Obituaries
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...
Dennis Lee Mayfield
May 11, 2013
Dennis Lee Mayfield Dennis Lee Mayfield, 53, of Suffield, passed away May 11, 2013. He was born in Ravenna on July 21, 1959 to Herman and Gertrude Mayfield. He was a truck driver for his entire career and owned his own business. He was preceded in death by his father, Herman Mayfield. He will be deeply missed by his mother,...
Walter J. Stroup
May 11, 2013
Walter J. Stroup Walter J. Stroup, 86, passed away on May 11, 2013 at Ridgewood Road Hospice Center in Akron, Ohio. He was born in Akron, Ohio to Walter E. and Lillie Stroup. Walt grew up in Akron, Ohio and graduated from Garfield High School. After high school, he joined the Army Air Force during WWII and was discharged in...
Timothy J. Sullivan
May 8, 2013
Timothy J. Sullivan, 64, of Fairlawn, Ohio, went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 8, 2013. He was born on March 3, 1949 to the late Timothy and Geraldine (O'Leary) Sullivan in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Timothy was currently employed for AON Corp and was a passionate golfer and grandfather. His favorite thing in life was being "Grandpa" to...
Patrick J. Greer
May 7, 2013
Patrick J. Greer (Uncle Pat), 61, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly May 7, 2013. He was born in Akron on November 18, 1951 to the late Ralph and Rose Greer. Pat is survived by his daughters, Tracy (Jon) King and Patricia (Keith) King; grandchildren, Jon Kyle, Keith, Melissa, Kevin, Kailey and Preston; great-granddaughter, Evir Rae; brother, Mike; sister, Kathleen; numerous...
Lawrence M. Falcone
May 6, 2013
Lawrence M. "Larry" Falcone, 67, went to be with our Lord on May 6, 2013. Larry served with the US Army for 2 years. Survived by his wife, Barb, of 47 years; daughters, Angela and Janette; and a host of other family members and friends. A memorial service will be held Saturday, 2p.m., at Goss Memorial Church, 2247 11th St.,...
Lois E. Trent
May 6, 2013
Our Mother and Grandmother, Lois E. Trent, 88, passed away on May 6th, 2013 after a short illness. She married her high school sweetheart Donald in 1943 and they remained married for 56 years until Don's death in 1999. Lois was retired from the U.S. Postal Service. Her greatest joy was her family. She enjoyed going on trips with her...
Loraine Beard (Nee Hughes)
May 5, 2013
Loraine Beard (Hughes), passed away peacefully on May 5, 2013. She was 88. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She spent countless hours as a volunteer for Akron Children's Hospital and she was a dedicated Elletian, serving on the alumni committee until health intervened. She loved to spend time with her family including her grandchildren and more recently...
Jeanne M. Betz Ripley
May 5, 2013
Jeanne M. (Orndorf) Betz Ripley, 65, of Tallmadge, passed away on May 5, 2013 at Akron City Hospital. She was born on March 11, 1948 to Zella (Carl) Meyers, CPS in Akron, Ohio. She was instrumental in bringing the Challenger program into the Akron area, was a member of Akron Board of Realtors and a licensed beautician . Jeanne enjoyed...
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