Obituaries

Richard E. Cruise

Richard E. Cruise

Jan 25, 2013

Richard E. “Dick” Cruise, 81, passed away January 25, 2013 after a short illness.

He was born in Portage County, and lived in Suffield all of his life. Dick served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, and retired from Chief Freight Lines (formerly Morrison Motor Freight) in 1981 after 30 years of service. He was a member of...

Ralph E. Grant

Ralph E. Grant

Jan 23, 2013

Ralph E. Grant, 97, went to be with the Lord January 23, 2013.

Born in Akron, Ralph served in the U.S. Army and retired from National Rubber & Machine. He was a member of Believers Bible Fellowship. Preceded in death by his wife of 75 years, Emma Jane; and siblings, Genevieve, Anna May, Lucille, Walter and Marvin, Ralph is...

Martin Arthur Rohner

Martin Arthur Rohner

Jan 22, 2013

Martin Arthur Rohner, 90, born January 12, 1923 in an area of Akron, Ohio known as “Goosetown” to Albert and Sadie Rohner, passed away January 22, 2013 following a brief illness.

He married Maxine Elaine Lynch of Goodyear Heights in 1945. They have been married 67 years. Martin retired from Bethlehem Steel Wire Rope Division as Foreman in 1984...

Richard D. "Dick" Buehrle

Richard D. "Dick" Buehrle

Jan 18, 2013

Richard D. “Dick” Buehrle, 89, passed away January 18, 2013 at Altercare of Hartville, after a long illness.

Born in Akron, he lived all of his life in the area. Dick served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, and retired from General Motors after 33 years of service as a pipefitter. He was a member of the...

Mary Sinsel

Mary Sinsel

Jan 17, 2013

Mary Sinsel, 73, went home to be with the Lord January 17, 2013.

She was born in Belington, W. Va., was a homemaker, loving mother, grand and great-grandmother. Mary was a member of Fairhaven Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Denzil; she is survived by son, Jimmy (Kelly); daughters, Sheila Hepler and Corinda (Dave) Stuart; many grand...

Mary J. Lanum

Mary J. Lanum

Jan 16, 2013

Mary J. Lanum, 90, went to meet her Savior, Jesus Christ January 16, 2013.

Born in Cairo, West Virginia, she lived in Akron most of her life and retired from General Tire. Mary was an avid golfer, bowler, and enjoyed gardening in her greenhouse and outdoors. Preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, William; she is survived...

Kenneth E. "Kenny" Hartong

Kenneth E. "Kenny" Hartong

Jan 13, 2013

Kenneth E. “Kenny” Hartong, 84, passed away January 13, 2013. He was born in Greentown and lived in the area all his life. Kenny retired in 1985 from Teledyne Monarch after 40 years of service. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, and St. Vincent DePaul Society. Kenny enjoyed golfing, and playing cards. He was...

Emma Jane Grant

Emma Jane Grant

Jan 11, 2013

Emma Jane Grant, 95, went to be with the Lord January 11, 2013.

Born in Akron, she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Emma Jane is survived by her loving husband of 75 years, Ralph; sons, David and James (Cindy); daughter, Kathleen Ruggles; granddaughters, Monica, Kimberly, Jennifer, and like a granddaughter, Debi Good; nine great-grandchildren; and two...

Dorothy N. Rowles

Dorothy N. Rowles

Jan 10, 2013

Dorothy N. Rowles, 90, passed away January 10, 2013.

Born in Clearfield, Pa., Dorothy lived in Akron for most of her life, and was a member of Millheim Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Raymond; daughter, Carol Ann Brindle; and brother, Lowell Craft,

Dorothy is survived by son-in-law, David B. Brindle Sr.; grandchildren,...

Everett Leland Warren

Everett Leland Warren

Jan 10, 2013

Everett Leland Warren Everett Warren, 91, went home to be with the Lord on January 10, 2013.

He was born in Akron and attended the First Church of God in Tallmadge and The Chapel. Mr. Warren was a graduate of Garfield High School, and retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company with 39 years of service. He was a...

Denise Davis

Denise Davis

Jan 10, 2013

Denise Davis, 53, passed away suddenly January 10, 2013.

Born in Akron, Denise was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and best friend to Dylan. Preceded in death by siblings, Danny, Yankie and Delene; Denise is survived by her loving husband of 30 years, Donald; children, Richie, Joni, Greg (Rebecca), Donnie (Laura) and Chris (Sarah); nine grandchildren; mother, Mary; brother,...

James Dale Taylor

James Dale Taylor

Jan 9, 2013

Dale Taylor, 80, passed away January 9, 2013 after a short illness.

Born in Cabot, Pa., he lived in the Akron area most of his life. Dale served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War, and was employed with Lamb Electric. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. Preceded in death by his parents, Dale is...

Herman W. "Bill"  Doering

Herman W. "Bill" Doering

Jan 8, 2013

Herman W. “Bill” Doering, 86, passed away January 8, 2013.

He was born April 13, 1926 to John and Mary (Pacharis) Doering. Bill was a lifetime resident of Green Twp./City of Green. He married Lily Dimarco of Akron on April 27, 1944. Bill was a member of Bricklayers Local #7 Akron for 65 years. For many of those years...

Pauline M. Kline

Pauline M. Kline

Jan 6, 2013

Pauline M. Kline, 93, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 6, 2013 surrounded at bedside by her loving family.

She was born in Akron, was a life resident of the area where she was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband of 72 years, Mark C.; loving mother...

Kathleen M. Stiles

Kathleen M. Stiles

Jan 4, 2013

Kathleen (Quirk) Stiles, 89, reluctantly left her “little ones” but joyously made the wonderful journey to see her Lord and Savior, January 4, 2013.

She was born to John Laurence Quirk and Florence (Moser) Quirk in 1923. Kathleen retired from teaching in the Akron Public schools in 1992. She truly enjoyed working with the youth of the community. Kathleen...

Margaret R. "Marge" Walters

Margaret R. "Marge" Walters

Jan 2, 2013

Margaret “Marge” R. Walters, 87, passed away January 2, 2013.

She was born in Kirksville, Missouri and lived most of her life in the Akron area. Marge loved covered bridges, collecting angels, sewing, listening to music, but most of all, she loved spending time with her family.

Preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, William; three...

Evert H. Fredrickson

Evert H. Fredrickson

Jan 1, 2013

Evert H. Fredrickson, 83, went home to be with the Lord January 1, 2013.

Born in Clyde, Kansas, he lived most in his life in the Akron area. Evert served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He retired from Goodyear Aerospace in 1989, and was a member of Maranatha Bible Church. Preceded in death by his parents;...

Fred Franklin Snowden

Fred Franklin Snowden

Jan 1, 2013

Fred Franklin Snowden, 92, passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2013.

Fred was born May 30, 1920 in Hamilton County, Indiana to Fred Bert and Elizabeth (Belzer) Snowden. He was a resident of the Akron area since he was a child, and retired from the B.F. Goodrich Company. He loved life and traveling with his family. Fred was a veteran...

Dolores G. Griffiths

Dolores G. Griffiths

Dec 30, 2012

Dolores G. Griffiths, 82, fought the good fight and finished the race on Sunday, December 30, 2012. After battling cancer for years, she peacefully entered glory with her husband and family surrounding her. The family cannot thank the Summa Hospice staff enough for their loving care and guidance through this difficult time.

She spent her early years in the Ohio...

Cathy A. Myers

Cathy A. Myers

Dec 29, 2012

Cathy A. Myers, 53, went home to be with the Lord on December 29, 2012.

Preceded in death by her mother, Sherry Dabel; and brother, Jim Ridgeway, Cathy is survived by her husband, Mervin E. Myers Jr.; son, Troy; grandchildren, Annamarie and Troy Jr.; sisters, Tracy Ridgeway, April Myers, Leslie (Guy) Archer, Denise Myers, Beverly (John) Zushin and Vicki...

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