Obituaries
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,...
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...
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