Obituaries
Rev. Donalde. Payne
May 29, 2013
Rev. Donald E. Payne, 76, went home to be with the Lord on May 29, 2013. He was a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Preceded in death by his son, Donald Payne, Jr.; son-in-law, Roger LaTampa; and beloved wife, Virginia. Survivors include his daughters, Cindy (Dale) Smith, Karla (Jim) Robison, and Brenda (Don) Shackelford; sisters, Beverly (James) Fisher, Patricia (James)...
Dorothy J.Swiger Huddleston
May 28, 2013
Dorothy J. Swiger Huddleston, 90, of Cuyahoga Falls, OH passed away on May 28, 2013. She was born in Pine Bluff, WV on June 20, 1922 to the late Ellis and Pearl Sandy.Dorothy retired from Sparkle Market in 1988. She was a 49 year member of Bailey Road Christian Church. She was a loving mother and grandmother and loved being...
Donald R. Allison
May 27, 2013
Donald R. "Don" Allison, 90, passed away on May 27, 2013. Don served with the US Navy for four years and CCC for three years. He enjoyed square dancing with his wife. He was an avid golfer and once achieved a hole in one. Don was an excellent provider and family man. He was a hard worker and a good...
William Grant Brown
May 26, 2013
Bill was born December 16, 1938 and with his children by his side he left us May 26, 2013. He was a resident of Mogadore for 43 years before moving to Tallmadge in 2003. He retired from the Local Sheet Metal Workers Union #33 in 1996 where he demonstrated his strong work ethic. He enjoyed sports; especially baseball and basketball....
Mollie Salter
May 26, 2013
Mollie M. Salter, 70, of Akron, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2013 from complications of Stage 4 Melanoma Cancer. She was born in Old Town, VA on May 12, 1943 to Walton and Irene Leftwich. Mollie was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was an avid sports fan, loved playing bingo, enjoyed family gatherings and taking off on road...
Dorothy P. Musgrave
May 26, 2013
Dorothy P. Musgrave Dorothy P. Musgrave went home to be with the Lord on May 26, 2013, just short of her 101st birthday. She was born on June 14, 1912 in Weston, West Virginia. She lived most of her life in Springfield Twp. She leaves behind Frank Jr., Dennis Lynn, and Nancy and Glen Engelhart (Musgrave); and grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and...
Martin R. Leidig
May 25, 2013
Martin (Dick) R. Leidig Dick Leidig passed away after a long illness on May 25, 2013. Dick was born on November 21, 1925 in Akron, Ohio and was a lifelong resident. Mr. Leidig was preceded in death by his parents, Martin O. and Goldie G. (Tate) Leidig; sister, Gail Diener; and grandson, Ryan S. Moore. He is survived by his...
Rose M. Miller (Haube)
May 25, 2013
Rose M. (Haube) Miller, 75, of Uniontown, OH. It is with sadness that we announce the passing of a dear friend, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother on May 26, 2013. She was born on June 25, 1937 in Akron, OH. Rose relished time spent with family and friends and pool parties at the Miller's were legendary! Rose will be...
Robert Eugene Fulks
May 25, 2013
Robert Eugene Fulks Robert Eugene Fulks, 80, of Akron, went to be with his Lord on May 25, 2013. He was born in Chloe, West Virginia on December 6, 1932. Bob proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and retired from Lockheed Martin in 1998. He was an active member of Springfield Church of the Brethren, a...
Charles Nease, Jr.
May 24, 2013
Charles Nease, Jr., 85, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on May 24, 2013. He retired from Firestone in 1982 after 35 years of service. Preceded in death by son, Raymond Frank. He is survived by loving wife, Joann; 5 children; 15 grandchildren; 15-great-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Arlene Frank; and dear friends, Diane Crooks and Melanie Zaidman. Cremation will take place.
Nancy Jean Carlyn
May 22, 2013
Nancy Jean Carlyn, 68, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on May 22, 2013 and is soaring with the angels in Heaven. She was born in Crestline, OH on July 8, 1944 to the late James and Margaret Middleton.Nancy was a member of the Lakemore United Methodist Church and very active in the Summit County Democratic Party....
Dolores Puckett
May 22, 2013
Dolores Puckett Dolores Puckett, 88, of Tallmadge, passed away May 22, 2013. She was born in Elkhorn City, Kentucky on January 17, 1925 to the late Christopher Columbus and Leontine Stapleton. Dolores was a wonderful storyteller and an avid University of Kentucky basketball fan. Above all, she was devoted to her children and grandchildren and will be deeply missed by...
Raymond G. Grogg
May 22, 2013
Raymond G. GroggRaymond G. Grogg, 86, passed away on May 22, 2013. Ray was born on September 17, 1926 in Newell, WV to the late Arthur and Mary Grogg. Ray served with the US Army during WWII. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Ernest; wife, Anny; grandson, Justin; sister, Delores; and brother, Richard....
Mendi Marie Mcguire
May 22, 2013
Mendi Marie McGuire, 39, of Akron, passed away on May 22, 2013. She was born on October 19, 1973. On April 26, 2001 she married David James McGuire who was the love of her life and soulmate. Mendi was a very loving, outgoing and positive person who always put the needs of others ahead of her own. Mendi is survived...
Ruby Irene Witzke
May 20, 2013
Ruby Irene Witzke Ruby Irene Witzke, born February 18, 1923, passed away May 20, 2013. Ruby is survived by her son, Dan (Grace) Stewart; daughter-in-law, Carolyn Sue Stewart; brother, Rollie Neal Jr.; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Don Witzke; son, David Stewart; parents, Rollie and Lelia Neal; and brothers, Ralph, Ted, and...
Madaline Jobe
May 20, 2013
Madaline Jobe (nee Wilhite) passed away on May 20, 2013. Preceded in death by parents Guy and Irene Wilhite and son J. Patrick Richardson, she is survived by son Michael Richardson (Christine) of Uniontown and daughter Laurel (Lyell) Cash of Durham, NC. Also surviving are 9 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren, her sister Betty Testa and...
Richard Chester, Sr.
May 19, 2013
Richard "Terry" Chester, Sr., 63, of Connellys Springs, North Carolina, formerly of Tallmadge, passed away on May 19, 2013. He was born on August 6, 1949 to the late John and Numa (Dagenhart) Chester in Hudson, NC. Terry retired as an inspector for Chrysler Corp. after over 30 years of service and enjoyed racing. He proudly served in the U.S....
William Whitesides
May 19, 2013
William Whitesides, born May 20, 1943, passed away on May 19, 2013. He went Home to rest in the lap of our Lord. Bill served in the Marine Corps where he was honorably discharged after his tour of duty. Bill also was employed by Roadway Express where he retired after 40 years of service as a truck driver and dock...
Lorena Dove Westfall
May 19, 2013
Lorena Dove Westfall, 92, of Akron, passed away on May 19, 2013. She was born on February 23, 1921 to the late James and Faye (Williams) Boggs in Parkersburg, WV. "Poochie" loved spending time in her flower garden, traveling and watching her birds. Lorena is survived by her Daughter, Lois Jean Allshouse, Son, Kenneth Westfall, Son, Walter (Pauline) Westfall Jr.,...
Jerryd. Bates
May 16, 2013
Jerry D. Bates, 67, of Springfield Twp., passed away May 16, 2013. He was born in Akron on July 17 to the late O.C. and Mary Bates. Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Christina; children, Jerry Jr., Corina and Sonia; 6 grandchildren; brother, Robert (Maria); sisters, Carol (Bruce) Saylor, Patricia (Don) Wilson. Family and friends may...
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