Obituaries

Gloria F. Dvorak

Gloria F. Dvorak

Nov 15, 2012

Gloria F. Dvorak, 89, passed away on November 15, 2012. Gloria enjoyed playing bingo and traveling to Florida. Preceded in death by her husband, Richard F. Dvorak. Survivors include daughter, Kathleen Williams; son, Russell (Linda) Dvorak; grandchildren, Richard (Loretta) and David Williams; great-grandchildren, Robert, Wyatt, and Megan. Per Gloria's wishes, cremation will take place and private services will be held...

Gerald E. Matthews

Gerald E. Matthews

Nov 14, 2012

Gerald "Jerry" Matthews, 74, of Akron, passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2012. He was born in Lemont Furnace, PA on September 14, 1938 to the late Virgil and Beatrice (Cassidy) Matthews.Jerry attended school in Pittsburg, PA and graduated from West High School in Cleveland. Jerry went on to serve our country in the Marine Corps. Jerry retired from H&M Management...

Betty J. Rege (Nee Woolcock)

Betty J. Rege (Nee Woolcock)

Nov 13, 2012

Betty J. Rege (nee Woolcock), 86, passed away on November 13, 2012. She was born in Akron, Ohio on December 27, 1925 and was a graduate of Buchtel High School, class of 1945. She retired as cash office manager from the M. O'Neil Company, Stow-Kent branch, in 1988, after 23 years' service. She was extremely talented in a variety of...

John Edward Hughes

John Edward Hughes

Nov 12, 2012

John E. Hughes, 62, of Mogadore, passed away at his home surrounded by family and friends by his side on November 12, 2012. He was born in Columbus, OH on January 29, 1950 to the late Jack Hughes and Lolly Powell. John was a very successful business man starting Majestic Motors in 1979 and Majestic Trailers in 1996. John loved...

Loretta M. Sklare

Loretta M. Sklare

Nov 10, 2012

Loretta "Lori" M. Sklare, 73, of Akron, passed away November 10, 2012. She was born in Walla Walla, WA on June 20, 1939 to the late Edward and Loraine Yager. Lori is survived by her sons, Ronald, Charles (Sheryl), Lawrence; 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.Celebration of Life will take place on Friday, November 16, from 6-9 p.m. at American Legion...

Loman A. Ash

Loman A. Ash

Nov 9, 2012

Loman A. Ash, 86, of Akron, passed away on Friday, November 9, 2012. He was born on January 10, 1926 in Alma, WV to the late Merle (nee Johnston) and Peter Ash. Loman married Dorothy M. Bamonte in Akron nearly 65 years ago. He served in the U.S. Army, Company D, 399th Infantry, 100th Division during WWII, stationed in Belgium,...

Janet Louise Adams

Janet Louise Adams

Nov 9, 2012

Janet Louise Adams (nee Brotherton)Janet Louise Adams, 77, of Brimfield, passed away on November 9, 2012. She was born on October 14, 1935 in Charleston, West Virginia to the late Motie and Bessie Brotherton. Janet's family moved to Ohio in 1950 and Janet graduated from Southeast High School as an honor student in 1953. Janet married Lawrence "Jake" Adams in...

Richard Brown

Richard Brown

Nov 9, 2012

Richard L. Brown, 73, of Cuyahoga Falls, went home to be with his Saviour on Friday, November 9, 2012 at his home. Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints-Psalm 116:15. Born on July 7, 1939 in Rochester Mills, PA to the late Louise (nee Work) and Richard C. Brown. He gathered with the Christians...

Richard Nagle

Richard Nagle

Nov 6, 2012

Richard D. "Sonny" Nagle, 68, resident of Springfield Twp, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. Sonny was born in Westover, PA to Blanche and Owen Nagle. He was a retired local 24 Teamster truck driver for Mason Dixon. Sonny was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping with his family. He could...

Betty Lou Warner

Betty Lou Warner

Nov 5, 2012

Betty Lou Warner Betty Lou Warner, 85, of Akron, passed away November 5, 2012. She was born in West Virginia on January 18, 1927 to the late Frankie and Goldie Taylor. Betty will always be remembered as a hard worker. She retired from KMart and devoted her life to raising her family. She was preceded in death by her husband...

Virginia M. Offret (Dawson) Nee Farmer

Virginia M. Offret (Dawson) Nee Farmer

Nov 4, 2012

Virginia "Ginny" Mae (Dawson) Offret (nee Farmer), 82, passed away November 4, 2012. She was born in Akron, OH on December 3, 1929. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Claire Dawson; second husband, John; son and daughter-in-law, Bruce and Robin Dawson; mother, Augusta Mae Farmer. Ginny is survived by her daughters, Diane (Gabriel) Ritzert, Lori (Robert) Sheppard,...

Frank H. Martin, Iii

Frank H. Martin, Iii

Nov 3, 2012

Frank H. Martin III, 65, of Akron, passed away in his home on Saturday, November 3, 2012. He was born in Beckley, WV on July 5, 1947 to the late Frank and Martha Martin. Frank was a hard worker his entire life. He was a great husband, father and provider. He was a humble man who lived by the saying,...

Pauline F. Brown

Pauline F. Brown

Oct 30, 2012

Pauline F. Brown Pauline F. Brown, 75, of Akron, passed away October 30, 2012. She was born in Gallipolis, Ohio on June 6, 1937 to the late Michael and Dail Katanic. Pauline was a graduate of Garfield High School. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Kenneth. She will be deeply missed by her...

Joyce Lea Barnett (Nee Bickler)

Joyce Lea Barnett (Nee Bickler)

Oct 30, 2012

Joyce Lea Barnett (nee Bickler)Joyce was born on November 14, 1945 in Akron, OH. She went home to be with the Lord on October 30, 2012, surrounded by her friends and family, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Bickler and her mother, Maxine Williams. She is survived by her loving husband,...

Erma Maxine Creel

Erma Maxine Creel

Oct 30, 2012

Erma Maxine Creel, 96, died in Houston, Texas on October 30, 2012. She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-three years, Loahman "Bill" Creel. Maxine was born on July 29, 1916 in Harrison County, Ohio near the town of Cadiz. She moved to Akron, Ohio and married Bill Creel in...

Grace Elaine Bradley

Grace Elaine Bradley

Oct 30, 2012

Grace Elaine Bradley, 70, went home to be with the Lord on October 30, 2012. Grace was born in Akron on July 7, 1942 to the late William and Cecelia Gould. She attended Northwest Avenue Church of Christ. Grace enjoyed reading, the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Ohio State Buckeyes. Her greatest joy was her family, grandchildren, and her numerous friends....

Mary Horvath

Mary Horvath

Oct 30, 2012

Mary Horvath, 87, went home to the Lord on October 30, 2012. Mary was a member of Hope Lutheran Church. Preceded in death by her husband, James; son, Larry James; sisters, Sue Miliff, Anne Hunsicker, Betty Ferry; brothers, Paul and Steven Trpka. Survived by sons, John (Laura), Kenneth, James; daughter, Maritta (Kip) Smith; grandchildren, Renee, Brady, Aaron, Katrina (Chuck) Bahl,...

Inge Lutz

Inge Lutz

Oct 30, 2012

Inge Sommer Lutz, 64, from Mogadore, OH, passed away on October 30, 2012 at her home surrounded by family. She was born on May 28, 1948 in Holzheim, Germany to the late Heinrich and Lina (nee Fitzenberger) Sommer. Inge was very proud when she became an American citizen and worked as a seamstress for over 25 years. She was a...

Helen M. Oplinger

Helen M. Oplinger

Oct 29, 2012

Helen M. Oplinger "Yepper", 88, passed away on October 29, 2012. Helen was born on June 26, 1924 in Ironton, OH, to the late John and Flossie Jenkins. Helen was a member of the Army-Navy Club #273 in Lakemore and the VFW on Krumroy Rd. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Oplinger;...

Barbara Albrecht

Barbara Albrecht

Oct 29, 2012

Barbara A. Albrecht, 65, resident of Akron, went to be with her Lord on Monday, October 29, 2012 at Akron City Hospital. She was born on February 2, 1947 in Lodi, OH to her mother, Donna Nash. Barb was a devoted member at Williard United Church of Christ where she worked as a secretary for over 30 years and was...

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