Obituaries
Leonard H. Swartz
Jun 16, 2014
Leonard H. Swartz, age 86, passed away June 16, 2014 after a long illness.
Born in Mogadore, he resided there for 50 years prior to moving to Tallmadge for the past 11 years. Leonard served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and the Korean War. He was employed as supervisor/foreman of Maintenance at the Mogadore Plant of General...
William E. "Bill" Eberz
Jun 14, 2014
William E. “Bill” Eberz, age 60, passed away June 14, 2014 after a short battle with cancer.
He was born in Akron and lived in the Springfield/Suffield areas most of his life. Bill was employed for 30 years with UPS, retiring in 2008. He enjoyed riding his Harley, going to the cabin, riding 4-wheelers and shooting guns. Preceded in...
Becky J. Combow
Jun 9, 2014
Becky J. Combow, age 62, passed away June 9, 2014.
Born in Tennessee, she shared her time between Tennessee and Akron until settling in Akron as an adult. Becky was employed in Housekeeping at Akron General Medical Center. She was a member of Lighthouse Christian in Nashville, and Crossroads Bible Fellowship in Akron.
Preceded in death by her...
Mable J. Evans
Jun 7, 2014
Mable J. Evans, age 85, passed away June 7, 2014.
She was born in Lakemore, Ohio and was a resident of Green for 63 years. Mable was the owner operator of MayBelle’s Beauty Salon in Lakemore Plaza for 30 years.
Preceded in death by her parents, Ira and Genevieve Smith; son, Stanley G. Evans; three brothers and two...
Frances E. Palmer
Jun 7, 2014
Frances E. Palmer, 93, passed away June 7, 2014.
Born in Niket, Maryland on October 10, 1920, Frances lived most of her life in the Akron area. She was a member of North Springfield Presbyterian Church and Lady Annie Lauder Lodge. She enjoyed gardening, sewing and was a loving homemaker for her family.
Preceded in death by her...
Naomi Margaret Harter Moore
Jun 6, 2014
Naomi Margaret Harter Moore passed on to her Heavenly Home and Life Triumphant on June 6, 2014 at the age of 102.
On March 25, 1912, she was born to John and Mary Harter in Cairo, Ohio. She and her husband, George Moore, whom she married in 1932, raised their two sons on a small truck farm in Uniontown,...
Richard J. "Rick" Fanoni
Jun 6, 2014
Richard J. “Rick” Fanoni, age 58, passed away on June 6, 2014.
Born in Akron, he lived in the area all of his life, and graduated from Springfield High School. Rick was employed at McDonalds for 17 years. He enjoyed reading and history, and the Bible. In his spare time, he liked to go fishing and hiking.
Preceded...
James A. "Jim" Hayman
Jun 2, 2014
James A. “Jim” Hayman, 72, passed away June 2, 2014.
Born in Akron, Jim was a lifetime area resident. He graduated from Hoban High School in 1959 and went on to graduate from Kent State with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. Jim served in the 546 MP Company in Ft. Sill, Oklahoma. Preceded in death by his parents; Jim...
Ruth Marie Saal Papoi
Jun 2, 2014
Ruth Marie Saal Papoi, age 95, went home to be with the Lord on June 2, 2014.
Born in Akron, she lived in the area all of her life. Ruth was a homemaker, and enjoyed gardening and crocheting. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Preceded in death by husbands, Gilbert Saal and Joseph Papoi; son,...
Anna R. Hemming
Jun 1, 2014
Ann peacefully entered into eternal rest on June 1, 2014.
She was born in Maynard, Ohio and lived in Akron for over 70 years. Ann was both a homemaker and a realtor with the Sanders Home Corporation. In 1981, she received the Woman of the Year Award from the Rubber City Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association of...
Pauline Sandefur (Mitchell)
May 25, 2014
Pauline Sandefur (Mitchell), age 80, passed away May 25, 2014.
She was born in Centralia, Wash., and resided there until moving to this area in 1997. Pauline enjoyed playing bingo and spending time with her grandchildren.
Preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and one sister; Pauline is survived by daughter, Patti Rae; grandchildren, Cathi Dixon and...
Nicole Lynn Head
May 21, 2014
Nicole Lynn Head, 35, passed away suddenly on May 21, 2014.
Preceded in death by her mother, Pamela Nicholson; she is survived by father, James Head; sons, Christopher and Quinn; brother, Jay Head. Graveside services and burial will be held Wednesday, 10 a.m. at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Akron.
There will be no visitation.
Andrew Joseph "Andy" Calderone
May 20, 2014
Andrew Joseph “Andy” Calderone, age 86, passed away on May 20, 2014 after a long illness.
Andrew graduated from Ellet High School in 1946. He obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education in 1950, and a Master’s in Education Administration in 1958 from Kent State University. During his 35-year career for the Akron Public Schools, he worked as...
James R. "Jim" Giles
May 15, 2014
James R. “Jim” Giles James R. Giles, age 74, went home to be with the Lord on May 15, 2014.
Born in Akron, he was a graduate of Garfield High School. Jim was in the automobile business most of his life, working as a salesman, manager and car dealer. He was a long standing member of The Chapel, first...
Janet L. (Schaefer) Stapin
May 15, 2014
Janet L. (Schaefer) Stapin, age 47, of Rootstown, passed peacefully at Altercare of Hartville. She was surrounded by family. She died on May 15, 2014 after a courageous two-year battle with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.
Janet was a Registered Nurse, receiving her degree at the University of Akron in 1989. She worked first as an OB nurse at Robinson Memorial...
Louise Bennington
May 11, 2014
Louise Bennington, age 98, went home to be with the Lord on May 11, 2014, surrounded by her family.
She was born in Akron on September 2, 1915 to the late Peter and Sofia Bloniarz. Louise retired from City Bakery (Kaase’s), and was a member of Bakers Local Union 19. She was the sweetest smelling grandma on the block....
Arthur "Art" Olefir
May 4, 2014
Arthur “Art” Olefir of Akron, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly in Hollywood, Florida on Sunday, May 4, 2014.
Arthur graduated from Firestone High School, received a B.A. from Kent State University and was a talented musician. He was the founder of Global Behavioral Health Solutions, LLC of Florida. Arthur loved life, family, animals, and most of all, his friends and...
Jo A. Hutchison
May 1, 2014
Jo A. Hutchison (nee Ayres) Jo A. Hutchison, age 80, went to her rest on Thursday, May 1, 2014 surrounded by her loving family, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.
Music was a great source of joy in Jo’s life. She was also an avid book reader, bird enthusiast and flower gardener, receiving the Akron Beautification Award for many...
Zane A. Griffiths
May 1, 2014
Zane A. Griffiths, age 83, went home to be with the Lord on May 1, 2014.
Born in Farmington, W. Va., he lived in the Ohio Valley and graduated from Bridgeport High School. He married and served in the Marine Corps in Korea, and attended West Liberty State College. The family moved to Mogadore in 1966, where he was...
Helen Combs
Apr 30, 2014
Helen Combs, age 95, passed away April 30, 2014.
Born in Uhrichsville, Ohio, Helen lived in the Akron area most of her life, and was a member of Akron Airport VFW Post 8975. Preceded in death by her parents, Bernice and Ralph Hicks; husband, Matthew Combs in 1974; and sisters, Wilma Hicks and Mildred Motts. She is survived by...
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