Obituaries
Dale G. Hartong
Jan 6, 2014
Dale G. Hartong, age 79, of Akron, passed away January 6, 2014 after complex illness.
Born in Akron, Dale was a 1952 graduate of Ellet High School. He retired from Meggitt after 25 years of service, and was a member of Coventry Masonic Lodge #83 F&AM. Dale was an avid fisherman and hunter, and was Charter Captain of the...
Betty Louise Hubele
Dec 31, 2013
Betty Louise Hubele, age 91 of Hartville, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2013 at Altercare of Hartville.
Betty was born in Cherry Tree, Pa. on March 20, 1922 to Harry and Ida McDonnell. Betty moved to Akron during World War II and found work at Firestone, where she worked until retirement. Mom loved her frequent shopping trips and...
Evelyn Mae (Hogue) Hayden
Dec 30, 2013
Evelyn Mae (Hogue) Hayden, age 81, passed away at her home in Lakemore.
Born in Akron, she graduated from Akron South High School, Class of January 1950. Evelyn retired from Independent Drug Corp. in Tallmadge, Ohio.
She is survived by her children, Nancy (Henry) Klein of Columbus, Neb., Linda (Richard) Mitchen of Ravenna, and William Hayden of Ravenna;...
Sanal Isik
Dec 29, 2013
Sanal Isik, passed away on December 29 2013 after a brief illness.
He was born in Urfa, Turkey, educated in Istanbul Turkey. During his career, he worked for The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company in Izmit, Turkey, Toronto, Canada and Akron, OH.
He was preceded in death by his son Bulent. Sanal is survived by his wife, Aysel;...
Nicholas D. "Nick" Westfall
Dec 29, 2013
Nicholas D. “Nick” Westfall, age 23, passed away December 29, 2013.
Born in Akron, he was currently serving proudly in the U.S. Army, and returned from his second deployment to Afghanistan. Nick was an avid outdoorsman, and was currently employed at Summit Racing.
He is survived by his parents, William and Karyn Westfall; brothers, Brandon Westfall and Dwayne...
Russell J. "Rusty" Parr
Dec 28, 2013
Russell J. “Rusty” Parr, age 58, passed away suddenly on December 28, 2013, and went to his heavenly home to be with his mother and dad.
Born in Barberton, he lived in Springfield Township all of his life. Rusty retired from Cardinal Roofing after 30 years of service. He loved football and was a loyal Cleveland Browns fan. Rusty...
Vera Leidy
Dec 28, 2013
Vera Leidy, age 98, passed away December 28, 2013.
Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., she lived in Mogadore most of her life, and was a member of Mogadore United Methodist Church. Vera was a wonderful mother who loved to cook, and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.
Preceded in death by her husband, George in 1991; four brothers and...
Tom Baum
Dec 27, 2013
Tom “Tommy” Baum, age 60, passed away suddenly on December 27, 2013.
Born in Akron, he was a life resident and graduated from Springfield High School. Tommy enjoyed bird watching, photography, wine making and traveling, and most of all spending time with his family.
Preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Jeanne Baum; brother, Bob; and sister,...
Clayton E. King
Dec 22, 2013
Clayton E. King, 88, passed away December 22, 2013.
He was born in Pisgah, West Va. and lived in Akron since 1951. Clayton was a Navy Veteran of World War II, and retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in 1987 after 36 years of service. He was a member of Oak Hill Presbyterian Church and the Men’s Blue...
Loretta R. Sandusky
Dec 22, 2013
Loretta R. Sandusky, 81, passed away December 22, 2013 surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Canton, lived in the area all her life and had been employed for many years with Revco. Loretta was a loving wife and mother, and especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She will be remembered for her skills as an...
Donna "Joanne" White
Dec 20, 2013
Donna “Joanne” White, age 85, passed away on December 20, 2013.
Born in Greentown, she lived in the area all of her life. Joanne enjoyed traveling, spending time at the Springfield Senior Center, and playing bingo. She was known as “Grandma” to everyone. Joanne was a member of Billow Chapter #483 Order of Eastern Star.
Preceded in death...
Richard W. Cogar
Dec 18, 2013
Richard W. Cogar, 79, passed away December 18, 2013. Born in Braxton Co., West Virginia, Richard lived in Akron 37 years before moving to Freeport, Ohio, where he resided the last 21 years.
Preceded in death by his wife, Ethel; son, Michael; father, Truman; mother, Ethel Orr; brother, Herb; and sister, Eunice; he is survived by daughters, Patty Fast,...
James A. Burtoft
Dec 16, 2013
James A. Burtoft, age 94, passed away on December 16, 2013.
Born in Akron, he was a life resident, and was employed at the Kesselring Dairy. James and his brother, Joseph developed a casing machine used in the dairy industry and obtained a patent for it. He was a member of Ellet Grace Brethren Church.
Preceded in death...
John P. Klainer
Dec 14, 2013
John P. Klainer, age 95, passed away on December 14, 2013.
Born in Germany, he lived in the Akron area most of his life. John served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the 101st Armor Division, and retired from B.F. Goodrich after over 30 years of service. He was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church....
Ruth Eickelman
Dec 14, 2013
Ruth Eickelman, 86, passed away December 14, 2013 after a brief illness.
Born in Clifty, Kentucky, Ruth lived in the Mogadore area for the last 57 years and retired from the City Laundry Co.
Preceded in death by her brother, Dawson Cox; she is survived by her husband of 63 years, Jim; daughter, Yvonne Eickelman of Uniontown; son, Jim (Maryann)...
Don E. Swartz
Dec 14, 2013
Don E. Swartz, 88, passed away December 14, 2013.
Born in Mogadore, he served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was a graduate of Kent State University. Don taught and coached in Suffield and Solon and was a high school principal in North Ridgeville, Norton and Beachwood. He served as Superintendent in the North Ridgeville Schools...
Carol Babbitt
Dec 10, 2013
Carol Babbitt, age 76, passed away on December 10, 2013.
She was born in Meadville, Pa., and graduated from Cochranton High School. Carol was a member of St. Hippolytes Catholic Church in Guys Mills, Pa. She enjoyed reading and knitting, and was an avid Steelers football fan. Carol volunteered at various agencies in Meadville, but her passion was Women’s...
Shirley J. May
Dec 10, 2013
Shirley J. May, age 85, went home to be with the Lord on December 10, 2013.
Born in Akron, she was a life resident of the area, and was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church. Shirley was an avid ice skater, and especially enjoyed figure skating competitions. She was a great cook and pie baker, and through the...
Urie Kanagy
Dec 5, 2013
Urie Kanagy, age 90, went home to be with the Lord on December 5, 2013.
Born in Belleville, Pa., he made his home in Hartville, Ohio, and was employed with the Monarch Rubber Company for 26 years. He enjoyed farming, reading, traveling and conversation.
Preceded in death by his parents, Jacob and Salina Kanagy; brothers, Joe, Korie, David,...
Donna Dotson Baldt
Dec 1, 2013
Donna Dotson Baldt went home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 1, 2013 after a four year battle with inflammatory breast cancer.
She was a lifelong resident of Akron, Ohio and retired from Roadway Express after 26 years of service. She was a Deaconess of the First Evangelical Congregational Church and a member of First E.C....
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