Obituaries

Albert E. Yunkin

Albert E. Yunkin

Dec 22, 2013

Albert E. Yunkin, 76, of Akron, passed away December 22, 2013. He was born in Akron, OH on August 7, 1937 to the late Morris and Laura Yunkin. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Marianne; sister, Peggy.Al is survived by his sons, Ed (Marlene), Steve (Teri), and Tom; grandchildren, Michael, Diana, Skyler, Kortnie and Tommy; great-grandchildren, Kaiden...

Daniel Patrick Barnes

Daniel Patrick Barnes

Dec 22, 2013

Daniel Patrick Barnes Daniel Patrick Barnes, 66, of Mogadore, passed away December 22, 2013 after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Cleveland on March 18, 1947 to the late Stanley and Margaret Barnes. Dan proudly served in the U.S. Army in the Vietnam War and was the owner of Ellet Barber Shop for many years. In his...

Kenneth W. Woznicki

Kenneth W. Woznicki

Dec 21, 2013

Kenneth W. Woznicki, 51, of Akron, passed away December 21, 2013. He was born in Cleveland, OH on August 5, 1962 to the late Walter and Virginia Woznicki. Ken had a passion for history and enjoyed collecting antique books. He loved music, camping and the outdoors. Ken is survived by his loving wife, Kelly, of 24 years; daughter, Bethany; brother,...

Kathleen Boxler (Nee Buckler)

Kathleen Boxler (Nee Buckler)

Dec 21, 2013

Kathleen "Doreen" Boxler (nee Buckler), 93, went to be with the Lord on December 21, 2013. She was a loving mother and caring grandmother. Doreen was a guardian angel to many of her neighbors at Nimmer Place, always showing generosity and care for others. One of her greatest joys was attending church with Rev. Warner, Shorty, and her dear friend,...

Jerome J. Dalton, Sr.

Jerome J. Dalton, Sr.

Dec 21, 2013

Jerome J. Dalton, Sr., 75, resident of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2013. He was born January 9, 1938 in Akron, Ohio to the late Paul J. and Helen Dalton. He graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School and served his country in the U.S. Navy. Jerry was a recipient of the Jaycees Int'l Senate Award and the 1973...

Richard E. Page

Richard E. Page

Dec 21, 2013

Richard "Dick" Emmitte Page Richard "Dick" Emmitte Page passed away December 21, 2013, unexpectedly at St. Thomas Hospital. He had been a lifetime resident of this community. He was born May 22, 1947, a graduate of Hower Vocational High School, veteran of the USMC, and currently employed with Mike Pruitt's Honda. He devoted his career to the car sales business...

Dorothy (Schellin) Benko

Dorothy (Schellin) Benko

Dec 21, 2013

Dorothy (Schellin) Benko, 97, passed away peacefully December 21, 2013 at the Greenview Inn in Green, Ohio, surrounded by family and friends. She was born September 29, 1916 in Akron, Ohio. Dorothy worked at BF Goodrich prior to the war, where she met and married Rudy Benko. She continued working at Goodrich while Rudy served overseas for three years during...

Barbara Diane Page (Liberman)

Barbara Diane Page (Liberman)

Dec 21, 2013

Barbara Diane Page (Liberman) Barbara Diane Page (Liberman), 62, passed away December 21, 2013. She was born in Akron on July 22, 1951 to the late Myers and Loretta Liberman. Barbara will always be remembered for her caring ways and generous spirit. She was willing to help anyone who was in need. She was devoted to her family and was...

Harold G. Copen

Harold G. Copen

Dec 20, 2013

Harold G. Copen Harold G. Copen, 90, of Brimfield, passed away December 20, 2013. He was born December 12, 1923 to C.H. and Laura Copen up in Happy Hollow, 3 miles from the county seat, Elizabeth, in Wirt County, West Virginia. He attended Bethel M.E. Methodist Church on top of Elizabeth Hill, just above the horseshoe bend. Harold retired from...

James Torson

James Torson

Dec 19, 2013

James Torson James Torson, 93, passed away December 19, 2013. He was born January 15, 1920 in Akron, Ohio. He graduated from West High School in Akron and proudly served in the U.S. Army. James was an electrician at BF Goodrich until his retirement. He was a longtime member of High Street Christian Church. James leaves us with the appreciation...

Goldie Kathryn Shaffer

Goldie Kathryn Shaffer

Dec 19, 2013

Goldie Kathryn Shaffer, 86, went to be with the Lord on December 19, 2013. Goldie was born on September 21, 1927 in Hendricks, WV to the late Lester Carr and Maggie Carr Loughry. She was a member of the Cathedral of Tomorrow. Goldie enjoyed cooking, gardening, embroidery, and her cats. Goldie had been employed for many years at White Gables...

Helen S. Speelman

Helen S. Speelman

Dec 18, 2013

Helen S. Speelman (Quattrocchi), 82, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2013. She was born August 3, 1931 in Akron to the late John and Helen Quattrocchi. Helen is the strongest and most caring mother and grandmother anyone could ask for. She helped shape the Speelman family into what they are and always will be. Helen was preceded in death by...

Charles E. Richardson

Charles E. Richardson

Dec 18, 2013

Charles E. Richardson, 82, resident of New Franklin, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at his home. He was born February 26, 1931 in Freeport, PA to the late Robert and Isabelle Richardson. Charles served in the U.S. Navy and was a Korean War veteran affiliated with Garfield Memorial Post 566 in Akron. He owned his own tire molding...

William C. Ferrell

William C. Ferrell

Dec 18, 2013

William "Bill" C. Ferrell, 89, of Akron, passed away December 18, 2013. He was born in Piedmont, OH on April 22, 1924 to the late George and Lola Ferrell. Bill attended grade school at Piedmont and high school at Freeport, OH, where he participated in most sports. Bill loved music and won many amateur contests in southern Ohio, as a...

Cana Carolyn Deger

Cana Carolyn Deger

Dec 17, 2013

Cana Carolyn Deger was welcomed by Jesus into His loving arms on December 17, 2013.She was the much anticipated 4th daughter of Jeremy and Anna Deger. Though never having the opportunity to live on earth, she was held and embraced by her family. Her round head was covered with brown hair, she had long fingers, and the trademark Deger nose....

Betty J. Pulliam

Betty J. Pulliam

Dec 17, 2013

Betty J. Pulliam Betty J. Pulliam, 85, of Norton, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on December 17, 2013. She was born in Easton, Pennsylvania on April 12, 1928 to the late Charles and Anna Rider. Betty will always be remembered as a hard working, dedicated woman. Over the years she worked for Scott's Five and Ten,...

William R. Pope, Sr.

William R. Pope, Sr.

Dec 16, 2013

William R. "Bill" Pope, Sr., 67, passed away Monday, December 16, 2013 at his home in Akron following his battle with cancer. He was born August 31, 1946 to the late Charles and Margaret Pope. Bill served his country during the Vietnam war through the U.S. Army and retired from Revlis Corp. and previously worked at General Tire. He loved...

Marshall L. Van Arsdale

Marshall L. Van Arsdale

Dec 16, 2013

Marshall L. "Van" Van Arsdale, 83, passed away Monday, December 16, 2013 at his home in Akron. He was born July 23, 1930 in Perryville, KY to the late Paul and Margerete Van Arsdale. Marshall retired from Ken Tools as a tool grinder after 38 years of service. He was a very loving father and enjoyed spending much of his...

Thomas M. Zanes

Thomas M. Zanes

Dec 15, 2013

Thomas M. Zanes "Fuzzy" On Sunday, December 15, 2013, Thomas M. Zanes joined the Lord for an eight o'clock tee time in heaven. He was joined by his loving mother Erika Zanes, and his older sister Sylvia Keener as the newest angel at God's clubhouse. "Thom" was born July 28, 1958 in Newport News, Virginia. He enjoyed a full life...

Richard A. Seenes

Richard A. Seenes

Dec 15, 2013

Richard Seenes, 80, of Akron, went home to be with loved ones on December 15, 2013. He was born in Trinway, OH on November 13, 1933 to the late Hiram and Glenna Seenes. Richard was a meat cutter for 35 years. He enjoyed fishing with family and friends. Richard was a gentle soul that touches the hearts of many. He...

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