Obituaries

Earl Brown

Earl Brown

Earl BrownEarl Brown, 90, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 8, 2008. He was born in Toronto, Canada on March 2, 1918 and moved to Akron at the age of 5. Earl proudly served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and worked at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. for 40 years. Never actually "retiring," he worked...

Marie (Margaret) Baughman

Marie (Margaret) Baughman

Marie (Margaret) BaughmanMarie (Margaret) Baughman, 71, died October 6, 2008 after a long illness. No longer suffering, she is now in the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. The love of her life were her children and grandchildren who will greatly miss her. She was born in Akron, Ohio on May 9, 1937. She is survived by...

Janet K. Burkholder

Janet K. Burkholder

Janet Kay BurkholderJanet Kay Burkholder, born on January 28, 1942, passed away on October 6, 2008 as a result of a tragic accident. She was born in Upper Turkeyfoot Twp. in Somerset Co., Pennsylvania. She retired from FirstMerit Bank in Akron, Ohio. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband, Donald; children, Mark (Elizabeth) Baldwin, Marlene (Phillip) Curro, Barry...

Wanda White

Wanda White

Wanda M. WhiteWanda M. White, 61, of Akron, passed away October 3, 2008 at Akron City Hospital. She was born July 28, 1947 in Akron, Ohio to the late Thomas and Bonnie (McKown) Harold. Wanda was a very family oriented person who was honest and strong-willed. She was a graduate of Springfield High School and a member of Falls Creek...

Donald F. Hartney

Donald F. Hartney

Donald F. HartneyDonald F. Hartney, 77, of Akron, went to be with the Lord on October 5, 2008. Don was born in Akron on January 16, 1931 to the late Charles and Lucille (Gilbert) Hartney. He served in the U.S. Army and was a Mason. He retired from Babcock and Wilcox after 37 years of service. In his free time,...

Ovalene (Maynord) Sullivan

Ovalene (Maynord) Sullivan

Ovalene (Maynord) SullivanOvalene (Maynord) Sullivan, 91, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, went home to be with her Savior on October 3, 2008. She is preceded in death by her husband, Linzy and two children, Harold Sullivan and Linda Harrison. Ovalene is survived by her children, Nell (Millard) Downey, Earl (Vera) Sullivan, Bobbie (Carvel) Johnson, Richard (Marie) Sullivan, Larry (Jean)...

Donna D. Ramsay

Donna D. Ramsay

Donna D. Ramsay (nee Fults)Donna D. Ramsay, born February 9, 1944 in Hamilton, OH went to be with our heavenly Father September 29, 2008 after a very brave fight with cancer. She loved the Lord and knew exactly where she was going. She enjoyed raising her four children and watching her six grandchildren grow. She taught her family how to...

Patricia Steger

Patricia Steger

Patricia Ann StegerOn Friday, September 26, 2008 Pat lost her hard fought struggle with lung disease, dying peacefully in her sleep, at the age of 74. She was a life long resident of the area most of her life where she had made many friends along the way. She was generous, kind and always mindful of others. Honest as the...

Connie Farmer

Connie Farmer

Connie L Farmer Connie L Farmer was born on May 25, 1947. She went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 27, 2008after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Akron, OH and graduated from Ellet High School and The University of Akron. She enjoyed traveling, needlepoint, gardening, and tea with her friends. Connie was a...

Glen Loucks

Glen Loucks

Glen W. LoucksGlen W. Loucks, 56, of Springfield Township, passed away September 26, 2008 at Akron General Medical Center. He was born November 23, 1951 in Barberton, Ohio. Glen retired from Giant Eagle where he was employed for 30 years as Frozen Food Manager. He had an infectious smile and always had a joke for everyone. True to his giving...

Charlene Snyder

Charlene Snyder

Charlene Snyder Charlene Snyder, 56, passed away September 26, 2008 with her family by her side. She was a member of Calvary Gospel Temple and a loving and devoted mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her mother Irene Baker and her twin brother Charles Baker. She is survived by her husband Virgle Snyder; her father Raymond Baker;...

Carole Dillon

Carole Dillon

Carole M. DillonCarole M. Dillon, 74, passed away on September 9, 2008. Carole was born in Stow, Ohio to Armond & Sarah Morgan. She resided in Akron and was a homemaker. In her free time, Carole enjoyed watching the Cleveland sports teams. She was preceded in death by her father and mother; husband Floyd, Jr.; sons, Donald and Michael; sisters,...

Joyce Perdue

Joyce Perdue

Joyce Perdue Joyce Perdue, 77, went home to be with the Lord on September 25, 2008, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 18, 1931 to the late Victor and Leona Jansch. Joyce was a member of Arlington Memorial Baptist Church where she also worked as a teacher for over 40 years. In addition to her parents,...

Tamara Van Meter

Tamara Van Meter

Tamara Van MeterTamara Van Meter, 48, of Norton, passed away September 19, 2008 at her residence. She was born July 23, 1960 in Akron, Ohio and lived in the area her whole life. She is survived by her son, Jack; the love of her life, Jack Sipple; sisters, Pam (Danny) Cornejo, Penny (John Miller) Van Meter, Lisa Simmons and Tonya...

Deborah K. Ickes

Deborah K. Ickes

Deborah K. Ickes Deborah K. Ickes, 53, of Akron, passed away September 21, 2008 at her residence. She was born January 24, 1955 in Akron, Ohio to the late Richard & Delores (Doyle) Swigert. Deborah was a member of the Hibernian Club and also was a Captain of the Block Watch Committee. She is survived by her husband of 10...

Rebecca Rollyson

Rebecca Rollyson

Rebecca RollysonRebecca Rollyson, 60, passed away September 20, 2008. Rebecca was a sweet and loving person who will be missed by all who knew her. She is preceded in death by her parents William and Maggie Adkins. She is survived by her loving husband, of 39 years, Harold; son Chris (Anna); sisters Donna Mae (Gary) Byers, Patricia Johnson and Eva...

Marcene Knowles

Marcene Knowles

Marcene M. KnowlesMarcene M. Knowles, 82, born on November 11, 1925 went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 20, 2008. She is preceded in death by her mother Ona May Brooks; father Steven Baragry; brother Jack Brooks; sister Dorothy Beach. She is survived by her loving husband, of 64 years, Arthur; adoring children Arthur...

David Charles Campbell

David Charles Campbell

David Charles CampbellDavid Charles Campbell, 76, went home to be with the Lord, after a courageous battle with cancer, on September 19, 2008. He was born in Akron and is a veteran of the US Army during the Korean War. He was a teacher and the assistant basketball coach at East High School. David loved his music, Cav's and fishing....

Sally M. Gray

Sally M. Gray

Sally M. GraySally M. Gray, 65, passed away August 30, 2008. Sally was a member of High Street Christian Church, Really Active People (RAP) Group and Stewarts's Caring Place. She volunteered at The University of Akron Archives. She enjoyed reading, dancing, bowling, yoga and aerobics. She is preceded in death by her mother, Ila M. Torson. She is survived by...

Catherine Trimble

Catherine Trimble

Catherine Mae Trimble Catherine Mae Trimble, 71, formerly of Summersville, WVA, widow to Merion "Duke" Trimble, left this earth to be with our Heavenly Father on September 14, 2008 while at the Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington, KY. She was born August 28, 1937 one of 13 children of the late William and Mary Woods. Catherine is survived by two...

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