Obituaries
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,...
Frances E. Coley
Jul 1, 2012
Frances E. Coley, 54, passed away on July 1, 2012, after a long illness. Preceded in death by her father, Francis Coley; mother, Shirley Riddle; son, Erik Coley; brother, Frederick Coley. Survivors include daughters, Laura (Gerry) and Tracy; siblings, Edward, Mary, David (Crystal), Cheryl (Mark), Lloyd (Melissa); very special granddaughter, Alisha; and many nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be...
Pamela S. Magrell
Jun 30, 2012
Pamela (Aitken) Magrell, 63, of Green passed away June 30, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. Pam was born in Akron on May 20, 1949 and graduated from Springfield (1967). She was a big supporter of sports in Green. She loved spending time with her family,which brought her joy, and tending to her pond which brought her peace and...
Mildred Louise Bayer
Jun 29, 2012
Mildred Louise BayerMildred Lousie Bayer, 82, of Akron, passed away on June 29, 2012. She was born in Akron on March 6, 1930. In her free time, Mildred enjoyed going for scenic drives and watching deer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Bayer, Jr. and sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy and Duane Morris. She will be deeply missed...
Russell D. Moore
Jun 29, 2012
Russell "Rusty" Moore, 56, of Akron, passed away June 29, 2012. He was born in Akron, Ohio on February 27, 1956 to the late Dale and Anja Moore. Russ was an avid golfer and loved to watch the Cleveland sports teams.Russ is survived by his wife, Barb; children, Amy, Julie and Eric; grandchildren, Aubrey, Dierre and Cameron; brothers, Jeff and...
Marilyn J. Rusu
Jun 29, 2012
Marilyn "PeeWee" J. (Hornbeck) Rusu, 59, of Akron, passed away June 29, 2012. She was born in Akron, OH on May 3, 1953 to the late Paul and Pauline Hornbeck. Marilyn was preceded in death by her brother, Bill Hornbeck. She is survived by her children, Tonya, Gary, James Hornbeck and Michael Rusu; grandchildren, Shawna and Greg McHood, Ashley; siblings,...
Hertha Poling
Jun 29, 2012
Hertha Poling, 88, of Akron, passed away June 29, 2012. She was born in Vienna, Austria on January 13, 1924 to the late Francis and Gabriella Bukva. Hertha loved yard sales, canning, but most of all taking care of her boys.She was preceded in death by her husband, Frances; son, Albert.Hertha is survived by her sons, Francis, Glite, Paul, David,...
Cheri C. Decker
Jun 29, 2012
Cheri C. Decker, 58, passed away on June 29, 2012. Cheri was an avid gardener and crafter. She enjoyed tinkering and keeping busy working on different projects. Most of all, Cheri was a loving and caring individual. Survivors include her daughters, Denni Doyle and Poady (Travis) Luzader; son, Charley Decker; mother, Helen "Poady" Decker; 11 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; 2 brothers;...
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