Obituaries

James E. Younkins

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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;...

Felicia Ely

Felicia Ely

Jun 29, 2012

Felicia "Lee" Ely, 89, of Akron, passed away June 29, 2012. She was born in Neffs, OH on February 28, 1923 to the late Frank and Kay Astemborski.Lee, who never drove a car, spent her life loving infants by knitting caps and booties for the Akron Children's Hospital NICU. She loved bird watching, nature, crocheting, reading, gardening, baking, and watching...

Patrice Lynn Caslow

Patrice Lynn Caslow

Jun 27, 2012

Patrice Lynn Caslow (Field)Patrice L. Caslow (Field) went peacefully home to be with the Lord on June 27, 2012 at City Hospital Hospice Center. She was born March 18, 1951. She loved swimming and was a pro at the Butterfly stroke. She was an admirer of nature's beauty the Butterfly as well. Patrice was a beautiful and very caring Mother,...

Madeline M. Mann

Madeline M. Mann

Jun 27, 2012

Madeline M. Mann, 88, passed away on June 27, 2012. Born in Akron, OH, Madeline was a resident of Madeira Beach, FL. Preceded in death by husband, Sidney. Survived by children, Susan (Karl) Garman, Douglas Mann, and William (Lina) Mann; grandchildren, Sophia and Lucas Mann, and Nathan (Amanda) and Carl (Sue) Adey; step-grandchildren, Lauren and Merideth Garman; great-grandchildren, Cole, Pierce,...

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