Obituaries

Frank H. Martin, Iii

Frank H. Martin, Iii

Nov 3, 2012

Frank H. Martin III, 65, of Akron, passed away in his home on Saturday, November 3, 2012. He was born in Beckley, WV on July 5, 1947 to the late Frank and Martha Martin. Frank was a hard worker his entire life. He was a great husband, father and provider. He was a humble man who lived by the saying,...

Pauline F. Brown

Pauline F. Brown

Oct 30, 2012

Pauline F. Brown Pauline F. Brown, 75, of Akron, passed away October 30, 2012. She was born in Gallipolis, Ohio on June 6, 1937 to the late Michael and Dail Katanic. Pauline was a graduate of Garfield High School. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Kenneth. She will be deeply missed by her...

Joyce Lea Barnett (Nee Bickler)

Joyce Lea Barnett (Nee Bickler)

Oct 30, 2012

Joyce Lea Barnett (nee Bickler)Joyce was born on November 14, 1945 in Akron, OH. She went home to be with the Lord on October 30, 2012, surrounded by her friends and family, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Bickler and her mother, Maxine Williams. She is survived by her loving husband,...

Erma Maxine Creel

Erma Maxine Creel

Oct 30, 2012

Erma Maxine Creel, 96, died in Houston, Texas on October 30, 2012. She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-three years, Loahman "Bill" Creel. Maxine was born on July 29, 1916 in Harrison County, Ohio near the town of Cadiz. She moved to Akron, Ohio and married Bill Creel in...

Grace Elaine Bradley

Grace Elaine Bradley

Oct 30, 2012

Grace Elaine Bradley, 70, went home to be with the Lord on October 30, 2012. Grace was born in Akron on July 7, 1942 to the late William and Cecelia Gould. She attended Northwest Avenue Church of Christ. Grace enjoyed reading, the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Ohio State Buckeyes. Her greatest joy was her family, grandchildren, and her numerous friends....

Mary Horvath

Mary Horvath

Oct 30, 2012

Mary Horvath, 87, went home to the Lord on October 30, 2012. Mary was a member of Hope Lutheran Church. Preceded in death by her husband, James; son, Larry James; sisters, Sue Miliff, Anne Hunsicker, Betty Ferry; brothers, Paul and Steven Trpka. Survived by sons, John (Laura), Kenneth, James; daughter, Maritta (Kip) Smith; grandchildren, Renee, Brady, Aaron, Katrina (Chuck) Bahl,...

Inge Lutz

Inge Lutz

Oct 30, 2012

Inge Sommer Lutz, 64, from Mogadore, OH, passed away on October 30, 2012 at her home surrounded by family. She was born on May 28, 1948 in Holzheim, Germany to the late Heinrich and Lina (nee Fitzenberger) Sommer. Inge was very proud when she became an American citizen and worked as a seamstress for over 25 years. She was a...

Helen M. Oplinger

Helen M. Oplinger

Oct 29, 2012

Helen M. Oplinger "Yepper", 88, passed away on October 29, 2012. Helen was born on June 26, 1924 in Ironton, OH, to the late John and Flossie Jenkins. Helen was a member of the Army-Navy Club #273 in Lakemore and the VFW on Krumroy Rd. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Oplinger;...

Barbara Albrecht

Barbara Albrecht

Oct 29, 2012

Barbara A. Albrecht, 65, resident of Akron, went to be with her Lord on Monday, October 29, 2012 at Akron City Hospital. She was born on February 2, 1947 in Lodi, OH to her mother, Donna Nash. Barb was a devoted member at Williard United Church of Christ where she worked as a secretary for over 30 years and was...

Charles W. Wilson

Charles W. Wilson

Oct 29, 2012

Charles W. WilsonCharles W. Wilson, 70, passed away on October 29, 2012. Charles was loved by many and will be greatly missed. Per his wishes, there will be no services.

Gerald B. Sumner

Gerald B. Sumner

Oct 27, 2012

Gerald B. Sumner "Jerry" Gerald B. Sumner, 88, of Akron, passed away on October 27, 2012. He was born on March 19, 1924 in Cadiz, Kentucky to the late Chester and Stella Sumner. Jerry served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II and was a lifetime member of the VFW. He retired from Goodyear in 1985 after 43...

Karen S. Bell

Karen S. Bell

Oct 26, 2012

Karen Sue Bell (nee Booth)ELLET – On Friday, October 26, 2012, Karen Sue Bell (nee Booth), 63, was received into the arms of her Lord Jesus and her Dad, Leonard Booth. She died peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Karen was born December 29, 1948 in Philippi, West Virginia. The eldest child of Leonard and Edith (Murphy) Booth, she grew...

Mark Denious

Mark Denious

Oct 26, 2012

Mark Denious, 53, a resident of Suffield Twp, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 26, 2012 at his home. He was born on January 18, 1959 in Akron to Blaine and Barbara (nee Kovacs) Denious. Mark was most at peace when he was outdoors fishing or hunting and was good at teaching others. He was also an accomplished bowler. Mark...

Guy B. Ellison

Guy B. Ellison

Oct 26, 2012

Guy B. Ellison, 77, passed away on October 26, 2012. Guy was born on October 13, 1935 in Glenville, WV. He was honorably discharged from the US Army and retired from the Carter Jones Lumber Company and Akron Public Schools. Guy loved spending time with his family and grandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife, Dixie; and 12 siblings. Survivors...

David Franklin

David Franklin

Oct 24, 2012

David "Ricky" Franklin, 42, a resident of Akron, suddenly passed away Wednesday, October 24, 2012. He was born in Mansfield, OH on June 9, 1970 to his mother, Anita Anderson (nee Smith) of Akron. Ricky was a 'rockstar' with smile that could light up a room and was quick with a joke or two, as only he would do. We...

Danny L. Hoover, Sr.

Danny L. Hoover, Sr.

Oct 24, 2012

Danny L. Hoover, Sr.Danny L. Hoover, Sr., 60, of Akron, passed away October 24, 2012. He was born in Windber, Pennsylvania on December 26, 1951. He is survived by his children, Christina, Danny Jr., and Nicholas. Per Danny's wishes, services will be private.

Michael Hembury

Michael Hembury

Oct 24, 2012

Michael G. Hembury, 57, passed away at his home on October 24, 2012. He was born on July 9, 1955 to the late Warren and Mary (nee Williams) Hembury. Mike was a lifelong Akron resident and worked as a union carpenter. He was a fun loving guy with a heart of gold.He is survived by his daughters, Angie and Allisa...

Jacqueline Callihan

Jacqueline Callihan

Oct 22, 2012

Jacqueline Madigan CallihanJacqueline Madigan Callihan, 64, passed away Monday, October 22, 2012 after a long battle with illness. Jacqueline grew up in Silver Lake, Ohio. She was a 1966 graduate of St. Vincent High School, and a 1970 graduate of the first nursing class at the University of Akron. Jacqueline worked many years in the neonatal intensive care unit at...

Thelma Husk

Thelma Husk

Oct 22, 2012

Thelma "June" Husk, 77, went home to the Lord on October 22, 2012. She passed peacefully at her home in Tallmadge. June was born on June 20, 1935 to Russell & Alvergia Sheppard (both deceased). Leaving to cherish her memories are her husband Donald with whom she married on January 16, 1953 and together they had 5 wonderful children: Don...

Diane Salmon

Diane Salmon

Oct 22, 2012

Diane Salmon, 62, of Coventry Township was returned home to the Lord on October 22, 2012. Diane was born on May 3rd, 1950 to Charles and Lettie Merle Smith at Fort Bragg in Fayetteville, NC. Diane passed away while surrounded with her family. Diane was preceded in death by her sister, Helen Knotek. She is survived by her husband of...

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