Obituaries
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.;...
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,...
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...
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.
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