Obituaries

Arza Emerson Baker

Arza Emerson Baker

Jun 9, 2013

Arza Emerson Baker, age 90, of Greer, S. Carolina, died June 9, 2013.

Born on February 21, 1923 in Newell, West Va., he was the son of the late Clyde and Nettie (Freeland) Baker. After spending three years in the Army Air Force, Arza moved to Akron, Ohio in 1947 to work for IBM. He retired from IBM in...

Lynda S. Maxwell

Lynda S. Maxwell

Jun 7, 2013

Lynda S. Maxwell, 54, passed away June 7, 2013.

She was born in Akron and was a life resident of the area. Lynda was a 1978 graduate of Ellet High School and was employed with the Teamsters. Preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Pauline Gorman; and brother, Richard Gorman. She is survived by her husband of 33...

Charles W. Lemons

Charles W. Lemons

Jun 6, 2013

As family and friends grieve, angels cheer as Charles W. Lemons arrives at Heaven’s Gate on June 6, 2013, at age 78.

Born in Akron, he lived in Springfield Township most of his life. Charles was an outstanding maintenance foreman for 41 years at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., whose expertise was used at Goodyear plants all over the...

Janet B. Manack

Janet B. Manack

Jun 5, 2013

Janet B. Manack, 66, passed away June 5, 2013.

She was born in Akron and was a life resident of the area. Preceded in death by her parents, James and Bernice Gavin; and brother, Thomas V. Gavin. She is survived by daughter, Annamarie Robinson; son, Richard R. Robert; lifelong partner, Thomas Willis; brother, James (Patricia) Gavin Jr.; sisters, Jackie...

Hazel Cruise Lancaster

Hazel Cruise Lancaster

Jun 5, 2013

Hazel Cruise Lancaster, age 94, proceeded into Glory to her Lord and Savior on June 5, 2013.

She was born in Starr, Ohio on Armistice Day, November 11, 1918 at 11:00 a.m. Hazel was a loving mother and devoted friend. A daughter of Jesus, she was a lifelong member of Hartville Church of God and a member of Apostolic...

Andy Sikula

Andy Sikula

Jun 4, 2013

Andy Sikula, Sr. passed away on June 4, 2013 from complications after a two-year battle with kidney failure.

He was born an identical twin on October 7, 1944 in Akron, Ohio. He attended Mogadore schools. He spent his high school years on the baseball diamond, football field and basketball court, lettering in nine sports. When not involved in sports,...

Charles J. McDermott

Charles J. McDermott

Jun 4, 2013

Charles J. McDermott passed away June 4, 2013 at home, surrounded by his family and friends.

He was born in Youngstown, Ohio to Agnes and Peter McDermott on November 5, 1936, and was a graduate of Ursuline High School, Youngstown State University and the University of Akron. He was a lifelong educator and administrator at Bloomfield, Tallmadge, and Cuyahoga...

Thomas H. "Tom" Bowers

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...

James E. "Jim" Pfaff

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...

Joseph J. Veverka

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...

Kathryn M. Kidd

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...

Mary Jane  Knapp

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...

Veda R. Newman

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...

Erma L. Hindel

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....

Elizabeth (Oberdier) Bates

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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