Obituaries
Martin R. Leidig
May 25, 2013
Martin (Dick) R. Leidig Dick Leidig passed away after a long illness on May 25, 2013. Dick was born on November 21, 1925 in Akron, Ohio and was a lifelong resident. Mr. Leidig was preceded in death by his parents, Martin O. and Goldie G. (Tate) Leidig; sister, Gail Diener; and grandson, Ryan S. Moore. He is survived by his...
Rose M. Miller (Haube)
May 25, 2013
Rose M. (Haube) Miller, 75, of Uniontown, OH. It is with sadness that we announce the passing of a dear friend, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother on May 26, 2013. She was born on June 25, 1937 in Akron, OH. Rose relished time spent with family and friends and pool parties at the Miller's were legendary! Rose will be...
Robert Eugene Fulks
May 25, 2013
Robert Eugene Fulks Robert Eugene Fulks, 80, of Akron, went to be with his Lord on May 25, 2013. He was born in Chloe, West Virginia on December 6, 1932. Bob proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and retired from Lockheed Martin in 1998. He was an active member of Springfield Church of the Brethren, a...
Charles Nease, Jr.
May 24, 2013
Charles Nease, Jr., 85, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on May 24, 2013. He retired from Firestone in 1982 after 35 years of service. Preceded in death by son, Raymond Frank. He is survived by loving wife, Joann; 5 children; 15 grandchildren; 15-great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Arlene Frank; and dear friends, Diane Crooks and Melanie Zaidman. Cremation will take place.
Nancy Jean Carlyn
May 22, 2013
Nancy Jean Carlyn, 68, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on May 22, 2013 and is soaring with the angels in Heaven. She was born in Crestline, OH on July 8, 1944 to the late James and Margaret Middleton.Nancy was a member of the Lakemore United Methodist Church and very active in the Summit County Democratic Party....
Dolores Puckett
May 22, 2013
Dolores Puckett Dolores Puckett, 88, of Tallmadge, passed away May 22, 2013. She was born in Elkhorn City, Kentucky on January 17, 1925 to the late Christopher Columbus and Leontine Stapleton. Dolores was a wonderful storyteller and an avid University of Kentucky basketball fan. Above all, she was devoted to her children and grandchildren and will be deeply missed by...
Raymond G. Grogg
May 22, 2013
Raymond G. GroggRaymond G. Grogg, 86, passed away on May 22, 2013. Ray was born on September 17, 1926 in Newell, WV to the late Arthur and Mary Grogg. Ray served with the US Army during WWII. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Ernest; wife, Anny; grandson, Justin; sister, Delores; and brother, Richard....
Mendi Marie Mcguire
May 22, 2013
Mendi Marie McGuire, 39, of Akron, passed away on May 22, 2013. She was born on October 19, 1973. On April 26, 2001 she married David James McGuire who was the love of her life and soulmate. Mendi was a very loving, outgoing and positive person who always put the needs of others ahead of her own. Mendi is survived...
Ruby Irene Witzke
May 20, 2013
Ruby Irene Witzke Ruby Irene Witzke, born February 18, 1923, passed away May 20, 2013. Ruby is survived by her son, Dan (Grace) Stewart; daughter-in-law, Carolyn Sue Stewart; brother, Rollie Neal Jr.; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Don Witzke; son, David Stewart; parents, Rollie and Lelia Neal; and brothers, Ralph, Ted, and...
Madaline Jobe
May 20, 2013
Madaline Jobe (nee Wilhite) passed away on May 20, 2013. Preceded in death by parents Guy and Irene Wilhite and son J. Patrick Richardson, she is survived by son Michael Richardson (Christine) of Uniontown and daughter Laurel (Lyell) Cash of Durham, NC. Also surviving are 9 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren, her sister Betty Testa and...
Richard Chester, Sr.
May 19, 2013
Richard "Terry" Chester, Sr., 63, of Connellys Springs, North Carolina, formerly of Tallmadge, passed away on May 19, 2013. He was born on August 6, 1949 to the late John and Numa (Dagenhart) Chester in Hudson, NC. Terry retired as an inspector for Chrysler Corp. after over 30 years of service and enjoyed racing. He proudly served in the U.S....
William Whitesides
May 19, 2013
William Whitesides, born May 20, 1943, passed away on May 19, 2013. He went Home to rest in the lap of our Lord. Bill served in the Marine Corps where he was honorably discharged after his tour of duty. Bill also was employed by Roadway Express where he retired after 40 years of service as a truck driver and dock...
Lorena Dove Westfall
May 19, 2013
Lorena Dove Westfall, 92, of Akron, passed away on May 19, 2013. She was born on February 23, 1921 to the late James and Faye (Williams) Boggs in Parkersburg, WV. "Poochie" loved spending time in her flower garden, traveling and watching her birds. Lorena is survived by her Daughter, Lois Jean Allshouse, Son, Kenneth Westfall, Son, Walter (Pauline) Westfall Jr.,...
Jerryd. Bates
May 16, 2013
Jerry D. Bates, 67, of Springfield Twp., passed away May 16, 2013. He was born in Akron on July 17 to the late O.C. and Mary Bates. Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Christina; children, Jerry Jr., Corina and Sonia; 6 grandchildren; brother, Robert (Maria); sisters, Carol (Bruce) Saylor, Patricia (Don) Wilson. Family and friends may...
Raymond F. Sickler
May 16, 2013
Raymond F. Sickler, 92, of Barberton, passed away on May 16, 2013 at Apostolic Christian Home. He was born on July 19, 1920 to the late Lewis Clement and Hazel (McConnell) Sickler. Ray enjoyed Civil War history and touring sites. He is survived by his loving Daughter, Beth Sickler, Daughter, Gretchen R. (Tom) Pavkov and their Mother, Betty Sickler, 3...
Jeffrey Joe Hathaway
May 15, 2013
Jeffrey Joe Hathaway Jeffrey Joe Hathaway, 45, of Norton, passed away on May 15, 2013. He was born in Akron on August 23, 1967 to Joe and Linda Hathaway. Jeff was the Business Agent for Plasterers' and Cement Masons' Local 109. He was involved for many years with Springfield Youth Organization coaching football, baseball, girls basketball, and Springfield High School...
Florence Grunder
May 15, 2013
Florence "Carol" Grunder, 74, went to be with the Lord on May 15, 2013. She was a very active member at Springfield Church of the Brethren. Carol loved visiting the beach and lighthouses. Her greatest joy was her family. Preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Robert, Donald, Raymond, and Lawrence Sigler and Mary Ann Gold; and beloved husband, Ralph...
Cindy L. Klockenga
May 12, 2013
Cindy L. Klockenga (Bonner) 49, went home to be with the Lord on May 12, 2013 surrounded by her loving husband, children and family. Cindy was born on June 27, 1963 to Wayne and Mona Bonner. She graduated from Ellet High School in 1981 and worked at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. for 14 years. She married her childhood true...
Dolores E. Shipley
May 11, 2013
Dolores E. Shipley, 83, passed away on May 11, 2013 at her home in Springfield Twp. She was born on July 27, 1929 to the late James and Evelyn (nee Solfisburg) Rose in Chicago, IL. Dolores is survived by her Daughter, Sheila J. Pete, Daughter, Janet L. Shipley-Ripley, Brother, Jack Rose in Phoenix, AZ, 6 Grandchildren and 9 Great Grandchildren....
Teresa M. Rose
May 11, 2013
Teresa M. Rose, 49, of Akron, passed away on May 11, 2013 at Rose Lane Nursing Home. She was born on February 19, 1964 and served in the U.S. Air Force. Teresa is survived by Son, Corey Stevens; Mother, Sharlene (nee Laney) Kantorowski; Father, Thomas Kantorowski; as well as her siblings, relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death...
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