Obituaries
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
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...
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...
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,...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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...
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...
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