Obituaries
Thomas H. "Tom" Bowers
Jun 3, 2013
Thomas H. “Tom” Bowers, 80, passed away June 3, 2013.
He was born in Lumberport, WV, to Henry and Rose Bowers, the only son of the supervisor of the Grant Town Coal Mines. Tom later moved to the Akron area where he has resided since 1959. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War as a...
Joseph J. Veverka
Jun 1, 2013
Joseph John Veverka, 47, passed away June 1, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Parma, he most recently lived in Atwater. Joseph was employed with Swagelok Co. in Solon, Ohio as a Lean Project Manager. His previous employers included; The Little Tikes Co., Ametek, TLT-Babcock Inc., Lubriquip Inc., and The University of Akron.
Preceded in...
James E. "Jim" Pfaff
Jun 1, 2013
James E. “Jim” Pfaff, 75, passed away June 1, 2013.
He was born in Akron, lived the past 41 years in the Mogadore area and had served in the United States Air Force. Jim retired after 25 years as a Sergeant of Service with the Mogadore Police Department, the last 12 years of service with the K9 unit. He...
Mary Jane Knapp
May 30, 2013
Mary Jane Knapp, age 86, of Suffield, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2013 at Summa Hospital in Akron.
She was the daughter of Oscar and Ollie Knapp of Randolph. Jane was one of 12 children and was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Ollie Knapp; and siblings, Roy, Paul, John, William, Edna Nuzzo and Dorothy Miller. She...
Kathryn M. Kidd
May 30, 2013
Kathryn M. Kidd, age 81, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2013 in Tulsa, Okla.
Kathryn was born August 10, 1931 in Bomont, West Va., and had lived in this area prior to moving to Tulsa, Okla. to be near her family. Preceded in death by her husband, Clifford in 1996, Kathryn is survived by her daughters, Deborah (Crandall) Holmes...
Erma L. Hindel
May 26, 2013
Erma L. Hindel, 92, passed away May 26, 2013.
She was born in Dresden, Ohio and lived most of her life in Tallmadge. Erma was a loving, devoted mother and grandmother and her family was blessed to have her in their lives. She was a sales associate with Sears, a member of Mogadore United Methodist Church and enjoyed gardening....
Veda R. Newman
May 26, 2013
Our family is thankful for the life of Veda Ruth Newman. Veda Newman was born January 21, 1924 in Braxton County, West Virginia. The daughter of Albert and Rosa Chaplin, she went home to be with the Lord on May 26, 2013.
Mrs. Newman was a member of The Chapel and she retired from Summit County Department of Human...
Elizabeth (Oberdier) Bates
May 25, 2013
Elizabeth (Oberdier) Bates, age 90, passed away May 25, 2013.
Born in Cambridge, Ohio, Elizabeth lived in Akron most of her life, and was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church. Preceded in death by husbands, Irvin Oberdier in 1968, and Herbert Bates in 1995; she is survived by son, Thomas (Karen) Oberdier; daughters, Mary Ann (Edwin) Lopacki and...
Irene Louise Poe
May 19, 2013
Irene Louise Poe (nee Moore), 82, passed away May 19, 2013.
Born in Barberton to Pearl and John Moore, she was an accomplished dancer and had her own dance studio. Irene was a lifelong lover of flowers, birds and Frank Sinatra. She sewed beautifully and made many of her own clothing. B. F. Goodrich was lucky enough to have...
Dorma G. Boarman
May 18, 2013
Dorma G. Boarman, age 87, was promoted to heaven on May 18, 2013 after a long illness.
Born in Akron, she was a life resident of the area. Preceded in death by her twin brother, Paul Petersen, Dorma is survived by her three children, Mark Boarman, Karen Boarman, and Elaine Behanna; and adored grandson, Paul Behanna.
There will...
William J. Clawson
May 17, 2013
William J. Clawson, 85, passed away May 17, 2013.
Born in Akron to Worthy and Virgil Clawson on July 21, 1927, he was a lifetime area resident. Mr. Clawson retired from Bricklayers Local #7 after 41 years of service. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, and was a member of Mogadore VFW Post 8487, Mogadore Moose...
John G. (Iain) Cunningham
May 16, 2013
John (Iain) Cunningham, age 82, is absent from the body and present with the Lord on May 16, 2013.
Born in Scotland, he lived in Akron most of his life. Mr. Cunningham was employed with Babcock & Wilcox, and retired from Prospect Mold & Die after 38 years of service. He was a member of The Chapel in Green...
Larry Clarke Dick
May 15, 2013
Larry Clarke Dick, age 72, went to be with the Lord on May 15, 2013.
Born in Akron on December 10, 1940, he was a life resident of the area. Larry was employed as a mechanical engineer with Goodrich, Bellows-Valvair, Hoover, Kirby, and Little Tikes. His hobbies included building and flying model airplanes; watching Indy Car and Formula One...
Ralph E. Reynolds
May 13, 2013
Ralph E. Reynolds, born June 23, 1936, became present with the Lord May 13, 2013.
Ralph was a loving husband to Ann for 57 years; amazing father to Ed, Tim (Rochelle), Linda (Larry) Morris, Sharon (Jeff) Fuelling, and Dan (Melissa). Ralph leaves behind his sister, Mary (Al) Gray; grandchildren, Nathan, Christina (Jonothan), Jennifer, Julie, Nicholas, John, Timothy, Daniel, Brian,...
Dorothy Kapity
May 10, 2013
Dorothy Kapity, 96 years, passed away May 10, 2013.
Born in Cincinnati, Dorothy wrote many poems that were published in The Golden Poet Society and is listed in Who’s Who in Poetry. She retired from B.F. Goodrich after 33 years; was a member of Billow Chapter #483 O.E.S. and Springfield Baptist Church.
Preceded in death by four brothers...
Jesse Clinton Hill
May 10, 2013
Jesse left us to reunite with his wife, Vada (Detwiler), in heaven on May 10th 2013 at 1:45 am.
Born on November 29th, 1918 in Strongstown PA, he lived most of his life in Akron Ohio. Jesse was always a hardworking man in a variety of fields and enjoyed his independence until the very end. Strangers loved him for...
Louis D. Morris
May 8, 2013
Louis D. Morris, 94 years, passed away May 8, 2013.
He was born in Akron and was a resident of Uniontown. Louis served in WWII and the Korean War. He was the owner of the Firestone Dental Lab for 45 years and was a member of Nativity of the Lord Jesus Catholic Church.
Preceded in death by his...
Peter J. Seibel
May 7, 2013
Peter J. Seibel Sr., 81 years, went to be with the Lord, May 7, 2013.
He proudly served in the United States Air Force, retired from the Akron Public Schools and was a member of Grace Bible Church. Preceded in death by his sons, Peter Jr. and Daniel; he is survived by his devoted wife of 59 years, Mary;...
Frances E. Wear
May 5, 2013
Frances Eager Wear passed away May 5, 2013 after a short illness.
She was born in Boonville, Missouri on February 17, 1925. Frances graduated from Boonville High School, the University of Missouri and the University of Akron. She and her late husband George Homer Wear moved to Mogadore in 1956 where they raised their family and where she began...
George Francis Davis
May 5, 2013
George Francis Davis, 83 years, passed away May 5, 2013.
He was born in Lincoln, Nebraska and had lived in Washington, D.C. where he attended Gonzaga High School. George graduated from the University of Akron with a degree in engineering. He enjoyed computers, science, math and studying the architecture of buildings and bridges. George was a member of St....
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