Obituaries
John Walter Ayers, Jr.
Aug 2, 2013
John Walter Ayers, Jr. John W. Ayers, Jr., 58, of Akron passed away after a lengthy illness, on August 2, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Cuyahoga Falls and lived most of his life in Akron. John was the best father in the world to his daughter, Sarah, and son, Neil. His grandson, Cameron, was the...
Oretta Miller
Aug 2, 2013
Oretta "Mae" Miller (nee Bohrer), 84, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2013 at her home in Lakemore, Ohio. She was born on February 2, 1929 in Akron, Ohio to the late Joseph W. and Nettie Pearl Bohrer. Mae graduated from Springfield High School and was dedicated to caring for her entire family as a homemaker. Her hobbies included: knitting,...
Lois (Knode) Powers
Aug 1, 2013
Lois Anne (Knode) Powers, age 85, followed her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ to her heavenly reward on August 1, 2013, after a 14-year struggle with Alzheimer's disease.She was born on January 28, 1928 in Fairmont, West Virginia, to the late Edgar M. and Minnie (Null) Knode. She gave her heart to Christ as a 16-year-old teenager in 1944, at...
Frank Cameron
Jul 30, 2013
Frank "Chainsaw" Cameron, 80, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at his home in Akron, Ohio. He was born on June 13, 1933 in Akron, Ohio. Frank proudly served his country during the Korean War with the US Army. He retired as a truck driver for Roadway and P.I.E. and belonged to the Teamsters Local 24. Frank served as...
Donna M. Harris
Jul 29, 2013
Donna M. Harris, 73, resident of Akron, Ohio, passed away on July 29, 2013 after a sudden illness. She was born on April 30, 1940 in Philipsburg, PA to the late Mac and Violet Dickson. Donna retired from F.W. Woolworth Co. after many years of service and was an active member of Emmanuel United Church of Christ. She was a...
Gloria J. Williams
Jul 28, 2013
Gloria J. Williams Gloria J. Williams, 65, of Akron, passed away July 28, 2013. She was born in Akron on May 29, 1948 to the late Harold and Doris Sullivan. Gloria loved playing poker and spending time with her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Cindy. She will be deeply missed by her husband of 47 years,...
Elizabeth O'Neal Melby
Jul 28, 2013
Elizabeth "Betty" Murray Melby (nee O'Neal) passed away Sunday, July 28, 2013 at Grande Village in Twinsburg, Ohio. She was born April 10, 1921, on her mother's birthday, in Saluda, South Carolina to the late John Bunyon and Helen Carson O'Neal (nee Underwood). When she was a young girl Betty's family moved from South Carolina to Washington state and she...
Martin R. Beagle
Jul 28, 2013
Martin R. Beagle "Marty" Marty Beagle, 42, of Akron, passed away July 28, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Butch and Barb Beagle; good friend, Joe Hough; and his dog, Bo. Marty enjoyed collecting sports cards, monster trucks, the Browns, and anything Metallica. He will be deeply missed by his sisters, Kim (Beagle) Mitchell and her husband...
Janet Marie Speelman
Jul 27, 2013
Janet Marie Speelman, 74, joined her family on Saturday, July 27, 2013. She was born on September 21, 1938 in Summit Mills, PA. Preceded in death by her mother, Luella Grace LaRue; husband, Glenn R. Speelman; and her daughter, Janis L. Speelman Sasinouski. Survivors include daughter, Beth and son-in-law, Keith Cumberlidge; son-in-law, Carl Sasinouski; sister-in-law, Helen Speelman; brothers and sisters-in-law,...
Eunice E. Sisinger
Jul 27, 2013
Eunice E. Sisinger, 89, of Hartville, passed away July 27, 2013. She was born in Greenwich, OH on January 6, 1924 to the late Lewie and Madeline Sutliff. She graduated from Willard High School, was employed by Goodyear during WWII. She ended her career working for Lots of Love Homecare. She enjoyed her family, friends, swimming, dancing, card playing and...
David Lee Batten
Jul 27, 2013
David Lee Batten, 83, of Brimfield, passed away July 27, 2013. He was born in Akron on November 23, 1929 to the late Everett and Naomi Batten. Dave was a life long member of Firestone Park Christian Church. He retired from Aircraft Braking Systems in 1993.He was preceded in death by his brother, Jack. Dave is survived by his loving...
Emilie Inama
Jul 26, 2013
Emilie "Billie" Inama, 98, passed away on July 26, 2013. Emilie was born on December 10, 1914 in Akron. She was an avid golf fan and enjoyed bowling and travelling to Hawaii, Norway, and Japan, to name a few destinations. Emilie retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. after 34 years of service. Preceded in death by brothers, Robert and...
Victor G. Nicolard
Jul 24, 2013
Victor "Nick" G. Nicolard, 79, of Akron, passed away July 24, 2013. He was born in Akron on April 23, 1934 to the late Albert and Lena Nicolard. Close to My HeartClose to My Heart are the plans we've made and the dreams we've seen come true, Close to My Heart are the loving things that you always say and...
Robert L. May, Ii
Jul 24, 2013
Robert L. "Bob" May, II, age 60, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at his home. He was born on July 18, 1953 in Akron, OH to the late Robert L. and Joyce A. May. Bob was a lifelong Indians fan. He loved the beach, Ohio State football, coaching baseball, and always made everyone laugh. His kind soul and...
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...
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