Obituaries
Dick E. Swinehart
Mar 6, 2014
Dick E. Swinehart, age 84, died March 6, 2014. Born in Suffield on March 22, 1929, he lived in Cuyahoga Falls most of his life, and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Dick retired from the Ford Motor Company, and was the Band Manager of the Cuyahoga Falls Tiger Band for over 30 years. He was a...
Alberta D. Capps (Elrod)
Mar 5, 2014
Alberta D. Capps, age 97, passed away with her loving family by her side on Wednesday, March 5, 2014.
Alberta was employed by Firestone Tire & Rubber Company (Rosie the Riveter) during World War II, and later at Polsky’s Department store before moving to California in 1969. She returned to Akron in 1973 where she later met and married...
Jouan M. Goebelt
Mar 3, 2014
Jouan M. Goebelt, 83, went home to be with the Lord March 3, 2014.
Born in Akron, Ohio Jouan resided in Parma Heights for nearly 20 years before she and her husband Frank returned back to Jouan’s hometown. She graduated from East High School and was employed in retail sales for 54 years before retiring. Jouan enjoyed reading, and...
Juana E. "Janet" Knight
Mar 1, 2014
Juana E. “Janet” Knight, 69, went home peacefully to be with Jesus, March 1, 2014, with her family by her side.
Janet was born in Corral, Chile, where she met her husband Frank who was there on a business trip, and later, the two were married in Italy. Janet and Frank have resided in Barberton, Ohio for the past...
Bill E. Lakins
Feb 28, 2014
Bill E. Lakins, 73, passed away February 28, 2014.
Born in Akron, Ohio, Bill was a lifetime area resident and was self-employed in the home building/construction industry. Bill was a member of E.A.A.A. in the 70’s, he was involved in Ellet Youth Football from 1970 to 1982 and was a fixture on the Ellet High School Football Sidelines.
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Betty R. Axline
Feb 27, 2014
Betty R. Axline, age 86, passed away February 27, 2014.
Betty was born, raised and lived her life in Ellet. She graduated from Ellet High School in 1944. Upon her graduation, she started her working career at Goodyear Aircraft. When World War II was over, she worked at General Tire and other companies. In 1960, she started working for...
William Cecil "Bill" Reynolds
Feb 27, 2014
“I had a good life”
William Cecil “Bill” Reynolds, age 70, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, February 27, 2014 at home with his family by his side, after a courageous three-year battle with Bladder Cancer and Heart Disease.
He was a life resident of the area, graduating from Ellet High School in 1961. Bill retired from Lockheed...
Allan L. Jopperi
Feb 25, 2014
Allan L. Jopperi, age 71, passed away February 25, 2014 after a long battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP).
Born in Ashtabula, Ohio, Allan lived in Ashtabula County most of his life, moving to the Green area in 1999. He graduated from Harbor High School and Kent State University. Allan served in the U.S. Airforce for four years, retired...
Calvin Dick Wenum
Feb 25, 2014
Calvin Dick Wenum, age 88, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2014.
Born in Mogadore, Calvin was a lifelong area resident. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII as a blimp mechanic and during the Korean War on the Aircraft Carrier USS Essex. Calvin retired from Goodyear Aerospace in 1987, was a member of Springfield Church of the...
Genevieve L. Peters
Feb 25, 2014
Genevieve L. Peters, age 81, went home to be with the Lord on February 25, 2014.
Born in Niles, Ohio, Genevieve lived in the Suffield area most of her life. She was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother. Genevieve was an active member of Mogadore United Methodist Church and helped her husband establish the Ellet Sign Co. She...
Earl L. Givens
Feb 23, 2014
Earl Givens, 91, was born in Akron where he resided until his death on February 23, 2014, surrounded by his caring family.
Earl proudly served in the US Navy during WWII and was honored to present a wreath to the Unknown Soldier memorial during his World War II Honor Flight in 2010. Earl retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber...
James R. "Rich" Carr
Feb 22, 2014
James Richard “Rich” Carr, 80, passed away February 22, 2014.
Born in Carmichaels, Pennsylvania, Rich lived most of his life in Akron, Ohio and graduated from Coventry High School. He retired from Goodyear Aircraft Braking System after 40 years of employment. Rich enjoyed playing the piano, gardening and most importantly, his family.
Preceded in death by parents, William...
Linda L. Neubert McGee
Feb 21, 2014
Linda L. Neubert McGee, 71, passed away February 21, 2014.
Born in Akron, Linda graduated from the St. Thomas School of Nursing and worked as a Registered Nurse for over 30 years. She was the Queen Mother of the R.A.P.U.N.Z.E.L.S. Chapter of the Red Hat Society. Linda loved to crochet and would make many things for her friends and...
Dorothy G. Morgan
Feb 16, 2014
Dorothy G. Morgan, age 94, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2014.
Dorothy was born in Akron, where she lived all of her life. She retired from Parker Hannifin.
Preceded in death by her parents, brother, sisters, nieces and nephews. She is survived by her loving family of three nieces and one nephew; great-nieces and –nephews; great-great-nieces and –nephews;...
Audrey Marie Romanik
Feb 16, 2014
Audrey Marie Romanik, 83, went home to be with the Lord on February 16, 2014.
She was born in Cleveland; formerly lived in Cuyahoga Falls and Mayfield Heights, and currently residing in Akron. Audrey graduated from Mayfield High School and enjoyed sewing, and listening to music – her favorites included Johnny Mathis and Frank Sinatra.
Preceded in death...
Kathie L. Hamas
Feb 7, 2014
Kathie L. Hamas, age 71, joined her son, Rick in Heaven on February 7, 2014.
She was born in Akron, and was briefly employed by Visiting Angels after caring for her son for 15 years. Kathie enjoyed making crafts and gardening, feeding the birds and deer, and caring for her parrot, Lucky. In her spare time, she loved shopping...
Angelo Tirri
Feb 6, 2014
Angelo Tirri, M.D., age 91, passed away unexpectedly on February 6, 2014.
Born in Licata, Sicily, he lived in the Brunswick area most of his life, where he was a respected Obstetrician/Gynecologist for many years. Dr. Tirri was proud to continue his education throughout his life and retained his medical license until his death. He attended St. Joseph Catholic...
Sylvia D. Hildreth Nicholas
Feb 6, 2014
Sylvia D. Hildreth Nicholas, age 51, passed away suddenly on February 6, 2014.
Born in Flint, Mich., she lived in the Akron area most of her life. Sylvia loved being with her family, animals and enjoying the outdoors, especially riding motorcycles.
Preceded in death by parents, Peter and Patricia Shipp; she is survived by her husband, Clint; sons,...
Frederick A. "Fred" Miller
Feb 6, 2014
Frederick A. “Fred” Miller, age 89, joined his wife in Heaven on February 6, 2014.
Born in Cuyahoga Falls, he served in the U.S. Army during World War II, and retired from B.F. Goodrich after 38 years of service. Fred was a member of Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, and was a charter member of St. Joseph Catholic...
Thelma K. Jackson
Feb 5, 2014
Thelma K. Jackson (nee Haudenschild), age 91, joined her husband in Heaven on February 5, 2014.
She was born in Loudonville, Ohio; retired from B. F. Goodrich and Goldsmith and Eggleton LLC. Thelma was a member of Lakemore United Methodist Church and Daughters of America Lakemore Chapter. She was a Tri-chem instructor for many years and enjoyed spending time...
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