Obituaries
Donald R. "Don" Hammond
Sep 30, 2013
Donald R. “Don” Hammond, age 75, went home to be with the Lord on September 30, 2013.
Born in Inez, Ky., he lived in the Akron area for over 50 years. Don was employed as an independent owner/operator for FedEx Custom Critical for 25 years, and was a member of Millheim Baptist Church. Don’s hobbies included fishing, camping and...
Robert J. Thomas
Sep 30, 2013
“The love of a father is one of life’s greatest masterpieces.”
On September 30, 2013, in the peacefulness of the night, our dearly cherished dad, grandpa and great-grandpa entered into Heaven and was greeted with open arms by his wife, Jackie; parents, Joseph and Louise; brother, Warren; nephew, Tom; and daughter-in-law, Chris. Born in Stow, Ohio on July 3,...
Eleanor M. Young
Sep 25, 2013
Eleanor M. Young, age 79, passed away September 25, 2013, surrounded by her family.
Eleanor was born on October 1 in Mt. Pleasant, Pa., and lived in the Akron area most of her life. She was a member of the Quilting Club at New Horizons Christian Church, and enjoyed knitting and sewing.
Preceded in death by her husband,...
Audrey Thorburn
Sep 19, 2013
Audrey Thorburn “Sis”, age 85, passed away September 19, 2013.
Born in Akron on January 18, 1928, she resided in Uniontown all of her life. Audrey enjoyed spending time with her loving family. She was an active lady who admired the beauty of nature and loved tending to her gardens. She enjoyed playing a good game of golf and...
Charles E. Boggs
Sep 18, 2013
Charles E. Boggs, age 89, went home to be with the Lord September 18, 2013.
Born in Creston, W. Va., he served in the U.S. Army during World War II, and retired from Akron Brick and Block. Charlie enjoyed working on and showing antique cars, and was a member of the Akron Chargers.
Preceded in death by his...
Elsie Congrove
Sep 18, 2013
Elsie Congrove “Granny”, age 95, a loving Mother and Grandmother, went home to be with the Lord on September 18, 2013.
Preceded in death by her husband, Marshall Congrove; daughter, Joyce A. Coble; and granddaughters, Valerie and Kimberly Congrove; she is survived by sons, James of Cuyahoga Falls, and Robert (Lindsey) of Akron; daughters, Carol (James) Pinney of Akron,...
Merle G. Metheney
Sep 17, 2013
Merle G. Metheney, age 97, went home to be with the Lord September 17, 2013.
Born in Mudfork, W. Va., she had lived in Uniontown for over 30 years and was a member of Uniontown Chapel of Faith. Merle was a homemaker, and a loving mother and grandmother. Preceded in death by her husband, Addie; daughter and son-in-law, Dorma...
Kenneth J. Pullen
Sep 17, 2013
Kenneth J. Pullen, age 58, passed away September 17, 2013.
Born in Logan, W. Va., he served in the U.S. Air Force for four years, and was a Sergeant with the Akron Police Department, retiring after 35 years of service. Ken was a hardworking and loving husband, father, grandfather, son and brother. He enjoyed golfing with his police buddies,...
Alben W. Keaton
Sep 13, 2013
Alben W. Keaton, age 64, passed away September 13, 2013 after a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Jacksonville, Fla., he had been an area resident most of his life. Alben retired from Highway Asphalt/Kenmore Construction, and was a proud member of Laborer’s Union Local 894 for 30 years. An outdoor enthusiast, he loved farming and...
Alvin Lee Moutz
Sep 13, 2013
Alvin Lee Moutz, age 89, passed away September 13, 2013, with his family at his side.
Alvin was a resident of Mogadore for more than 50 years before moving to the City of Green. While living in Mogadore he was an active member of the Mogadore Methodist Church, serving as a trustee and other church offices. He was also...
Irene P. Hanus
Sep 9, 2013
Irene P. Hanus, 91 years, passed away September 9, 2013.
Irene was born March 30, 1922 in Burlington, Vt. to the late Lawrence and Rose Rucker. She was a disciplined homemaker who shared her unconditional love for her entire family and was always there for anyone who needed her.
She is survived by her loving husband of 51...
Joseph E. Meckler
Sep 8, 2013
Joseph E. Meckler Sr., 81 years, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 8, 2013.
He was born May 14, 1932 in Akron, Ohio to Joseph and Thelma Meckler. Joe graduated from South High School in 1950 and was a proud United States Marine Veteran, serving his country in the Korean War. He graduated from Akron University with both a...
John Cahill
Sep 5, 2013
John Cahill, 85 years, passed away September 5, 2013. Born in New Jersey, John lived most of his life in the Akron area where was employed with the Department of Human Services. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sally.
Friends may call 4-5 p.m. Wednesday at Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, 547 Canton Road, Akron, Ohio 44312 with...
John W. "Jack" Griebling
Sep 4, 2013
John W. “Jack” Griebling, age 83, passed away September 4, 2013.
Born in Mansfield, he graduated from Garfield High School, and obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Akron, where he majored in Political Science and belonged to R.O.T.C. After serving in the U.S. Army, Jack was employed as a travel agent at the Akron Auto...
Cordell R. Glaus
Sep 3, 2013
In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years. (Abe Lincoln) Cordell R. Glaus, age 85, passed away peacefully at home September 3, 2013.
He was born on November 10, 1927 in Ashtabula, Ohio to the late Charles and Mary Glaus. He served in the U.S. Army and then attended...
Betty N. Spellman
Sep 2, 2013
Betty N. Spellman, age 92, was welcomed into the loving arms of the Lord, and was reunited with her beloved husband, Andy on September 2, 2013.
Born in Kenton, Tenn., she lived in the Akron area since the early 1930’s, and had lived in Uniontown since 1965. Betty retired as Vice President from Presco after 26 years of service,...
Agnes B. Taylor
Aug 30, 2013
Agnes B. Taylor, age 87, passed away on August 30, 2013.
Born in Wise, Va., she lived most of her life in the Springfield Township/Tallmadge area. Agnes was a member of Chapel of Prayer Independent Baptist Church, and loved flowers, gardening, and decorating for all holidays. She loved her family and will be dearly missed.
Preceded in death...
Alice M. DeHaven
Aug 30, 2013
MOGADORE -- Alice M. DeHaven, age 90, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2013, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Drummond Island, Mich., she had lived in Mogadore since 1961. Alice was a member of Northwest Avenue Church of Christ, where she enjoyed her Sunday School class, the “Young at Hearts”, Bible Studies, and her friends at church. She...
Ardelia "Dee" Schapiro ("Oma")
Aug 28, 2013
Ardelia Schapiro, age 81, passed away on August 28, 2013, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Oklahoma, she was raised in Pomona, Calif. prior to moving to northeast Ohio, where she and her husband lived for the last 60 years. Ardelia enjoyed camping and ceramics, and was a loving mother and grandmother. Preceded in death by her husband...
Amanda Inez Begue
Aug 23, 2013
Amanda Inez Begue, age 81, died peacefully and surrounded by her children on August 23, 2013.
Inez was born in Alliance, Ohio on September 4, 1931 to Michele and Antoinette Pisanello, and was a graduate of Alliance High School. She enjoyed golfing, and her weekly card club, which she hosted the week before she died. Inez loved her family...
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