Obituaries
Maryjane Mcnatt
Feb 6, 2012
MaryJane McNatt (Duff), 90, was born on May 23, 1921 in New Concord, OH to the late David and Ella Duff. MaryJane enjoyed traveling to Egypt as a child with her parents doing missionary work. She spent most of her life growing up in the Youngstown area, graduating from Columbiana High School in New Concord and was proud to say...
Lois E. Nelson
Feb 4, 2012
Lois E. Nelson Lois E. Nelson, 76, passed away February 4, 2012. Lois graduated from Warren G. Harding High School in 1953. She retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber as an Administrative Executive Assistant after 28 years of service. Lois was a member of the Akron Springfield Assembly of God Church. She had a great sense of dry humor and...
Alberta Lenke
Feb 4, 2012
Alberta Lenke (Luna)Alberta Lenke was born October 25, 1928 in Akron, Ohio to Albert and Lois Luna. She passed peacefully from this life into the waiting arms of her Heavenly Father on February 4, 2012 with her husband and daughters by her side. Bert spent her entire life in Akron, graduating from West High School in 1946 and then began...
Jesse Lee Spinks
Feb 3, 2012
Jesse Lee SpinksJesse Lee Spinks, 29, found his peace on February 3, 2012. He was preceded in death by his son, Jesse M. Spinks. Jesse will be loved and missed by his son, Carsten Spinks; mother, Cheryl Morgan; father, Johnny Spinks; brother, John Spinks; sister, Katie Spinks; and many other loving family members and friends. A memorial gathering will be...
Sherry Diane Cook
Feb 2, 2012
Sherry D. CookSherry Diane Cook passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2012 after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. Sherry was born on May 17, 1955 in Cincinnati, Ohio. A longtime resident of Akron, Sherry was a graduate of Firestone High School. She was the owner of several successful small businesses including S&S Painting and Cook's Commercial Cleaning....
Gerald Lee Greathouse
Feb 2, 2012
Gerald Lee GreathouseGerald Lee "Mousy" Greathouse, 58, passed away February 2, 2012 after a long illness. His two favorite hobbies were working on his '78 Buick Regal and playing the guitar. Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Lois Greathouse. He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Sherry; sons, Gerald Jr. and Matt; siblings,...
Ralph J. Kyle
Feb 2, 2012
Ralph John Kyle, 57, of Akron, passed away February 2, 2012 after a long battle with cancer. He was born on March 28, 1954 to the late Robert and Rosemarie Kyle (Fox). Ralph served in the Navy (Sea Bees) and was a long time member of the VFW Post 3383 and American Legion. The pain of losing him will remain...
Richard C. Thomas
Feb 2, 2012
Richard C. Thomas, 53, of Akron, went to be with the Lord on February 2, 2012. He was born on March 5, 1958 to Clarence and VanHelen. He served our country as a sergeant in the US Army and will be laid to rest at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. He enjoyed the outdoors and most of all grilling with...
Thomas E. Bordenkircher
Feb 1, 2012
Thomas Edward ("Tom") Bordenkircher, 81, of 419 Crystal Street in Akron, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 after a 5-year battle with Alzheimer Disease, which he waged courageously with the loving support and care of his family, remaining at home until just a month before his death. He was born in Akron on August 16, 1930 to Sylvester...
Dorothy A. (Streby) Thomas
Feb 1, 2012
Dorothy A. (Streby) Thomas, 80 years old, passed away on February 1, 2012, with family by her side. Born in Akron on January 24, 1932, she lived most of her life in Brimfield, spending the last 6 years in Streetsboro with her daughter, Luann. Mom enjoyed couponing before it became so popular and worked on crossword puzzles daily. Mom and...
Carl Thomas Dean
Jan 31, 2012
Carl Thomas Dean, 93, went home to heaven on January 31, 2012. Devoted husband of Dorothy Lenna Dean for 72 years, Carl loved the Lord faithfully. A member of Akron Baptist Temple since 1940, Carl taught Sunday School, served as Deacon and with his wife, Lenna, was Superintendent of Primary VII Department for 35 years. A skilled machinist, Carl retired...
Richard E. Bolyard
Jan 31, 2012
Richard E. BolyardRichard E. Bolyard, 70, of Munroe Falls, passed away January 31, 2012. Richard was born in Kingwood, West Virginia on January 13, 1942 to the late Dorsey and Carrie Bolyard. In his free time, he enjoyed country music and spending time with family and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister,...
Brian David Mcewen
Jan 30, 2012
Brian David McEwen, 28, passed away on January 30, 2012. Brian worked for Church Transportation in Birmingham, AL and was a graduate of Mogadore High School. He was an avid model train enthusiast and a New Orleans Saints fan. Preceded in death by his grandfather, Howard Reinke. Survivors include his parents, Thomas and Charlotte McEwen; brother, Tom (Jennifer); sister, Katie;...
Mary K. Huff
Jan 29, 2012
Mary K. HuffMary K. Huff, 80, went home to be with the Lord on January 29, 2012 after an extended illness. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Fred; and her parents, John & Agnes McKenzie, 1 sister and 3 brothers. Mary is survived by her children, Michael Bailey, Leonard Huff, John (Mary) Huff, Randall Huff, and Vicki...
James Louis Lange
Jan 29, 2012
James Louis Lange A strong Christian man who loved the Lord dearly was carried home in the arms of Jesus during the night of January 29, 2012, after 88 well-spent years with us here. A wonderful son and brother, Jim was raised in Chicago, Illinois. Jim served in the Army-Air Corps during World War II and returned home to Akron...
James E. Merriner
Jan 29, 2012
James E. Merriner, 79, passed over into the Kingdom of Heaven on January 29, 2012, winning his battle over cancer in the glory of his journey. Jim retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company after 40 years of service. He attended Goodyear Heights Community Church. Jim enjoyed fishing with his buddies the 2 Johns and Gary at Mosquito Lake every...
Gertrude A. Kraft
Jan 29, 2012
Gertrude A. Kraft " Trudy " age 89, passed awaySunday January 29, 2012.She was born in Akron and was a life resident of the area. She worked at Aircraft during WWII and for Bell Telephone as an operator until leaving to devote herself to raising her family. She loved her family, doing crosswordpuzzles, baking and was an avid reader. No...
Craig E. Cook
Jan 27, 2012
Craig E. CookCraig E. Cook, 62, of Tallmadge, passed away January 27, 2012. Craig was born in Akron on March 27, 1949. He graduated from Atwater High School in 1967 and later served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Conflict. He retired from Sonoco Paper Products after working there for over 20 years and then opened his own sports...
Henry George Schmitt
Jan 26, 2012
Henry George SchmittHenry George Schmitt, 82, of Pittsburgh, PA, passed away January 26, 2012. He was born in Pittsburgh on March 10, 1929. He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a B.S. in Engineering and was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in West Germany during the Korean War. During his career, George worked for both Jones & Laughlin...
Keith G. Lewis
Jan 26, 2012
Keith G. Lewis, 79, passed away on January 26, 2012, after a long bout with Parkinson's disease. Keith served with the Canadian Army during the Korean War. He was a very practical man who enjoyed working and fixing things around his home. Keith also enjoyed gardening and reading. He retired from Magnatec after 20 years of service. Preceded in death...
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