Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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....
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