Obituaries
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;...
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...
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