Obituaries
Danny M. Brown
Mar 3, 2013
Danny M. Brown, 66, of Portage Lakes, passed away March 3, 2013. He was born in Massillon, OH on August 3, 1946 to the late Edward and Adelaide. Danny served as a Marine during the Vietnam War and was awarded the Purple Heart on 3 occasions. Danny was a great husband and best friend to his wife of 37 years,...
Mary Lou Weidaw
Mar 2, 2013
Mary Lou Weidaw, age 83, passed away on March 2, 2013 after a long illness during which she enjoyed watching, outside the living room window, the antics of the squirrels and birds bathing and chasing each other underneath the old willow tree. Mary Lou especially enjoyed visiting her daughter and "the puppies" in Arizona during winters. She was born on...
Edna S. Evans
Feb 28, 2013
Edna S. Evans Edna S. Evans, 95, of Akron, went to be with the Lord, her husband, and her son on February 28, 2013. Edna lived a full and happy life and was ready to go home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert; son, Jim; and five brothers and sisters. She will be deeply missed by her...
Lorraine Hayes
Feb 27, 2013
Lorraine HayesLorraine Hayes, 84, passed away on February 27, 2013. Lorraine was born to Hjalmer and Olga Halvorson on April 12, 1928, in Williston, North Dakota. She met her husband, Kenneth, a Navy Seabee, and they married on April 21, 1945. Lorraine and Kenneth eventually settled in the Akron area where they raised their family. Lorraine was very active in...
Peyton Marie Burge
Feb 25, 2013
Peyton Marie "Princess" Burge, infant, was born and passed away on Monday, February 25, 2013 in Akron, Ohio. She is survived by her parents, Jerry and Crystal Burge; brothers, Cameron and Jordan; grandparents, Sharon and Bob Tuel and Jerry and Carol Burge; aunts, Kim and Heather; uncle, Michael; other family and friends. A memorial service will be held at 4:00...
Geraldine M. Harper
Feb 25, 2013
GERALDINE M. "GERI" (HOLLISTER) HARPER, age 81, went home to be with the Lord on February 25, 2013. Born on June 4, 1931 in Guardian, WV to the late Herbert and Pearl Hollister. Geri was a member of Akron Springfield Assembly of God. Preceded in death by her parents; Granny Ogle; brother, Dick Hollister; sisters, Patty Ward and Bobbie Jean...
Patrick Michael Boggs
Feb 23, 2013
BOGGS, Patrick Michael age 29 of Lebanon, Ohio passed unexpectedly Saturday, February 23, 2013 at his residence. Born July 8, 1983 in Akron, Ohio, Patrick was the son of Donald and Ann (Lampe) Boggs and was employed at Bob Evans as a cook. Patrick is survived by his parents Donald and Ann Boggs of Lebanon, Ohio and sisters Amanda Boggs...
Mildred Hill
Feb 23, 2013
Mildred Hill (nee Thompson), 88, of Akron, passed away February 23, 2013. She was born in Wellston, OH on June 10, 1924 to the late Charles and Zelpha Thompson. She was preceded in death by her brother, Gerald Thompson and sister, Karen Connors. Mildred is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Buck; son, Steven (Nancy) Hill; grandchildren, Emily...
Jack D. Julian
Feb 23, 2013
Jack Deane Julian went home to live with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 23, 2013. Born in Parma, Mo. on November 21, 1936, Jack lived most of his life in Akron, Ohio. He is most known for his generosity to his family, to his Church, and to his community.Jack retired from AMHA but his family remembers him...
Jolynn Lee Jaggers
Feb 23, 2013
JoLynn Lee Jaggers, went to be with the angels on February 23, 2013. Preceded in death by her grandmother, Deborah Dotson; great-grandmother, Pat Ellison. She is survived by her parents, Daniel and Dianne Jaggers; brothers, Patrick, Bryce, and Grayson; sister, Brianna; grandparents, Gina Huth and David King; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Roger L. Wright
Feb 22, 2013
Roger "Buford" L. Wright, 50, of Lakemore Village, passed away February 22, 2013. He was born in Canton, OH on December 7, 1962. Buford was an avid hunter and fisherman.He was preceded in death by his mother, Lily Wright. He is survived by his loving wife, Lorraine, of 24 years; father, Bill Wright; daughters, Trisha (Dan) Lindsey and Jessica; grandbabies,...
Pastor C.Gene Jolliff
Feb 22, 2013
Pastor C. Gene Jolliff Pastor C. Gene Jolliff, born June 8, 1937 in Akron, went home to be with the Lord on February 22, 2013. Gene attended the University of Akron and Rhema Bible College. He founded Word of Life and served as the church's pastor for 28 years. He will be deeply missed by his loving wife, Carol Jolliff;...
Arthur Platt
Feb 21, 2013
Arthur "Wayne" Platt, age 78 of Akron, passed away on February 21, 2013 at his home. He was born on October 27, 1934 to Arthur and Lucille Platt. The best father anyone could ask for and a devoted husband with a kind-hearted spirit. Wayne often enjoyed spending time with friends at the Army Navy Garrison Post 273. He served his...
Rhonda K. Ariss
Feb 21, 2013
Rhonda K. Ariss, 57, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 21, 2013. Rhonda was a proud soldier, having served with the U. S. Army. She had a great love of animals. Rhonda was a proud and loving resident of Tallmadge for the past 27 years. Preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and...
Giovanni Lavell Wilson
Feb 20, 2013
Giovanni Lavell Wilson Giovanni Lavell Wilson, born November 27, 2012, passed away on February 20, 2013. He is survived by his parents, Cary Thompson and Rodney Wilson; brother, Dante; and many other loving family members. Funeral service will be held Friday, 11 a.m. with Rev. Myron Lindsey officiating, at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd., Akron. Family and friends...
Kenndle Rayn Christian
Feb 20, 2013
Kenndle Rayn Christian was born on February 20, 2013. Kenndle is survived by her parents, Ryan and Rachael Christian; brother, Bradyn; grandparents, Aaron and Heidi Christian and David and Karen Parsons; and other family members.Family and friends may call on Sunday, February 24, from 3-4 p.m. at Tallmadge First Church of God, 464 Northeast Ave., Tallmadge, OH. Funeral services will...
Irene Elizabeth Isabella
Feb 19, 2013
Irene Elizabeth Isabella, age 53 of Cuyahoga Falls, died suddenly on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at Summa of Western Reserve Hospital. She was born on May 20, 1959 in Akron, Ohio to the late Kazimierz and Elizabeth Frajer. Irene was a graduate of Garfield High School. She began a long career as an administrative assistant beginning at BF Goodrich and...
Carolyn Sue Taylor
Feb 19, 2013
Carolyn "Sue" Shaffer Harrah Taylor, born October 27, 1937 in Salem WV to the late Lemmuel and Pauline Shaffer and moved to Akron OH in 1950. Sue was the office manager for Dr. Clifford Bachman and retired in 1993. Later joining the practice of Dr. Dennis McCluskey & Associates of Mogadore. Known as Auntie, she was employed for 19 years....
John E. Sheedy
Feb 17, 2013
John E. Sheedy, age 63, passed away on Sunday, February 17, 2013. He was born on July 25, 1949 in Akron, Ohio to the late Dean and Ada Sheedy. John enjoyed riding his bicycle and spending time outdoors with his family. He is survived by 3 sisters. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, February 20,...
Terri B. Reynolds
Feb 17, 2013
Terri B. Reynolds, 43, of Akron, passed away suddenly on February 17, 2013. Terri loved music, boating at Atwood Lake, dancing, but most of all, spending time with her grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her father, Hubert Bryan.Terri is survived by her mother, Edith Bryan; daughters, Brittany and Nicole Reynolds; grandchildren, Madisyn and Hayden Reynolds; twin-sister, Tammy (Brian) Oldaker;...
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