Obituaries
Frania P. Castner
Oct 28, 2013
Frania P. Castner, 65 years, passed away October 28, 2013 of CNS Lymphoma.
She was born in Bergen-Belsen, Germany and lived in the Akron area. Frania devoted her entire working career in nursing. Preceded in death by parents, Izak and Janka Potok; she is survived by her husband of 21 years, Kenneth F.; step sons, Eric (Lisa), Edward (Erica)...
Jean Scarcella (nee Kelley)
Oct 28, 2013
Jean Scarcella, 83 years, went home to be with the Lord on October 28, 2013.
She was born in Brohard, West Va., lived in the Akron area most of her life, spending the past four years at GreenView. Jean was a devoted homemaker and also had been employed at Ohio Bell as a long distance switchboard operator. She enjoyed...
Vida F. Leaver
Oct 22, 2013
Vida F. Leaver, age 91, passed away on October 22, 2013.
She was born in Northampton, Ohio and lived in the area all of her life. Vida was employed as a bookkeeper for Metropolitan Housing, and enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, and meeting with her prayer group. She was a member of Hillwood Chapel in Uniontown for over 50 years,...
June E. (Patterson) Hershberger
Oct 20, 2013
June E. Hershberger, 90, passed away peacefully at home October 20, 2013.
She was born in Canton and lived in Akron for more than 50 years. June was a homemaker and she enjoyed reading, doing puzzles, word searches and spending time with her family.
Preceded in death by her parents and husband, Daniel; she is survived by her...
Don R. Arehart
Oct 19, 2013
Don R. Arehart, 81, went home to be with the Lord on October 19, 2013.
Don was born in Mogadore and lived in the area his entire life. He retired from H.M. Miller Excavating after 30 years of service. Don was a Volunteer Fireman for the Mogadore Fire Department for 25 years, he served as a member of the Greenwood...
Mary Eileen Petry
Oct 19, 2013
Mary Eileen Petry, age 90, went home to be with the Lord on October 19, 2013.
Eileen has lived in Mogadore, Portland, Oregon and Canton, Ohio. She graduated from Mogadore High School, worked briefly as a secretary at Goodyear, and then became a loving homemaker. Eileen was a member of Greenwood Christian Church in Canton, and will be remembered...
Pauline H. McCartt
Oct 19, 2013
Pauline H. "Pug" McCartt, age 92, passed away October 19, 2013.
She was born in Akron and graduated from Ellet High School. Pauline was a life resident of the Ellet area and was a devoted homemaker. She was a longtime member of North Springfield Presbyterian Church and a committed member of the Akron Democrat Club. Pug and her husband,...
Bernard Joseph McNelis
Oct 15, 2013
Bernard Joseph McNelis, age 71, passed away unexpectedly on October 15, 2013. He was welcomed into Heaven by his parents, Frank and Dottie McNelis; his siblings, Richard McNelis and Dorothea Glott; his sister-in-law, Fran McNelis; and his grandson, Jacob Brooker.
Bernard was born on June 10, 1942 in Pittsburgh, Pa., and raised in California, Pa. He entered the Navy...
Ruth Helen Jones
Oct 15, 2013
Ruth Helen “Ruthie” Jones, age 81, on October 15, 2013, went into the loving arms of our Savior and was welcomed home by her husband, Barnie.
She was born in Akron, and lived in Mogadore for 57 years. Ruthie retired from Neal’s Market, where she worked for over 20 years. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading and crocheting....
Neil LeRoy Volk
Oct 14, 2013
Neil LeRoy Volk, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away at his home in Hartville, Monday, October 14, 2013.
He was born on September 30, 1937, to William and Virginia Volk in Conneaut, Ohio, the fourth of seven children. He graduated from Edgewood High School in 1955. Neil met his future bride, Joyce Chenoweth, while at Kent State University....
Beatrice P. King
Oct 11, 2013
Beatrice P. King, age 99, went home to be with the Lord on October 11, 2013.
She was born in Canton, lived her entire adult life in the Akron area where she was a member of Oak Hill Presbyterian Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Edward W. in 1971; and three siblings. She is survived by son and...
Carole Y. Cutlip
Oct 10, 2013
Carole Y. Cutlip, age 80, passed away October 10, 2013.
Born in Akron, she lived in Mogadore most of her life, and graduated from Mogadore High School. Carole was employed at First Merit Bank for 45 years. She enjoyed all sports, and especially liked to watch Tiger Woods. Carole was also an avid bowler, and once won a trip...
Raymond Paul Hickerson
Oct 9, 2013
Raymond Paul Hickerson, age 91, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at Aultman Hospital after a short illness in North Canton, Ohio. Raymond was loved by family and friends.
He was born on May 11, 1922 to Nathan Veatch and Margaret Hickerson in Uniontown, Ohio, the oldest of three children. He graduated from Uniontown High School in Uniontown, Ohio...
William G. Manthey
Oct 7, 2013
William G. Manthey, age 93, passed away Monday, October 7, 2013.
He was born on October 30, 1919 in Akron to George and Rose Manthey. Bill was a World War II veteran, serving in the Army Air Corps out of Amarillo, Texas. He retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber after 40 years of service. He also drove bus for...
Gary D. Wymer
Oct 5, 2013
Gary D. Wymer, age 59, passed away October 5, 2013 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
He was born in Canton, Ohio, graduated from Lake High School and Kent State University. Gary had been employed over 30 years with Sears and recently his career path led him to the Akron International Friendship Association. It was at AIF where...
Helen Trautman
Oct 5, 2013
Helen Trautman, 88 years, passed away October 5, 2013.
She was born in Huntington, West Virginia and lived in the Akron area most of her life. Helen has been employed with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company over 20 years, was a member of The Chapel and enjoyed participating in church activities. She loved dogs.
Preceded in death by her parents;...
Ernest E. Householder
Oct 3, 2013
Ernest E. Householder, age 75, passed away October 3, 2013.
Born in Tippecanoe, Ohio, he lived in the Akron area most of his life. Ernest was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and retired from B.F. Goodrich after 40 years of service.
Preceded in death by his parents, Leroy and Beatrice Householder; and brother, Richard; he is survived...
Robert E. Cochran
Oct 1, 2013
Robert E. Cochran, age 89 , met his Savior in Heaven October 1, 2013.
Born in Lakemore, he graduated from Springfield High School in 1942. Mr. Cochran served in the U.S. Army Infantry E.T.O. as a Technical Sgt. during World War II. He then graduated from Kent State University with a B.S.Ed. degree in 1949 and began teaching and...
Alma Jean Lough
Oct 1, 2013
Alma Jean Lough, age 88, passed away October 1, 2013 in Twin Falls, Idaho.
Born in West Virginia on February 20, 1925, Jean and her husband, Walter “Bud” moved to Ohio and lived in Springfield Twp. before moving to Hartville, where they raised their three children. After retirement, they lived in Arizona and North Carolina before moving to Idaho...
Carl E. Trares
Sep 30, 2013
Carl E. Trares, age 83, went home to be with the Lord on Sept. 30, 2013.
A life resident of Suffield, Carl was self-employed as a farmer, and was a life member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Preceded in death by sisters, Pauline Luli and Joan Belmonte; and brother, John, he is survived by brother, Raymond (Marilyn); sister, Mary...
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