Obituaries
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
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
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...
John A. Baker
Jul 2, 2014
John A. Baker, age 94, went home to be with the Lord on July 2, 2014.
Born in Versailles, Mo., he served in the U.S. Army during World War II, earning the rank of Lieutenant and a Purple Heart. He retired from the Montgomery Ward Company in 1980 after 25 years of service. John loved traveling and golfing, was...
George J. Westbrook
Jun 29, 2014
George J. Westbrook, age 86, went home to be with the Lord on June 29, 2014.
Born in Marietta, Ohio, he lived in Mogadore most of his life. George was employed at Schwebel’s Bakery for over 30 years, and was a member of the Moose Lodge and Elks Lodge. He enjoyed bowling, hunting and fishing.
Preceded in death...
Nadine J. Snyder
Jun 28, 2014
Nadine J. Snyder, age 86, passed away June 28, 2014.
She was born July 8, 1927 in Zanesville, Ohio and lived many years in the Akron area. Nadine retired in 1983 from the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company and was a member of Lakemore United Methodist Church. She enjoyed her family, sewing, and reading.
Preceded in death by...
Charles P. "Chuck" Carpenter
Jun 26, 2014
Charles P. “Chuck” Carpenter, age 73, passed away on June 26, 2014.
He was born in Richmond, Ohio, and retired from Winter’s Industries. Chuck’s hobbies included coin collecting, antiques, hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed reading about the Civil War.
Preceded in death by his brother, Russell Carpenter; mother, Lucy Baker; and grandson, Eric Garrett, he is survived...
Eleanor F. Billington
Jun 25, 2014
Eleanor F. Billington, age 95, went home to be with the Lord on June 25, 2014.
Born in Selbyville, W. Va., she lived in the Akron area most of her life. Eleanor retired from B.F. Goodrich after more than 30 years of service. She was a member of Akron Baptist Temple, and later Reimer Road Baptist Church. Eleanor enjoyed...
Donna J. Moore
Jun 24, 2014
Donna J. Moore, age 88, went home to be with the Lord on June 24, 2014.
Born in Akron on February 25, 1926 to the late Martin and Elizabeth Dukmayre, Donna graduated from East High School in 1943. After college, Donna worked at Goodyear for a short time. She played the violin in the Goodrich All-Girls Orchestra and the...
Timothy M. Adamson
Jun 19, 2014
Timothy M. Adamson, age 54, passed away suddenly on June 19, 2014.
Timothy was a life resident of Akron, and his passion was fishing with his children. Preceded in death by father, Julius E. Calderone; he is survived by son, Dillion Adamson; daughters, Stormy and Rebecca Wilborn; grandson, Jadon Dillion Adamson; close friend and former wife, Kim Adamson; mother,...
Laura J. Rothwell
Jun 19, 2014
Laura J. Rothwell, age 97, passed away June 19, 2014.
Born in Braxton, West Va., she lived in the Akron, Canton and Marlboro areas all of her life. Laura was employed wth Yoder's Florist, worked at Goodyear Aerospace during the war, and retired from Kuntzman Trucking Company in 1981.
Preceded in death by her husband, Harry; her parents; and...
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,...
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