Obituaries

Marian E. Graham

Marian E. Graham

Jul 14, 2013

Marian E. Graham (Ebner Sisler), age 95, passed away on July 14, 2013.

She was born on September 11, 1917 in Medina, Ohio to Verna and Alfred Ebner, and graduated from Suffield High School in 1936. Marian was a member of Royal Neighbors, Daughters of America, Oasis, National Campers Club, and was also a member of Redeemer United Methodist...

Gladys Ruth Hazlett

Gladys Ruth Hazlett

Jul 12, 2013

Gladys Ruth Hazlett passed away on July 12, 2013 at 97 years old.

She was born on February 28, 1916 in Belleville, Pennsylvania. Gladys retired from the Akron Water Department after many years in the Billing Department. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Bessie Henninger; her husband, Alvin (Butch); sisters, Annabelle Edwards, Mary Toot, Margaret...

Terry Wayne Lawley

Terry Wayne Lawley

Jul 11, 2013

Terry was employed with Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. for 12 years and later retired from Petitti’s Garden Center after 28 years of service. He was an avid outdoorsman and bow hunter. Terry was a lover of people and a genuinely kind, humble, outgoing and positive man. He was a beloved father, husband, grandfather and friend.

Terry is survived...

Robert "Bobby" Corley

Robert "Bobby" Corley

Jul 9, 2013

Robert “Bobby” Corley, age 38, passed from this life into his Heavenly Father’s arms on July 9, 2013, and is now at peace.

Born in Akron, he was a life resident of the area, graduating from Ellet High School in 1993. Bobby attended Bowling Green State University and the University of Akron, and was an avid golfer and fisherman....

John W.  Marcinkoski

John W. Marcinkoski

Jul 5, 2013

John W. Marcinkoski (“Big Bad John”)

As God brought John W. Marcinkoski into this world on July 5, 1925, God then took him to rest eighty-eight years later on July 5, 2013, granting him the greatest birthday gift of all, eternal life.

John was born in Akron where he quickly became an accomplished member of the Boy Scouts...

Calvin Moore

Calvin Moore

Jun 30, 2013

Calvin Moore Jr., age 86, passed away June 30, 2013.

He was born in Spartanburg, SC and raised his family in the Green/Uniontown areas. Calvin served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and was an electrician with Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company for 43 years. He was a 50 year member of Wayfarer Masonic Lodge #789, F. & A.M....

Mildred I. Baab

Mildred I. Baab

Jun 30, 2013

Mildred I. Baab, 103 years, passed away June 30, 2013.

She was born October 30, 1909 in Greensburg, Ohio and was a resident of Green. Mildred was a homemaker and care giver for many years. She was an active member of Greensburg United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday school, was a youth director, coordinated vacation bible school and...

Janet J. Gabelman

Janet J. Gabelman

Jun 29, 2013

The most Loving, Understanding, Caring and giving Mother anyone could have ever asked for has passed away and gone to heaven to meet her mother, father, husband and sister. Mrs. Janet J. Gabelman passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 29, 2013 with children and family by her side to comfort her in her journey into heaven.

 Preceded in...

Robert A. "Bob" Marquard

Robert A. "Bob" Marquard

Jun 27, 2013

Robert “Bob” Marquard, age 89, passed away on June 27, 2013.

He was born on September 2, 1923 in Wickliffe, Ohio, and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Bob retired from Goodyear in 1984, and moved to Arizona in 1986. He was an avid golfer, but above all he was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

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Karen L. Rainieri

Karen L. Rainieri

Jun 25, 2013

Karen L. Rainieri, age 67, passed away on June 25, 2013 after a long illness.

Born in Bay Village, she moved to the Mogadore/Suffield area when she got married. Karen had been employed by the Cleveland Metro Parks, and she and her husband owned and operated Paradise Lake Country Club for many years.

Preceded in death by her...

Cathy Sue (Phillips) Grove

Cathy Sue (Phillips) Grove

Jun 25, 2013

Cathy Sue (Phillips) Grove, age 53, of Cranberry Township, Pa., passed away from her home here on earth to her heavenly home on Tuesday, June 25, 2013.

Cathy was born in Akron, Ohio on August 2, 1959 to Norman and Karen Phillips, and grew up in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. She graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1977 and...

Donald K. Ward

Donald K. Ward

Jun 22, 2013

Donald K. Ward, 81 years, passed away June 22, 2013 after a terminal illness.

He was born in Primroe, Ohio and lived in Cuyahoga Falls. Donald was employed as a machinist and was a lifetime member of Mogadore Moose #1082. Preceded in death by brother, Earl; he is survived by his wife of 10 years, Della; daughter, Donna Nellis;...

Linda L. Wolverton

Linda L. Wolverton

Jun 22, 2013

Linda L. Wolverton, age 64, passed away June 22, 2013. Linda was born in Akron, and had lived in Suffield for the past 20 years. She is survived by her husband, Edward B.; and brother, Donald (Stephanie) Campbell of North Canton.

Funeral service will be Tuesday, 1 p.m. at Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, 547 Canton Road, Akron, Ohio 44312....

Ellen "Marie" Donohew (Reed)

Ellen "Marie" Donohew (Reed)

Jun 19, 2013

Ellen “Marie” Donohew (Reed), age 87, passed away June 19, 2013. She was surrounded by her loving family at the Hospice Care Center in Fairlawn, Ohio during her brief struggle with kidney failure.

Marie was born to the late Francis Reed and Minnie Cox on September 12, 1925 in Akron, Ohio. Marie thoroughly enjoyed bingo several days a week...

Anna M. Knecht

Anna M. Knecht

Jun 19, 2013

Anna M. Knecht, age 103, passed away June 19, 2013.

Born in Keyser’s Ridge, Md., she lived most of her life in the Akron area, where she was employed for years and was a member of Eastern Star. Preceded in death by husband, Bernard Michael; and son, John James, she is survived by daughters, Betty Weakland and Margaret “Peggy”...

Virginia Alma  Muir

Virginia Alma Muir

Jun 15, 2013

Virginia Alma Muir, 97, passed away June 15, 2013.

Born July 2, 1915 in Houtzdale, Pennsylvania, Virginia lived most of her life in the Akron area and was a member of Goodyear Heights Baptist Church.

Preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, Luther Muir; grandson, Michael Krzykoski; parents, Ecra and Alma Shoff; five brothers and seven...

Sandra L. Stafford

Sandra L. Stafford

Jun 10, 2013

Sandra L. Stafford, age 66, passed away June 10, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Akron, she lived her entire life as a resident of the Village of Lakemore. Sandy was the clerk for the Village for 32 years, and served as a fire fighter and EMT for ten years. She was one of the first...

Robert A. Mong

Robert A. Mong

Jun 10, 2013

Robert A. Mong, age 68, was reunited with his loving wife of 43 years, Mary on June 10, 2013, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Robert was born in Canton on September 13, 1944 to the late Lawrence and Margaret Mong. He graduated from East Canton High School in 1962, and following graduation served with the U.S. Navy on...

John Harrison Engell

John Harrison Engell

Jun 9, 2013

John Harrison Engell, age 92, of Pickerington, Ohio (long time resident of Akron, Ohio), beloved husband and best friend of Marilou (Rife) Engell for 57 years, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2013.

Besides his wife, Marilou, John is survived by his sons, John (Jan) of Oklahoma and Mark (Valerie) of Ohio; his granddaughters, Rachel and Brittany; step-grandsons, Brad,...

Lauren Patrice  Kunklier

Lauren Patrice Kunklier

Jun 9, 2013

Our Angel, Lauren Patrice “Wo” Kunklier, 27 years, went to Heaven June 9, 2013 after a long, brave battle with cancer.

She was a 2004 graduate of Lake High School. Lauren had a smile that would light up a room. She loved everything Italian; the food, music and the culture. Her laughter was contagious and she had a hug...

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