Obituaries

Ralph D. "Sigy" Siegenthaler

Ralph D. "Sigy" Siegenthaler

Nov 22, 2012

Ralph “Sigy” Siegenthaler, 90 years, went home to be with the Lord November 22, 2012.

Ralph lived in Green and retired from Green Local Schools. He was a member of Greensburg United Methodist Church and Greensburg Lions Club. Ralph is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Betty; son, Dale (Mary); daughters, Deborah (Glen) Godbee and Barbara (Daniel)...

Jean Marie (nee Twyman) Montecalvo

Jean Marie (nee Twyman) Montecalvo

Nov 22, 2012

Jean Marie (nee Twyman) Montecalvo, 77, passed away November 22, 2012.

She was born May 27, 1935 in Akron Ohio and was a resident of Mogadore for 53 years. Jean was an avid reader, knitter and sports fan.

Preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Walter Montecalvo; parents, Lawrence and Catherine Twyman; and sister, Dolores Rehor....

Janet L. Rutan

Janet L. Rutan

Nov 21, 2012

Janet L. Rutan, 79, passed away November 21, 2012 after a long illness.

She was born in Akron and lived in the Akron/Tallmadge areas most of her life before moving to North Canton. Janet was a graduate of Idabelle Firestone School of Nursing and was employed as a registered nurse with Akron City Hospital, in the surgical department for...

Kenneth Jewell Evans

Kenneth Jewell Evans

Nov 21, 2012

Kenneth Jewell Evans passed away suddenly on the morning of November 21, 2012, at St Edwards in Fairlawn. He was 87 years old and the last of seven sisters and one brother.

Born in Wheeling, West Virginia, he moved with his family at a young age to Akron. He attended Glover School and later, graduated from Howard Trade School...

Tamara S. "Tami" Horton

Tamara S. "Tami" Horton

Nov 21, 2012

Tamara S. (Tami) Horton, age 51, passed away from this life, November 21, 2012, peacefully at her home after a long illness.

She was born in Akron and lived all her life here. Tami graduated from Springfield High School in 1979. She loved shopping, especially for shoes and reading.

She was preceded in death by sister, Rhonda Horton;...

Jeffrey A. Barbour

Jeffrey A. Barbour

Nov 20, 2012

Jeffrey A. Barbour, 48, passed away November 20, 2012.

He was born in Akron and was a life resident of the area. Jeff served in the U.S. Army and was employed as a computer forensics technician. He was an avid outdoorsman! Jeff brought the adventure of Spelunking, Backpacking, Camping, and Rock Climbing, and Rappelling to all of his friends....

Inez G. Shoemaker (nee Trout)

Inez G. Shoemaker (nee Trout)

Nov 18, 2012

Inez G. Shoemaker (nee Trout), 98, left this earth on Sunday in the loving arms of her family to join her beloved husband, Noble, in heaven.

Inez was born to Charles and Mary Jane Trout and spent her childhood in Gallia County, Ohio, and lived most of her adult life in the Mogadore/Suffield area. She recently resided in Green...

James H. Bader

James H. Bader

Nov 11, 2012

James H. Bader, 75 years, passed away November 11, 2012 and is now in heaven with his Blessed Savior Jesus Christ.

Born in Akron, Jim served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Ticonderoga. He worked as a foreman at RCA Rubber Company. Jim was active in law enforcement for 27 years. He served as Deputy Sheriff for several...

Francis O.  James

Francis O. James

Nov 10, 2012

Francis O. “Frank” James, 87 made his peace with God and passed quietly on Saturday, November 10, 2012.  

Born March 20, 1925 in Winston Salem, North Carolina to Nell Mabes James and Charlie Henderson James, he was the oldest of four children. Whether you knew him as Frank, Daddy, Dad, Pops, Paw Paw or Pappy, knowing Frank James wasn’t...

Isabell A. Ashby

Isabell A. Ashby

Nov 10, 2012

Isabell A. Ashby, 92, passed away November 10, 2012 after a long illness.

She was born in St. George, West Virginia, lived in the Akron area the past 70 years where she was employed with LeWalts Laundromat and the Burger King on Canton Road.

Preceded in death by her husband, Elmer W. in 1983; she is survived by...

Bud Harold Held

Bud Harold Held

Nov 4, 2012

Bud Harold Held, 90, went home to be with the Lord November 4, 2012.

He was born August 14, 1922 in Cardington, Ohio and lived most of his life in the Lakemore/Springfield Township areas. Bud served during WWII in France and Germany and was a retired self-employed brick and block mason. He attended Springfield Fellowship Church and was a...

Nancy L. Lyons

Nancy L. Lyons

Nov 3, 2012

Nancy L. Lyons, 65, passed away November 3, 2012 after a short illness.

Born in Barberton, she lived in Barberton most of her life. Nancy was employed by Wright Tool and Nurses House Call, and was also self-employed in Insurance Sales. She was a member of Grace Church South Campus in Norton. Nancy was a loving mother and Nana,...

Francis A. "Frank" Kidikas

Francis A. "Frank" Kidikas

Nov 2, 2012

Francis A. “Frank” Kidikas, 88, passed away November 2, 2012 after a brief illness. Born in Akron, he lived in Randolph all of his life, and graduated from Randolph High School. Frank was a truck driver for Mason Dixon Truck Lines for 33 years, and was a member of Teamsters Local 24. In his free time, Frank enjoyed fishing, and...

Janice C. Horn

Janice C. Horn

Nov 1, 2012

Janice C. Horn, 83, went home to be with the Lord on November 1, 2012.

Born and raised in Akron, and graduated from East High School, she later lived in Orange Co., California for 28 years prior to moving back to New Baltimore, Ohio and most recently the Plain Twp. area. Janice was a member of Marlboro Christian Church....

Rosalyn Genevieve Burton

Rosalyn Genevieve Burton

Oct 31, 2012

Rosalyn Genevieve Burton (nee Thomas), 58, fiancée and soul mate of Bill Lakins, went to be with the Lord October 31, 2012 after losing her courageous battle with a five-month illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert L. and “Jane” Thomas (nee Sheehe); brother, Ralph Thomas; and brother-in-law, Calvin Hartline. She is survived by Bill Lakins; step-son,...

Wallen Conway Stacy

Wallen Conway Stacy

Oct 27, 2012

Wallen Conway Stacy, 87, passed away October 27, 2012.

Born in Stacy Fork, Ky., he lived most of his life in the Akron area. Mr. Stacy was employed with Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. for 39-1/2 years. He was a member of the Goodyear Hunting and Fishing Club and the NRA, and loved golfing.

Preceded in death by...

Jerry R. Daiger

Jerry R. Daiger

Oct 25, 2012

Jerry R. Daiger, 48, passed away October 25, 2012. Born in Barberton, Ohio,

Jerry lived most of his life in Akron, and was employed by Diebold, Inc. Preceded in death by his parents, John and Ruth M. Daiger; and brother, John Gordon Daiger, he is survived by sister, Thomalie (Clyde) Anker; brother, Ronald (Rubbie); and sisters, Dena Daiger and...

Mabel I. Long

Mabel I. Long

Oct 25, 2012

Mabel I. Long, 79, passed away suddenly on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012.

Born in Akron, she was a lifetime area resident. Mabel retired from Ferriott Brothers and was a life member of Mogadore VFW Women’s Auxiliary. Mom enjoyed her family, her cats (especially Ramboo), and vacationing in Florida at Disney World and Daytona Beach.

Preceded in death by...

Grace J. Taylor

Grace J. Taylor

Oct 24, 2012

Grace J. Taylor, 78, passed away October 24, 2012.

Born in Rays Cove, Pa., she lived in the Akron area for the last 55 years. Grace loved collecting clowns, traveling, and flowers. Preceded in death by her sister, Betty Clark; Grace is survived by her husband of 63 years, John H.; sons, John, Clark (Katie) and Kenny; grandchildren, Kent...

E. Jane  Woodhall

E. Jane Woodhall

Oct 23, 2012

E. Jane Woodhall 1918-2012 Jane Woodhall, 94, passed away peacefully October 23, 2012 at Summit Villa Care Center. Jane was a “snappy” dresser and had beautiful hair. She was an artist and would also sing at the drop of a pin. She was a member of Ellestar Chapter 565 O.E.S. which she proudly helped to name. Preceded in death by her husband,...

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