Obituaries
Grace C. Yates
Feb 8, 2013
Grace C. Yates, 80, of Akron, passed away February 8, 2013. She was born in Akron, OH on September 7, 1932 to the late William and Marie Kiley. She was preceded in death by her husband, Don; children, Rod, Marie, Jeffrey and Lisa Yates; 8 sisters and a brother. Grace is survived by her children, Vicki (Scott) Looney, Don (Annie)...
Jopseph D. Rodenbucher
Feb 7, 2013
Joseph Rodenbucher Sr., 80, of Suffield, passed away February 7, 2013. He was born in Akron, OH on February 20, 1932 to the late John and Julianna Rodenbucher. Joe was a 1950 graduate of Rootstown High School and a proud, retired member of Local Carpenters Union 639 for over 50 years. He was a veteran of the United States Army...
Marjorie R. Frahlich
Feb 7, 2013
Marjorie R. Frahlich (nee Ringlein), age 78, of Stow, Ohio, passed away surrounded by her loving family on February 7, 2013, after a courageous, brief battle with cancer. Margie was born in Akron, Ohio on January 26, 1935 to the late Jerome and Katherine Ringlein. Margie spent most of her childhood and adult life living on North Hill. As a...
Mason Andmatthew Devlin
Feb 6, 2013
Mason Cheney Devlin and Matthew William Devlin, infant twins, passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2013. They are survived by their loving parents Matthew and Kimberly Devlin; grandparents, Les and Cindy Cheney, Robert Devlin, and Patricia Hanna; great grandmothers, Virginia Hahlen-Hendrix and Eileen Hanna; aunts and uncles, Timothy Devlin, Amy (John) Densevich, Deborah (Dennis) Howell, David Hahlen and Tara Warner;...
Richard L. Thomas
Feb 6, 2013
Richard L. "Gunny" Thomas, age 84, resident of Cuyahoga Falls, OH, passed away February 6, 2013. He was born June 25, 1928 to the late Clarence and Marybell Thomas. Served in the US Marine Corp during WWII and Korean War. Life member of Marine Corp League, DAV, 40 & 8, VFW and American Legion posts of Cuyahoga Falls. He was...
Gaynelle F. Pidcoe
Feb 6, 2013
Gaynelle Frances Pidcoe, age 85, died February 6, 2013. She was born October 24, 1927 in Wehrum, PA to the late Robert I. and Blanche E. (Kuchenbrod) Pidcoe. After graduating from Canton (PA) High School in 1945, she moved to Akron and was employed by Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company until her retirement in 1986. Gay was an active member...
Raymond E. Watson
Feb 5, 2013
Raymond E. Watson, 74, of Akron, passed away February 5, 2013 after a short illness. Ray was born in McConnellsville, Ohio on April 19, 1938 and came with his family at a young age to Akron, Ohio. Ray served in the US Navy and was a member of the American Legion Post 496. He worked for many years at Firestone...
Joy M. Climes
Feb 5, 2013
Joy M. Climes, 83, of Doylestown, OH, passed away February 5, 2013. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI on January 12, 1930 to the late Louis and Irene LaTondress. Joy is survived by her sons, Mark McCort and Donald (Valerie) McCort; daughters, Beckey (Daniel) Rogers, Michelle (Bob Smith) Kish and Dorine McCort; brother, Wayne (Charleen) LaTondress; sister, Lois Jennings;...
Lois Marion
Feb 5, 2013
Lois Marion, 84, passed away on February 5, 2013. Preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Walter Marion. Lois is survived by two sisters, Geneva Chapman, of Elkview, WV, and Ann Lowers, of Sissonsville, WV; three daughters, Donna Menhorn, of Barberton, Sharon Marion, of Akron, and Brenda Miller, of Akron; one son, Wally Marion, of Lawton, OK. Left...
Bruce W. Cain
Feb 5, 2013
Bruce W. Cain, 78, of Cincinnati, OH, passed away February 5, 2013. He was born in Suffield, OH on January 28, 1935 to the late Kermit and Margaret Cain. He was preceded in death by his sister, Ellen; brothers, Tom and John Beck, Gary, Larry, Kenneth and Kermit V. Cain.Bruce is survived by his daughters, Lora Cain and Leslie (Jon)...
Doris Williams Hersek
Feb 4, 2013
Doris Williams Hersek, 82, went to be with the Lord on February 4, 2013. Doris was a member of The Chapel. She was a real estate agent for most of her life and enjoyed travelling and gardening. One of her greatest joys was spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors include her husband, Paul, of 27 years; daughter, Karen (John) Wagner;...
Elizabeth Pearl Henson
Feb 3, 2013
Elizabeth Pearl Henson Elizabeth Pearl Henson, 87, of Akron, passed away with her loved ones by her side on February 3, 2013. She was born in Latrobe, West Virginia on November 26, 1925 to the late Henry and Zilphia Davis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Henson; and her siblings, Henry Adkins,...
June R. Mclain
Feb 3, 2013
June R. (Kiley - Schellenberger) McLain, age 85, passed away on February 3, 2013 with family by her side, after a year long illness. She was born on June 11, 1927 in Akron, OH to the late William P. and Marie Kiley, the 8th of 13 children. June is a gentle and generous spirit, loving wife, mother and grandmother who...
Nathan Bryan Trachsel
Feb 3, 2013
Nathan Bryan Trachsel Nathan Bryan Trachsel, 74, of Akron, passed away February 3, 2013. He was born in Akron on March 8, 1938 to the late Bryan and Kate Trachsel. Nathan was employed at General Tire from 1961-1987 where he served as president of Local #9. He devoted his entire career to organized labor. Upon retirement, Nathan relocated for a...
James A. Mcglocklin
Feb 3, 2013
James A. "Al" McGlocklin, 56, went to sing with the angels on February 3, 2013. Al enjoyed spending time at the Dry Peoples Club and spending time with his family and grandkids. Preceded in death by his parents, William and Ethel McGlocklin; brothers, Billy and Alfred; and nephew, Joshua. Survivors include his wife, Valerie; son, Jeremy (Ellen); daughter, Naomi (Roger)...
Kevin R. Nelson
Jan 31, 2013
Kevin R. Nelson, sunrise January 15, 1962 to sunset January 31, 2013, age 51, a lifelong resident of Akron, OH. He was born to Elwood and Doris Nelson. Kevin was a huge buckeye fan, loved detailing cars and spending time outdoors, especially, in West Virginia. Preceded in death by his brother, Jeffrey Nelson and grandparents. Survived by his parents; siblings,...
Carol Lynn Leaver
Jan 31, 2013
Carol L. Leaver, 50, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away January 31, 2013. She was born in Berea, OH on June 4, 1962. Carol loved playing the guitar and enjoyed painting rocks. Carol is survived by her son, Seth (Christie) Keller; granddaughter, Ivori Keller; mother, Eleanor Bynum; sister, Barbara (Jeff Ewart) Movens; niece, Candice; nephews, Mark and David; and all those...
Teresa M. Howiler
Jan 31, 2013
Teresa M. Howiler, 86, of Akron, passed away January 31, 2013. She was born in Harrisburg, PA on July 29, 1926 to the late Andrew and Eva Botzman. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul, of 57 years and many brothers and sisters. She is survived by her children, Paul (Sheryl), Jim (Susan) and Mary Ann; 8 grandchildren...
Thomas B. Adams, Jr.
Jan 31, 2013
Thomas Bingham Adams, Jr. (Animal) Thomas Bingham Adams, Jr., 50, went to his heavenly home with the Lord on January 31, 2013. He was born May 23, 1962 to the late Thomas B. Adams, Sr. and the late Ruth Ann (Robbins) Adams. Tom was a big kid at heart and could always be found playing sports and games with the...
Norma Mae Cannon
Jan 31, 2013
Norma Mae Cannon, 71, of Akron, passed away January 31, 2013. She was born in Akron, OH on July 8, 1941 to the late John and Agnes McKenzie. She was preceded in death by her grand-daughter, Brittani Mae Robinson. Norma is survived by her loving husband, Lee, of 41 years; son, David (Lori); daughters, Karen (Dennis) French and Diana (Tom)...
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