Obituaries
Hubert D. Wright
Jul 16, 2012
Hubert "Hubie" D. Wright, 86, of Akron, passed away quietly in his sleep July 16, 2012. He was born in Waverly, TN on October 2, 1925 to the late Douglas and Nora Wright. Hubert worked at Goodyear Aerospace 35 years and retired from Loral in 1984 as a supervisor in Plant D. Hubert was a member of the Top Ten...
Susan M. Paserba (Claudepierre)
Jul 14, 2012
Susan M. Paserba , 67, of Stow, passed away July 14, 2012. She was born on February 14, 1945 in Akron, OH. Sue worked 11 years at McKay Insurance, over 30 years with Summit Lapidary Club and Akron Mineral Society. She was a member of the Red Hatters at Silver Lake Towers where she started a craft club. At First...
William L. Benham Jr. (Paw Paw)
Jul 14, 2012
William Lloyd Benham, Jr. 60, of Jackson Twp., passed away July 14, 2012. He was born in Youngstown, OH on December 13, 1951 to the late William and Ethel Benham.Bill served in the US Army with two tours of duty in Vietnam. Bill enjoyed working with youth in his younger days, bowling, riding his motorcycle and driving his Chrysler 300....
Mary Rita English
Jul 13, 2012
Mary Rita English "Nana", 76, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2012, surrounded by her loving family. Mary was a thoughtful, loving, caring wife and mother, who always put others before herself. The strength and compassion she showed to others will always be admired by her family and friends. Mary enjoyed traveling and trips to Myrtle Beach, but her family...
Charles Minick
Jul 12, 2012
Charles "Pops" Minick SUFFIELD TOWNSHIP-An amazing husband and proud father was called home on Thursday, July 12, 2012. Pops was born in Rockwood, Rhea County Tennessee on March 31, 1951 to parents Charles C. (deceased) and the former Wanda Gibson. Living nearly all of his life in Suffield, Pops graduated from Field High School in 1969 where he was a...
Homer Scott, Jr.
Jul 12, 2012
Homer Scott, Jr., 82, died July 12, 2012, at his home. Born in Akron on November 8, 1929. He was one of eight children. Homer served during the Korean War as a Navy Seabee. He worked various jobs before retiring from Goodyear Tire and Rubber, Rim plant after over 30 years of service. A devoted husband of 49 years, a...
Richard H. Neal
Jul 10, 2012
Richard H. NealRichard H. Neal, 72, rejoined his wife and our Lord on July 10, 2012. Born in Akron on January 15, 1940, he was a life long resident. He retired from Akron Summa Hospital Laundry Department after over 30 years of service. Richard was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather who enjoyed spending time with family, the Cleveland Indians,...
Sophie (Cornette) Johnston
Jul 10, 2012
Sophie J. Johnston (Cornette), 85, of Akron, went home to be with her Lord on July 10, 2012. She was born in Ashland, KY on November, 11, 1926 to the late Howard and Bertha Cornette.Sophie loved her church family at Harmony Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert; brothers, Walter and William Cornette; sister, Elizabeth McKenzie.Sophie is...
Donald J. Hillegas
Jul 9, 2012
Donald J. Hillegas, 78, passed away on July 9, 2012. Don served with the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He worked at Terex and retired from General Motors in 1993. Don was also a barber for over 50 years. He barbered in many shops in the area and especially liked working at Bob's Barber Shop in Rootstown. Don was...
Thene W. Singleton
Jul 9, 2012
Thene W. Singleton, 83, went to be with the Lord on July 9, 2012. He was the son of the late Clarence and Mabel Singleton. Thene was a member of the Full Gospel Tabernacle, where he also loved to play his guitar. He retired from Parker Hannifin after 42 years of service as a machinist. Preceded in death by his...
James E. Younkins
Jul 9, 2012
James E. Younkins, age 82, on Monday, July 9, 2012, dad has gone home to join mom (Luella). Dad was born in Central City, PA to late Edgar and Lucy (Pebley) Younkins. He lived most of his life in Springfield Twp, retired from Lawson's Milk Co. and was a member of Calvary Temple and The Church. He belonged to the...
Jeanne Doyen
Jul 7, 2012
Jeanne Doyen, 92, passed away on July 7, 2012. She was born on March 5, 1920 in Belgium to the late Felician and Julia Doyen.
Arthur M. Eplin
Jul 7, 2012
Arthur M. EplinArthur M. Eplin, 76, of Akron, passed away July 7, 2012. He was born in Boone County, West Virginia on June 27, 1936 to the late Ira and Ruby Eplin. He retired from BF Goodrich Research Center after 36 years of service and was a member of Ellet Community Church of God. In his free time, Art loved...
Shirley Ellen Ryczek
Jul 6, 2012
Shirley Ellen Ryczek (Varndell)Shirley Ryczek (Varndell), 77, of Akron, passed away July 6, 2012. She was born in Uniontown on January 31, 1935 to the late Eugene and Pearl Varndell. She was preceded in death by her husband Henry; brother, William Varndell.Shirley is survived by her sons, Lawrence (Donna), Bradford (Bobi); daughters, Lori Simons, Marcie (Walter) Ebright; 13 grandchildren and...
Robert George Salem
Jul 6, 2012
Robert George SalemRobert George Salem, 66, of Fairlawn, went home to be with the Lord on July 6, 2012. Bob was born in Akron on August 23, 1945 to the late Alfred and Alma Salem. He graduated from Archbishop Hoban High School. He recently retired from Copley/Fairlawn School Systems as a bus driver. Bob had a great sense of humor...
Beverly (Halman) Brannon
Jul 3, 2012
Beverly (Halman) Brannon, 70, of Springfield Twp., passed away July 3, 2012. She was born in Akron on March 11, 1942 to the late Gale and Mabel Halman. She was a bus driver at Springfield School District for 26 years. Bev loved her grandchildren, family, friends and church.She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth; grandchild, Cameron; eight brothers...
Phillip D. Booth
Jul 2, 2012
Phillip D. BoothPhillip D. Booth, 60, of Akron, passed away on July 2, 2012. He was born in Akron on March 1, 1952 to the late William and Toni Booth. In addition to his parents, Phillip was preceded in death by his sister, Loretta Mayfield. He will be deeply missed by his wife of 36 years, Marilyn; sons, Mark (Linda)...
Geraldine V. Scott
Jul 2, 2012
Geraldine V. "Dee" Scott, 71, passed away on July 2, 2012. Dee enjoyed shopping and playing Bingo. She was a very caring and loving mother and grandmother. Survivors include husband, Lyle Babe; sons, Patrick Martin, Larry (Madeline) Scott, Jr.; daughters, Kathrine Martin, Lori (Danny) Shaw; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers; 2 sisters; and many friends in Akron. She will...
Helen L. Collier
Jul 1, 2012
Helen L. Collier, 85, went to be with the Lord on July 1, 2012. She was a member of Lakemore United Methodist Church, where she enjoyed attending the Young at Heart Group. Helen enjoyed all kinds of crafts. Preceded in death by her husband, James; and many other family members. Survivors include her sons, David (Sandy), Bill, and Robert (Cathy);...
David L. Dodson
Jul 1, 2012
David L. "Pap" Dodson, 65, passed away on July 1, 2012. Born in Akron on March 15, 1947 to the late Fred and Jennie Dodson. He graduated from Ellet High School in 1965 and served with the Navy during the Vietnam War. David had been employed at Xerox for 30 years. Survivors include his wife, Fran, of 34 years; sons,...
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