Obituaries
Donna Speegle
Nov 29, 2011
Donna J. Speegle, 78, of Springfield Township, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 29, 2011. Donna was born November 28, 1933 in Akron, OH. Preceded in death by her parents Alex and Frances Rhoades; husband, Wallace. She is survived by her children, Mark Mitchell, Sherry (Eric) Bodner, Racheal (Timothy) Koeneman, Nick (Marcia) Speegle and Barbara (BJ) Elliott; 3 grandchildren and...
Erick L. Deel
Nov 28, 2011
Erick L. Deel, 49, passed away on November 28, 2011, after a long illness. Erick graduated from Garfield High School in 1980. He was the president of the Chippewa Valley Archaeological Society and commissioner of the Natural Football League. Preceded in death by his mother, Roberta Marie Deel and cousin, David Allen Deel. Survivors include his father, Leroy Deel; sister,...
Mary Elizabeth Falls
Nov 28, 2011
Mary Elizabeth FallsMary Elizabeth Falls, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, was born on November 19, 1917, and died on November 28, 2011. Mary was born in a lumber camp on Bald Eagle Mountain near Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania. Mary's father, Daniel Bertolet Miller, died as a result of a lumber accident when Mary was two years old after which her...
Gary "Frank" Aguirre, Jr.
Nov 27, 2011
Gary "Frank" Aguirre, Jr., 51, went to heaven suddenly on November 27, 2011, to collect his just rewards. Frank was a veteran of the US Navy. He loved cooking, woodworking, and helping the needy. Preceded in death by his brother, Mark. Survivors include parents, Gary, Sr. and Lorraine; longtime companion, Stephen Wolfe; brothers, Gene, Michael, Mitch; sisters, Michele and Paula;...
Ernie G. Williams, Sr.
Nov 26, 2011
Ernie G. Williams, Sr.Ernie G. Williams, Sr., 86, passed away November 26, 2011 after a short illness. He retired from Babcock & Wilcox after 38 years of service. Ernie was preceded in death by his loving wife of 43 years, Shirley; and brothers, Charles Williams, Okey Williams, Loman Williams, and Virgil Williams. He is survived by his children, Dorothy (Jack)...
Donald L. Kinney
Nov 26, 2011
Donald L. KinneyDonald L. Kinney, 54, of Springfield Twp., passed away from a short battle of cancer on November 26, 2011. He was born in Akron, OH on March 11, 1957. Donald enjoyed camping and spending time with his family and friends. Donald was also a longtime carpet installer for The Carpet Gallery, and enjoyed helping his many friends. He...
Jeffery J. Marcum
Nov 25, 2011
Jeffery Jay Marcum, 47, of West Alexandria, OH, passed away November 25, 2012. He was born in Dayton, OH on January 13, 1965.Jeff was preceded in death by his father, James A. Marcum; brother, Jessie A. Marcum. He is survived by his mother, Emma Bradley Marcum; brothers, James Jr., Anthony and John W. Marcum; sister, Cindy (Kenneth) Guthrie; many nieces...
Mary E. Horton
Nov 25, 2011
Mary E. HortonMary E. Horton, 79, of Akron, passed away November 25, 2011. Mary was born in Akron on November 4, 1932 to the late Harold and Marjorie Grunder. She graduated from Springfield High School in 1950 and was a longtime member of Springfield Church of the Brethren. Mary was preceded in death by her brother, Ralph. Mary is survived...
Jean V. Montgomery-Mcclung
Nov 24, 2011
Jean V. McClungJean V. "Jeannie" Montgomery-McClung, 56, passed away November 24, 2011. She was a good Christian woman, and she loved gardening, being around children, and being with the family on the holidays. Jeannie was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Choate; parents, John and Gladys Montgomery; brothers, Johnny and Robert Montgomery; and sister, Mary Lee Duncan. She is...
Jill Marie Thomas (Barbone)
Nov 24, 2011
Jill Marie Thomas (nee Barbone)On November 24, 2011, Jill Marie Thomas (Barbone), a wonderful mother, daughter, wife, and friend passed under the grace of God...fitting because on Thanksgiving day she reminded us how blessed we all were to have such an amazing woman in our lives. Jill lived her life based on one core principle: treat others the way you...
Leo Osmar
Nov 24, 2011
Leo V. "Vern" OsmarLeo V. "Vern" Osmar, 83, went home to be with the Lord on November 24, 2011. He was born in Sault Ste. Marie, MI. Preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Emma Osmar; wife, Theresa; sisters, Lorelei Babich, Joy Young, and Terese Coleman; brothers, Clayton and Walter. Survivors include sons, Ludlow (Leisa), Vincent, Michael (Pam), and...
Thomas H. Boyle
Nov 24, 2011
Thomas H. BoyleThomas H. Boyle, 59, of Akron, passed away November 24, 2011. Thomas was born in Wheeling, West Virginia on July 31, 1952 to the late John and Veronica Boyle. He was self-employed for 20 years. Thomas devoted much of his free time to coaching softball. He was involved in softball, baseball, and basketball programs in Ellet and the...
Donald Motz
Nov 24, 2011
Donald Robin Motz, passed away on November 24, 2011 at the age of 58. Don was born in Akron on December 28, 1952 and was the third son of Eldon and Betty Motz (whom he survived). Don was a life long resident of Akron who worked at and retired from UPS. He is survived by his three brothers, Rick (Linda),...
Alvin James Deprato Sr.
Nov 23, 2011
Alvin James DePrato Sr.Alvin James DePrato Sr., 87, of Akron, passed away November 23, 2011. Alvin was born November 24, 1923 in Youngstown, OH. He proudly served in the U.S. Army for three years during World War II. After his military service, Alvin married his wife Margaret and they were married for 65 years until her death in January. Alvin...
Violet M. Colbert
Nov 23, 2011
Violet M. ColbertViolet M. Colbert, 72, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2011, at her home. Preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Meda Gibson; brother, Waid. Survivors include her husband, Jerry, of 55 years; daughters, Jerri (David) Fitch, Angela (Joel) Everitt, Susie (Graham) Hallett, Carla (Paul) Grayson; sons, Juan and Hugo Coello; 11 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; sisters, Bonnie...
Bernard E. Connell
Nov 23, 2011
Bernard E. "Gig" ConnellBernard E. "Gig" Connell, 79, passed away from this life gracefully on November 23, 2011. Bernard was born on April 24, 1932 in Benwood, WV, to the late John and Gladys Connell. He retired from Goodyear after 25 years of service. Preceded in death by his sons, Darrell and Dale. Survivors include his beloved wife, Dorothy, of...
Joann Mcclaskey
Nov 23, 2011
JoAnn McClaskeyJoAnn McClaskey, 58, of Akron, passed away November 23, 2011. JoAnn was born in Dayton, Ohio on December 29, 1952. JoAnn graduated from Fairview High School in Dayton and earned her degree from Grace College. She was an executive secretary at Wayne Homes. In her free time, JoAnn volunteered for numerous charitable organizations. She was preceded in death by...
Priscilla Koutlas
Nov 21, 2011
Priscilla (Eulla) KoutlasPriscilla (Eulla) Koutlas, born November 4, 1945, passed away on November 21, 2011. Eulla was preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Mary (Trocheck) Koutlas; siblings, James, Thomas, Sophia, and Helen. She will be deeply missed by her sister and best friend, Esther Mullins, as well as sister, Patricia and brother, Theodore. She was the loving aunt...
Darrell Townsend
Nov 20, 2011
Darrell Clifford Townsend, Jr. "Cliff"Darrell Clifford Townsend Jr., 72, of Akron, passed away November 20, 2011. Cliff was born in Akron on December 7, 1938 to the late Darrell and Cleo Townsend. As a teenager, Cliff enjoyed boxing and was a Golden Gloves Champion for three years. Throughout his career he worked in the steel and rubber industries. He also...
Emma I. Esch
Nov 19, 2011
Emma I. Carpenter Esch (nee Hudspath)Emma I. Carpenter Esch (nee Hudspath), 93, passed away on November 19, 2011. Emma graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School and Actual Business School and worked for Traveler's Insurance until marriage to Wilbur Carpenter. Emma and Wilbur resided in Massachusetts and New York during his time in the US Coast Guard, later returning to Ohio....
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