Obituaries
Glen T. Easterling
Apr 9, 2013
Glen T. "Butch" Easterling, age 68, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at his home in Springfield Twp. He was born on May 16, 1944 in Barberton, OH to Glen V. Easterling and LaDonna (nee Scott) Arnold. Glen worked as a driver for AA Blueprints for many years and served his country as a member of the U.S. Naval...
John A. Lindesmith
Apr 8, 2013
John A. Lindesmith John A. Lindesmith, 78, of Akron, passed away April 8, 2013. He was born in Lisbon, Ohio on February 12, 1935 to the late John A. and Dorothy Lindesmith. John proudly served in the U.S. Air Force. He worked as an X-ray technician for several years and retired as an insurance salesman. In his free time, John...
Joe M. Vest
Apr 6, 2013
Joe M. Vest, 58, of Akron, passed away April 6, 2013. He was born in Akron on February 24, 1955. He was preceded in death by his father, Lilburn and Grace Tanner. Joe is survived by his wife of 10 years, Ruth; son, Michael (Donna) Reder; sister, Linda Tanner. The family would like to thank Holy Family Hospice for their...
James D. Barker
Apr 5, 2013
James D. "Jimmy" Barker, 69, passed away on April 5, 2013, after a courageous battle with brain cancer. He was born on December 6, 1943 in Abingdon, VA and most recently resided in Stow. Jimmy retired from Revco on Howard Street where he enjoyed many years working as a Pharmacist. He loved the sun, spending time in Arizona, cruising in...
Alice J. Williams
Apr 3, 2013
Alice J. Williams Alice J. Williams, 70, of Akron, has gone to be with her Savior in Heaven. She was born January 16, 1943 to the late Paul and Grace Williams. She had a kind heart and willingness to help anyone in need. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Wally, Jeri, and David....
James Robert Feathers, Ii
Apr 2, 2013
James Robert Feathers, II, 50, went home to be with the Lord on April 2, 2013. He was a lifelong Akron resident and resided in Goodyear Heights. He will be remembered as a generous individual with a great sense of humor. He enjoyed camping, fishing, playing guitar, cooking, and spending time with family and friends, especially his beloved grandchildren. Preceded...
Vivian Andrews
Apr 2, 2013
Vivian "Darlene" Andrews, 84, passed away on April 2, 2013. Preceded in death by her husband, Arthur; grandson, Joshua; and her mother, Carrie Henline. Survivors include sons, Robert (Paulette) Davis, Jr., Alan Andrews, Bret (Pam) Andrews, and Clint (Melissa) Andrews; daughter, Sheila (Doug) Catalano; grandchildren, Crystal, Jason (Debra), Adam (Melissa), Cody (Rachael), Matthew, Ashley, Christopher, Douglas, Thomas; great-grandchildren, Tyler and...
Denton Whitehead
Apr 2, 2013
Denton Whitehead, 84, of Tallmadge, OH, passed away April 2, 2013, after a short battle with cancer. Denton was born August 9, 1928, in Tennessee. He lived most of his adult life in the Akron area. He served in the U.S. Marines from 1951-1954. Denton was a very accomplished man with many skills. He was preceded in death by his...
Isabella P. Riddle
Apr 2, 2013
Isabelle P. Riddle, 84, of Tallmadge, passed away April 2, 2013. She was born in Cowanshannock, PA on March 11, 1929. Isabelle was a lover of flowers, traveling and cooking for her family.She was preceded in death by her husband, John; mother, Evelyn Smith Michaels; sisters, Lucille (Peach) Boylan and Jacquelyn Amlung; brother, Lewis Borland.Isabelle is survived by her children,...
Franklin G. Brooks
Apr 2, 2013
Franklin Gilbert Brooks Franklin Gilbert Brooks, 79, of Akron, passed away at home in accordance with his wishes on April 2, 2013. He was born February 11, 1934 in Shinston, West Virginia. He graduated from Central High School in 1952 and served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1952-1954. He was a member of the Masonic Wayfarer Lodge and Yusef...
Opal M. Snyder (Nee Copen)
Apr 1, 2013
Opal M. Snyder (nee Copen), 74, passed away on April 1, 2013. Opal will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved her. Preceded in death by her husband, James; father, William Copen, Sr.; mother, Dorothy Copen; sister, Ruth Bartram; and brother, Tommy Copen. Opal is survived by her sister, Flora Ann (Ted) Johnson; brothers, William Jr. (Jeanette) and...
Donald R. Wood
Apr 1, 2013
Donald R. "Woody" Wood, age 81, passed away on Monday, April 01, 2013. He was born on January 29, 1932 in Akron, OH to the late Forrest and Elizabeth (Burns) Wood. Don retired from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Accounting department after over 35 years of service. Throughout his life, he coached many local men's baseball teams and loved watching...
David B. Stewart
Mar 31, 2013
David B. Stewart David B. Stewart, 65, of Akron, passed away March 31, 2013. David Was born June 4, 1947 in Sutton, West Virginia. He served in the National Guard and retired from Ken Tool Manufacturing. For over 20 years he served as president of Local 4483. David was preceded in death by his father, Edwin Stewart and stepfather, Donald...
Nunzie A. Yocono
Mar 30, 2013
Nunzie Angelo Yocono, 86, of Akron, passed away March 30, 2013. He was born in Akron, OH on July 16, 1926 to the late Dominic and Mary Yocono. After attending North High School, Nunzie, a first generation American, whose Father Dominic and Mother Mary immigrated from Italy, was called to service in the U.S. Cavalry. He later became an Army...
Wayne B. Kunkle, Jr.
Mar 30, 2013
Wayne B. Kunkle, Jr. Wayne B. Kunkle, Jr., 65, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away March 30, 2013. He was born in Akron on October 8, 1947. Wayne proudly served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. As a Mason, he belonged to the Victory Lodge. He will always be remembered by his family as "The White Ninja". Wayne...
Zachary A. Mcmann
Mar 30, 2013
Zachary A. McMann, 20, passed away on March 30, 2013. Zach was born on July 4, 1992 in Canton, OH. He currently attended Stark State College and enjoyed his job delivering pizzas. He also enjoyed music, video games, working out, and riding roller coasters. Zach had a great sense of humor and enjoyed fun times with his friends and family....
Deborah A. Anderson
Mar 30, 2013
Deborah A. Anderson "Gram" Deborah A. Anderson, 62, of Norton, passed away March 30, 2013. She was born in New Kensington, Pennsylvania on August 22, 1950 to the late Edward and June Marie Ferrar. Debbie was employed at Akron General Medical Center for 30 years. She devoted much of her time to volunteering with Teen Moms and the Polar Express....
Robert L. Chalmers, Jr.
Mar 29, 2013
Robert L. Chalmers, Jr. Robert L. Chalmers, Jr., 52, of Akron, passed away March 29, 2013. He was born in Ravenna on October 18, 1960. He lived in Akron all of his life and graduated from Ellet High School. Bob was a truck driver for 32 years. In his free time, he loved riding his Harley, family cookouts, spending time...
Jack E. Honeycutt
Mar 29, 2013
Jack E. Honeycutt, age 62, lost life's final battle on March 29, 2013. He served his country with honor in the U.S. Army as a highly decorated cobra crew chief and scout from 1969-1970 in Quan Loi, Vietnam. He was a partner/owner of Stow-Kent Barber Stylists in Stow for 25 years and Fox Den Barber Shop for 8 years. He...
Denver Tate
Mar 28, 2013
Denver Tate, 87, of Akron, passed away March 28, 2013. He was born in Jonesboro, TN on July 25, 1925 to the late Clifton and Hazel Tate. Denver worked for ARA Food Services at BF Goodrich for 40 plus years, drove school bus for the Springfield school system and was an avid sports fan.He was preceded in death by his...
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