Obituaries
Lou Ann Wellock
Aug 1, 2014
Lou Ann Wellock (nee Guthier), age 76, went home to be with the Lord peacefully on August 1, 2014, surrounded by her family.
Born in Akron, she lived in the Akron/Stow area all of her life. Lou Ann was employed as a secretary for Visiting Nurse Service. She enjoyed researching genealogy and loved gardening. Lou Ann was a very...
Marion A. Rowe
Jul 31, 2014
Marion passed away peacefully on July 31, 2014.
She was born on August 28, 1939 and raised in Warren, Ohio. Marion graduated from Kent State University in 1961 with a teaching degree. She taught Spanish at Rootstown High School, and worked 12-1/2 years at Summit County Children Services Board as a Clerk-Typist II before becoming a full-time homemaker.
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Clark Calvin Bennett
Jul 31, 2014
Clark Calvin Bennett, age 89, passed away July 31, 2014.
He was born on August 5, 1924 outside Grantsville, W. Va., and was a longtime resident of Portage Lakes. The family is proud that he served his country in World War II and the Korean War. Clark retired from Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. and the Akron Canton Regional...
Betty R. Slagle
Jul 30, 2014
Betty R. Slagle (Nestor) Betty R. Slagle, age 88, passed away July 30, 2014.
She was born in Grafton, W. Va., and lived most of her life in the Akron area. Mrs. Slagle was employed ten years with Royal Crown Bottling Company, retired from Pepsi Bottling Company after 16 years of service, and was a member of Cliff Hockley...
Marie Poole
Jul 29, 2014
Marie Poole, age 92, passed away July 29, 2014.
Marie was born in Flemington, W. Va. and lived in the Akron area most of her life. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, James Poole; mother-in-law, Daisy Poole; brother-in-law, Collie Poole; and sister-in-law, Flora Rose Trenter. She is survived by sister-in-law, Joyce Poole; niece, Vickie...
William R. "Bill" Pepper
Jul 28, 2014
William R. “Bill” Pepper, age 57, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on Monday, July 28, 2014, following a long battle with Leukemia.
Bill graduated from Ellet High School in 1977, was employed at Kenmore Construction for 17 years, and was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers. Bill was preceded in death by his father, William Pepper....
Don R. Ritter
Jul 24, 2014
Don R. Ritter left us on July 24, 2014 at 67 years of age. He was a wonderful husband and father.
Don was born in Akron, Ohio on April 4, 1947 to William and Amelia Ritter. He lived in the Akron area until moving to St. Petersburg, Fla. in 1973. Don graduated from Green High School and attended Hammel...
Thomas A. LoIudice
Jul 20, 2014
Thomas A. LoIudice, age 71, passed away suddenly July 20, 2014.
He was born December 3, 1942 in Wilmington, Delaware, the fourth child of Dominick and Carmela LoIudice. Dr. Tom graduated from St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, went to medical school in Chicago and Antigua, and studied gastroenterology in Albany, N.Y. Professional interests included research studies in Crohn’s and...
Jay M. "Mickey" O'Neal
Jul 17, 2014
Jay M. “Mickey” O’Neal, age 62, passed away July 17, 2014.
Born in Canton, he lived in the Akron area and Chattanooga, Tenn. most of his life and was owner of Pro Wire & Sound. Mickey was also a Music Pastor and was known as an accomplished vocalist. He attended Grace Bible Church, Portage Community Chapel and Grace Baptist...
Susan M. Sheffler
Jul 14, 2014
Susan M. Sheffler, age 86, went home to be with the Lord on July 14, 2014.
A resident of the Akron area most of her life, Susan was a faithful member of Trinity Church of the Nazarene, and was a volunteer with Harbor Light Hospice.
Preceded in death by her husband, Dale; and son, Alan Morgan; she is survived...
Harold Leon Shaub
Jul 7, 2014
Harold Leon Shaub, 86, passed into the hands of his Heavenly Father on July 7, 2014.
Harold was a member of Goodyear Heights Presbyterian Church where he taught Sunday school for many years. Loving the Lord gave him a quality of life we should all aspire to know. It guided his every word, every step and every life he...
Dennis L. "Denny" Riedinger
Jul 5, 2014
Dennis L. “Denny” Riedinger, 59, passed on to his eternal home July 5, 2014.
Born in Akron, Ohio, Denny was a lifetime area resident. He graduated from Walsh Jesuit High School and The University of Akron. Denny was employed as an accountant with Saint Gobain for more than 25 years, during which time he travelled worldwide. He was a...
Millie A. Cathey
Jul 2, 2014
Millie A. “YaYa” Cathey-Thomas, age 70, went home to be with the Lord on July 2, 2014.
Born in Columbus, Ohio, she graduated from Kenmore High School and received her associate degree from the University of Akron. Millie retired from the University of Akron, and worked for the Akron Public Schools Transportation Department. She was a member of Shoreline...
John A. Baker
Jul 2, 2014
John A. Baker, age 94, went home to be with the Lord on July 2, 2014.
Born in Versailles, Mo., he served in the U.S. Army during World War II, earning the rank of Lieutenant and a Purple Heart. He retired from the Montgomery Ward Company in 1980 after 25 years of service. John loved traveling and golfing, was...
George J. Westbrook
Jun 29, 2014
George J. Westbrook, age 86, went home to be with the Lord on June 29, 2014.
Born in Marietta, Ohio, he lived in Mogadore most of his life. George was employed at Schwebel’s Bakery for over 30 years, and was a member of the Moose Lodge and Elks Lodge. He enjoyed bowling, hunting and fishing.
Preceded in death...
Nadine J. Snyder
Jun 28, 2014
Nadine J. Snyder, age 86, passed away June 28, 2014.
She was born July 8, 1927 in Zanesville, Ohio and lived many years in the Akron area. Nadine retired in 1983 from the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company and was a member of Lakemore United Methodist Church. She enjoyed her family, sewing, and reading.
Preceded in death by...
Charles P. "Chuck" Carpenter
Jun 26, 2014
Charles P. “Chuck” Carpenter, age 73, passed away on June 26, 2014.
He was born in Richmond, Ohio, and retired from Winter’s Industries. Chuck’s hobbies included coin collecting, antiques, hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed reading about the Civil War.
Preceded in death by his brother, Russell Carpenter; mother, Lucy Baker; and grandson, Eric Garrett, he is survived...
Eleanor F. Billington
Jun 25, 2014
Eleanor F. Billington, age 95, went home to be with the Lord on June 25, 2014.
Born in Selbyville, W. Va., she lived in the Akron area most of her life. Eleanor retired from B.F. Goodrich after more than 30 years of service. She was a member of Akron Baptist Temple, and later Reimer Road Baptist Church. Eleanor enjoyed...
Donna J. Moore
Jun 24, 2014
Donna J. Moore, age 88, went home to be with the Lord on June 24, 2014.
Born in Akron on February 25, 1926 to the late Martin and Elizabeth Dukmayre, Donna graduated from East High School in 1943. After college, Donna worked at Goodyear for a short time. She played the violin in the Goodrich All-Girls Orchestra and the...
Laura J. Rothwell
Jun 19, 2014
Laura J. Rothwell, age 97, passed away June 19, 2014.
Born in Braxton, West Va., she lived in the Akron, Canton and Marlboro areas all of her life. Laura was employed wth Yoder's Florist, worked at Goodyear Aerospace during the war, and retired from Kuntzman Trucking Company in 1981.
Preceded in death by her husband, Harry; her parents; and...
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