Obituaries

Estelle Pack

Estelle Pack

Apr 11, 2013

Estelle Pack, 82, of Suffield, passed away April 11, 2013. She was born in Martin County, KY on July 31, 1930 to the late Seymour and Callie Penix. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest; son, Ronald Pack. Estelle is survived by her children, Linda (Dennis) Pirt, Louella, Roger (Darlene) and Jim; grandchildren, Chris (Scott) Emmert, Trisha (Jim)...

Fred M. Willingham

Fred M. Willingham

Apr 9, 2013

Fred M. Willingham, 52, of Akron, passed away April 9, 2013. He was born in Akron on January 30.Fred is survived by his son, Michael; father and mother, Joseph and Donna Willingham; brothers, Joe (Diana) and Jeff (Cynthia); sister, Chris. Fred will be missed by his family.

Glen T. Easterling

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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...

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