 1954 in Ravenna, Ohio to the late Robert and Alice Harlow. Our family is grateful to have been given such a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and caretaker. Becky is survived by her loving husband, Raymond A. Altuz of Akron, daughters; Rebecca...
John Paul Mcdowell Iii
Sep 4, 2013
John Paul McDowell III A loving husband and father passed peacefully on September 4, 2013 surrounded by family into the arms of the Lord. He was born November 10, 1952 in Akron, Ohio to the late John Paul McDowell Jr. and Edna Mariom Buss. John graduated from Coventry High School and attended the University of Akron. He was employed at...
Mary Naomi Arrendale Bordacs
Sep 3, 2013
Mary Naomi Arrendale Bordacs went home to be with the Lord on September 3, 2013. She was born in Norton, VA and lived most of her life in Barberton, OH. She was a wonderful, precious mother, the sweetest of all grandmothers. She is survived by her sister, Norma Johnson, of Indiana; brother, Doyal Huff, of Arizona; sons, Larry (Donna) Nicholson,...
Patricia A. Rice
Sep 2, 2013
Patricia A. "Pat" Rice, 70, passed away on September 2, 2013. Pat was born on August 16, 1943 to the late William C. and Myrtle (Tomlinson) Arvin. She graduated from Hammel Actual Business College and was currently residing in Akron. She retired as a secretary/bookkeeper, having worked for numerous companies in the Akron area. Pat enjoyed hiking and her dogs....
Karen Beth Desheuquette
Aug 31, 2013
Karen Beth DeSheuquette "Bear" Karen Beth DeSheuquette, 55, of Akron, passed away August 31, 2013. She was born in Chamberlain, South Dakota on July 3, 1958. Karen loved spending time with family and friends and will be missed by all who knew her. She especially enjoyed being with her grandchildren. Karen was preceded in death by her father, Gerald Sr.;...
Betty V. Payk
Aug 31, 2013
Betty V. Payk Betty V. Payk, 77, of Akron, passed away on August 31, 2013. She was born in Akron on February 3, 1936. Betty lived all of her life in Akron. She was married to the love of her life, Frank and that union lasted 57 years until Frank passed away November 16, 2012. She was a faithful member...
John Gordon Cochrane
Aug 31, 2013
John Gordon Cochrane Surrounded by his family, John Gordon Cochrane was greeted by his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ and entered Heaven on August 31, at the age of 73. Gordon was born May 24th, 1940 in Akron, OH, to parents Earl and Edith Cochrane. He graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School and resided in Cuyahoga Falls. Retiring from Lockheed...
June A. Pischak
Aug 31, 2013
June A. Pischak, born June 13, 1928 in Philipsburg, PA, passed away August 31, 2013 at home in Brimfield surrounded by her family. June was employed for many years at Goodyear Tire and Rubber in the service store. June loved traveling with her husband, George. They spent many summers camping and fishing in Canada and enjoyed trips to Hawaii and...
Adena Rhana Diehl (Moore)
Aug 31, 2013
Adena Rhana "Deena" Diehl (nee Moore), age 38, precious daughter, loving wife and mother, passed peacefully from this life on August 31, 2013 into the loving arms of the Lord surrounded by family. Born on August 11, 1975 to Diana (Bud) Burse and Frank (Laura) Moore. Deena is survived by her parents, devoted husband, Ron "Honey" Diehl, Jr., son, Jordan...
Wayne Jones
Aug 31, 2013
Wayne Jones Wayne Jones, 59, of Akron, passed away on August 31, 2013 after a brief battle with cancer. He was born August 24, 1954 in North Carolina. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Army. Wayne was a carpenter employed with J. Russell Construction. He was preceded in death by his father, Seaborn Eugene Jones, Jr.....
Judy L. Petty
Aug 30, 2013
Judy L. (Isbell) Petty, age 70, of North Canton, Ohio, was taken by angels on August 30, 2013 after battling a long illness. Judy was a secretary at Goodyear for eleven years before becoming a full time homemaker. She was born in Akron, Ohio on October 1, 1942 and was the daughter of the late William Murray Isbell and Rhoda...
Marianna E. Brown
Aug 29, 2013
Marianna E. Brown Marianna E. Brown, 63, of Uniontown, passed away August 29, 2013. She was born in Akron on September 15, 1949 to the late John and Gustina Dudich. Marianna was an employee of Akron General Medical Center for 30 years and a longtime member of St. Matthew Parish. Marianna loved the outdoors and enjoyed gardening, camping, bicycling, kayaking,...
Raymond Crowe, Jr.
Aug 29, 2013
Raymond Crowe Jr., 72 of Akron, born October 19, 1940 in Charleston, W.Va., has gone home to be with his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, on August 29, 2013 after a courageous battle with lung cancer, he was a wonderful husband and father and will be greatly missed by those who know & love him. He was a hard working...
Robert William Ray, Jr.
Aug 28, 2013
Robert William Ray, Jr. "Homey" Robert William Ray, Jr., 71, of Akron, passed away August 28, 2013. He was born in Akron on January 21, 1942. Homey proudly served in the U.S. Army. He was a volunteer for the Salvation Army for seven years and recently received an award for his good service. In his free time, Homey enjoyed bowling,...
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