Obituaries

Patrick Donald Seevers

Patrick Donald Seevers

Jun 7, 2013

Patrick Donald Seevers, 81, left this world on June 7, 2013. He was a veteran of the Korean War, having served with the US Navy and US Air force. Patrick drove a school bus for many years for the Beachwood Schools. He was a member of the VFW and American Legion Post #175. Preceded in death by his parents, Charles...

Mildred Mishler

Mildred Mishler

Jun 7, 2013

Mildred Mishler "Grandma Sparky" Mildred Mishler "Grandma Sparky", 93, passed away on June 7, 2013. She was born on June 4, 1920 in Berlin, PA. Preceded in death by her parents, Solomon and Mary Brant; her loving and devoted husband of 68 years, Irvin; sisters, Grace Murray, Dolly Moore, Mary Mishler and Mae Baker; brother, Roy Brant. She is survived...

Betty Jean Scalia

Betty Jean Scalia

Jun 6, 2013

Betty Jean Scalia "Doni" Betty Jean Scalia, 88, of Akron, passed away June 6, 2013. She was born in Akron on December 23, 1924 to the late Clarence and Gladys Schill. During World War II, Betty worked at Goodyear inspecting gas masks. She was a loyal pen pal to many soldiers serving during the war. She was a past member...

William Eugene Swiger

William Eugene Swiger

Jun 5, 2013

William E. Swiger, 65, of Canton, passed away June 5, 2013. He was born in Akron, OH on January 4, 1948 to the late William Earl and Helen Swiger. He was preceded in death by his brother, Virgil.Bill is survived by his daughters, Julie (Mike) Dittmer, Jennie (Kenneth) Hughes and Patricia; 11 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; brothers, Ronald, Bo and...

Craig S. Allen

Craig S. Allen

Jun 5, 2013

Craig S. Allen, 33, of Akron, passed away on June 5, 2013. He was born on November 17, 1979 to Steve and Barbara (Shawbell) Allen in Akron, OH. Craig loved playing his guitar and especially enjoyed listening to the "Melvins". He liked fishing and adored his dog, Sugar. Craig is survived by his loving Parents, Sister, Lisa (Joe) McCormick, Brother,...

Robert B. Charlton

Robert B. Charlton

Jun 4, 2013

Robert B. Charlton, 87, of Green, OH passed away on June 4, 2013 at Hospice Care Center. He was born on May 31, 1926 to the late James and Nell (Truog) Charlton in Monongah, WV. Bob retired as a Director of Purchasing for Mohawk Rubber Co. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during WWII, was a kamikaze survivor on...

Margaret Helen Cunningham

Margaret Helen Cunningham

Jun 3, 2013

Margaret Helen "Totsy" Cunningham Totsy, 82, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, friend, and faithful Christian passed away on June 3, 2013, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's and other complications. Totsy was born in Akron, Ohio, on September 11, 1930, the second child of Dorothy and Jack Looney. She lived most of her life in Akron, Ohio,...

John J. Gussey

John J. Gussey

Jun 3, 2013

John J. Gussey, 70, went to be with the Lord on June 3, 2013. John was a member of Stow Alliance Fellowship. He was a football, baseball, and softball coach for many years. He enjoyed building things and being outdoors. Preceded in death by his parents, Alvin and Gertrude Gussey. Survivors include his wife, Patricia, of 24 years; sons, John...

Robert V. Beebe

Robert V. Beebe

Jun 1, 2013

Robert V. Beebe "Bob" Robert V. Beebe, 63, of Akron, passed away June 1, 2013. He was born in Long Beach, California on September 16, 1949. Bob retired from Metro Regional Transit Authority where he delivered busing schedules. He was a member of Summit County REACT and the DAV. He served as a volunteer for the American Red Cross and...

Mary B. Evans

Mary B. Evans

May 31, 2013

Mary B. Evans, 53, of Akron, passed away May 31, 2013. She was born in Barberton, OH on May 5, 1960. She gratduated St. Vincent - St. Mary, attended Akron University and worked at Akron Foundry Co. A special thank you to the Ostich family for all their support for Mary.She is survived by her mother, Barbara; boyfriend, Clarence Kulich;...

Morris A. Smith

Morris A. Smith

May 31, 2013

Morris A. Smith Morris A. Smith, 88, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on May 31, 2013. He was born April 8, 1925 in Imperial, West Virginia to the late Roy and Hattie Smith. He proudly served in the U.S. Army and retired from Lockheed Martin after 33 years. He was a member of Akron Praise Temple...

James Denton Caughron

James Denton Caughron

May 30, 2013

James Denton Caughron James Denton Caughron, 92, of Akron, passed away May 30, 2013. James was born in Sweetwater, Tennessee on May 16, 1921 to the late William and Lela Caughron. He served in the U.S. Navy as an aviation mechanic and worked on Corsair F4U airplanes. He was employed at Akwell Corp. for 28 years and later retired from...

Ray A. Elrod

Ray A. Elrod

May 30, 2013

Ray A. Elrod, 71, of Akron, went to be with his Lord on May 30, 2013. He was born on February 17, 1942 to the late Gene and Mary (Sausser) Elrod in Weymouth, MA. Ray worked as a Millwright Machinist Mechanic with his Journeyman's license. He was very active who enjoyed spending time outdoors. On October 5, 1996, he married...

Russell O. Rose

Russell O. Rose

May 30, 2013

Russell O. Rose, 96, went to be with the Lord on May 30, 2013. Russell retired from Goodyear after many years of service. He was a member of the First Apostolic Church of Tallmadge and the Portage Beagle Club. Preceded in death by his nephew, Jim Rose. Survivors include his beloved wife of 49 years, Margarette; son, Michael Rose, of...

Rev. Donalde. Payne

Rev. Donalde. Payne

May 29, 2013

Rev. Donald E. Payne, 76, went home to be with the Lord on May 29, 2013. He was a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Preceded in death by his son, Donald Payne, Jr.; son-in-law, Roger LaTampa; and beloved wife, Virginia. Survivors include his daughters, Cindy (Dale) Smith, Karla (Jim) Robison, and Brenda (Don) Shackelford; sisters, Beverly (James) Fisher, Patricia (James)...

Dorothy J.Swiger Huddleston

Dorothy J.Swiger Huddleston

May 28, 2013

Dorothy J. Swiger Huddleston, 90, of Cuyahoga Falls, OH passed away on May 28, 2013. She was born in Pine Bluff, WV on June 20, 1922 to the late Ellis and Pearl Sandy.Dorothy retired from Sparkle Market in 1988. She was a 49 year member of Bailey Road Christian Church. She was a loving mother and grandmother and loved being...

Donald R. Allison

Donald R. Allison

May 27, 2013

Donald R. "Don" Allison, 90, passed away on May 27, 2013. Don served with the US Navy for four years and CCC for three years. He enjoyed square dancing with his wife. He was an avid golfer and once achieved a hole in one. Don was an excellent provider and family man. He was a hard worker and a good...

William Grant Brown

William Grant Brown

May 26, 2013

Bill was born December 16, 1938 and with his children by his side he left us May 26, 2013. He was a resident of Mogadore for 43 years before moving to Tallmadge in 2003. He retired from the Local Sheet Metal Workers Union #33 in 1996 where he demonstrated his strong work ethic. He enjoyed sports; especially baseball and basketball....

Mollie Salter

Mollie Salter

May 26, 2013

Mollie M. Salter, 70, of Akron, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2013 from complications of Stage 4 Melanoma Cancer. She was born in Old Town, VA on May 12, 1943 to Walton and Irene Leftwich. Mollie was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was an avid sports fan, loved playing bingo, enjoyed family gatherings and taking off on road...

Dorothy P. Musgrave

Dorothy P. Musgrave

May 26, 2013

Dorothy P. Musgrave Dorothy P. Musgrave went home to be with the Lord on May 26, 2013, just short of her 101st birthday. She was born on June 14, 1912 in Weston, West Virginia. She lived most of her life in Springfield Twp. She leaves behind Frank Jr., Dennis Lynn, and Nancy and Glen Engelhart (Musgrave); and grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and...

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