Obituaries
Alice Haley
Mar 28, 2012
Alice Haley, 69, went home to be with her Lord on March 28, 2012. She was born in 1942 to the late Ralph and Charlotte (Jamieson) Haley in Wooster, OH, where she resided for most of her life. She lived in Akron from 1992 until the time of her death. She worked for United Telephone (Embarq) Company for twenty-three years...
Arthur E. Freed
Mar 27, 2012
Arthur E. Freed Arthur E. Freed, 76, born May 17, 1935 in Akron, passed away March 27, 2012 at his home in Mogadore. Arthur was raised in Pemberton, New Jersey and the Philadelphia area. He worked in the nightclub business as a bartender and manager and in furniture sales with Value City Furniture until retirement. After retirement, he worked as...
Gene S. Whytsell
Mar 27, 2012
Gene S. WhytsellGene Sherwood Whytsell went home to be with the Lord on March 27, 2012. He died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Gene was born in Sutton, West Virginia on July 28, 1924. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ricie and Nannie; brothers, Carl and Glenn; and sisters, Genevieve, Edith and June. He is survived...
Linda Rae Lewis
Mar 26, 2012
Linda Rae LewisLinda Rae Lewis, 66, entered into the arms of the Lord on March 26, 2012 after a long battle with COPD. She was born in East Liverpool, Ohio on March 1, 1946. Linda was a server for many years, working most recently with her best friend Joan at Denny's. A devout Christian, Linda was a member of New...
Jeanne L. Brackett
Mar 26, 2012
Jeanne L. BrackettJeanne L. Brackett, 81, passed away on March, 26 2012. Jeanne was a member of American Legion Post #19. Preceded in death by her husband, James R.; parents, George and Bertie Malone; brothers, George (Pauline) and Jimmy. Survivors include daughters, Linda (Reg) Weishuhn and Wanda (Tom) Magness; son, James David; grandchildren, Eric, Wendy, Jan, Jacob, Daniel, Stacey, Christina,...
Martha L. Ober
Mar 25, 2012
Martha L. Ober, 89, passed away Sunday, March 25, 2012. She was born in Massillon to Leo and Edna Gault on October 24, 1922, attended Nyack Bible College in Nyack, NY, was a life resident of the Dalton, OH. She was preceded in death by her husband, Austin. Martha is survived by sons, Gordon (Elaine), Bruce (Joni) and W. Thomas;...
Zelma L. Stewart
Mar 24, 2012
Zelma L Stewart, 77, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2012. She was born to Marshall and America Mullins on February 5, 1935 in Winifrede, WV. Zelma came to Akron in 1955 with her husband Roland and family. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Billy; daughter, Norma Jean; brother, Jerry; sister, Leatha; granddaughter, Theresa. Zelma is survived by...
Kevin L. Crowe
Mar 24, 2012
Kevin L. Crowe, 54, of Akron, passed away March 24, 2012. He was born on March 22, 1958 in Akron, Ohio.He was preceded in death by his father, Charles J.; brothers, Dennis and Ken. Kevin is survived by his mother, Mary Lou and step-daughter, Christeena Buchtel. Family and friends may gather on Friday, March 30 from 2-4 at Emmanuel United...
Alice V. Mcquaid
Mar 24, 2012
Alice V. McQuaid (nee Sims)Alice V. McQuaid, 84, passed away March 24, 2012 after a short illness. She was born in Zanesville on May 16, 1927, and moved to Akron during her childhood. Alice was preceded in death by her loving husband, Don McQuaid; parents, Otis and Ruth Sims; brother, Bobby Sims; and sons, Terry Sims, and Danny Good. She...
Jim Lack
Mar 24, 2012
Jim "Jimmy" Lack, 59, passed away on March 24, 2012. Jim had been employed at Lowes in North Canton for 16 years. He loved the beach, music, and classic cars. Jim enjoyed his daily doses of pie and ice cream. He also loved home improvement projects and countless naps with Mook. Jim loved spending time with the family labs, Cameron...
Olga L. Hardiman
Mar 23, 2012
Olga "Lynn" Hardiman (nee – Whiteside), 6o, passed away Friday, March 23, 2012 at Hospice of Visiting Nurse Service and Justin T. Rogers Care Center. She was born in Gadsden, AL to the late Estell Whitside. She came to Akron in 1952 and she received Christ at an early age. Olga graduated from South High School in 1969, was employed...
Jim Castilow
Mar 21, 2012
Jim CastilowJim Castilow passed away March 21, 2012 surrounded by his loving family on his 65th birthday. He was a skilled tradesman, and co-owner of Gillespie-Mahlon Upholstery & Company in Akron for several years. Jim retired from Carroll's Furniture and Upholstery in 2009. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, family, and spending time with friends at Shirley's "The Office". Jim was preceded...
Larry Jeffery Eder
Mar 21, 2012
Larry Jeffery EderLarry Jeffery Eder, 58, of Akron, passed away March 21, 2012. Larry was born in Akron on November 13, 1953 to the late Rudolph and Agnes Eder.He lived at Springfield Group Home where his many friends were like family. He enjoyed drinking coffee and eating. He always wanted to know about his friends' cars and loved to take...
Salvatore Maida
Mar 20, 2012
Salvatore Maida, 94, born in Raculmuto, Agrigento, Sicily on March 13, 1918 passed away March 20, 2012. He was a medic in the Italian Navy for 9 years during WWII and came to the United States in 1950, retired from Rockwell Mfg. in 1976.Salvatore is survived by his wife, Theresa of Stow; sons, Joseph and Michael (Lisa); granddaughter, Sarah. As...
Helen Gelhausen (Arnold)
Mar 20, 2012
Helen Gelhausen (Arnold), 84, passed away on March 20, 2012. She was a lifelong resident of Akron and a graduate of South High School. She was a member of the G.B.Y.A. and United Fellowship Club. Helen was an avid needleworker; she loved crocheting blankets for all of her loved ones. Preceded in death by her first husband, Charles F. Arnold;...
Dennis J. Bailey
Mar 19, 2012
Dennis "Doc – Big Al" J. Bailey, 60, of Kenmore, passed away March 19, 2012. He was born on October 4, 1951 to the late Paul and Roxie Bailey. Doc is survived by his brother, Joe (Janet) Bailey; sister, Marilyn (Nelson) Zeisig; several nieces and nephews. Doc will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends. Private services...
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...
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