Obituaries
Mary Elizabeth Swecker
Dec 10, 2011
Mary Elizabeth SweckerMary Elizabeth Swecker, 74, of Mogadore, passed away December 10, 2011. Mary was born on September 11, 1937 in Akron to the late Ed and Arlona Gambol. Mary will always be remembered as the "Fudge Lady". She was devoted to her husband and children and also extended a hand to those in need. Mary volunteered many hours to...
Charles Gentry
Dec 9, 2011
Charles "Chuck" Gentry, 86, passed away Dec. 9, 2011, with his loving family by his side. He was born in Barberton, OH on Nov. 21, 1925. He was preceded in death by his parents, Viola and Matt Gentry; brothers, Harry, Barney, Odell; sisters, Winnie, Vinnie, Hilda. His beloved wife of 52 years, Beatrice, passed away on July 8, 2002 of...
Harry F. Dodson, Sr.
Dec 9, 2011
Harry F. Dodson, Sr.It is with great sadness that we say good bye to our loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend who left this earthly world on December 9, 2011. Left to cherish his memory are his children, Cindy (Bill) Rosato, Harry (Molly) Dodson, and Doug (Staci) Dodson; grandchildren, Miranda, Savanna, Starlla, Andrew (his best buddy), Tiyler, Levi, Kacie,...
Janet K. Hoover
Dec 9, 2011
Janet K. HooverJanet K. "Kay-Kay" Hoover, 57, went home to be with Jesus on December 9, 2011. She was a member of Sawyerwood United Methodist Church, Springfield Assembly of God, and also attended Cottage Prayer Chapel of Uniontown regular in the evening. She attended weekly Bible study at William Presser Towers. She was the coordinator for Clarence May Fellowship every...
Janet K. Hoover
Dec 9, 2011
Janet K. HooverJanet K. "Kay-Kay" Hoover, 57, went home to be with Jesus on December 9, 2011. She was a member of Sawyerwood United Methodist Church, Springfield Assembly of God, and also attended Cottage Prayer Chapel of Uniontown regular in the evening. She attended weekly Bible study at William Presser Towers. She was the coordinator for Clarence May Fellowship every...
Anna Speharovic
Dec 9, 2011
Anna SpeharovicAnna Speharovic, 85, joined her loving husband, Stephen, on December 9, 2011. She was born in Yugoslavia in 1926, and had been a resident of Green since 1968. Anna is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Ernestine Speharovic of Green; daughters, Ann Miller of Louisville, Rose Speharovic of Portage Lakes, and Kathy and John Quattrocchi of Manchester;...
James T. Mcgraw
Dec 8, 2011
James T. McGrawJames T. "Bud" McGraw, 80, passed away December 8, 2011 after a short illness. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. James is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Jean; children, Candice Ratzer, and Michael (Peggy) McGraw; grandchildren, Carman (Shawn), Heather (Tony), and Jonathan; great-grandchildren, Kaitlynn Wagner, and Brooke Mognet; sisters, Joanne Koles,...
Lowell Lynn Kuhl
Dec 7, 2011
Lowell Lynn KuhlLowell Lynn Kuhl passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife and children on December 7, 2011. He fought a courageous battle with glioblastoma for three months. Lowell was born July 2, 1939 in Hardman, West Virginia to the late Lynn and Muriel Kuhl. He retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber after 45 years of service. A lifelong musician,...
Milton L. Butler
Dec 5, 2011
Milton L. ButlerMilton L. Butler, 85, of Munroe Falls, passed away after a short illness on December 5, 2011. Milton was born in Beech, West Virginia on June 30, 1926 to the late Thomas and Sally Butler. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy and retired from Chrysler Corporation after 25 years of service. He was preceded in death by...
Robert Browning
Dec 4, 2011
Robert C. "Bob" Browning, 89, passed away on December 4, 2011. Bob was born in Maryland on June 30, 1922. He served with the Army/Air Force for four years during WWII and retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber after 43 years of service. Bob enjoyed yearly trips to Myrtle Beach with his wife, Elma. He loved taking long rides in...
Jeff Michael Arrington
Dec 4, 2011
Jeff Michael "Mike" Arrington, 56, of Cuyahoga Falls, lost his battle with cancer on December 4, 2011. Mike was very passionate about cars and fishing and he never won the big lottery jackpot, which he played religiously. His grandchildren adored him, as he was a child at heart. Preceded in death by his parents, Malcolm Arrington and Jeane Yester; grandparents,...
Rev. Leroy Cox
Dec 4, 2011
Rev. Leroy Cox, 94, passed away on December 4, 2011. He was born on March 2, 1917 in Covington, VA to James and Cornelia Cox. He leaves behind his loving wife, Lula; son, Leroy T. Cox; Family and friends may call on Friday, December 9 from 11 to 12 at Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 853 Copley Rd., Akron, with the...
Pete Allison
Dec 3, 2011
Pete Allison, 87, passed away on December 3, 2011. He was born on May 5, 1924 in Glenmont, OH. He leaves behind his loving wife Anna of 58 years; sons, Jack and John (Catherine); daughters, Kimberly (Jeff) Hockenbrocht and Karen (Scott) Winn; 8 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be on Thursday, December 8 at 10 AM at Greenlawn...
Gerald L. Allen
Dec 1, 2011
Gerald L. Allen "Jerry"Gerald L. Allen "Jerry", 81, of Mogadore, died December 1, 2011, after a long battle with cancer. Born Nov. 23, 1930, he was the second child of Henry and Blanche Allen of Glens Falls, New York. Gerald graduated from Glens Falls High School in 1949. After graduation, he joined the USAF and received training at Lackland AFB...
Lorie Jean Kendall
Dec 1, 2011
Lorie Jean Kendall, 49, loving daughter, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2011, after a long, courageous battle with breast cancer. Lorie was born on June 1, 1962 to the late Albert Kendall and Nancy Kendall, and lived in the Akron area her entire life. She was a faithful member of The Chapel. She worked for Firestone...
Brenda L. Hauser
Dec 1, 2011
Brenda Hauser, 79, passed away on December 1, 2011. She was born on August 13, 1932 in Perrysville, OH to Thomas and Maude Wilt. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul; children, Sarah and Daniel. Brenda is survived by her children, Paul Robert (Linda) and Brenda (Donald) Hahn; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a...
Evelyn Bennett Westfall
Nov 29, 2011
Evelyn Bennett Westfall (Nana)Evelyn Bennett Westfall, 76, of Akron, passed away November 29, 2011. She was born March 9, 1935 in Calhoun County, West Virginia. Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil; son, Cecil Jr.; and sister, Jean Raines. She will be deeply missed by her children, Amanda (Craig) Cairns of Akron and Joe (Maria Fernanda) Westfall of...
Shelley L. Minter
Nov 29, 2011
Shelley L. MinterShelley L. Minter, 37, passed away November 29, 2011 surrounded by many loving family members and friends. She worked at Bob Evans for 12 years where she had many loyal customers. Shelley loved to spend time with her children, and attending many of their sporting events. She was currently a student at the University of Akron majoring in...
Dixie Persons
Nov 29, 2011
Dixie Persons, born September 8, 1944 in Parkersburg, WV, passed away on November 29, 2011.Preceded in death by her mother, Edna Henthorn. Dixie is survived by her husband, Paul, of 49 years; daughter and son-in-law, Cristi and Russell McKee; granddaughters, Amanda and Audrey of Friendswood, Texas; cousin, John Roy Staats of Summersville, WV. Also surviving are brothers-in- law and sisters-in-law,...
Mildred Bird
Nov 29, 2011
Mildred D. Bird (Edwards), 87, passed away on November 29, 2011. She was born on February 10, 1924 in Palestine, WV to Ralph and Estelle Edwards. In addition to her parents; she was preceded in death by husband, Paul; son and daughter-in-law, Ralph and Madonna Edwards; step-sons, Ted Crider and Harold Bird; brother, Cecil. Mildred is survived by her grand-daughter,...
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