Obituaries

Glenn R. Goodyear

Glenn R. Goodyear

Jul 19, 2013

Glenn R. "Boom" Goodyear Boom Goodyear, 53, of Akron, passed away suddenly on July 19, 2013. He was born in Akron on February 15, 1960 to the late Glenn V. and Shirley R. Goodyear. Boom was employed with Enterprise Rubber for 30 years. He enjoyed spending time outdoors fishing and camping and he loved Lynyrd Skynyrd. He will be deeply...

Albert P.F. Konig

Albert P.F. Konig

Jul 19, 2013

Albert P.F. Konig Albert P.F. Konig, 83, of Uniontown, passed away July 19, 2013. He was born in Indonesia on August 10, 1929. Albert was captured during the Japanese War and later served with the Royal Dutch Indonesian Army (KNIL). Albert moved to Holland in 1950. He was a combat veteran and POW of the Korean War, serving with the...

James C. Cook

James C. Cook

Jul 19, 2013

James C. "Jimmy" Cook, age 37, passed away on July 19, 2013 after a long battle with brain cancer. He was born on March 19, 1976 in Rome, NY to Charles H., Jr. and Julie E. Cook. Jimmy served in the U.S. Navy from 1998 thru 2008, stationed on a submarine and in recruiting. "Fair Winds and Following Seas." He...

Patricia A. Barnes

Patricia A. Barnes

Jul 17, 2013

Patricia A. Barnes, of Akron, passed away July 17, 2013 after a courageous fight with cancer. She was born in Patterson, NJ on November 28, 1952 to the late Frank and Margaret Mineo. She was preceded in death by her husband, Reginald. Pat is survived by her son, D.J.; daughters, Tamica, B.J., Crystal (Stuart), Stacy, Dusti, Shannon and Rose; sister,...

Patricia A. Hensley

Patricia A. Hensley

Jul 17, 2013

Patricia A. Hensley, 73, of Barberton, is finally at peace. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.Pat is survived by her husband of 50 years, LeRoy; sons, Tommy (Jennifer) and Timothy; daughter, Lynn (Andrew) Bagi; 5 grandchildren, Bryon, Tiffany, Ashleigh, Brittany and Sydney; great-grandchild, Vincent.A celebration of life gathering will be held on July 27 from 3-6 p.m. at...

Raymond F. Barry, Sr.

Raymond F. Barry, Sr.

Jul 15, 2013

Raymond F. "Rambo" Barry, Sr., age 75, left us to begin his journey on Monday, July 15, 2013 supported by the love of his family. He was born on February 7, 1938 to the late Marjorie Barry in Altoona, PA. Ray retired from TNT Holland Transport in 1997 and worked as a process server for Portage County. Ray enjoyed traveling,...

Henry F. Smith

Henry F. Smith

Jul 12, 2013

Henry F. Smith, 88, of Akron, passed away July 12, 2013. He was born in Nashville, TN on February 26, 1925 to the late Jim and Minnie Smith.Henry is survived by his wife, Dorothy; daughter, Felicia (Earl) Jobe; step-sons, Tony (Cindy) Hartman, Carl (Bonnie) Hartman; granddaughter, Stephanie (John) Hartman, Samantha Hartman and Ashley Belacic; great-granddaughters, Ashley (Greg) Kachka, Kaysea Hartman.

Vada M. Haney

Vada M. Haney

Jul 12, 2013

Vada Marguerite Haney, 93, of Akron, passed away July 12, 2013. She was born in Akron, OH on October 1, 1919 to the late Carl and Nettie Poole. She was preceded in death by her much loved son, David, and daughter-in-law, Judy. Marg is survived by her daughters, Barb (Tom) Fox and Beverly Haney; numerous grandchildren, great-grand-children and great-great- grandchildren,...

Patricia Ann Poteete

Patricia Ann Poteete

Jul 10, 2013

Patricia Ann Poteete, 73, of Port Orange, FL, passed away July 10, 2013. She was born in Detroit, MI on October 13, 1939 to the late William and Esther Jackson. Pat lived in Akron most of her life. She loved to cook and spend time with her family.She was preceded in death by her husband of 31 years, Cullen W....

Donald F. Schutz

Donald F. Schutz

Jul 10, 2013

Donald F. Schutz, 65, went home to be with the Lord on July 10, 2013. Preceded in death by his parents, Gerald and Mildred "Marie" Schutz; brother, Robert Simon; son, Donald F. Schutz, II. Survivors include his beloved wife, Linda L., of 39 years; stepdaughter, Jodi Sarver; grandchildren, Codi and Collin Schutz; brother-in-law, Richard (Amelia) Smith; father-in-law, Ross Smith; and...

Carolyn S. Stewart

Carolyn S. Stewart

Jul 9, 2013

Carolyn S. Stewart Carolyn S. Stewart, 65, of Akron, passed away July 9, 2013. Carolyn was born August 15, 1947 in Sutton, West Virginia. For 36 years she was employed at the Akron General Center for Family Medicine. Carolyn had a smile and a laugh for everyone she met. She will be deeply missed by everyone who knew her. She...

Pauline Spencer

Pauline Spencer

Jul 9, 2013

Pauline Spencer Pauline Spencer, 98, of Akron, passed away July 9, 2013. She was born on September 8, 1914 in Montrose, West Virginia to the late Dale and Mary Swisher. In 1930, she married Brooks Spencer and began their family. When Brooks was drafted into the U.S. Navy, Pauline ran their home and raised their six children on her own....

Mary Elizabeth Furbee

Mary Elizabeth Furbee

Jul 8, 2013

Mary Elizabeth Furbee, 76, passed away on July 8, 2013. Mary was the biggest Ohio State, Cleveland Browns and Indians fan. She enjoyed camping and fishing as well as spending time with her family and friends. Mary retired from Gojo after 32 years of service. Preceded in death by her parents, Mildred and Leroy Fleshman; brothers, Richard and Wesley Fleshman;...

Willey Woodroof

Willey Woodroof

Jul 7, 2013

Willey (Woody) Woodroof, 78, of Akron, passed away July 7, 2013. He was born in Nashville, TN on June 5, 1935. Willey spent 45 years as a welder. He was an avid Oakland Raider's fan, but most of all, he loved spending time with his family. Willey was preceded in death by his father, Currey; mother, Dorothy (Lane); step-mother, Amy;...

Betty Burchett

Betty Burchett

Jul 6, 2013

Betty Burchett, 89, passed away on July 6, 2013. Preceded in death by her husband, Lilburn; brothers, Robert and Joseph Inama; sister, Delores Fischer; great-granddaughter, Ashley; and great-great-grandson, Zenith. Survivors include daughter, Jacqueline (Dennis Schilling) Nowels; son, Charles (Bonnie) Burchett; sister, Emilie Inama; grandchildren, Kimberly, Gregory, Nicole, Gennie; great-grandchildren, Taylor, Tori, Teagan; great-great-grandchild, Brooklyn; and several nieces and nephews. A...

Harold Duane Gelhausen, Jr.

Harold Duane Gelhausen, Jr.

Jul 6, 2013

Harold Duane Gelhausen, Jr. Duane Gelhausen, 52, passed away July 6, 2013. He was born January 22, 1961 in Wadsworth, Ohio and attended Wadsworth Local Schools. He worked as a mechanic for several businesses. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Elizabeth Gelhausen on December 14, 1991; and sister, Belinda Johnson on January 29, 2008. He is survived...

Zachary Arthur Stearns

Zachary Arthur Stearns

Jul 5, 2013

Zachary Arthur Stearns Zachary Arthur Stearns was born in Akron, Ohio on June 24, 2013 and went to Heaven on July 5, 2013. Although his life here was brief, he brought joy to his family and will be deeply missed. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Sparkey King; great-grandfather, Arthur Buckeye; and great-aunt, Joyce Haught. He leaves his...

James A. Powell

James A. Powell

Jul 3, 2013

James A. "Jimmy" Powell (aka J.A.P.), age 64, passed away on July 3, 2013. He was born on June 24, 1949 in Akron, OH. Jimmy retired from the City of Akron after 30 years of service. He is survived by his sister, Nancie (Ron) Graham and her mother, Elverna Murray, of Akron along with other relatives and friends. Jimmy and...

Frank Lemuel Myers, Iii

Frank Lemuel Myers, Iii

Jul 3, 2013

Frank Lemuel "Butch" Myers, III, age 67, passed away on July 3, 2013. Frank was born on May 25, 1946 in Indiana, PA to the late Frank L., Jr. and Royetta Myers. He was raised in Springfield Twp, OH and lived in the Akron area. Frank proudly served his country during the Vietnam War as part of the U.S. Marine...

Roma M. Lane

Roma M. Lane

Jul 3, 2013

Roma M. Lane, of Akron, passed away July 3, 2013. She was born in Flatwood, KY on July 5, 1939 to the late Robert Sr. and Opal Keaton. She was preceded in death by her husband of 34 years, Lester. Roma worked for Johnny's Auto Truck Towing over 40 years and was a beacon for the Lord with many of...

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