Obituaries
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...
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.
Ray E. Rininger
Apr 9, 2014
Ray E. Rininger, 79, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ April 9, 2014.
Born in Central City, Pa., Ray was raised in the Somerset, Pa. area where he met and married Hazel M. Rininger (Uphouse). They moved to the Akron area raising their three sons until Hazel’s passing in 1987. Ray and Hazel are...
Julius E. "Cal" Calderone
Apr 8, 2014
Julius E. “Cal” Calderone, age 82, passed away April 8, 2014.
A life resident of Akron, he graduated from Akron East High School and retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company after 35 years of service. Cal was a fan of Browns football and Indians baseball, and he coached Pee Wee football. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing,...
Lorrena G. Wilkinson
Apr 7, 2014
Lorrena G. Wilkinson, age 93, passed away April 7, 2014.
Born in Millstone, W. Va., she lived in Byesville, Ohio for over 20 years. Lorrena was a member of Akron Baptist Temple, and was employed by various county agencies.
Preceded in death by her husband, Gaile in June 1980; brothers, Robert and John Carl Harden; and sisters, Velma...
Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Reese Cleavenger
Apr 5, 2014
Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Reese Cleavenger, age 86, passed away April 5, 2014.
She was born December 18, 1927 and graduated as valedictorian from Uniontown High School, where she was school pianist for six years. Betty continued her education and graduated from the University of Akron with both a Bachelor of Science and Master degree in Education Administration. She worked...
Joanne M. Brookman
Apr 5, 2014
On April 5, 2014, surrounded by her loving family, Joanne wrote the final chapter of her life.
She was born in Akron on April 4, 1934 and was a life resident of the area. Joanne was employed over 25 years with Goodyear, working in the Public Relations Department of the airship operations. She was an avid reader and formed...
Doris R. Crawford
Mar 31, 2014
Doris Rae Carpenter Crawford, 85, passed away March 31, 2014.
Doris and her husband Vince were co-owners of Carpenter’s Photography Studio and longtime members of The Chapel – Akron Campus. Doris will be remembered for her love of working with people, from her many years spent in the family’s second generation photography business. She was a pioneer in the...
Mary Anne Powell (nee Kelley)
Mar 30, 2014
Mary Anne Powell (nee Kelley), age 68, passed away March 30, 2014.
Mary Anne lived in Akron her entire life, and retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Mary Anne made many close friends during her 30 years at Goodyear, and made many friendships with her neighbors in Firestone Park, where...
Doris M. Robinson
Mar 30, 2014
Doris M. Robinson, age 88, passed away March 30, 2014.
Born in Petersburg, Tenn., she moved to Akron in 1950, and lived most of her life in Mogadore. Doris was employed in the Food Service Dept. at Edwin Shaw Hospital for 11 years, and was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church.
Preceded in death by her parents, Elizabeth...
James A. White
Mar 28, 2014
James A. White Sr., age 71, passed away March 28, 2014.
He was born November 22, 1942 in Mogadore, Ohio to the late Johnny S. and Mary Lou White. Jim was a longtime and active member of St. Joseph Church in Suffield/Randolph where he was a permanent Deacon. He retired from B.F. Goodrich World Headquarters. Following his retirement, he...
Danielle Nicole Underwood
Mar 27, 2014
Danielle Nicole Underwood, age 25, passed away in her sleep on March 27, 2014.
Born in Akron, Danielle graduated from Tallmadge High School in 2007, and was a member of the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST).
Preceded in death by uncle, John Cirullo III, she is survived by her parents, Bob and Tina; brother, Robbie; grandparents, John and...
Agnes K. "Aggie" Willis
Mar 25, 2014
Agnes K. Willis “Aggie”, 88, went home to be with the Lord March 25, 2014.
Born in Amherst, Ohio Aggie lived in the Akron area most of her life. Creative and young at heart, she enjoyed making candies, decorating cakes and was the owner of Kiddie Candies. Aggie was a former member of Trinity Evangelical Congregational Church and a...
Margaret Anna "Margie" Kovacich
Mar 24, 2014
Margie Kovacich, age 89 of Randolph, passed away peacefully at the home of her son in Deland, Florida on March 24, 2014.
She was born in Guernsey County, Ohio to William and Anna Wigington. Margie was a hairdresser and was the owner/operator of Randolph Hair Styling in the 1970’s, and Vanity Hair Fashions in Ellet until she retired. The...
Shirley A. McDonald
Mar 23, 2014
Shirley A. McDonald, 77, passed away March 23, 2014 after a brief illness.
Born in Akron, Shirley lived in the Akron/Hartville area most of her life. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. Shirley loved watching old movies, but most importantly, she loved spending time with her grandchildren and playing card games that she would always let them...
James T. "Jim" "J.K." King
Mar 21, 2014
James T. King, age 65, went home to be with the Lord suddenly on March 21, 2014.
Born in Akron, he lived in the Akron and Hartville areas all of his life, and was a 1966 graduate of Buchtel High School. Jim was employed with Akron Public Schools for 21 years, retiring in 1996. He was an active and...
Gary L. Fink
Mar 20, 2014
Gary L. Fink “The Heatmiser”, age 60, passed away March 20, 2014 after a short illness.
Born in Lancaster County, Pa., he lived in the Akron area most of his life. Gary was a graduate of Springfield High School, and retired from Kobelco Stewart Bollings, Inc. He was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and Mogadore Moose Lodge...
Dolores Gerry Riedinger
Mar 19, 2014
Dolores Gerry Riedinger, age 79, passed away March 19, 2014.
Born in Akron, Ohio, she was a life resident of the area. Dolores graduated from Kent State University (KSU) with a Bachelor Degree in Education in 1958, a Master Degree in 1962, and a Library of Science Certificate in 1973. She was a school teacher and librarian for almost...
James Bert Call
Mar 19, 2014
James B. Call, age 66, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2014.
Born in Akron, he lived in Lakewood, Ohio and enjoyed the Cleveland Indians and the Cleveland Browns. He is survived by brother, Thomas L. Call of North Olmsted; sister, Susan M. Craig (James) of Akron; and nephews, William E. Skipper, Jr. (Janeen), John C. Skipper, and Jeffrey A....
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