Obituaries

Destiny E. Bailey

Destiny E. Bailey

Oct 9, 2012

Destiny E. Bailey, 17, of Akron, passed away October 9, 2012. She was born in Wheeling, WV on March 1, 1995. Destiny loved to ride horses, watch TV, sing, dance and swim.Destiny is survived by her parents, Tim (Jennifer) Bailey and Sheila Bailey; brother, Ryan; sisters, Lauryn and Lynsie; grandparents, Tom (Joann) Bailey, Janice (Gary) Dent, Midge (Jim) Arquette.Family and...

Jerry F. Morrison

Jerry F. Morrison

Oct 9, 2012

Jerry F. Morrison "Grumpy" "Jer Bear"Jerry F. Morrison, 74, passed away on October 9, 2012, at home with family and loved ones, after a courageous battle with cancer.Born in Akron, he lived in the area his entire life. Jerry retired as a foreman after 44 years of service at Ferriot Brothers.Preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Helen; sister,...

Neil H. Johnson

Neil H. Johnson

Oct 9, 2012

Neil H. Johnson Neil H. Johnson, 81, of Akron, passed away October 9, 2012. Neil was born in Haywood, West Virginia and grew up in Masontown, Pennsylvania before moving to Akron. He graduated from Central High School and then enlisted in the U.S. Navy and proudly served his country during the Korean War. He worked in both accounting and production...

William E. Blackburn Jr.

William E. Blackburn Jr.

Oct 8, 2012

William E. Blackburn, 92, of Akron, passed away October 8, 2012. He was born in Valley Head, AL on November 17, 1919 to the late William and Jesse Blackburn.He was preceded in death by 6 brothers and 2 sisters. William is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Lessie; daughters Loretta (Greg) Falk, Carol (Barry ) Pfaff, Wanda (Chris)...

Diane Lynn Robison

Diane Lynn Robison

Oct 8, 2012

Diane Lynn Robison Diane Lynn Robison, 51, of Akron, passed away October 8, 2012. She was born in Akron on April 10, 1961. Diane was employed at Ferriot Inc. for 27 years. In her free time, she enjoyed nothing more than being with her grandchildren. Diane was preceded in death by her father, John Sayre. She will be deeply missed...

Earnest Cooper

Earnest Cooper

Oct 8, 2012

Earnest "Mike" Cooper Mike Cooper, 59, of Akron, passed away October 8, 2012. Mike was born on November 1, 1952 in Calhoun, Georgia to the late Ernest and Eva Cooper. He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force and was employed as an electrician at Akron Children's Hospital. In his free time, Mike enjoyed fishing with his friends on Lake...

Anthony L. Guarino

Anthony L. Guarino

Oct 7, 2012

Anthony L. Guarino, 82, of New Franklin, passed away October 7, 2012.He was preceded in death by his parents, Pietro and Jennie Guarino; son, Terry. Anthony is survived by his daughters, Tina, Beckie McNutt; sisters, Katie Gucciardo, Ann Marie Grafton; brother, Jimmy Guarino; 6 grandchildren and his best friend, Rocky. He was one of a kind and loved by many.A...

Dennis W. Young

Dennis W. Young

Oct 6, 2012

Dennis W. Young, 55, of Green, passed away October 6, 2012. He was born in Leesville, Louisiana on September 23, 1957. Denny served in the Army. He was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley.Denny is survived by his wife, Sandy; sons, Sam and Anthony; daughters, Brandy and Ashlee; grandchildren, Ira, Shaidee and Ariyah; father, Robert; brothers, Rick (Donna), Tarry,...

Murliah M. Hill

Murliah M. Hill

Oct 5, 2012

Murliah M. Hill, 91, of Akron, passed away October 5, 2012. She was born in Warfield, KY on August 29, 1921 to the late Andrew and Navada Evans. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence; son, Jackie. Murliah is survived by her sons, Robert (Debbie), Jerry (Jackie); daughter, Carol; brother, Robert Evans; 9 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; many...

William Marshall Iii

William Marshall Iii

Oct 3, 2012

William "Buddy" Marshall III, of Akron, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2012.He was preceded in death by his father, William Marshall, Jr.; sister, Christine Doyle. Buddy is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Deborah; mother, Barbara; brothers, Tim (Sheila), Joe, Jerry (Kim), John (Laura), Benjamin and Mark Laupierre; sisters, Dawn Anderson and friend Billy, Kathy (Dan) Rutherford,...

Donald R. Redrick

Donald R. Redrick

Oct 3, 2012

Donald R. Redrick, 77, of Akron, passed away October 3, 2012. He was born in Akron, OH on February 23, 1935 to the late Homer and Rose Redrick.He was preceded in death by his parents; loving wife of 40 years, Dorothy. Don is survived by his son, Nathan; daughter, Denise (Warren) Van Meter; step-daughter, Becky (Bob) Cumberlidge; grandchildren, Rachel Lough,...

William A. Capps

William A. Capps

Oct 2, 2012

William "Bill" A. Capps, 49, went to be with the Lord on October 2, 2012. Bill was a member of First Apostolic Church of Tallmadge. He had been employed at Schotts Metal Products for over 22 years. Bill coached Springfield Youth Baseball. Preceded in death by his parents, Clyde Capps and Evelyn Liston; stepfather, Carlus Liston; and brother, Clyde Capps,...

Mary M. Sabatino

Mary M. Sabatino

Oct 2, 2012

Mary M. Sabatino, 82, of Stow, passed away October 2, 2012. She was born in Akron, on May 2, 1930 to the late John and Catherine Conroy. Mary is survived by her sister, Catherine of Stow; brother, Bernard of San Jose, CA; many nieces and nephews.

Betty L. Rodecap

Betty L. Rodecap

Oct 1, 2012

Betty L. Roadcap "Aunt Bettie", 90, of Akron, passed away October 1 2012. She was born in Flushing, Ohio on October 20, 1921 to the late George and Nora Fuller. Aunt Betty retired from Goodyear, after 40 years of building blimps.She was preceded in death by her husband; Ray; 6 sisters and 5 brothers.Aunt Betty is survived by her sister,...

Jane K. Recklaw

Jane K. Recklaw

Sep 30, 2012

Jane K. Recklaw, 51, of Akron, passed away suddenly September 30, 2012. She was born in Akron, OH on December 30, 1960 to the late William and Maryann Greathouse. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Bobby. Jane is survived by her daughter, Crystal; grandchildren, Kaedon and Hunter; God-daughter, Angie Austin; special friends, Mary Woodward, Debbie Austin, Tammy...

Mona L. Rogalski (Nee Laclair)

Mona L. Rogalski (Nee Laclair)

Sep 30, 2012

Mona L. Rogalski (nee LaClair), 59, passed away on September 30, 2012. Preceded in death by her parents, John and Alma LaClair. Survivors include her beloved husband, Tom, of 22 years; son, Denny (Brandi) Carmichael; daughters, Charlotte (Kyle) Hoover, Cheryl (Dan) Biggins; grandchildren, Brandon and Angel Carmichael; brother, Bruce (Annette) La Clair; sister, Judy (Frank) Jones, Vicki (Rod) Gay. Calling...

Deborah Lynn Sheppard

Deborah Lynn Sheppard

Sep 28, 2012

Deborah Lynn SheppardDeborah Lynn Sheppard, 51, of Akron, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2012. She was preceded in death by her uncles, Chuck and Russell. She is survived by her husband, Andy Rhodes; children, William (Amber) Copen and Amber (Jayson) Rhodes; parents, Shirley and Derald Sheppard; brothers, Scott (Brenda) and Douglas; grandson, Anthony Copen; and beloved pets. Visitation will...

Robert M. Burkholder

Robert M. Burkholder

Sep 28, 2012

Robert M. Burkholder (Burkie) Robert M. Burkholder, 78, of Akron, passed away peacefully at home after a short, courageous battle with cancer on September 28, 2012. Burkie was born in Akron on May 29, 1934 to the late Dorothy and Clarence Burkholder, Sr. He was employed at General Tire for 30 years and later for Revlis. He was a member...

Rita C. Woodling

Rita C. Woodling

Sep 28, 2012

Rita C. Woodling (nee Spalding) There was a celebration in Heaven on September 28, 2012 when our Precious Beloved Mother Rita was welcomed into the divine embrace of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Rita was born in Akron on December 14, 1928. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert C. Woodling; parents, Hattie May and Joseph E....

Elaine M. Phillips

Elaine M. Phillips

Sep 26, 2012

Elaine M. Phillips, 85, of Akron, passed away September 26, 2012. She was born in Akron on August 17, 1927 to the late Park and Ruby Smith. Elaine is survived by her husband of 67 years, Earl; sons, Dennis and Randy (Nancy); grandchildren, Aaron (Megan), Nicole, Jennifer; brother, Gerald Smith; sister, Nancy Yankulov.Family and friends may call on Monday, October...

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