Obituaries
Robert Hershberger
Jun 6, 2012
Bob Hershberger, 76, born on March 5, 1936, passed away after a long battle with cancer. Bob was called home to be with the Lord, family and friends on June 6, 2012. He was preceded in death by his father, Noah Hershberger; mother, Molly Paflas; brothers, Elmer, Harold and Clark; sisters, Vera and Sandy; son Robert. Retired from Ford and...
Janice L. Vance
Jun 4, 2012
Janice L. Vance, 54, of Akron, passed away suddenly on June 4, 2012. She was born in Akron on February 21, 1958.Janice worked at Fiesta Hair and Tanning for 18 years and has been employed by the Summit County Child Support Agency for the past 8 years, but most of all she loved spending time with her grandchildren. She was...
Lee Ann Miller
Jun 4, 2012
Lee Ann Miller, 56, of Akron, passed away June 4, 2012. She was born January 28, 1956 in Akron, OH to the late Larry & Geneva (Sumner) Newman. Lee Ann was a 1974 graduate of Northwest High School and then served in the U.S. Air Force. She was employed by NAPA Auto Parts for 25 years.In addition to her parents,...
Ariyah Renee Hamann
Jun 3, 2012
Ariyah Renee Hamann, born June 3, 2012, passed away suddenly on June 3, 2012. She is survived by parents, Aaron Hamann and Alesha Bush; sister, Jazdyn; brother, Landon; grandpa, Dennis Hamann; grandma, Tammy Miller; grandparents, Craig and Vicky Fleet; great-grandparents, Earl and Jenny Bush; great-grandpa, Joey Miller; great-grandmother, Rosamary Yerian; aunts, Chantel (Todd) Pica, Christina Alltop, Kristy Bush; and many...
Glenn R. Barnard
Jun 3, 2012
Glenn R. Barnard passed away on June 3, 2012 at home, surrounded by his family and friends, at the age of 73. He was preceded in death by parents, Harold and Margaret Barnard; and brother-in-law, Joseph Pohlod. He is survived by siblings, Carol "Sis" Pohlod and Dale (Becky) Barnard; wife, Jeanette (Weakland); sons, Greg (Missy) and Mark (Janine) Barnard; daughters,...
Kacy Lynn Fitzgibbons
Jun 2, 2012
Kacy L. FitzgibbonsKacy L. Fitzgibbons, 36, of Akron, passed away June 2, 2012. She was born in Akron on July 28, 1975. Kacy can finally rest peacefully after going home to be with her grandfather. She leaves behind her husband, Frank D. Fitzgibbons; her special angels and the loves of her life, Frankie and Faith who will miss their mommy;...
Albert M. Sheets
Jun 2, 2012
Albert M. Sheets, 78, went home to Heaven on June 2, 2012. Albert retired from the US Postal Service after 30+ years of service. He served with the US Army and on the board of directors of the Buckeye State Credit Union. Preceded in death by his parents; and sons, Edward Allen Sheets and Millard Drushal, III. Survivors include his...
Ronald Lee Heckard
Jun 2, 2012
Ronald Lee "Ronie" Heckard, 52, passed away in his sleep, with his wife by his side, on June 2, 2012. Ronie worked in the area throughout his life and was most proud of his job with Local #894. He was a "Jack of All Trades and Master of Most." Ronie enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with his family. Preceded...
James H. Vest
Jun 2, 2012
James H. VestJames H. Vest, 65, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on June 2, 2012. Jim was born in Akron on November 7, 1946. Jim proudly served in the U.S. Army. He drove trucks for his entire career, retiring from both Waste Management and Portage County. He also worked for the Cuyahoga Falls Natatorium. In his free time, Jim enjoyed...
Nikki R. Schoenbaechler
Jun 2, 2012
Nikki Schoenbaechler, 50, "my blue eyed babe", passed away June 2, 2012. She was born in Akron on September 15, 1961 to the late Thomas and Elvina DeVenture. Nikki is survived by her fiancé, Tony Medlock; sons, Matthew, Tony Medlock; daughters, Jenny (Erik), Stacy (Michael) Obaid, Jacqueline Martin; grandchildren, Logan and Zoe LoCascio, Jasmine Schoenbaechler and Sami Obaid; brothers, Gary,...
Charles R. Brownfield
Jun 2, 2012
Charles "Bob" Robert Brownfield, 78, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on June 2, 2012. He was born in Guernsey County on August 1, 1933 to the late Elza and Lillian Brownfield. He was a long time member of the Akron Baptist Temple. Bob was employed by the Summit County Home for 4 years; Supervisor of the...
Thelma Viola Hartley
Jun 2, 2012
Thelma Viola Hartley, 94, passed away on June 2, 2012. Thelma retired from Sumner Home after 10 years of service, where she worked as an LPN. She had worked as a private-duty nurse for many years before that. In her younger years, Thelma loved to dance. Preceded in death by 3 brothers and 1 sister. Survivors include son Ron (Toni)...
John Mcneil
Jun 1, 2012
John T. McNeil, 80, passed away on June 1, 2012. John was a veteran of the US Navy. He retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. after 25 years of service. John was a 32nd degree Mason. Preceded in death by his parents; and son-in-law, Michael Hensley. He is survived by his daughter, Beth Hensley. Cremation has taken place and...
Roy Romine
May 31, 2012
Roy "Dwight" Romine, 65, of Uniontown, passed away May 31, 2012. He was born on January 12, 1947 to the late Roy and Gerri Romine. Dwight was the hardest worker his family has ever known.Dwight is survived by his son, Todd; daughter, Tracy (Ray) Boggs; grandchildren, Raymond and Anastasia; sisters, Sandy (Knute) Wolter, Tammy (Tony) Parente; many nieces and nephews;...
John A. Cundiff, Jr.
May 29, 2012
John A. Cundiff, Jr., 65, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2012, at home. John was a very creative person who loved his family, cooking, antique sales, trash yards, and TALKING. He never met a stranger and was well loved by many. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 47 years, Toni; children, Alex, Holly Christopher, and Eric....
Judith A. Gregory
May 29, 2012
Judith A. Gregory, 69, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away May 29, 2012, after a long illness. She was born in Cuyahoga Falls on June 9, 1942 to the late Sylvester and Garnet (Mills) Bordenkircher. Judith graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1960.She was preceded in death by her husband, Grover L. Gregory, after 46 years of marriage.Judith is survived...
George A. Slater
May 28, 2012
George A. Slater "Bubba"George A. Slater, 57, of Akron, passed away on Memorial Day with his family at his side. George was born in Ravenna on November 25, 1954. George was a professional motocross racer and an avid bass fisherman. He made many friends through his years as a HAM radio operator. George was preceded in death by his father,...
Jacqulyn A. Rufener
May 28, 2012
Jacqui, 38, of Suffield, passed away May 28, 2012. She was born in Canton, OH on July 17, 1973 to Ernie and Flo Rufener. Jacqui graduated from Field High School in 1991; was employed by Stark Metal. She loved traveling with her husband and spending time with family and friends.She was preceded in death by her grandparents, James and Pauline...
Theresa B. Gaugler
May 28, 2012
The Lord took Theresa B. Gaugler , 90, into His loving arms on May 28, 2012. Theresa was born in New York, New York on September 23, 1921 to the late Michael and Barbara Forsthoffer.Terry worked for O'Neils for 15 years; was a member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church and enjoyed vacationing with her children and grandchildren. She...
Scott Eugene Forrester
May 26, 2012
Scott Eugene ForresterScott Eugene Forrester,50, of Akron, passed away on May 26, 2012. Scott is survived by his loving daughter, Chelcie Forrester; mother, Joan Forrester; brothers, Mark and Jarett Forrester; and many friends. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Cremation has taken place.
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