Obituaries

Mack Arden Stapleton

Mack Arden Stapleton

Sep 1, 2014

Mack Arden Stapleton, passed away Monday, September 1, 2014.

He was born in Barlow, Ky. on 12-22-22 to the late William and Flora Stapleton, and was the last of the family of six brothers and one sister to pass. They will be greeting him in Heaven, along with Betty, his beloved late wife of 53 years. Mack and Betty...

Cloyd G. "Butch" Wiggins

Cloyd G. "Butch" Wiggins

Sep 1, 2014

Cloyd G. “Butch” Wiggins, age 72, passed away on September 1, 2014 after a short illness.

Butch retired from U.P.S., and was a hardworking family man with a great sense of humor. He loved his cars and was a master of all trades. There was nothing he couldn’t accomplish and nothing he was afraid to try. Butch was extremely...

Deborah J. Steinel

Deborah J. Steinel

Sep 1, 2014

Deborah J. Steinel, age 62, passed away Monday, September 1, 2014.

She was born in Akron on March 23, 1952 and lived in Randolph, Ohio. Debbie graduated from Waterloo High School and was a full-time wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of Ohio High School Athletic Association, and OGSO. Debbie enjoyed umpiring baseball and softball, and especially...

Donald Moody Roberts

Donald Moody Roberts

Sep 1, 2014

Donald Moody Roberts, 89, went home to be with his Lord September 1, 2014.

He was born in Meadville, Pa. and lived in the Mogadore, Akron and Greentown areas. Don graduated from Mogadore High School and was drafted into the U.S. Army. As PFC 1st class, he served with the 8th Division, 121st Regiment at D-Day (Normandy, France), Battle...

Steve Marko

Steve Marko

Aug 30, 2014

Steve Marko, age 84, joined his beloved wife, Carolyn on August 30, 2014.

He was born in Akron, and lived in Mogadore for over 45 years. Steve was the owner of Marko Body Shop for more than 60 years. One of Steve’s passions was being a horseman and breeder of state and national champion quarter horses. He was a...

Delbert Glenn Parsons

Delbert Glenn Parsons

Aug 29, 2014

Delbert Glenn Parsons, age 56, of Green, joined his loving wife Sharon in Heaven, on August 29, 2014.

He was born in Akron on February 26, 1958 to Wanda and Vonnie Parsons. Delbert graduated from Green High School in 1977, and was employed with Akron Central Engraving Mold and Machine for 30 years. Delb was deeply devoted to caring...

Richard G Allman

Richard G Allman

Aug 29, 2014

Richard G Allman, age 86, went home to be with the Lord on August 29, 2014 after a courageous battle with COPD.

Born in Tallmadge, he was an Akron resident all of his life. Richard served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, and retired from Sears service in 1995. Richard was a member of Community Baptist Temple...

Doris E. (Church) Sherrill

Doris E. (Church) Sherrill

Aug 25, 2014

Lord, now lettest thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word. (Luke 2:29)

On August 25, 2014, our cherished mom, grandma and great-grandma took God’s hand and entered into Heaven to once again be with her husband, Jim; her parents, Conley and Mamie Church; her brothers, Louis, Conley, Jr. and Eddie Church; her sister, Wanda Bauer; and her...

Leonard C. Gagen

Leonard C. Gagen

Aug 24, 2014

Leonard C. Gagen and Wanda J. Gagen Leonard C. Gagen, age 81, passed away August 24, 2014.

A loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, he was an Army veteran, and worked for the City of Akron.

Leonard was preceded in death by parents, Anna and Leonard; sister, Eleanor; and brother, Edward. Wanda J. Gagen, age 75, passed away...

David A.  LeBarre

David A. LeBarre

Aug 14, 2014

David A. LeBarre, age 64, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2014.

He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. David was very proud of his military service, and was named “Sailor of the Year” twice. He was a master machinist and worked many years at Manchester Tool and Karder Machine. He also worked at EB Wire...

Dennis W. Neal Jr. (Skip)

Dennis W. Neal Jr. (Skip)

Aug 13, 2014

Dennis W. Neal Jr. (Skip), 48, passed away unexpectedly August 13, 2014.

He was born in Akron and lived in the Cuyahoga Falls area. Skip had been employed with J.D. Byrider, and Forrest Motors. He was a member of the Northeast Ohio Mustang Club and enjoyed riding in the car eating chicken but especially loved spending time with his...

Ruth E. Nolan

Ruth E. Nolan

Aug 13, 2014

Ruth E. Nolan, age 90, passed away August 13, 2014 after a brief illness.

Born in Akron, she lived in the area all of her life. Ruth was employed with Acme for more than 30 years, retiring as a manager of the dairy department. She enjoyed bowling and golfing and was on many different leagues until the past two...

William R. "Bill" Gallagher

William R. "Bill" Gallagher

Aug 11, 2014

William R. “Bill” Gallagher, 89, passed away August 11, 2014 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born July 30, 1925 in Mantua, Ohio; graduated from Freedom High School and obtained a degree in chemical engineering from the University of Dayton. Bill lived in Mogadore most of his life and was a proud member of his community. He served...

Bruce A. Heisler

Bruce A. Heisler

Aug 7, 2014

Bruce A. Heisler, born November 14, 1932 in Uniontown, Ohio to P.O. and Lillian Pressler Heisler, passed away Thursday evening, August 7, 2014.

Bruce loved Uniontown, his Heisler, Pressler, Robertson and Climes family and many friends. He was a life member of Grace United Church of Christ, former member of Uniontown Lions Club, and supporter of Lake Schools. Preceded...

Sandra L. "Sandi" Pickard

Sandra L. "Sandi" Pickard

Aug 6, 2014

Sandra L. “Sandi” Pickard, age 70, passed away August 6, 2014.

Born in Akron, Sandi lived most of her life in the Akron area before moving to Rootstown where she lived for the last 30 years. Preceded in death by brothers, Bob and Jim Thrasher; she is survived by her children, Cynthia Wahl, Tina Lauver and William Lauver II;...

Mary F. Mohring

Mary F. Mohring

Aug 4, 2014

Mary F. Mohring, 70, passed away August 4, 2014.

She was born in Connellsville, Pa., and lived in the Akron area most of her life where she was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church. Mary retired from The Longaberger Company and was previously employed with the Akron Public School District in the cafeteria.

Preceded in death by...

Richard W. Fox

Richard W. Fox

Aug 2, 2014

Richard W. Fox IV, 92, went home to be with the Lord August 2, 2014.

He was born in Crookston, Minnesota and lived in the Akron and Cuyahoga Falls areas for over 60 years. Richard served in WWII on the U.S.S. Colorado and also in the Korean War. He retired from the accounting department of Goodyear Tire and Rubber...

Rosemary Bible

Rosemary Bible

Aug 2, 2014

Rosemary Bible Rosemary Bible, 84, was called Home on August 2, 2014.

She was born in Youngstown, Ohio to Alonzo and Blanche Potts, moving to Akron in 1935. Rosemary graduated from Kenmore High School, earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Education from the University of Akron where she was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta. She married Maxwell...

James J. Dean

James J. Dean

Aug 2, 2014

James J. Dean, 87, passed away August 2, 2014.

Born May 20, 1927, in Akron, Ohio, he was the son of James J. Dean and Louise (Kauffman) (Zaber) Dean. Jim served in the U.S. Army Air Corp. He earned his Electrical Engineering Degree from the University of Akron and retired from Goodyear Aerospace/Lockheed Martin after 37 years. Jim was...

Mildred Louise (Rader) Boyle

Mildred Louise (Rader) Boyle

Aug 1, 2014

Mildred Louise (Rader) Boyle, age 94, went home to be with the Lord on August 1, 2014.

Born in Gassaway, W. Va., she lived for a time in the Akron area, and spent her remaining 24 years in Mogadore, Ohio. She was co-owner, with her husband, of Boyle’s Nursery and Landscaping for 50 years. Mildred enjoyed spending time with...

Share by: