Obituaries
R. Margaret Keller
Nov 17, 2014
R. Margaret Keller, age 94, went home to be with the Lord November 17, 2014.
Born in Akron, she lived in Hartville over 40 years, graduated from Ellet High School and earned her associate degree with the University of Akron. Margaret retired from Kenmore Lumber where she worked over 50 years. She was a former member of Oak Hill...
Ruth "Joyce" Bernosky
Nov 17, 2014
Ruth “Joyce” Bernosky, 84, passed away November 17, 2014.
Born in Newcomerstown, Ohio, Joyce lived in the North Canton area most of her life and graduated from Lincoln High School. She was employed with G.E. Credit for ten years and was a member of Little Flower Catholic Church in North Canton. Joyce took great pleasure in spending time with...
Mary "Kathryn" Madlock
Nov 17, 2014
Mary "Kathryn" Madlock, 103, passed away November 17, 2014.
Born in Marietta, Ohio, mary lived in the Akron area most of her life. She was a member of Trinity Nazarene Church, where she played both the piano and organ.
Preceded in death by her husband, Albert in 1981; five brothers; and three sisters. MAry is survived by her sons, Frank...
Kenneth Lamoine Riley
Nov 13, 2014
Kenneth L. “K.L.” Riley, age 68, died peacefully on November 13, 2014.
A life resident of Akron, Kenneth graduated from Ellet High School and retired from Roadway Express, where he was proud to have earned the “One Million Mile Accident-Free” recognition. He was currently working part-time at Lakemore United Methodist Church. K.L. was a member of the Moose, Eagles,...
Philip C. Leonard
Nov 12, 2014
Philip C. Leonard of Green, Ohio passed away Nov. 12, 2014 at the age of 87 years.
Born in Fort Wayne, Ind. the family soon moved to the Ravenna area where he graduated from Ravenna High School with letters in multiple sports all four years. He left school early to join the Navy in the Pacific during World War...
Emily Jane (Shaffer) Abbott
Nov 8, 2014
Emily Abbott was born in Atwater, Ohio, on May 23, 1920, and went to be with the Lord on November 8, 2014.
Emily retired from the Akron public school system where she cooked for many years and was a long time member of South Arlington United Methodist Church. Mom was mainly a stay at home mother, raising five children...
Patricia A. "Pat" Bragwell
Nov 7, 2014
Patricia A. Bragwell, 86, suddenly went home to be with the Lord November 7, 2014.
She was born in Akron and was a life resident of the area. Pat was employed over 20 years with Monarch Rubber Company and was a member of Lakeview Lighthouse Church. Preceded in death by daughter, Billie Wood; and son, Randy. She is survived...
John Joseph Burket
Nov 7, 2014
John Joseph Burket, age 80, died peacefully surrounded by family and friends on November 7, 2014.
Born in Claysburg, Pa., he lived in and around Akron all of his life. John graduated from Springfield High School in 1952. He retired from The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company in 1987 after 35 years of service. John served in many ministries...
Charles Vincent Philips
Nov 5, 2014
Charles died peacefully on November 5, 2014 with his loving family at his bedside after a massive stroke. He passed at Summa’s Palliative Care Unit.
Born in Akron on March 15, 1936, Charles worked at Summit Steel and retired from Burger Iron/Bico after 23 years of service. He served in the U.S. Army and was a Korean War veteran....
Betty L. Jarvis (nee Turney)
Nov 3, 2014
Betty L. Jarvis was called home on November 3, 2014.
She was an Akron resident for 68 years, and was retired from the Akron Public Utilities Bureau (Water Department). Betty is survived by her daughters, Catherine Flaughers, Diane Conley, Sue Lewis, Marilyn Bolt, Joyce Jarvis; and son, Roy Thomas Jarvis.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, from 5...
Maxine L. Henkel
Nov 1, 2014
Maxine L. Henkel, 83, completed life’s earthly journey and entered her eternal home on Saturday, November 1, 2014.
Maxine was born in Cherry Tree, Pennsylvania on July 15, 1931 to the late Charles and Wilda Wood. She spent most of her life in Akron, Ohio where she first met Walter Henkel at a neighborhood cookout; they went to a...
Roger B. Watkins
Oct 29, 2014
Roger B. Watkins, age 57, passed away on October 29, 2014. A life resident of Akron, Roger graduated from Ellet High School and was employed with Stinnett, Padrutt and Aranyosi, Certified Public Accountants. He enjoyed spending time with his family, and coaching baseball for his son’s team through the years. Preceded in death by his father, John; and sister, Kim...
Jerri J. Combs
Oct 25, 2014
Jerri J. Combs, 61, passed away peacefully October 25, 2014, surrounded by her family.
She was born in Akron and was a graduate of Ellet High School. Jerri lived in Mogadore the past 40 years and attended Hartville Brethren Church. She retired from the Akron Beacon Journal as an administrative assistant after 25 years of service. Jerri enjoyed playing...
Gregory R. Cromley
Oct 24, 2014
Gregory R. Cromley, 66, of Uniontown, Ohio, went home to the Lord on October 24, 2014 at City Hospital after a long illness.
Philippians 1:21 “For me to live is Christ and to die is gain.”
Born in Akron, Greg graduated from Garfield High School. He played baseball, football and loved golf and bowling. Greg was a Vietnam...
Betty M. Stotlar (nee Mapes)
Oct 23, 2014
Betty M. Stotlar, age 78, went home to be with the Lord on October 23, 2014.
Betty was born in Chardon on November 2, 1935 to the late Kenneth and Nettie Mapes. She grew up in Chesterland, and lived in the Akron area for the past 25 years. Betty was a dedicated teacher, retiring after many years of service....
Vera Gertrude Smith
Oct 23, 2014
Vera Gertrude Smith passed away peacefully on October 23, 2014 in Harlingen, Texas.
Vera was born in Tylersburg, Pa. on June 3, 1924 to Clarence Allio and Ada Ruth (Hall) Allio. In 1943, she graduated from Parkersburg High School in Parkersburg, W. Va. Vera resided in Parkersburg, W. Va. until 1959 when she married her husband, Richard and then...
Bob Swain
Oct 21, 2014
Bob Swain passed away on October 21, 2014. He is survived by his loving wife, Kerry; and his five loving and beautiful children, Eric, Kelly, Brandon, Alexis and Olivia. Swain is “23 Gone.”
Memorial gathering will be held Saturday, 1 p.m. at Akron F.O.P. Lodge #7, 2610 Ley Drive, Akron, OH 44319 - (330) 773-3032. In lieu of flowers,...
David A. Dendinger
Oct 19, 2014
David A. (Dave) Dendinger, 81, passed away October 19, 2014.
He was born in Marion, Ohio and lived in the Akron area most of his life. Dave served in the U.S. Army, retired from Parker Hannifin and was a member of Springfield Fellowship Church where he served on the board. He enjoyed fishing and especially time spent with his...
Irene H. Ranostaj
Oct 19, 2014
Irene H. Ranostaj, 90, went home to be with the Lord October 19, 2014.
She retired from West Mogadore Country Club and loved watching the Cleveland Indians, Cleveland Cavaliers, and the Chicago Bulls. Preceded in death by her husband, Andrew; her brother and sister. She is survived by her loving, lifelong companion, Louis; daughters, Janet (David) Mencer, Andrea (William)...
Jeanette Sue Adams
Oct 19, 2014
Jeanette Sue Adams, age 67, passed away October 19, 2014.
She was born in Tennessee and was a devoted homemaker. Sue liked spending time with her dog, Sammie; gardening and especially being with her family. Preceded in death by her parents, Truman and Mildred McPeek; son, Joey; and sister, Joanne. She is survived by sons, Jason (Jessie), Dennis (Tina);...
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