Obituaries
Betty L. Borror
Mar 25, 2013
Betty L. Borror, age 86, passed away March 25, 2013.
Betty was born in Nutter Fort, W. Va., and lived in the Akron area most of her life. She was a member of Springfield Fellowship Church. Preceded in death by her parents, Lester and Pauline Borror; and sisters, Emma Jean and Irene, she is survived by sister, Evelyn Drummond...
Darlene A. Seiler
Mar 25, 2013
Darlene A. Seiler, 53, passed away March 25, 2013.
Darlene was born in Cleveland, and lived in the Cleveland area prior to moving to Portage County for the last several years. She had many friends with the Akron Brothers Motorcycle Club. Darlene is survived by her life partner, Vince Baniecki; sons, William and Michael Cole; five grandchildren; mother, Joann...
Kenneth E. Batchik
Mar 23, 2013
Kenneth E. Batchik, age 87, passed away March 23, 2013 in Akron, Ohio.
He was born in Buffalo, Ohio in 1925 to Joseph and Grace Batchik and came to Akron as a child. Ken married Jean Brooks on September 4, 1946 and served in the Navy during WWII and the Korean War. He worked at Goodyear Tire and Rubber...
Charles F. "Chic" Schrader
Mar 21, 2013
Charles F. “Chic” Schrader, 73, passed away March 21, 2013 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. We lost a great man, husband, father and grandfather this morning.
He was born in Akron, and lived most of his life in the Akron and Mogadore areas. Chic graduated from Mogadore High School and attended the University of Akron. He was...
Mary Ann Horschak
Mar 20, 2013
Mary Ann Horschak joined her loving mother, Anna, father, Samuel and brother, John in heaven on March 20, 2013. Left to cherish her memory are sister, Irene (Tony) Mykych of Clifton, N.J.; brother, Pete (June) Horschak of Kent, Ohio; and sister-in-law, Dolores Horschak of Akron, Ohio. Mary was affectionately known as “Aunt Marish” by her nieces and nephews, Julie, Danny,...
John G. Urdiales
Mar 17, 2013
John G. "Keke" "Pancho" Urdiales, 71 years, went into the arms of Jesus on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 2013, after a long illness that he fought with great dignity and courage.
Born in Monterrey, Mexico, he resided in Springfield Township the majority of his life. John proudly served in the U.S. Army and retired from F.W. Albrecht Co....
Neva L. Hembury
Mar 15, 2013
Neva L. Hembury, 92, passed away March 15, 2013.
Born in Upshur County, Texas, she lived most of her life in Akron where she was a school teacher for over 30 years, and was a member of Oak Hill Presbyterian Church. Neva also taught school after moving to Mississippi, where she lived for 20 years.
Preceded in death...
Bruce D. Piotter
Mar 14, 2013
Bruce D. Piotter, 78, passed away March 14, 2013. He was born in Akron, Ohio and was a life resident of the area. Bruce was a U.S. Army veteran, and was employed with Consumers Plumbing.
Preceded in death by his wife, Beatrice; his parents, Edward and Constance; brothers, Edward, Robert, Stewart and Donald; and sister, Theresa, he is survived...
Pamela S. Gossard
Mar 10, 2013
Pamela S. Gossard, 68, passed away March 10, 2013.
Born in Akron, Ohio, Pamela graduated from North High School in 1962 and was employed as an Advertising Controller with May Co. for 15 years. Pamela always had a special place in her heart for her dogs.
Preceded in death by her parents, Paul and E. Jane Evans; she...
Barbara Mary Vassel
Mar 9, 2013
Barbara Mary Vassel (nee Burtscher) of Barberton, formerly of Mogadore, passed away March 9, 2013.
Barbara practiced as an attorney for many years before becoming the Chief Operating Officer of Pastoral Counseling Service. She was an active parishioner of St. Matthew Parish where she was involved in many ministries. She faithfully served on the board of the Reymann Foundation...
Chester L. "Chet" Henthorn
Mar 6, 2013
Chester L. “Chet” Henthorn, age 71, passed away March 6, 2013.
Born in Spencer, W. Va., he lived in Akron most of his life. Chet was employed with Painters Local #841, and attended Community Church of Kenmore. He was a strong, hardworking man, and everyone loved him.
Preceded in death by his parents, Arlie and Jeanette, and daughter,...
Gary L. McElfresh
Mar 5, 2013
Gary L. McElfresh, age 70, passed away March 5, 2013.
Born on November 1, 1942 in Cuyahoga Falls to Margie and Earl McElfresh, he was a graduate of Manchester High School. Gary was a member of Bethany Mennonite Church in Hartville and Faith Baptist Church in New Port Richey, Fla. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam...
Louise E. Smith
Mar 4, 2013
Louise E. Smith, age 86, passed away March 4, 2013.
She was born in Akron in 1926, and lived most of her life in Cuyahoga Falls. Louise belonged to the Golden Agers at the Akron Baptist Temple, and Stonecroft Missions in Cuyahoga Falls. She was a member of Ohio Country & Western Music Association and a lifetime member of...
Patricia E. "Patsy" Cliff
Mar 3, 2013
Patricia E. “Patsy” Cliff, age 76, passed away March 3, 2013.
Born in Akron on September 9, 1936, Patsy lived all over the country, splitting her residence between Texas and Ohio, but always considered Akron, Ohio as her home. She was a wonderful housewife and loving mother, and also worked as a florist and in medical collections. Patsy worked...
Peggy A. Croce (nee LuCente)
Mar 1, 2013
Peggy Croce (nee LuCente), 86, went home to be with the Lord March 1, 2013.
Born in Fairmont, W. Va., Peggy was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved to cook for her family and work in her garden, and was a longtime member of St. Matthew Catholic Church.
Preceded in death by her parents, Frank...
Marvin R. Hilley
Mar 1, 2013
Marvin R. Hilley Jr., 46, passed away suddenly on March 1, 2013.
Born in Orange, Calif., he lived in the Akron area most of his life, and was employed with Bass Boss Bait. Preceded in death by grandparents, James and Catherine Lupori and Clinton Hilley; and niece, Summer Goudy, Marvin is survived by his parents, Marvin R. Sr. and...
Donald B. Hines
Feb 28, 2013
Donald B. Hines, age 93, went home to be with the Lord on February 28, 2013 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Born in Akron, Ohio on March 22, 1919, Don grew up in Webster County, W. Va. He served in the United States Navy Seabees for 3-1/2 years in the Pacific during World War II. It was...
Arvella Dye McDaniel "Belle"
Feb 21, 2013
Arvella Dye McDaniel “Belle”, 86, passed away February 21, 2013. Born in Cabins, West Virginia, she lived in the Springfield Township area for over 40 years. Arvella was a foster mother of 97 children over the years, and was a member of Fairhaven Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, James Dye; and grandson, Larson, she is survived...
James Hubert Outland
Feb 20, 2013
James Hubert Outland, 77, went home to be with the Lord February 20, 2013 after a very long illness.
Born March 3, 1935, he served four years in the U.S. Navy. Jim married the love of his life, Chris, 57 years ago. They made their home in Mogadore for over 50 years. Jim loved teaching Science at Mogadore High...
Helen Marie Foley
Feb 20, 2013
Helen Marie Foley, 94, passed away February 20, 2013.
Born in Cleveland, she had lived in Mogadore since 1952. Helen was employed with Summit Grinding & Machine, Inc. She was a member of Suffield United Church of Christ, and formerly belonged to Congress Lake Country Club.
Preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Harry William; parents, William E....
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