Obituaries
Jean Brower
Dec 5, 2014
Jean Brower, age 93, passed away December 5, 2014.
Born in Clarksburg, W. Va., she lived in the Akron area most of her life. Jean retired from Sears, where she worked in the Parts Department. She enjoyed sewing and making lamps, and was a “tinkerer extraordinaire” and a “speed demon”. But most of all, Jean was a loving mother,...
John Palmer
Dec 5, 2014
John Palmer, age 93, was reunited with his wife Frances on December 5, 2014.
Born in Scotland, he lived in Akron most of his life. Mr. Palmer served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, and was affiliated with the Lighter than Air Division, working with the blimps. He retired from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company as...
James B. "Jim" Trace
Dec 2, 2014
James B. “Jim” Trace III, age 54, passed away December 2, 2014 after a courageous two-year battle with cancer.
Born in Akron, he graduated from Mogadore High School and the University of Akron. Jim was employed with AK Steel in Coshocton for 17 years. In his spare time, he enjoyed golfing, biking and spending time at Rainbow Hills Winery....
Merle B. Kittinger
Dec 2, 2014
Merle B. Kittinger “Granny” (nee Bowen), age 85, went home to be with the Lord December 2, 2014.
Born in Akron, she lived in the Akron area all of her life, and graduated from Springfield High School. Merle was the co-owner of Kittinger Trucking, where she served as secretary/treasurer for over 40 years. Merle was a lifelong member of...
Marilyn Scarano
Dec 1, 2014
Marilyn Scarano, age 77, went home to be with the Lord on December 1, 2014. Marilyn was a retired Licensed Practical Nurse, and enjoyed reading, walking and spending time with her family. She will be greatly missed by sons, Rick and Mark Coddington; daughter, Becky (Jeff) Erhard; grandchildren, Kyle and Kourtney Erhard; and sister, Kathy Hutchison.
The family will...
Charles Henry Roberson
Dec 1, 2014
Charles Henry “Robbie” Roberson, age 83, passed away December 1, 2014. Born in Tennessee, he retired from S.J. Groves and Sons. Preceded in death by his wife, Dorris; he is survived by daughter, Stephanie (Steve) Nivens; and grandson, Andrew (Kat) Nivens. Private services and burial will take place at Sunset Hills Memory Gardens.
Amy Lynn Zuravel
Nov 29, 2014
Amy Lynn Zuravel, age 29, died suddenly on November 29, 2014.
Born in Akron, she lived in the Uniontown area most of her life, and graduated from Lake High School in 2004. Amy was employed with Caring Senior Services. She was the best aunt, and loved caring for her nieces and nephew.
Preceded in death by her parents,...
Margaret H. Hughes
Nov 28, 2014
Margaret H. Hughes (Shepherd) was born August 4, 1922 in Clarksburg, W. Va., and passed away on November 28, 2014.
She was preceded in death by husband, Kenneth; and three brothers, John C. Shepherd, James P. Shepherd and Robert V. Shepherd. She resided in the Akron area for 66 years and worked at the A&P Grocery chain for 20...
Frances Jane Matthews (nee Wohnhas)
Nov 25, 2014
Frances Jane Matthews, 87, passed away November 25, 2014.
Born in Akron, Frances was raised in East Akron where she attended Hotchkiss Elementary School for 8 years, and graduated from East High School in June 1945. She graduated from The University of Akron in 1949 with a B.S. Degree in Secretarial Science and was a member of Alpha Gamma...
Dorothy H. Reichman
Nov 24, 2014
Dorothy H. Reichman, 93, passed away at home November 24, 2014.
Born in Tuscarawas County, Dorothy lived in the Greensburg area most of her life. She retired from Firestone Bank in 1977 after 19 years of service. Dorothy was a member of Greensburg United Methodist Church and Tyler Garden Club.
Preceded in death by her husband of 53...
Harold Musser
Nov 24, 2014
Harold Musser, 96, passed away at home peacefully in the presence of his family on November 24, 2014.
Born on January 24, 1918 in Akron, he was a lifelong resident of the area and member of St. Matthew Parish. Harold was a devoted family man, happily married for 66 years. He was a father of seven children; 13 grandchildren;...
Hilda M. Libby
Nov 24, 2014
Hilda M. Libby, age 81, passed away on November 24, 2014. Hilda was born in Putnam County, Tenn., and lived in Uniontown, retiring from the U.S. Postal Service.
Preceded in death by husband, Eugene; brothers, James Howard Watson, Glen Watson and Kenneth Watson. She is survived by sons, Paul “Gene” Libby, Michael (Lori) Libby, Daniel Libby and Steven (Traci)...
Lawrence H. Pamer
Nov 23, 2014
Lawrence H. Pamer, 94, went home to be with the Lord on November 23, 2014.
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II at The Battle of the Bulge. Lawrence retired from General Tire and was the owner/operator of Pamer TV Services in Suffield. He was a member of Suffield United Church of Christ for over 60...
Madeline Louise Shoemaker
Nov 23, 2014
Madeline Louise Shoemaker, 84 years, quietly passed away November 23, 2014 surrounded by her family.
Born in Suffield in 1930, she moved to Mogadore after her marriage to Donald Shoemaker in 1954, and was a life village resident. Her hobbies included crafts and babysitting her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by parents, James A. and Grace Matheny;...
Mary "Edith" Blankenship
Nov 23, 2014
Mary “Edith” Blankenship, 97, went home to be with the Lord November 23, 2014, after a brief illness. Born in Big Rock, Virginia, Edith lived most of her life in Tallmadge, Ohio. She was a homemaker and member of First Baptist Church of Tallmadge.
Preceded in death by her parents, Conley and Georgia Fleming; one sister; five brothers; husband,...
Laura "Maxine" Kiggans (nee Bonzo)
Nov 22, 2014
Laura “Maxine” Kiggans, 90, passed away peacefully November 22, 2014.
She was born in Akron and was a life resident of the area. Maxine was a homemaker and beautician, a longtime member of Mogadore Christian Church, and the Billow Chapter #483 O.E.S., where she once served as Worthy Matron. She enjoyed crocheting dishcloths that she often gave to her...
Bernard B. (Bernie) (Jake) Jacobs
Nov 22, 2014
Bernard B. Jacobs, 77, went home to be with the Lord, November 22, 2014.
He was born in Akron and was a life resident of the area. Bernie retired from The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company after 41 years of service and was a member of Springfield Assembly of God. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his...
Alma M. Cosner
Nov 21, 2014
Alma M. Cosner, age 92, passed away on November 21, 2014.
Born in Akron, Alma was a homemaker most of her life. She enjoyed playing cards with her buddies, shopping for all the latest fashions, and especially spending time with her family.
Alma was preceded in death by her husband, James “Phil”; and daughter, Pamela A., and is...
Houston "Bo" Dean Wise
Nov 21, 2014
Houston Dean Wise, affectionately known to all as "Bo", passed away suddenly on Friday, November 21st at Akron City Hospital.
Bo was born in Jewell Ridge, Virginia on July 21, 1934 to Roscoe Paul and Mary Alice (nee Atwell) Wise. Bo is preceded in death by his parents; his siblings, Gaynelle and Winfred; and his wife of 44 years,...
Patricia Ann Eldreth
Nov 17, 2014
Patricia Ann (Risner) Eldreth Patricia, 68, was a loving wife, devoted mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She went home to be with her Savior on Monday, November 17, 2014.
Patricia was born July 5, 1946 in Betsy Lane, Kentucky to Byrtle and James Risner. They moved to Akron and Patricia graduated from Field High School in 1964 and The...
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