Obituaries

Jack R. Carte, Sr.

Jack R. Carte, Sr.

Jack R. Carte, Sr.Jack R. Carte, Sr., 70, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on January 26, 2008 after a courageous fight with cancer. He was born to Roy & Ruth Cart. God spread his wings and accepted him into heaven to join his parents and siblings, Donald, Eugene, Dorothy, Lorna and Margie. Jack was the youngest of six. With heaven's...

Dale Mccown

Dale Mccown

Dale S. McCown Dale S. McCown, 82, passed away on January 27, 2008. He was born on March 12, 1925 in Tanner, WV to the late Thomas and Laura McCown. Dale served with the US Navy and retired from Atlas Body. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and working on cars. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Constantine A. Lorkowski

Constantine A. Lorkowski

Constantine A. LorkowskiConstantine Lorkowski departed for his heavenly home on January 26, 2008. Mr. Lorkowski was born in Akron, Ohio and lived there for most of his life. He graduated from Annunciation Grade School and East High School. He was a Master Sergeant in the United States Army during World War II, serving in New Guinea, the Southern Philippines, and...

Elva Petty

Elva Petty

Elva M. PettyElva M. Petty, 90, of Uniontown, went to be with the Lord on January 26, 2008. Elva was a past member of the Akron Baptist Temple where she belonged to the Golden Agers. She was a current member of the Temple Baptist Church where she belonged to the Sparkling Seniors. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother,...

Luke Bergstrom

Luke Bergstrom

Luke F. Bergstrom Luke F. Bergstrom, 66, passed away on January 25, 2008 due to a long illness. Born in Davis, WV. He retired from the Ohio Turnpike in 1996. He is survived by his wife Patricia "Patty", of 45 years; daughters Tammy (Doug), Debbie (Dave) and Kim; sons Mike (Mary Lyn) and Jerry (Connie); 13 grandchildren, Josh, Luke, Ryan,...

Barbara Voth Janis

Barbara Voth Janis

Barbara J. "Granny" Voth JanisBarbara J. "Granny" Voth Janis, 62, of Brimfield, passed away January 23, 2008. 2 Timothy 4:7 "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." Barbara enjoyed spending time outdoors gardening and camping, had a love for cats and dogs, and enjoyed visiting her home state of West Virginia....

Joan M. Alwine

Joan M. Alwine

Joan M. " Molly" AlwineJoan M. " Molly" Alwine, 77, passed away on January 19, 2008. She was born in Herman, PA to the late Henry and Dorothy ( Miller) Geibel. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two daughter, Charlene and Darlene Alwine. Joan was a member of New Horizons Christian Church. Survived by seven...

Ethel Lyons

Ethel Lyons

Ethel H. Lyons Ethel H. Lyons, 90, passed away on January 21, 2008. She was born on October 7, 1917 in Perry, GA to the late Amory and Katherine Holley. Ethel was a member of Goodyear Heights Presbyterian Church. She retired from Alside Inc. in 1997 after 19 years of service. Prior to that, she had been employed at General...

Edith Selzer

Edith Selzer

Edith G. (Mueller) Selzer Edith G. (Mueller) Selzer, 93, of Lakemore passed away at Bath Manor on January 21, 2008. She was born on August 22, 1914 in Middleburg Heights, OH to the late Wm and Gail Mueller. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Ray L. She was the mother of 4 children, Nancy Sanner,...

Gene Barron

Gene Barron

Gene D. Barron Gene D. Barron, 76, passed away on January 17, 2008. He was born in Walker County, Alabama on March 19, 1931 to the late Dewey and Minnie Barron. He retired from Seigferth Co. after more than 30 years of service. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Jane; son Dennis; granddaughter...

Dorothy J. Smith

Dorothy J. Smith

Dorothy Smith 2 Timothy 4:7, 8I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing. Dorothy...

Edna H. Roser

Edna H. Roser

Edna H. RoserEdna H. Roser, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday morning, January 9, 2008 at Cypress Cove Care Center, Crystal River, Florida. She was born May 31, 1917 in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of Pearl S. & Catherine J. (Baresel) Talley and was a 1935 graduate of North High School. On June 12, 1937 she married Harold...

Arthur Arnold

Arthur Arnold

Arthur L. Arnold (Bud)Arthur L. Arnold (Bud), 80, of Akron, was called Home to the Lord on January 13, 2008. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Bud's great joys in life were fishing, gardening, and telling old war stories. He had many friends and family who loved him very much and will be forever missed. We love...

Bertha E. O'Donnell

Bertha E. O'Donnell

Bertha E. O'DonnellBertha E. O'Donnell, 91, went home to be with the Lord on January 13, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester and great-grandson, Douglas. Bertha will be greatly missed by her sons and daughters-in-law, Wayne & Linda of Cape Coral FL and Pete & Billie of Akron; 7 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and her friends at...

Audrey Niutta

Audrey Niutta

Audrey Niutta**NEW TIMES**Audrey Niutta, 77, passed away January 12, 2008 at Maison Aine Nursing Home. Audrey was an avid exerciser and spent many hours working out at the Scandanavian Health Spas. She enjoyed all sports especially bowling. Audrey retired from the former Click Stores, she was a dept manager. She was born in Steubenville, OH to the late John and...

William Suggett

William Suggett

William Perry Suggett William Perry Suggett, 66, went to be with his Lord on January 11, 2008. He was born March 3, 1941 in Akron, OH. He was a graduate of Garfield High School and served in the Army from 1960 to 1964. William retired from the Akron Fire Department in 1992 after 25 years of service. Nascar and restoring...

Jimmie Lee Whitehair

Jimmie Lee Whitehair

Jimmie Lee WhitehairJimmie Lee Whitehair, 54, of Akron, passed away January 9, 2008. Jimmie will be deeply missed by his mother, Pearl Eyre; father, Jack (May) Whitehair; brother, Jack (Martha) Whitehair; stepbrother, Michael (Sandi) Boyd; stepsister, Carolyn (Mike) Kugelman; and nephew, Thomas Whitehair. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1:30 p.m. with visitation from 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.,...

Julia Stierl

Julia Stierl

Julia StierlJulia Stierl, 90, passed away January 8, 2008. Julia was born in Akron on April 4, 1917 to the late Steve and Veronica Horvath. She will always be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Throughout the years she enjoyed membership in garden clubs and volunteering at Zion Lutheran Church. Julia was preceded in death by her husband,...

Andrea M. Hamer

Andrea M. Hamer

Andrea M. HamerAndrea M. Hamer, 30, of Uniontown, went home to be with the Lord on January 7, 2008 after a courageous 1 month battle with ovarian cancer with her family at her side. Andrea was born July 22, 1977 in Minot, North Dakota. She graduated from Lake High School in 1995, Ohio Northern University in 1999 and in 2007...

Gary Poe

Gary Poe

Gary Lee PoeGary Lee Poe, 64, went to be with the Lord on January 5, 2008. Gary proudly served in the U.S. Navy and retired after 30 years of service. In his free time he enjoyed traveling, camping, and meeting new people. He will always be remembered for his free spirit and generosity. Above all, he was a devoted husband,...

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