Obituaries

Patricia A. Bentz

Patricia A. Bentz

Jun 12, 2012

Patricia A. Bentz, 53, passed away on June 12, 2012. Patricia was born in Akron, Ohio on March 21, 1959 to the late James and Marjorie Bentz.

Larry A. Werner

Larry A. Werner

Jun 8, 2012

Larry A. WernerLarry A. Werner, 81, of Akron, passed away on June 8, 2012. Larry was born in Akron on February 9, 1931. He served in the U.S. Air Force and retired from General Tire. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley. He will be deeply missed by his children and family, Victoria (Carl) Luetzelschwaub, Paula (David Sr.)...

Charles E. James

Charles E. James

Jun 8, 2012

Charles E. JamesCharles E. James, 72, of Akron, went to be with the Lord on June 8, 2012. Charles was born on December 4, 1939 in Dink, West Virginia. He was a proud U.S. Air Force veteran and he retired from General Motors after over 30 years of service. He was also a minister and served the Lord. Charles will...

Aris G. Gallo

Aris G. Gallo

Jun 8, 2012

Aris G. Gallo, 89, passed away on June 8, 2012. Aris loved cooking, her garden, and spending time with her family. Preceded in death by husband, Richard; and daughter, June Ferguson. Survivors include daughters, Loretta (Richard) Jones, Carolyn (Michael) Spaulding; son, Raymond; 11 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; brother, James Heard, of Marietta, GA; sister, Glades Wallace, Peidmont, AL; and...

Ovella M. Loudermilk

Ovella M. Loudermilk

Jun 7, 2012

Ovella M. LoudermilkOvella M. Loudermilk, 82, of Akron, passed away June 7, 2012. She was born in Vago, West Virginia on September 14, 1929 to the late Roy and Mary Hefner. Ovella was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother and will be missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Lynn and sisters, Frankie...

Sally Ann Wolfe

Sally Ann Wolfe

Jun 7, 2012

Sally Ann (Storm) WolfeSally Ann (Storm) Wolfe, 77, was born February 6, 1935 and passed into heaven on June 7, 2012. She was preceded in death by son, Tim Carter (2008), daughter, Joan Carter (2012), and best friend and sister-in-law, Marlene Wolfe. She is survived by daughters, Judi (Bernie) Kalgreen, June Carter, Teri Pierce, and son, Phillip (Laura) Carter and...

Helen V. Coffman

Helen V. Coffman

Jun 6, 2012

Helen V. CoffmanHelen V. Coffman, born March 4, 1921, passed away June 6, 2012. She was preceded in death by Clifford W. Coffman. Helen was a retired RN, for 23yrs. at V.A. Hospital in Brecksville,Ohio.She was surrounded by a lot of love from family and friends. She resided in Riverview, FL where she passed away after a very short illness,...

Sommay Phannavong

Sommay Phannavong

Jun 6, 2012

Sommay Phannavong, 77, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away June 6, 2012. He was born on January 13, 1935. He served in the National Laos Armed Forces from 1952-1975, finishing his military career as the Director of the Quarter Master Department. Sommay is survived by his children, Pakhaythong, Pakhaysith, Netaly and Virasone, Virasilp, Viraxay and Thanongsaek; grandchildren, Nikki, Nicholas, Linda, Gabriella,...

Elizabeth Marie Leach (Breedlove)

Elizabeth Marie Leach (Breedlove)

Jun 6, 2012

Elizabeth Marie Leach (Breedlove), always known as "Dolly", went home to be with her Lord on June 6, 2012. Dolly was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 51 years, Dean Leach. She was actively involved in her community and her church throughout her life. Dolly was a member of the Albrecht Avenue Church of God for over 40...

Robert Hershberger

Robert Hershberger

Jun 6, 2012

Bob Hershberger, 76, born on March 5, 1936, passed away after a long battle with cancer. Bob was called home to be with the Lord, family and friends on June 6, 2012. He was preceded in death by his father, Noah Hershberger; mother, Molly Paflas; brothers, Elmer, Harold and Clark; sisters, Vera and Sandy; son Robert. Retired from Ford and...

Janice L. Vance

Janice L. Vance

Jun 4, 2012

Janice L. Vance, 54, of Akron, passed away suddenly on June 4, 2012. She was born in Akron on February 21, 1958.Janice worked at Fiesta Hair and Tanning for 18 years and has been employed by the Summit County Child Support Agency for the past 8 years, but most of all she loved spending time with her grandchildren. She was...

Lee Ann Miller

Lee Ann Miller

Jun 4, 2012

Lee Ann Miller, 56, of Akron, passed away June 4, 2012. She was born January 28, 1956 in Akron, OH to the late Larry & Geneva (Sumner) Newman. Lee Ann was a 1974 graduate of Northwest High School and then served in the U.S. Air Force. She was employed by NAPA Auto Parts for 25 years.In addition to her parents,...

Ariyah Renee Hamann

Ariyah Renee Hamann

Jun 3, 2012

Ariyah Renee Hamann, born June 3, 2012, passed away suddenly on June 3, 2012. She is survived by parents, Aaron Hamann and Alesha Bush; sister, Jazdyn; brother, Landon; grandpa, Dennis Hamann; grandma, Tammy Miller; grandparents, Craig and Vicky Fleet; great-grandparents, Earl and Jenny Bush; great-grandpa, Joey Miller; great-grandmother, Rosamary Yerian; aunts, Chantel (Todd) Pica, Christina Alltop, Kristy Bush; and many...

Glenn R. Barnard

Glenn R. Barnard

Jun 3, 2012

Glenn R. Barnard passed away on June 3, 2012 at home, surrounded by his family and friends, at the age of 73. He was preceded in death by parents, Harold and Margaret Barnard; and brother-in-law, Joseph Pohlod. He is survived by siblings, Carol "Sis" Pohlod and Dale (Becky) Barnard; wife, Jeanette (Weakland); sons, Greg (Missy) and Mark (Janine) Barnard; daughters,...

Kacy Lynn Fitzgibbons

Kacy Lynn Fitzgibbons

Jun 2, 2012

Kacy L. FitzgibbonsKacy L. Fitzgibbons, 36, of Akron, passed away June 2, 2012. She was born in Akron on July 28, 1975. Kacy can finally rest peacefully after going home to be with her grandfather. She leaves behind her husband, Frank D. Fitzgibbons; her special angels and the loves of her life, Frankie and Faith who will miss their mommy;...

Albert M. Sheets

Albert M. Sheets

Jun 2, 2012

Albert M. Sheets, 78, went home to Heaven on June 2, 2012. Albert retired from the US Postal Service after 30+ years of service. He served with the US Army and on the board of directors of the Buckeye State Credit Union. Preceded in death by his parents; and sons, Edward Allen Sheets and Millard Drushal, III. Survivors include his...

Ronald Lee Heckard

Ronald Lee Heckard

Jun 2, 2012

Ronald Lee "Ronie" Heckard, 52, passed away in his sleep, with his wife by his side, on June 2, 2012. Ronie worked in the area throughout his life and was most proud of his job with Local #894. He was a "Jack of All Trades and Master of Most." Ronie enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with his family. Preceded...

James H. Vest

James H. Vest

Jun 2, 2012

James H. VestJames H. Vest, 65, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on June 2, 2012. Jim was born in Akron on November 7, 1946. Jim proudly served in the U.S. Army. He drove trucks for his entire career, retiring from both Waste Management and Portage County. He also worked for the Cuyahoga Falls Natatorium. In his free time, Jim enjoyed...

Nikki R. Schoenbaechler

Nikki R. Schoenbaechler

Jun 2, 2012

Nikki Schoenbaechler, 50, "my blue eyed babe", passed away June 2, 2012. She was born in Akron on September 15, 1961 to the late Thomas and Elvina DeVenture. Nikki is survived by her fiancé, Tony Medlock; sons, Matthew, Tony Medlock; daughters, Jenny (Erik), Stacy (Michael) Obaid, Jacqueline Martin; grandchildren, Logan and Zoe LoCascio, Jasmine Schoenbaechler and Sami Obaid; brothers, Gary,...

Charles R. Brownfield

Charles R. Brownfield

Jun 2, 2012

Charles "Bob" Robert Brownfield, 78, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on June 2, 2012. He was born in Guernsey County on August 1, 1933 to the late Elza and Lillian Brownfield. He was a long time member of the Akron Baptist Temple. Bob was employed by the Summit County Home for 4 years; Supervisor of the...

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