Obituaries
Joyce Propst
Feb 16, 2013
Joyce "Kathy" Propst Kathy Propst, 81, passed away to be with her Lord and Savior on February 16, 2013. She was born in Livingston, Tennessee on December 15, 1931 to the late Elliott and Lee Emma Melton. Kathy worked for both Akron City Hospital and Firestone. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Hank...
Margaret Virginia Willingham
Feb 16, 2013
Margaret Virginia Willingham "Ginny" Ginny Willingham, 92, of Akron, passed away February 16, 2013. She was born in New York City on July 12, 1920 to the late James and Amelia Wright. Ginny worked for O'Neil's and attended Grace Baptist Church. In her free time she loved singing. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
Mary E. Frye
Feb 16, 2013
Mary E. Frye Mary E. Frye, 73, of Akron, passed away on February 16, 2013. She was born in Akron on July 13, 1939 to the late Harry and Clara Ritcher. Mary was employed at Akron City Hospital for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Les Frye; son, Tommy Frye; sister, Inez Long; brother, Sonny Ritcher;...
Audrey Vera Carpenter
Feb 16, 2013
Audrey Vera (Martin) Carpenter, age 97, our beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother left this earth to be with her Father in Heaven on February 16, 2013. She will live in our hearts forever. Born in Fairview, Indiana in 1915, she moved to Akron in 1922 and graduated from East High School. She worked as a lab technician and retired...
Ellen L. Ferrell
Feb 15, 2013
Ellen "Pete" L. Ferrell, 86, of Akron, went home to be with her Lord on February 15, 2013. She was born in Amie, PA on May 15, 1926 to the late William and Grace Marvin. She was preceded in death by her husband, James C. Ferrell, brother, G. Nelson Marvin; sister, Lillian Polland and Marie Beardshaw. Ellen is survived by...
Abel Etheridge
Feb 15, 2013
Abel Allen EtheridgeAbel Allen Etheridge, born February 8, 2013, passed away on February 15, 2013. He touched many lives in his short time here and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Abel was preceded in death by his grandfather, David Etheridge. He leaves behind his loving parents, Kristina Kirby and David Etheridge; grandparents, Shelli and Mike Larkins,...
Christine Burgess
Feb 15, 2013
Christine (Halman) Burgess, age 81, went to Heaven on February 15, 2013 to be with the love of her life, Dale. She was born on March 27, 1931 to George and Florence Halman. Christine graduated from Garfield High School, Class of 1949, and worked as a title clerk for 30 years prior to retirement. Preceded in death by her parents;...
Shirley R.(Hood) Cox
Feb 13, 2013
Shirley Rebecca (Hood) Cox was born August 22, 1928 to Virginia Harris and Orrin Perrin. Shirley passed away on February 13, 2013 at her home, surrounded by family and friends. Shirley married James W. "Jack" Cox, Sr. in 1960. Her passions were helping people, feeding the hungry, and loving her family. She raised her family in Akron. She also loved...
Timothy A. Sanyo
Feb 13, 2013
Timothy A. Sanyo, age 36, passed away on February 13, 2013. He was born on January 30, 1977 in Akron, Ohio to Andrew and Donna Sanyo of Wadsworth, Ohio. Timmy especially enjoyed music and being read to. Preceded in death by grandparents, Andy and Nina Sanyo and Merrill Morton. Survived by his parents; 2 sisters, Christina Sanyo and Jodi Gardner;...
Irene Blythe
Feb 12, 2013
Lois Irene Blythe (nee Prather), 86, of Akron, passed away February 12, 2013. She was born in Radford, VA on May 10, 1926 to the late Bob and Gladys Prather. Irene was a 1945 graduate of East High School and a retiree from Tallmadge Kmart.She was preceded in death by her husband, Gene; daughter, Loreen; brothers, Edwin and Larry Prather.Irene...
William D. Burke
Feb 12, 2013
William D. Burke, age 75, passed away on February 12, 2013. He was born on November 13, 1931 in Akron, Ohio to the late Lawrence and Nettie Burke. Bill enjoyed riding his bike, coaching Little League for the Royals baseball team and volunteering at local hospitals. He was involved in the UAW Cap Council, Fraternal Order of Eagles and the...
John V. Cutlip
Feb 11, 2013
John V. Cutlip, age 60, passed away on Monday, February 11, 2013. He was born on February 03, 1953 in Akron, OH to the late Lalie and Jean Cutlip. John served in the U.S. Army stationed in Korea and loved fishing and hunting. Preceded in death by his parents and brother, David Wayne Cutlip, Sr. Survived by his wife, Yvonne...
Norma R. Stachowiak
Feb 11, 2013
Norma R. Stachowiak, age 81, went home to her Heavenly Father on Monday, February 11, 2013. She was born on December 1, 1931 in Bismarck, ND to the late Elmer C. and Lucille B. Funston. Norma was a loving mother and devoted to her family as a homemaker. Her love for others led her to participate in many community and...
Frederick L. Fox
Feb 10, 2013
Frederick L. Fox, 63, passed away on February 10, 2013. Preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Norma Fox. He is survived by son, Adam (Carla); grandchildren, Adam, Jr., Emily, Katy, and Sherry; brother, Tom; and former wife, Judi Fox. A memorial service will be held Friday, 5 p.m., at Northampton Bible Church, 333 West Steels Corners Rd., Cuyahoga...
Pauline R. Carson
Feb 10, 2013
Pauline R. Carson, 74, of Mogadore, passed away February 10, 2013. She was born in Barberton, OH on July 23, 1938. She was preceded in death by her mother, Alberta Groff; husband of 50 years, Richard Carson. Pauline is survived by her daughters, Cindy (Mick) Jones and Karen (Charlie) Grubbs; grandchildren, Tiffany, Justin (Mandy), Rick (Kayla) Jones, Austin (Tara) Herold,...
Jennifer Ashley Tomer
Feb 9, 2013
Jennifer Ashley Tomer Jennifer Ashley Tomer, 24, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly on February 9, 2013. Jennifer was born on August 26, 1988 in St. Petersburg, Florida. She graduated in 2006 from Norton High School where she played the clarinet in the marching band. In 2010 she earned a degree in biology from Lake Erie College, where she was a...
Paulette L. Edge
Feb 9, 2013
Paulette L. Edge, 64, passed away on February 9, 2013. She was preceded in death by husband, Buck Edge; mother, Marie Klinginsmith; father, Paul Wagner; sister, Barbara Wagner; and stepfather, Bill Klinginsmith. Survived by daughters, Tina Ault, Gina (Al) Voytek, Rina (Randy) Roos; faithful and loving companion, Ike Morgan; sisters, Rosa Wagner and Brenda Niday; grandsons, Brett Hart-Baughman, Richard Ault,...
Dean L. Eggert
Feb 9, 2013
Dean L. (Pinky ) Eggert, born April 19, 1929, joined his heavenly Father on February 9th, 2013 after a long illness. He loved sports, especially the game of golf, and loved playing poker with his Masonic friends.Dean and Martha were members of High Street Christian Church for over 50 years; recently attending Firestone Park Christian Church. Dean was a Scoutmaster...
Victoria D. Copestick
Feb 9, 2013
Victoria D. Copestick, 51, of Akron, crossed into eternity in the loving arms of an angel on February 9, 2013. She was born in East Liverpool, OH on November 7, 1961. Victoria majored in English at Kent State. She was an avid traveler who loved being with her family on the Outer Banks in North Carolina. Victoria loved her 6...
Mary (Roman) Lampe
Feb 8, 2013
Mary Lampe, 88, went to be with the Lord with her 10 children surrounding her on February 8, 2013. She was a lifelong resident of Akron. Preceded in death by her husband, William Lampe, of 53 years. She is survived by her children, Joe, John, Mary Ann Lampe, Thomas, Bill, Ann (Don) Boggs, Theresa Dragomire, Cecilia (Bob) Joseph, Agnes (John)...
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