Obituaries
Bernice Ledford
Nov 19, 2012
Bernice Ledford, loving mother and grandmother, 86, resident of Akron formerly of Kent, passed away Monday, November 19, 2012. She was born on January 15, 1926 in Dyersburg, TN to Ben and Vera (nee Heathscott) Dunavent. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Albert C. "Jack" Ledford; son, Albert Samuel Ledford. Survived by her children, Bobby (Karen) Ledford, Larry (Dian)...
Georgia Lutz
Nov 19, 2012
Georgia "Carrollene" Lutz (nee Keaton) Georgia "Carrollene" Lutz, 74, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2012 through complications of Alzheimer's Disease. Her beloved husband, Mike, was by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, Otis C. and Bonnie Keaton; brother, O.C. Keaton; and sister, Jeanette Good. Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 43 years,...
Kenneth Dillman
Nov 19, 2012
Kenneth W. Dillman, 90, lifelong resident of Akron, passed away on Monday, November 19, 2012. He was born on March 30, 1922 to Walter and Beatrice Dillman. Arrangements are being handled through Newcomer Funeral Home, 131 N. Canton Rd, Akron, OH 44305.
Robert C. Young
Nov 18, 2012
Robert C. Young, 45, of Springfield Twp., passed away November 18, 2012. He was born in Cuyahoga Falls on May 29, 1967. Rob was preceded in death by his father, Roland; grandson, Patrick and great-nephew, Lucas.He is survived by his wife, Shellie, of 10 years; children, Jeffrey, Nick, Brandon and Kaitlyn; mother, Lois; brother, Rick (Angie); sister, Julia (Dan); many...
Susie B. Crandall
Nov 18, 2012
Susie B. Crandall (Pierson) Susie B. Crandall, 74, of Stow, passed away on November 18, 2012. She was born on April 26, 1938 in Spencer, West Virginia to the late James Herbert and Vida F. Childers. Susie was a member of Falls Berean Bible Church. In her free time, she enjoyed quilting and gardening. Her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and others...
Eugene Stoner
Nov 17, 2012
Eugene H. "Gene" Stoner, 84, resident of Akron, formerly of Green, passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2012. He was born on January 8, 1928 in Fayette County, PA to the late Charles E. and Leu H. Stoner. Gene married the late Gladys M. Bates on June 18, 1949 in Waynesburg, PA. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII...
Nina L. Walker
Nov 17, 2012
Nina L. Walker, 75, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on November 17, 2012. She was born in Warren, OH on July 11, 1937.She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph, of 53 years. Nina is survived by her daughters, Laura Cunningham and Debra King; 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; many nephews and one special niece,...
Franklin D. Payk
Nov 16, 2012
Franklin D. Payk, 79, of Springfield Twp., passed away November 16, 2012. He was born in Crab Orchard, KY on August 20, 1933 to the late Emil and Cleo Payk. Frank worked for General Tire as a tire builder for over 25 years and retired from Lakemore Village after many years of service. Frank was a member of the Army...
Walter Konesky
Nov 16, 2012
Walter Konesky, 90, was reunited with his wife of 62 years, Sarah, on November 16, 2012. Walter retired from McNeil Machine Inc. He served in WWII in the 101st Airborne, 503d Parachute Infantry Regiment, where he received a Presidential Citation for extraordinary heroism in the re-claiming of Corregidor and a letter of commendation for superior performance of duty during the...
Gloria F. Dvorak
Nov 15, 2012
Gloria F. Dvorak, 89, passed away on November 15, 2012. Gloria enjoyed playing bingo and traveling to Florida. Preceded in death by her husband, Richard F. Dvorak. Survivors include daughter, Kathleen Williams; son, Russell (Linda) Dvorak; grandchildren, Richard (Loretta) and David Williams; great-grandchildren, Robert, Wyatt, and Megan. Per Gloria's wishes, cremation will take place and private services will be held...
Gerald E. Matthews
Nov 14, 2012
Gerald "Jerry" Matthews, 74, of Akron, passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2012. He was born in Lemont Furnace, PA on September 14, 1938 to the late Virgil and Beatrice (Cassidy) Matthews.Jerry attended school in Pittsburg, PA and graduated from West High School in Cleveland. Jerry went on to serve our country in the Marine Corps. Jerry retired from H&M Management...
Betty J. Rege (Nee Woolcock)
Nov 13, 2012
Betty J. Rege (nee Woolcock), 86, passed away on November 13, 2012. She was born in Akron, Ohio on December 27, 1925 and was a graduate of Buchtel High School, class of 1945. She retired as cash office manager from the M. O'Neil Company, Stow-Kent branch, in 1988, after 23 years' service. She was extremely talented in a variety of...
John Edward Hughes
Nov 12, 2012
John E. Hughes, 62, of Mogadore, passed away at his home surrounded by family and friends by his side on November 12, 2012. He was born in Columbus, OH on January 29, 1950 to the late Jack Hughes and Lolly Powell. John was a very successful business man starting Majestic Motors in 1979 and Majestic Trailers in 1996. John loved...
Loretta M. Sklare
Nov 10, 2012
Loretta "Lori" M. Sklare, 73, of Akron, passed away November 10, 2012. She was born in Walla Walla, WA on June 20, 1939 to the late Edward and Loraine Yager. Lori is survived by her sons, Ronald, Charles (Sheryl), Lawrence; 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.Celebration of Life will take place on Friday, November 16, from 6-9 p.m. at American Legion...
Loman A. Ash
Nov 9, 2012
Loman A. Ash, 86, of Akron, passed away on Friday, November 9, 2012. He was born on January 10, 1926 in Alma, WV to the late Merle (nee Johnston) and Peter Ash. Loman married Dorothy M. Bamonte in Akron nearly 65 years ago. He served in the U.S. Army, Company D, 399th Infantry, 100th Division during WWII, stationed in Belgium,...
Janet Louise Adams
Nov 9, 2012
Janet Louise Adams (nee Brotherton)Janet Louise Adams, 77, of Brimfield, passed away on November 9, 2012. She was born on October 14, 1935 in Charleston, West Virginia to the late Motie and Bessie Brotherton. Janet's family moved to Ohio in 1950 and Janet graduated from Southeast High School as an honor student in 1953. Janet married Lawrence "Jake" Adams in...
Richard Brown
Nov 9, 2012
Richard L. Brown, 73, of Cuyahoga Falls, went home to be with his Saviour on Friday, November 9, 2012 at his home. Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints-Psalm 116:15. Born on July 7, 1939 in Rochester Mills, PA to the late Louise (nee Work) and Richard C. Brown. He gathered with the Christians...
Richard Nagle
Nov 6, 2012
Richard D. "Sonny" Nagle, 68, resident of Springfield Twp, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. Sonny was born in Westover, PA to Blanche and Owen Nagle. He was a retired local 24 Teamster truck driver for Mason Dixon. Sonny was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping with his family. He could...
Betty Lou Warner
Nov 5, 2012
Betty Lou Warner Betty Lou Warner, 85, of Akron, passed away November 5, 2012. She was born in West Virginia on January 18, 1927 to the late Frankie and Goldie Taylor. Betty will always be remembered as a hard worker. She retired from KMart and devoted her life to raising her family. She was preceded in death by her husband...
Virginia M. Offret (Dawson) Nee Farmer
Nov 4, 2012
Virginia "Ginny" Mae (Dawson) Offret (nee Farmer), 82, passed away November 4, 2012. She was born in Akron, OH on December 3, 1929. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Claire Dawson; second husband, John; son and daughter-in-law, Bruce and Robin Dawson; mother, Augusta Mae Farmer. Ginny is survived by her daughters, Diane (Gabriel) Ritzert, Lori (Robert) Sheppard,...
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