Obituaries
Patricia A. Memmer
Sep 14, 2012
Patricia A. Memmer Patricia A. Memmer,62, of Akron, passed away September 14, 2012. She was born in Thetford, England on April 18, 1950 to the late Frederick and Vivian Scott. Patricia was the owner and operator of That Bloomin' Florist. She was very artistic and enjoyed crafts. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by daughter, Carrie...
Loretta Marie Honeycutt
Sep 14, 2012
Loretta Marie Honeycutt "Sue"Loretta Marie Honeycutt, 73, of Akron, passed away September 14, 2012. She was born on September 24, 1938 to the late Dalton and Loretta Oliver. She retired from Goodrich Tire and Rubber. In addition to her parents, Sue was preceded in death by her daughter, Diana Torma; and siblings, Lois, Ethel, Ann, Jim, and David. She will...
Linda Sue Cutlip
Sep 14, 2012
Linda Sue Cutlip (nee Schenault) Linda Sue Cutlip, 68, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on September 14, 2012. Linda was born in Pulaski, Virginia on November 15, 1943. She was devoted to her church, Victory Baptist Temple, where she served as the secretary. She loved shopping and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was known for helping anyone...
Porter S. Clark
Sep 13, 2012
Porter S. Clark Porter S. Clark, 82, of Randolph, passed away September 13, 2012. Porter was born in Akron on September 19, 1929 to the late Russ and Bertha Mae Clark. Porter worked for Goodyear Aerospace and later Loreal, retiring after over 40 years of service. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of Akron Baptist Temple. In...
Betty Jean Fuller Blake
Sep 11, 2012
Betty Jean Fuller Blake Betty Jean Fuller Blake, born March 27, 1928, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on September 11, 2012. Betty was preceded in death by her husbands, Ernest Blake and Leonard Fuller; and son, David C. West. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Survivors are daughter, Sandra K. Mills (Tom); son, Mark...
Lizabeth E. Mervosh
Sep 10, 2012
Lizabeth E. Mervosh (Huff) Lizabeth E. Mervosh, 88, of Rootstown, passed away September 10, 2012. She was born in Morgantown, WV on July 17, 1924 to the late Prentice and Jeannette Wolfe. She was a member of St. Peter of the Fields Catholic Church. Lizabeth loved her birds and Hartville Kitchen. She was proud of having known Don Knotts in...
Richard C. Grayem
Sep 10, 2012
Dick passed away September 10, 2012 with his wife and children at his bedside. Most of his 90 years were spent in Akron. He was a graduate of East High School where he lettered in football. He attended Akron Art Institute and his favorite pastime was drawing original cartoon characters. He spent four years in the Army in World War...
Samantha Nicole Rafferty
Sep 9, 2012
Samantha Nicole Rafferty (West), 34, went to be with the Lord on September 9, 2012. Samantha was born on January 26, 1978 in Barberton. She was a 1996 graduate of Waterloo High School and a 2003 graduate of Kent State University, of Pre Law. She was currently pursuing her Master's Degree at the University of Phoenix. Samantha enjoyed riding Harley...
Bruce Allan Harrington
Sep 9, 2012
Bruce A. HarringtonBruce Allan Harrington, 55,owner of Harrington Plumbing, of Mogadore, passed away on September 9, 2012 with his companion Samantha Rafferty in a motorcycle accident. Bruce was born in Ravenna on July 2, 1957. He always lived for his daughters and grandchildren. Bruce will be deeply missed by his daughters, Nikole, Tana, Kim, and Jenna (Ryan) and their mother,...
Phyllis J. Pierce (Mcquillen)
Sep 9, 2012
Phyllis J. Pierce "McQuillen", 71, of Akron, passed away September 9, 2012. She was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on November 20, 1940 to the late William and Hazel Dent. Phyllis was a LPN for 25 years, working at Little Forest Nursing Medical Center (University Park). Phyllis was very compassionate and caring to her family and friends. Her passion was...
Gary Raymond Getz
Sep 8, 2012
Gary R. Getz, Jr., 53, of Norton, passed away suddenly September 8, 2012. He was born in Germany on December 23, 1958 to the late Gary and Helen Getz.Gary was an avid racer who enjoyed racing at Barberton Speedway. He is survived by his brothers, Eric (Kelly), Matthew and Sean; nephews, Joe and Jacob; niece, Mikaela; uncle, Eugene Harhay.
Daniel P. Cole
Sep 8, 2012
Daniel "Danny" P. Cole, also known as Monster, 51, of Akron passed away September 8, 2012. He was born in Akron on July 4, 1961 to the late Eugene and Garnet Cole. Danny was an avid outdoorsman, who loved hunting, fishing, camping, boating and 4-wheeling. He loved spending time with his family, friends and his special buddies, Willie, Nelsin, Bella...
Kim Patrick Kelley
Sep 7, 2012
Kim Patrick Kelley, born January 12, 1957, passed away on September 7, 2012. Kim had an old collection of trains and slot cars, of which he was always tinkering with and trying to improve. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Lois Kelley; and nephew, Brian Phillips. He is survived by daughters, Angela Wilson, Tracy and Meghan...
Karon Lea Briggs (Nee Whitcher)
Sep 7, 2012
Karon Lea Briggs, 55, went to be with the Lord on September 7, 2012. Karon was born on February 3, 1957 in Ravenna to Robert and Jeanette Whitcher. She was a member of Gateway Worship Center and enjoyed spending time with her granddaughter, Brooke. Karon enjoyed shopping, traveling, decorating her home, spending time outdoors and with her cherished family. She...
Clinton E. Fouts
Sep 7, 2012
Clinton E. Fouts "Gene", 74, went to be with the Lord on September 7, 2012. Gene retired from Consolidated Freightway. Preceded in death by sons, Michael and David Fouts; grandson, Kevin Fouts; brother, Chuck; sister, Marlene. Survivors include wife, Penny, of 45 years; sons, Rick (Sherry), Danny (Jennifer); daughters, Tamera Klayko, Roxanne Wilkerson, Dawn (Rick) Dietz, and Beth (Matt) Smith;...
Diann M. Staton (Nee Wiliams)
Sep 6, 2012
Diann M. Staton (nee Williams), born September 29, 1943, went to be with her Lord on September 6, 2012.Preceded in death by beloved husband, John, Sr. "Jack"; parents, Jane and Charles Williams; stepfather, James Ferguson; brothers, Charles (Barb) and Robert; and granddaughter, Heather. She is survived by brothers, George (Mary), John (Rita), Greg (Candi); sister-in-law, Ellen; sons, Jeff (April) and...
Mary E. Carroll
Sep 5, 2012
Mary E. Carroll, 79, passed away on September 5, 2012. She was born in Coshocton, OH on April 14, 1933, to the late Ralph and Mattie Bennett. Mary was a member of Tallmadge Alliance Church. She was a very helpful and generous person, always willing to assist anyone in need. Mary was also a certified foster parent. In addition to...
Georgean H. Baliga
Sep 4, 2012
Georgean H. Baliga, 79, of Tallmadge, passed away September 4, 2012. She was born in Cleveland, OH on August 7, 1933. Georgean worked many years at Lake County East Hospital. She loved to cook, dance to polkas and country music, socialize with family/friends. Her laughter and enthusiasm was comforting and will be cherished. She was especially fond of her 2...
Rita B. Alderman
Sep 4, 2012
Rita "Bonnie" Alderman, 85, of Akron, passed away September 4, 2012. She was born in Barberton on December 27, 1926 to the late Murl and Josephine Mitchell . Rita was known as the "Bingo Queen" at the nursing home. She loved bingo and her cats "Seba" and "Midnight".She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dale; son, Larry Todd;...
Janice Dale Vanbuskirk
Sep 3, 2012
Janice Dale VanBuskirk, 65, went to be with the Lord unexpectedly on September 3, 2012. Janice was born on February 26, 1947, to the late Denzil and Mary Channell. She enjoyed scrapbooking, tending to her garden, and spending time with her family. Survivors include her beloved husband, Charles, of 50 years; daughters, Deborah Conrad, Tammy (Tommy) Starcher; son, Charles VanBuskirk,...
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