Obituaries
Arthur Knowles
Mar 23, 2013
Arthur Knowles, 89, of Akron, passed away March 23, 2013. He was born in Barberton on May 24, 1923 to the late Matthew and Janet Knowles. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Marcene, and brother, Otto. Arthur is survived by his children, Duffy (Rose), Sandi (Cliff) Arnold, Janet (Chuck) Shuman, Onie (Lou) Yovanovich, Dr. Doug (Jill), Debbie...
Joyce J. Jones (Nee Gearhart)
Mar 23, 2013
Joyce J. Jones (nee Gearhart), 76, passed away on March 23, 2013. Preceded in death by her parents, James and Dorothy Gearhart; grandson, Scott Edgecomb; husband, J.R. Jones.; and others. Survivors include son, James Skelton; daughters, Linda Collmar and Candi Edgecomb; grandchildren, Renee, Lindsay, Markie, Steven, and Caitlyn; great-grandchildren, Nick, Dylan, Samara, Aubrey, and Aaliyah; sisters, Carol, Vicky, Danny, and...
Delores Nell "Toombs" Pepper
Mar 20, 2013
Delores Nell (Toombs) Pepper passed away at her home in Akron, OH on March 20, 2013 at the age of 63. Dee was born on July 2, 1949 in Akron, OH, daughter of the late Ivan and Lena Toombs. She graduated from Ellet High School in 1968 and then attended nursing school at Akron General Hospital. She devoted her life...
Stella M. Pelc
Mar 20, 2013
Stella M. Pelc Stella M. Pelc, 92, of Akron, passed away March 20, 2013. She was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania on April 14, 1920 to the late Boleslaw and Anna Peplowski. Stella will always be remembered for her wonderful sense of humor. In her free time, she enjoyed bingo and word find books. Above all, she was devoted to...
George Tasich, Sr.
Mar 18, 2013
George Tasich Sr., 71, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away March 19, 2013. He was born in Yugoslavia on September 18, 1941. George enjoyed golfing, gardening, but most of all he enjoyed cookouts with his family. He loved watching and listening to baseball, especially the Cleveland Indians. He was preceded in death by his father and mother; sister, Ljubica; special uncle...
John J. Reynolds
Mar 18, 2013
John J. Reynolds, age 69, resident of Akron, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2013. He was born on November 17, 1943 to the late Walter and Eloise Reynolds. John was a member of the Akron Chess Club and a longtime member of Falls Creek Community Church in Munroe Falls. He served his country during Vietnam with the USMC and...
Goldie E. Ostrander
Mar 17, 2013
Goldie E. Ostrander Goldie E. Ostrander, 88, of Cuyahoga Falls, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 17, 2013. She was born in Akron on February 5, 1925 to the late Joseph and Elizabeth Ardelean. Goldie taught Sunday School at the Akron Baptist Temple and more recently was a member of The Chapel for over 20...
Doris J. Fox
Mar 15, 2013
Doris J. (Protzman) Fox, age 87, resident of Stow, OH, went to be with Jesus on Friday, March 15, 2013. She was born on April 30, 1925 in Morgantown, WV to the late Donovan and Stella Protzman. Doris obtained her Master's degree in Art and Spanish from West Virginia University and Case University in Cleveland. She was a founding member...
Lori Anne Rinehart
Mar 14, 2013
Lori Anne Rinehart, 42, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away March 14, 2013. She was born in Akron, OH on August 20, 1970. Lori is survived by her parents, Jack and Chick Rinehart; Sheri (Tony) Kollar; John Rinehart; nieces and nephews, Kristine and Kevin Kollar, Jacob, Jason and Katie Rinehart; very close friends, Dickie and Jimmy. A Funeral Mass will be...
Joseph Dexter Vesa
Mar 14, 2013
Joseph Dexter Vesa, age 87, of Portage Lakes, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2013 at his home, with family at his side. He was born July 13, 1925 and was a life-long resident of Akron, OH. Joe was retired from self-employment. Interests included listening to music; Karaoke singing; taking road trips, and feeding the homeless neighborhood cats who found...
Helen Cruisegardner Garlando
Mar 14, 2013
Helen Cruise Gardner Garlando, 89, passed away on March 14, 2013. Preceded in death by her husband, Edward Leslie Gardner; sons, Stanley Earl Gardner and Edward Leslie Gardner, Jr.; 1 great-grandchild, Edward Leslie Gardner, III; sister, Evelyn Reger; and brother, Charles Cruise. Survivors include daughters, Vicki Dolbeare and Connie Fretz; sons, David (Debbie) Gardner, Sr., Daniel (Julie) Gardner, and Mark...
Donna J. Wilkinson
Mar 14, 2013
Donna J. WilkinsonDonna J. Wilkinson, 71, went home to the Lord on March 14, 2013. She had been a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church where she also worked as the secretary. Most recently, she was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church. Donna was a member of the TOPS group in Hartville and also the Betsy Ross group. She...
Eric Michael Archer
Mar 11, 2013
Eric Michael Archer Eric Michael Archer, 32, of Mogadore, passed away March 11, 2013. Eric was born in Akron on May 25, 1980. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Louise Stewart. He will be deeply missed by his mother and stepfather, Debbie and Edward Garrett; father and stepmother, James and Chris Archer; siblings, Jennifer (Chris) Studebaker and Steve...
E. Paul David
Mar 11, 2013
E. Paul David E. Paul David, 67, of Randolph Twp., passed away March 11, 2013. He was born on November 17, 1945 in Akron. Paul served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He retired after over 30 years in his dream career as a machinist, tool and die cutter, and millwright. In his free time he enjoyed cars...
Joseph Mack Harter
Mar 11, 2013
Joseph Mack Harter, 74, passed away on March 11, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother.He is survived by his wife Bonnie; son, Scott (Shelly); granddaughters, Peyton and Paris. He served in the Army and retired from the A.C.&Y and Norfolk Southern Railroads. Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be held Saturday, March...
Shirley (Graham) Jolliffe
Mar 10, 2013
Shirley (Graham) Jolliffe Shirley (Graham) Jolliffe, age 77, passed away in the care of Hospice on Sunday, March 10, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry; mother and father, Earl and Jane Marone; and brothers, Dave and Earl Marone. Surviving are her children whom she loved very much, Bob (Julie) Graham, Pam Rybka, Sherri (Phil) Mueller, and...
Gwendolyn M. Brady
Mar 9, 2013
Gwendolyn "Peggy" M. Brady, 67, of Akron, passed away March 9, 2013. She was born in McRoberts, KY on June 5, 1945 to the late Grover Sr. and Gracie Collins. Peggy enjoyed gospel music, watching Western movies and shows, but most of all she loved cooking and spending time with her family. The family will miss her southern cooking and...
Walter Burkadt
Mar 8, 2013
Walter W. "Water Bucket" Burkadt, 26, passed away suddenly on March 8, 2013. Born in Akron on January 17, 1987. He enjoyed mudding, mechanics and spending time with his friends and family. Preceded in death by his mother, Veronica in 2004. Survivors include his father and stepmother, Robert and Gail Burkadt; brothers, Chris, Eric, Matt, and Kenny; sisters, Diana, Jessica,...
Patsy D. Burch
Mar 8, 2013
Patsy D. Burch, 81, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on March 8, 2013. She was born in Dothan, WV on October 23, 1931 to the late Joseph and Sarah Webb. Patsy was a member of the Lakeview Lighthouse Church. She loved spending time with her family, especially the grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her...
Lauretta Brodecky
Mar 8, 2013
Lauretta Brodecky, 88, passed away on March 8, 2013. She was born in Clarkson, NE and graduated from Clarkson High School. She spent her early days working in Omaha, NE. She married her High School sweetheart, Joseph and was married for 66 years. They moved to Akron, OH in January, 1949. Lauretta was a dedicated worker and mother, raising four...
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