Obituaries
William H. (Bill) Wise
Mar 14, 2014
William H. (Bill) Wise, age 93, died peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on March 14, 2014.
He was born August 1, 1920, the oldest son of Charles and Elva (Kline) Wise. Preceded in death by his parents; daughter-in-law, Marianne Wise; infant son; infant great-grandson, Nicholas Holzapfel; sister, Pauline Strahler; and brothers, Ernest, Joseph, James, and Fr. Carl...
Thomas B. Gainer
Mar 13, 2014
Thomas B. Gainer, age 83, went home to be with the Lord on March 13, 2014.
Born in Belington, W. Va., Tom served in the U.S. Army, then came to Akron and was employed in the tire industry his entire career. He was a member of Fairhaven Baptist Church, and enjoyed traveling, camping, gardening and woodworking. Tom was a...
Kathryn L. "Kathy" Evans
Mar 13, 2014
Kathryn L. “Kathy” Evans, age 67, passed away March 13, 2014 after a lengthy illness.
Born in Akron, she was an area resident most of her life. Kathy had been a travel agent for more than 20 years. She retired in June of 2013 from The Merriman, where she had worked in the Human Resources Department. Kathy was an...
Emogene Whittington
Mar 13, 2014
Verna Emogene “Emma” Whittington, age 84, went home to be with the Lord on March 13, 2014 after a long illness.
Born in Akron, she lived in the Portage County area most of her life. Emma was employed at Robinson Memorial Hospital, retiring in 1994. She was a member of Victory Baptist Church of Brimfield.
Preceded in death...
Rita Guenther Weekley McDonald
Mar 12, 2014
Rita Guenther Weekley McDonald, age 90, of Akron, passed away March 12, 2014.
She was born to the late Douglas and Agnes Guenther, October 13, 1923, in Olean, N.Y. Rita graduated from St. Elizabeth's Academy in Allegany, N.Y., in 1941. She then went to California to work as a welder at El Toro Air Force Base. While there, Rita...
Jeffrey J. Schutt
Mar 11, 2014
Jeffrey J. Schutt, age 57, passed away on March 11, 2014 as a result of an accidental fall.
Born in Akron, Jeff lived in Canton for the past 25 years. He was a 1974 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School and received a business degree from the University of Akron. Jeff was previously employed with Paine Webber and Key...
Mary Jean Snyder (nee Packo)
Mar 10, 2014
Mary Jean Snyder (nee Packo), 79, passed away March 10, 2014.
Born in Akron, Ohio, Mary lived most of her life in the area before moving to Ravenna. She was employed with Goodyear Tire & Rubber and Summa Health Systems Akron City Hospital. Mary was very involved in politics and community organizations throughout her life and had a special...
Mary Jacqueline Dzubara
Mar 7, 2014
Mary Jacqueline Dzubara (Dunford) was born to Duward D. Dunford and Lucy Belle Nave Dunford on April 5, 1927. She died after a long illness on March 7, 2014.
Jacquie attended Annunciation Grade School (Visitation of Mary), East High School and Akron University. During her summer vacations she worked at Akron Credit Bureau, and at Christmas time at O’Neil’s...
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...
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