Obituaries

Spencer Woodill, Sr.

Spencer Woodill, Sr.

Spencer E. Woodill, Sr.Spencer E. Woodill, Sr., 88, of Akron, passed away November 23, 2004 at Akron General Medical Center. He was born January 28, 1916 in Hartford, Connecticut to the late Frances C. & Elnetta S. (Briggs) Woodill. Spencer has been a resident of Akron for over 50 years; was a veteran of WWII serving in the U.S. Army...

Richard Trout

Richard Trout

Richard C. TroutRichard C. Trout, 50, died unexpectedly on Nov. 23, 2004. Richard leaves behind his son, Joe Stoltz; parents, Charles & Jackie Trout; brother, Steve Trout; sisters, Donna (Bruce) Henretty and Patricia Stephens; girlfriend of 17 years, Laura Taylor; sons, Clay and Brandon Taylor; 5 nieces and nephews; many friends and the Cleveland Indians, Browns and Cavs. Calling hours...

Alma Fazenbaker

Alma Fazenbaker

Alma FazenbakerAlma Fazenbaker passed away November 22, 2004. She was born May 9, 1925 in Grantsville, Maryland. She is preceded in death by her parents, Walter & Clara Fazenbaker; brothers, Homer, Olen and Everett. She is survived by her sisters, Evelyn Hoover and Edna Mates; aunt, Bessie Wilt; many cousins, nieces and nephews. Alma was loved by all and will...

Russell Pitman

Russell Pitman

Russell A. PitmanRussell A. Pitman, 86, passed away November 21, 2004. Russell was born in Akron on October 2, 1918 and lived in the area his entire life. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a POW in Germany for 27 months. He retired from the City of Akron Highway Department. Russell was a member...

Charles Neville

Charles Neville

Charles A. NevilleCharles A. Neville, 90, of Akron, passed away November 21, 2004. He proudly served as a medic in the U.S. Army during World War II. He retired from Goodyear in 1978 after 36 years service. Charles was preceded in death by his first wife, Hilda. He is survived by his wife of 7 years, Viola and many nieces...

Larry Mckitrick, Sr.

Larry Mckitrick, Sr.

Larry McKitrickLarry McKitrick, 57, of Springfield Township, passed away November 20, 2004. He was born August 11, 1947 to Gilbert & Wilma (Wyant) McKitrick. He is preceded in death by his father, Gilbert. He is survived by his mother, Wilma; wife of 31 years, Phyllis; daughters, Lisa (Ann), Terri Jo; son, Larry; sister, Sandra; brothers, Gilbert (Jean), James (Kay), Jerry...

Rose Miller

Rose Miller

Rose Marie (Zetti) MillerRose Marie (Zetti) Miller, 80, of Tallmadge, passed away November 19, 2004. She was born April 17, 1924 in Allison, PA to the late Dominick & Mary (Casalinova) Zetti. She retired from Rogers Manufacturing and enjoyed playing BINGO and cards. In addition to her parents, Rose was preceded in death by her daughter, Diane Fiorelli. She is...

Melissa Collins

Melissa Collins

Melissa Traughber CollinsMelissa Traughber Collins, 94, entered into eternity November 19, 2004. She was born on July 6, 1910 in Springfield, TN to the late Guy Traughber & Lula Belle Barbee. She later moved to Indianapolis, IN where she studied cosmetology, married Clifford Collins, and operated a beauty salon for many years. She was a devoted member of the Mount...

Nellie Kenepp

Nellie Kenepp

Nellie A. KeneppNellie A. Kenepp, 90, of Springfield Township, passed away November 18, 2004 at the Hospice Care Center. She was born December 14, 2004 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Homer J. & Mary C. MacBride. Nellie was a member of St. Matthew Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Fred E....

Deanna R. Thomas

Deanna R. Thomas

Deanna R. ThomasDeanna R. Thomas, 64, died on Tuesday, November 16, 2004, after a six month illness. She lived most of her life in the Akron area. She is preceded in death by brother, Harvey Cannon. She is survived by husband, Gary L. Thomas; daughter, Rebecca Sterling of Tallmadge; daughter and son-in-law, Liz and David Remmy of Akron; two grandchildren,...

Thomas R. Stoutenborough

Thomas R. Stoutenborough

Thomas R. StoutenboroughThomas R. Stoutenborough, 67, of Cuyahoga Falls passed away November 13, 2004. He was born May 8, 1937 to the late Roy & Ruth Stoutenborough. After his retirement, Thomas was a volunteer and advocate for deaf and disabled people. He was a member of Boy Scouts, Solon JCs, Valley YMCA, Deaf Advisory Board for Cleveland Speech and Hearing...

Shirley M. Peterhoff

Shirley M. Peterhoff

Shirley M. PeterhoffShirley M. Peterhoff, 68, of Akron, passed away November 12, 2004 peacefully. She was born May 14, 1936 in Akron, Ohio and lived here all of her life. Shirley was a person who first and foremost loved her family, was always considerate of everyone and cared for others as well. She was well liked by all who came...

Ruzica Rees

Ruzica Rees

"REUNITED"Ruzica "Rose" Rees (nee Markov)Our beloved Rose was reunited with her loving husband Harry A. Rees in the Lord's garden on November 12, 2004.Born in Akron as Ruzica Markov, she resided in Goodyear Heights her entire life. In her younger days, she was a "Rosie the Riveter" for Goodyear Aerospace working in the airdock and had attended the recent Corsair...

Betty L. Burdette

Betty L. Burdette

Betty L. BurdetteBetty L. Burdette, 67, of Springfield Township, passed away November 12, 2004 at Akron General Medical Center. She was born May 11, 1937 in Charleston, West Virginia to the late Matthias & Iva (Good) Rhodes. Betty has lived in Akron since 1959 and had many pen pals across the world. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and...

James Smith

James Smith

James D. SmithJames D. Smith, 67, of Akron, passed away November 10, 2004. Jim was born April 6, 1937 in Cuyahoga Falls to the late James P. and Elsie Smith. He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Carolyn Kay Smith; daughters, Pam (Jack) Lynch of Kent, Shellie Smith of New Port Richey, FL, and Fama (Frank) Neely of...

Virginia A. Williams

Virginia A. Williams

Virginia A WilliamsVirginia A "Aunt Jennie" Willliams, 96, of Akron, died peacefully November 10, 2004. Virginia was born in Vickers, W.V. on May 25, 1908 to Sarah Hattie Shaffer. She moved to Akron in the mid 1930's. Virginia worked in the laboratories at the Quaker Oats Company in Akron. Quaker Oats relocated Virginia and her husband Burl T Williams to...

Clyde O. Ebeling

Clyde O. Ebeling

Clyde O. EbelingClyde O. Ebeling, born on December 30, 1912, went to sing with God's Choir of Angels on November 10, 2004. Clyde's passion was music and he shared that love with many young people over his 36 years of teaching High School Choir and Band. His last 18 years of teaching was at Nordonia High School from where he...

Paul L. Schweikert

Paul L. Schweikert

Paul L. SchweikertPaul L. Schweikert, 88, of Akron, passed away November 7, 2004 at Pebble Creek Nursing Home. He was born May 2, 1916 to the late Ray and Ethel Schweikert. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Lt. William Schweikert and wife, Mary Schweikert. He is survived by his sons, Jere (Alison) Schweikert of California and Keith...

Thelma R. Mcfalls

Thelma R. Mcfalls

Thelma R. McFallsThelma R. McFalls, 76, went home to be with the Lord on November 7, 2004. She was finally reunited with her husband, Paul McFalls and parents, Clifford and Ethel Schafer. Thelma is survived by her children, Richard (Terry) of Alabama, Dennis (Mary Anne) of Tennessee, and Paula (Timothy) Sells of Akron; brothers, Clarence (Forestry Schafer of Canton and...

Ellen Marie Justice

Ellen Marie Justice

Ellen Marie Pool JusticeEllen passed away November 6, 2004. She was born in Sistersville, WV on July 17, 1923 to Charles Edwin (Jingles) and Midred K. Pool. She was preceded in death by her sister, Laura Jane; her parents; and her husband. Ellen attended school in Sistersville, graduating in 1942. She married Charles Roy Justice on December 22, 1945. Ellen...

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