Obituaries
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,...
Donald Wade Booth
Sep 3, 2012
Donald Wade BoothDonald Wade Booth, 80, went home to be with the Lord on September 3, 2012. Don was a paratrooper in the U.S. Army, fighting in Korea with "I" Co., 3rd BN., 187th Airborne Regt. Combat Team, 1951-1952. When his tour of duty was over, he volunteered to go back to Korea for a second tour of duty with...
Michael Protich
Sep 3, 2012
Michael Protich Michael Protich, 95, passed away September 3, 2012. He was born in Akron on August 14, 1917 to the late Michael and Elizabeth Protich. Michael was retired from the Teamsters Local #24 and a member of St. Archangel Michael Orthodox Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Pearl; son, Michael; three...
Rose M. Stalnaker
Sep 2, 2012
Rose M. Stalnaker, 60, of Hartville, passed away September 2, 2012. She was born in Akron on September 19, 1951 to the late Dale and Mary Albright. Rose loved opening gifts from her family, especially when it contained chocolate caramel. She was a very loving and unselfish person and will be missed by her family and friends. She was preceded...
Katherine Arapp
Sep 2, 2012
Katherine (Perich) Arapp "Baba" Katherine Arapp, 85, of Akron, passed away September 2, 2012 and is now enjoying a happy reunion with her husband, Anthony; grandson, Eric; and great-granddaughter, Aubrie. She was born in Akron on October 31, 1926 to Nikalais and Mara Peric. Katherine was preceded in death by seventeen siblings. Katherine was a child-like soul who loved hummingbirds,...
David Lee Ober, Jr.
Sep 2, 2012
David Lee Ober, Jr.David Lee Ober, Jr., 38, passed away unexpectedly on September 2, 2012. David was born in Akron on August 23, 1974. A gifted musician, David loved playing the guitar. He was very artistic and expressed that through his tattoos. David loved traveling and was able to see the country through his job as a truck driver. He...
Paul B. Wood
Sep 2, 2012
Paul B. Wood, 65, of Lakemore, passed away September 2, 2012. He was born in Reading, PA on January 14, 1947 to the late Paul Wood and Ester Heaters. Paul was an avid hunter and fisherman, who loved going to Colorado to hunt elk. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Colleen. Paul is survived by his wife...
James L. Willis
Sep 1, 2012
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