Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

Lou Ann  Wellock

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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