Obituaries
Brenda Mckinney
Mar 19, 2012
Brenda McKinneyBrenda McKinney, 51, passed away March 19, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. Her passion in life was reading. Brenda is survived by her loving husband of 27 years, Richard; parents, Buck and Diane McConnell; brother, Brett McConnell; step-children, Eric McKinney, and Kristen (Keith) Roth; and grandchildren, Kyle, Kaiden, and Konnor. She fought the good fight, she ran the...
Alma Cole
Mar 18, 2012
Alma Merle Morris Carpenter ColeAlma Cole, born on February 24, 1929 in Calhoun Co., WV, passed away on March 18, 2012. Survivors include children, Merle (Pat) Carpenter, of Belleview, FL, Donna (Frank) Rhodes, of Orlando, FL, Dave (Donna) Carpenter, of Akron, Steve Carpenter, of Akron, Bill (Bonnie) Carpenter, of Akron, and Marty Kerns, of Ravenna; 15 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren....
Clarence L. Conley
Mar 18, 2012
Clarence L. ConleyClarence L. Conley, 75, passed away March 18, 2012 after a long illness. He was a member of the Tallmadge Church of the Nazarene. Clarence was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Edith; brothers, Edward, James, and Jessie; and sister, Sarah Conley. He is was survived by his sisters, Eunice Henricks, Ethel Rottar, and Helen Wanzie...
Erma Lea Chaplin
Mar 18, 2012
In loving memory of Erma Lea (nee Nutter) Chaplin, who went home to glory on March 18, 2012. Erma was born in Cedarville, WV, raised her family in Akron, OH and was most recently a resident of Wickenburg, AZ. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Glen D. Chaplin currently of Springfield, formerly of Akron, Ohio. She is...
Warren A. Rutan
Mar 17, 2012
Warren A. "Rudy" Rutan, age 73, of Eaton, OH and formerly of Akron, OH, passed away Saturday, March 17, 2012. He was born May 8, 1938 in Summitt County, OH to the late Walter and Margaret Rutan. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran; he was a retired letter carrier; a member of the American Legion Post #619 North Hill;...
Deborah A Thompson
Mar 17, 2012
Deborah Ann Thompson (Rogers) "Nanny" 57 passed away unexpectedly March 17, 2012. She was born in Akron to Russell and Grace Rogers. She graduated from East High School in 1973. Debbie loved being in the outdoors, reading, but most of all, spending quality time with her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Thompson; parents,...
Rodney P. Kennedy
Mar 17, 2012
Rodney P. Kennedy, Sr.Rodney P. Kennedy Sr., 69, went home to be with the Lord on March 17, 2012. He retired from Hudson High School as a custodian. Rodney enjoyed motorcycles, cats, CB radios, country music, and the color red. He attended The Trinity Church of God and Community of Christ Church. Rodney was well loved by all that knew...
Terry L. Swank
Mar 17, 2012
Terry L. Swank, 69, of Akron, passed away March 17, 2012. Terry was born in Somerset County, Pennsylvania on July 19, 1942. A U.S. Navy veteran, Terry worked as a pipefitter during his service. After his military service he spent 42 years as a construction worker. An avid outdoorsman, Terry loved hunting and fishing. He was a dedicated family man...
Cynthia Hrycyk
Mar 15, 2012
Cynthia "Cindy" Hrycyk (nee Miller), born October 5, 1949 in Akron, Cindy has been married to her high school sweetheart and love of her life, Dave, for the past 45 ½ years. Cindy was an avid purse and doll collector and Cleveland sports fan. To meet her in heaven are her parents, Russ and Ruth Miller. In addition to her...
Csm Rssraymondl. Duke
Mar 14, 2012
CSM RSS Raymond L. DukeCSM RSS Raymond L. Duke, 79, reached his final deployment on March 14, 2012 with his family by his side. Born in Kingston, West Virginia, he first served his country in the U.S. Navy in the Korean War. He reached the rank of Command Sargeant Major in the U.S. Army National Guard, retiring in 1993. Ray...
Jack W. Pennington
Mar 14, 2012
Jack W. Pennington, 65, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly at home March 14, 2012. He was born in Lakewood, OH on September 22, 1946 to the late George and Beatrice Pennington. Jack entered the Army in 1964 doing two tours of Vietnam. He spent his career as an optician with Union Eye Care. Jack was quick witted with a dry...
Jack L. Long
Mar 13, 2012
Jack L. Long "Jack of Diamonds"Jack L. Long, born on November 26, 1938 in Summersville, West Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 13, 2012. We know he will be joyously reunited there with his son, Brent and his parents, French and Martha Long. Jack's great sense of fun and legendary generosity made him friends wherever...
Russell T. Pfautz
Mar 13, 2012
Russell T. Pfautz, 70, of Akron, passed away March 13, 2012. He was born on April 7, 1941 to the late Russell and Dorothy. Russ graduated from Ellet High School in 1959 and served our country in the Navy.He retired from Goodyear after 27 years. Within a year he opened Grandpa's Sports and Gaming Cards trading and selling for the...
Ira Dennis Crosser
Mar 13, 2012
Ira Dennis Crosser Ira Dennis Crosser, 66, of Akron, passed away on March 13, 2012. He was born in Akron on October 18, 1945 to the late Ira and Francis Crosser. He will be deeply missed by his children, Ira Dennis Jr., Donald, Dorothy, Adam, Kathryn, and Kristina; loving companion, Helen; four grandchildren; and many friends including his longtime friend,...
Kathryn E. Flory
Mar 12, 2012
Kathryn E. FloryKathryn E. Flory, 61, went home to be with the Lord on March 12, 2012. She loved to collect cats, cook, bake, and her family, especially her grandchildren. Kathryn was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Mable Holbert; sister, Sandra Fisher; and brothers, Frank E. Holbert, David Holbert, Dennis Holbert, and Dan Holbert. She is survived...
William L. Mosley
Mar 12, 2012
William L. Mosley "Bud" William L. Mosley "Bud", 75, of Cuyahoga Falls, went home to be with the Lord on March 12, 2012. Bud was born in Bluefield, Virginia on December 27, 1936 to the late William and Ruby Mosley. Bud enjoyed fishing every chance he got. If he wasn't fishing, he could be found supporting his granddaughters on the...
Don T. Gowan
Mar 11, 2012
Don T. Gowan, 85, of Akron, passed away March 11, 2012. He was born on May 17, 1926. Don served our country in the Navy. He retired from Bill Gauers Tool and Die. Don was a longtime standing member of Alcohol Anonymous. He was preceded in death by his mother, Gladys Walker and grand-daughter, Sara Damitio.Don is survived by his...
Margaret Pitman
Mar 10, 2012
Margaret "Maggie" Pitman, 57, went home to be with the Lord on March 10, 2012, after a long illness. She is preceded in death by her parents, Frances and William Hunt; and nephew, Jimmy Hunt, Jr. Survived by her boyfriend of 22 years, Kevin Maddox; daughter, Shannon (Phillip) Hunt; son, Shawn (Barb) Pitman; grandkids, Dylan, Derek, Daniel, Destiny, and Shawn,...
David E. Dawson
Mar 9, 2012
David E. "Dave" Dawson, 78, passed away on March 9, 2012. Dave was a member of Faith Family Bible Church. He was a family man who enjoyed spending time with loved ones. Preceded in death by his sister, Idonna; parents, David and Marguerite Dawson. Survivors include his beloved wife, Doris, of 58 years; sons, Rick and Mark; and many grandchildren...
Jerry G. Brown
Mar 9, 2012
Jerry G. BrownJerry G. Brown, 66, passed away March 9, 2012 with his loving family at his side after a long battle with CLL. Jerry was born in Elizabethton, TN, the oldest of six children. He enjoyed dirt bike riding, riding his Whizzer, and camping with his family. Jerry was a long time employee of VanDevere, and enjoyed fixing cars...
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