Obituaries
Agnes Jess "Doris" Cocklin
Nov 29, 2013
Agnes Jess "Doris" Cocklin, 86, passed from this life on Earth on November 19, 2013 to start her new life in the presence of the Lord with her son and family at her bedside.
Born in Paisley, Scotland, Doris lived in the Akron/Greentown areas and graduated from East High School in 1945. She was employed with the Hoover Co. for...
Sheran C. Lininger
Nov 26, 2013
Sheran C. Lininger “Grinny”, age 66, passed away November 26, 2013.
Born in Akron, she lived most of her life in the area. Sheran was a wonderful homemaker for her family. Her children and grandchildren were her life. Preceded in death by her husband, James “Moose” Lininger; parents, Homer and Bettie Galloway; and brother, Billie Galloway, Sheran is survived...
George E. "Eddie" Ayers
Nov 24, 2013
George E. “Eddie” Ayers, 85, peacefully went home to be with the Lord November 24, 2013 surrounded by his loving family.
He was born May 16, 1928 in Akron to John S. and Bertha Ludwig Ayers and was a 1946 graduate of Greensburg High School. George played football at Ohio University, which started a family tradition, and was a...
Robert Edward "Bob" Weiss
Nov 23, 2013
Robert Edward “Bob” Weiss went home to be with the Lord November 23, 2013.
He was born on August 3, 1940 to his parents, Hoyt and Ora Mae (Thrasher) Weiss. Bob was raised in Lakemore and graduated from Springfield High School in 1958. He always had fond memories of the friendships he made at that time and took great...
Marie Sofran
Nov 22, 2013
Marie “Nan” Sofran, age 85, went home to be with the Lord on November 22, 2013.
Born in Akron, Nan graduated from South High School, and was employed with the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company for over 20 years. She was a member of Nativity of the Lord Jesus Catholic Church and Wingfoot Girls. Nan was a wonderful cook,...
Jean L. Jones
Nov 21, 2013
Jean Lee (McKeown) Jones, age 84, died peacefully on November 21, 2013.
She was born in Akron, the daughter of Albert McKeown and Freda Shane. She graduated from East High School and attended Akron University. Jean was married to the late Claude H. “Bud” Jones, Jr. for 56 years. They resided in Uniontown. Jean helped Bud establish “Jones Delivery”,...
Helen C. Hackathorn
Nov 18, 2013
Helen C. Hackathorn, 82, passed away on November 18, 2013 surrounded by her family.
Helen was a member of Uniontown United Methodist Church where she enjoyed working with the United Methodist Women’s Group. She loved to read, travel, cook and entertain for her family, friends and Elm Grove neighbors. She took great pride and joy in raising her four...
Arthur R. Jochum
Nov 18, 2013
Arthur R. “Art” Jochum, Jr., 83, passed away November 18, 2013.
Born in Akron, Arthur lived in the Green area most of his life. He graduated from Hower Vocational School and served in the Army during the Korean War. Art retired from AT&T/Western after 40 years of employment and enjoyed watching all sports but his favorite was Ohio State....
Paul E. Dye
Nov 17, 2013
Paul E. Dye, Sr., 80, passed away November 17, 2013.
Paul retired from Parker Hannifin where he was employed for 43 years. He enjoyed watching the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Cleveland Indians but most importantly, Paul lived for his grandchildren whom he loved dearly.
Survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Freda; children, Karen (Ron) Rowe,...
Stanley M. Fifer
Nov 16, 2013
Stanley M. Fifer, 92, joined his dear departed wife, Betty on November 16, 2013, leaving fond memories with his son, John (Susan) Fifer; daughters, Bonnie Earnest and Debra (David) Gross; grandchildren, Lori (David) Workman, N. Reed (April) Earnest, Tiffany and Ashley Gross and Stanley D. Fifer; great-grandchildren, Torrie (Matt) Webster, Brittany Petrosky, Tommy Earnest, James Brooker and Elan Fifer; brothers,...
Norma McCune Kline
Nov 15, 2013
Norma McCune Kline, age 89, passed away November 15, 2013.
Born in Akron, Norma was employed as executive secretary to the president of Lawson Milk Company for 11 years and as manager of L-K Motel (later known as Country Hearth Inn) at Belden Village for 17 years. She was past matron of Falls Chapter 245 Order of Eastern Star....
Sylvia Brake Staats
Nov 11, 2013
Sylvia Brake Staats, born on January 16, 1921 to Ison and Kathryn Woodruff in the Thomastown area of Akron, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of her heavenly Father on November 11, 2013.
Sylvia graduated from East High School in 1938. She worked for the U.S. Bureau of Naval Personnel in 1941 and for Goodyear Tire & Rubber...
Sally A. Weatherholt (Pawlowski)
Nov 8, 2013
Sally A. Weatherholt, 69, went home to be with the Lord November 8, 2013 surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Barberton, was a life resident of the area and graduated from Garfield High School. Sally was a former member of Eagles Aerie #555 and American Legion Post 0566. She was an avid bingo player, enjoyed her...
Joseph P. Palumbo
Nov 8, 2013
Joseph P. Palumbo Jr., 79, passed away November 8, 2013.
He was born in Waukegan, IL, graduated from North High School and attended the University of Akron. Joseph was employed 44 years in the Grocery Industry and was a member of St. Matthew Parish, Mogadore Lions Club and the Merrymakers. He enjoyed reading, cooking and Jeopardy.
Preceded in...
Margaret "Peg" Pamer
Nov 7, 2013
Margaret “Peg” Pamer, 93, went home to be with the Lord on November 7, 2013.
She was employed with Goodyear Aircraft as a Rosie the Riveter during WWII and played the Hawaiian guitar on Saturday’s on the WADC radio during the 1930’s and 1940’s. Peg was a member of Suffield United Church of Christ over 60 years and she...
Wilborn "Tom" Thomas
Nov 7, 2013
Wilborn Emmitt Thomas, 80, passed away November 7, 2013.
He was born in Independence, Louisiana and lived in Mogadore most of his life. Tom served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He retired in 1984 as the Manager of the Commercial Loan Department of Bank One (formerly Firestone Bank), and the University of Akron where he...
Tyler James Westbury
Nov 4, 2013
Tyler James Westbury, age 20, passed away unexpectedly on November 4, 2013.
Born in Akron, Ohio Tyler resided with his family in Uniontown, Ohio. He attended Lake High School and graduated from Choices High School. Tyler enjoyed spending time with his family, boating, movies, music and playing with his dog Lanie. He was an exceptional artist and photographer. Tyler...
Veda P. Bell
Nov 4, 2013
Veda P. Bell, 80, passed away November 4, 2013.
Born in Clarksburg, West Virginia on October 29, 1933, Veda grew up in the Akron area and later moved to the Hartville area as an adult. She was a dedicated sports fan who loved to watch all of the local teams play.
Preceded in death by her parents, Eva...
Edna M. (Hurst) Barnes
Nov 2, 2013
Edna M. Barnes, 101, passed away peacefully November 2, 2013.
She was born in Mercer, PA, was raised and resided in Ellet before moving to Uniontown in 1974. Edna retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company after 35 years of service. She then opened Wayside Antiques which she ran for another 35 years and manufactured the Barnes Reamer.
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James H. Miller
Oct 29, 2013
James H. Miller, age 89, passed away October 29, 2013.
Born in West Palm Beach, Fla., he lived in the Mogadore area most of his life, graduating from KSU High School. James served in the U. S. Army during World War II, and was employed with Matco Tool Company. He was a member of Mogadore Christian Church, Mogadore Lions...
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