Obituaries
William L. "Bill" Vaughn
Apr 28, 2014
William L. “Bill” Vaughn, Jr., age 58, went home to be with the Lord on April 28, 2014.
Bill was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, and was employed as an auto diagnostic technician. He enjoyed spending time with his family, being a prankster to all, fishing and motorcycles.
Preceded in death by his father, William, Sr.;...
Charles "Buddy" Lancaster
Apr 27, 2014
Charles “Buddy” Lancaster, 79, went home to be with the Lord, April 27, 2014 surrounded by his family.
He was raised in Elk Garden, WV and made his home in the Akron area where he lived most of his life. Charles retired from both the General Tire Company and Eagle Elastomer. He was a former Cub Master and attended...
Garnet Campbell Rosen
Apr 27, 2014
Garnet Campbell Rosen, 91, passed away April 27, 2014.
Born in Welchburg, KY, she lived in the Akron area most of her life. The family would like to thank the caring people at Chapel Hill Retirement Community and Summa Palliative Care for their tender love and care for Garnet.
Preceded in death by her husband, Sam Rosen, son,...
Hannah Foster
Apr 19, 2014
Our loving mother and grandmother, Hannah Foster, 89, went home to be with the Lord on April 19, 2014.
Hannah was an Akron Area Board of Realtors Lifetime Member. Preceded in death by her husband, Sanford; she is survived by her sons, Harold Foster and Bob (Karyn) Foster; daughter, Ruthayn Waser and her fiancé, Eric Davis; grandchildren, Robin (Steve)...
James W.C. Blucker
Apr 17, 2014
James W.C. Blucker, age 88, died peacefully on April 17, 2014 doing what he loved best, fishing at the shores of Wingfoot Lake.
Born in Akron, Jim was a graduate of O.C. School as an Ensign in the Merchant Marines. He went on to marry Dolly on August 25, 1946 at St. Martha’s in Akron. After fathering his first...
Caroline Kaye Luli (Sambuco)
Apr 16, 2014
Caroline Kaye Luli, age 48, went home to be with the Lord on April 16, 2014.
Born in Mt. Pleasant, Ohio, she lived in Suffield Twp. for the last 25 years. Caroline graduated from Buckeye West High School and the University of Akron. She was employed at Duma’s for many years, and was a wonderful wife, mother and homemaker...
Jacqueline A. Hodges
Apr 15, 2014
Jacqueline A. Hodges, age 78, formerly of Akron, passed away April 15, 2014 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Zanesville, Ohio.
Jackie was born to Harold and Ruth Fruth (deceased), and joins older brother, Donald in death. Jackie leaves behind to mourn her husband of 60 years, Marshall; son, Russell (Sarita) Hodges; daughter, Susan Hoover; grandchildren, Jeffrey (Becky) and Jeremy...
Harold E. Snyder
Apr 14, 2014
Harold E. Snyder, age 84, passed away at home on April 14, 2014.
Born in Akron, he lived in Uniontown most of his life, graduating from Springfield High School in 1950. Harold retired from Goodyear Aerospace in 1984 after 38 years of service, and was a member of Springfield Church of the Brethren, where he served as an usher....
Dorothy Ann Roberts (nee Nemer)
Apr 13, 2014
Dorothy Ann Roberts, 90, went home to be with the Lord on April 13, 2014.
She was born in Akron and was a life resident of the area. Dorothy was baptized at St. Joseph Catholic Church. She retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company after 39 years of dedicated service. She took great pleasure spending time with her grandchildren and...
Barbara Ann Davis
Apr 13, 2014
Barbara Ann Davis, 70, passed away April 13, 2014 at her home.
She was born in Akron and was a life resident of Lakemore. Barbara was employed with McDonald’s for 18 years and also Taco Bell for 7 years. Preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Richard; and daughter, Sandra Jones; and sisters,Romona Jean Folks, Mona Jenkins and...
Kathryn Kline
Apr 12, 2014
Kathryn Kline, age 89, passed away April 12, 2014 in Tolleson, Arizona.
She was born and raised in Ellet and lived the last 35 years in Arizona. Kathryn loved gardening, and her dogs and cats. She was a loving homemaker for her family and will be dearly missed.
Preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years,...
Elizabeth C. McCarthy
Apr 10, 2014
Elizabeth C. McCarthy, age 90, met her Savior, Jesus on April 10, 2014. Private funeral services. The family would like to thank Harbor Light Hospice, and Kim Mitchell from Alliance for their loving care; and Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home for their support during this difficult time.
Ray E. Rininger
Apr 9, 2014
Ray E. Rininger, 79, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ April 9, 2014.
Born in Central City, Pa., Ray was raised in the Somerset, Pa. area where he met and married Hazel M. Rininger (Uphouse). They moved to the Akron area raising their three sons until Hazel’s passing in 1987. Ray and Hazel are...
Julius E. "Cal" Calderone
Apr 8, 2014
Julius E. “Cal” Calderone, age 82, passed away April 8, 2014.
A life resident of Akron, he graduated from Akron East High School and retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company after 35 years of service. Cal was a fan of Browns football and Indians baseball, and he coached Pee Wee football. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing,...
Lorrena G. Wilkinson
Apr 7, 2014
Lorrena G. Wilkinson, age 93, passed away April 7, 2014.
Born in Millstone, W. Va., she lived in Byesville, Ohio for over 20 years. Lorrena was a member of Akron Baptist Temple, and was employed by various county agencies.
Preceded in death by her husband, Gaile in June 1980; brothers, Robert and John Carl Harden; and sisters, Velma...
Joanne M. Brookman
Apr 5, 2014
On April 5, 2014, surrounded by her loving family, Joanne wrote the final chapter of her life.
She was born in Akron on April 4, 1934 and was a life resident of the area. Joanne was employed over 25 years with Goodyear, working in the Public Relations Department of the airship operations. She was an avid reader and formed...
Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Reese Cleavenger
Apr 5, 2014
Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Reese Cleavenger, age 86, passed away April 5, 2014.
She was born December 18, 1927 and graduated as valedictorian from Uniontown High School, where she was school pianist for six years. Betty continued her education and graduated from the University of Akron with both a Bachelor of Science and Master degree in Education Administration. She worked...
Doris R. Crawford
Mar 31, 2014
Doris Rae Carpenter Crawford, 85, passed away March 31, 2014.
Doris and her husband Vince were co-owners of Carpenter’s Photography Studio and longtime members of The Chapel – Akron Campus. Doris will be remembered for her love of working with people, from her many years spent in the family’s second generation photography business. She was a pioneer in the...
Doris M. Robinson
Mar 30, 2014
Doris M. Robinson, age 88, passed away March 30, 2014.
Born in Petersburg, Tenn., she moved to Akron in 1950, and lived most of her life in Mogadore. Doris was employed in the Food Service Dept. at Edwin Shaw Hospital for 11 years, and was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church.
Preceded in death by her parents, Elizabeth...
Mary Anne Powell (nee Kelley)
Mar 30, 2014
Mary Anne Powell (nee Kelley), age 68, passed away March 30, 2014.
Mary Anne lived in Akron her entire life, and retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Mary Anne made many close friends during her 30 years at Goodyear, and made many friendships with her neighbors in Firestone Park, where...
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