Obituaries
Beulah J. Swope
Dec 4, 2012
Beulah J. "Billie" Swope, 80, of Mogadore, passed away on Tuesday, December 4, 2012. She was born on June 14, 1932 in Akron to the late Lawrence and Opal Thornton. Billie retired from Goodyear after 40 years of service. She enjoyed camping, traveling, going to Las Vegas and spending time with family. Billie is preceded in death by her parents...
Dennis Clark
Dec 4, 2012
Dennis "Joe" Clark, 60, of Kent, passed away on Tuesday, December 4, 2012. He was born in Akron on June 3, 1952 to the late Francis and Ruby (nee Mitten) Clark. Joe was owner of Akron Belting which he established in 1989. He was an avid fly-fisherman and enjoyed golfing, Civil War history, driving his Honda S2000 and spending time...
Eugene M. Mccollam
Dec 2, 2012
Eugene M. McCollam Eugene M. McCollam, 70, of Deerfield, passed away December 2, 2012. Eugene was born in Mill Creek, West Virginia on January 13, 1942 to the late Ralph and Erma McCollam. He retired from Ford Motor Company after 40 years of service and he was a member of UAW Local 420. In his free time, Eugene loved hunting,...
E. Jay Phelps
Dec 1, 2012
E. Jay Phelps, 88, of Mogadore, passed away December 1, 2012. He was born in Akron on January 7, 1924 to the late Daniel P. and Ora (Stodgdill) Phelps. Jay was a graduate of Springfield High School in 1941. He graduated from the University of Akron in June of 1949 with a BS in Business Administration. He was a former...
Virginia V. Suto
Nov 29, 2012
Virginia (Baba)V. Suto, 91, of Akron, passed away November 29, 2012. She was born in Akron on July 11, 1921 to the late Adam and Sophia Doney. She was preceded in death by her husbands, William Brenn and Bob Suto; son, William Brenn; brothers, Michael, Walter, Paul, and David Doney; sisters, Evelyn Ansel and Irene Inch. Virginia is survived by...
Thomas O. Taylor
Nov 29, 2012
Thomas "Tom" O'Neal Taylor, 64, resident of Stow, OH, passed away on November 29, 2012. He was born in Akron on April 23, 1948 to Bob and the late June Taylor. Tom was a member of the Acker Moore Memorial Post American Legion (SAL). He most recently worked at Elbex in Kent and was an avid racecar fan. He is...
Ruth Jones
Nov 29, 2012
Ruth Ann Jones, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away on November 29, 2012 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Akron on March 28, 1926 to Hugh 'Edward' and Anna Pauline (nee Tate) Woods. She was a beautiful lady, a loving inspiration to her family and friends. We are blessed to have had...
Sandra Kay Towsley
Nov 29, 2012
Sandra Kay Towsley Sandra Kay Towsley, 66, of Akron, went to be with the Lord on November 29, 2012. She was born in Akron on May 7, 1946. Sandy will always be remembered and loved for her generous spirit. She was an active member of Maranatha Bible Church and a foster parent for 35 years. All those who loved her...
James L. Miller
Nov 26, 2012
God called James L. Miller home for rest on November 26, 2012. Jim was born July 14, 1955 in Akron, OH. He leaves his wife, Kiomoka S. Miller; and mother, Ann Miller; step-mother, Dollie Miller (father, Robert Miller, deceased); daughters, Laura and Kiosha Miller; step-sons, Mike and Joe Stoltz; sister, Julie Stachowiak (Bill Stachowiak); aunts Kaye Wourke (Bill Wourke); Carolyn...
Robert M. Simmons
Nov 26, 2012
Robert M. Simmons, 87, passed away on November 26, 2012. He was born in Phillipsburg, PA on August 12, 1925. Robert served with the US Navy during WWII and worked as an Iron Worker for over 30 years. During his service with the Navy, he received many commendations including the Purple Heart. Preceded in death by his son, Wayne. Survivors...
Marjorie H. Clevinger
Nov 25, 2012
Marjorie H. Clevinger, 92, of Akron, passed away November 25, 2012. She was born in Braxton County, WV on August 30, 1920 to the late Sherman and Gay Carter.She was preceded in death by her husband, Dave; brothers, Billy, Nelson, Bradford and Herbert Carter; sisters, Shirley Young and Garnet Vaughn. Marjorie is survived by her sister, Marlene Mace; many nieces...
Betsy Freeman
Nov 24, 2012
Betsy Freeman, 75, went to be with the Lord on November 24, 2012. She was a member of South Main Street Church of God. Betsy enjoyed knitting and crocheting. Preceded in death by her parents, Luther and Nancy Collins; and son-in-law, Mike Hoke. She will be greatly missed by sons, Jack Spurgeon, of Kentucky, Billy Joe (Theresa) Spurgeon, of Kentucky,...
Harry W. Douglas
Nov 24, 2012
Harry W. "Doug" Douglas, 67, of Akron, passed away November 24, 2012. He was born in Akron on January 9, 1945 to the late Russell Douglas and Marjorie (Morris) Haup. He was preceded in death by his parents; aunt, Hannah "Judy" Matlock; brother, Russell Douglas, Jr. Doug is survived by his loving wife, Edith (nee Wright), of 24 years; brother,...
Eva Fay Welsh
Nov 23, 2012
Eva Fay Welsh (Parsons)(Lenington) Eva Fay Welsh, 91, of Tallmadge, went to be with the Lord on November 23, 2012. She was born in Charleston, West Virginia on June 18, 1921 to the late John and Goldie Parsons. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Lloyd Lenington; husband, Ronald Welsh; son, James Lenington; brother, Cliff Parsons; sister,...
Doris C. Wagster
Nov 23, 2012
Doris Catherine Wagster, 88, longtime resident of Uniontown, took her first heavenly breath on November 23, 2012, surrounded by her family, the same day she took her first earthly breath on November 23, 1924 in Akron to William J. and Anna (nee Martin) Briggs. Doris faithfully served 21 years as a military wife and mother in war and peace. She...
Gary Edward Lebarre
Nov 22, 2012
Gary Edward LeBarre Gary Edward LeBarre, 55, of Akron, passed away November 22, 2012. Gary was born in Akron on February 18, 1957 to the late Arthur and Jean LeBarre. He worked for the Akron Board of Education for 31 years. In his free time, he loved fishing, baseball, golf, and spending time outdoors. Gary will be deeply missed by...
Leon Dale Miller
Nov 22, 2012
Leon Dale MillerLeon Dale Miller, 69, of Uniontown, passed away November 22, 2012. Leon was born in Hartville on April 18, 1943 to the late Allen and Abigail Miller. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Calvin Henry Miller; sister, Sara Mae Miller; and the mother of his children, Suzanne L. Metz. Leon will be deeply missed by...
John E. Woody
Nov 21, 2012
John E. Woody, 64, lifelong resident of Springfield Twp, passed away November 21, 2012. He was born January 17, 1948 to Frank and Elizabeth Woody. John spent three years serving in the U.S. Army and retired in 2008 from Lakeland Mold. He enjoyed golfing, gardening, hiking, waterfall photography, RVing, all with his wife, family and friends. Survived by his parents;...
Vicki Lynn Kalapodis
Nov 21, 2012
Vicki Lynn Kalapodis Vicki Lynn Kalapodis, 56, of Akron, went to be with the Lord on November 21, 2012. She was born in Akron on September 1, 1956. Vicki was employed at Weaver Industries for 30 years, and later worked for Potomac, Summit Racing, and Ellet Center. She was a member of The Chapel and BLAST. She loved going out...
Roger L. Hess
Nov 19, 2012
Roger L. Hess, 68, of Akron, passed away November 19, 2012. He was born in Panther, WV on September 11, 1944 to the late Henry and Gladys Hess. Roger loved to play cards, chess and playing horseshoes. Roger is survived by his sister, Janet Wilcox; special cousin, Sandy Richards; several nieces and nephews.Family and friends may call on Tuesday, November...
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