Obituaries
David L. Currey
Oct 21, 2012
David L. Currey, 69, went home to be with the Lord October 21, 2012.
He was born in Akron and was a life resident of the area. David served in the U.S. Army, was retired from Electrician’s Local Union #306 and a member of Arlington Memorial Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Janet;...
Shirley J. Mason
Oct 17, 2012
Shirley J. Mason, 83, went home to be with the Lord and was reunited with her husband, Roger on October 17, 2012.
Shirley lived all of her life in the Akron area, and attended Springfield Baptist Church and Clearview United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Roger; she is survived by children, Judy (Denny) Speirs, James (Marie)...
Rejeanna M. "Jean" Gerbeth
Oct 12, 2012
Rejeanna M. “Jean” Gerbeth, 86, passed away October 12, 2012.
Born and raised in Mishawaka, Indiana, she lived in the Akron and Uniontown areas most of her adult life. Jean was employed as a Registered Nurse for Akron City and Barberton hospitals. She was a former member of Grace Lutheran Church in Akron, and currently a member of Advent...
Dolores Ellen Reed
Oct 11, 2012
On Thursday, October 11, 2012, Dolores Ellen Reed, wife, sister, mother, grandmother and friend went home to the Lord with her family by her side.
Dolores was born on January 15, 1938 in Akron, Ohio where she met and married the love of her life, Richard T. Reed. She and Dick lived a great life together, raising four beautiful...
Edna R. Held
Oct 8, 2012
Edna R. Held, 88 years, went home to be with the Lord October 8, 2012.
Born in Akron, Edna retired from Monarch Rubber. She was a member of Springfield Fellowship Church and the Mogadore Boat Club, where she spent many hours entertaining the other members with songs and stories.
Preceded in death by her son, George Burrell; infant daughter, Susette...
Glynda F. Orman
Oct 8, 2012
Glynda F. Orman, 64, joined her husband in Heaven on October 8, 2012.
Born in Kentucky, she lived in Hartville most of her life, and retired from GenCorp after a 29-year career as a legal secretary. Glynda was an active member of the Community Baptist Church of Tallmadge where she held the position of church moderator. She was active...
Imogene James
Oct 6, 2012
Imogene “Jean” James, 87, went home to be with the Lord on October 6, 2012.
She was born in Tennessee, lived in the Akron area most of her life and was a member of Greensburg Church of God. Jean was also a member of the Red Hat Society. She loved bingo, her bible study group, going to church and...
Robert Lee Phillips
Oct 6, 2012
Robert Lee Phillips, age 81, entered into rest on October 6, 2012 in Nashville, TN.
He was born on June 5, 1931 in Akron, Ohio the son of Helen and Roland Phillips. Robert proudly served his country as a Beach Jumper in the U.S. Navy in the Korean War. He was a carpet installer and worked for O’Neils and...
Nancy M. Weber (nee Eisenzimmer)
Oct 5, 2012
Nancy M. Weber (nee Eisenzimmer), 71, passed away suddenly and went home to be with the Lord on October 5, 2012.
Nancy was born in Akron and graduated from Springfield High School. She retired from the Millcraft Paper Company. Nancy was a dedicated and active member of the Firestone Park Christian Church, where she served in many capacities, including...
Beatrice E. Piotter
Oct 5, 2012
Beatrice E. Piotter, 82, passed away October 5, 2012.
She was born in Akron, Ohio and was a life resident of the area. Beatrice was employed by Summa (Akron City) Health Systems. Preceded in death by her parents; brother, James; sisters, Patti Bittle and Kay Miller. She is survived by her husband, Bruce D.; children, Cheri (Mick) Carmichael, Nancy...
Mary Ellen (Donahue) Seiwert
Oct 1, 2012
Mary Ellen Donahue Seiwert, 88, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, October 1, 2012.
She was born and lived in Akron, Ohio her entire life. Mary Ellen retired from General Tire in 1985 and was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church and their Ladies’ Guild.
Preceded in death by her husband of 59 ½ years, Raymond...
Marie Virginia Ash Crist
Sep 30, 2012
Marie Virginia Ash Crist, 84 years, formerly of Akron, passed away September 30, 2012 at Carolina House in Morehead City, NC. She was born July 28, 1928 in Letherbark, Calhoun County West Virginia to the late Harley L. Ash and Eva R. Hall Ash. At the age of 15, Marie helped her mother care for her dad and three younger...
John Frank Fleming
Sep 29, 2012
John Frank Fleming, 73, passed away September 29, 2012. He was born in Harrisville, West Virginia and lived in Akron before moving to Massachusetts in 1965. John enjoyed flea markets, fishing, and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Preceded in death by parents, Grandville Frank and Stella; brother, William; first wife, Rose (Boone) Parsons; and son-in-law, Robert...
Thomas L. Watson
Sep 20, 2012
Thomas L. Watson, 81 of Hampton Twp., Pennsylvania, died Thursday, September 20, 2012 in UPMC-St. Margaret Hospital in Pittsburgh.
Mr. Watson was a graduate of Ellet High School and the University of Akron. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was a member of Oak Hill Presbyterian Church in Akron. Tom loved golfing, traveling and...
Patricia M. Shipp
Sep 17, 2012
ROOTSTOWN -- Patricia Shipp, 69, passed away September 17, 2012. Preceded in death by her husband, Peter; Patricia is survived by son, Peter Jr.; daughters, Sylvia (Clint) Nicholas and Tami Shipp (Roger Kisner); 11 grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and brothers, Jim, Joe and Albert Montgomery. A memorial service will be held Saturday, 11 a.m., at Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, 547 Canton...
Esther Mae Galloway
Sep 13, 2012
Esther Mae (Hendrix) Galloway Esther M. Galloway, 89, passed away September 13, 2012 following a long illness.
She was born on December 1, 1922 in East Springfield, Ohio to Jay and Laura Hendrix. Preceded in death by her husband, Donald; sons, Donald Jr. and James; parents, Jay and Laura (Potts) Hendrix; sisters, Maxine and Mary Evelyn; and brothers, Bill,...
Wilbur "Bill" Frieden
Sep 10, 2012
Wilbur “Bill” Frieden, 87, passed away September 10, 2012.
Born in Akron, he lived in Mogadore most of his life. A U.S. Army veteran serving during World War II, he retired from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company after 33 years of service. Bill was a member of Mogadore United Methodist Church where he was known as the “Candy...
Betty L. Manges
Sep 10, 2012
Betty L. Manges, 75, passed away September 10, 2012. Born in Lenoir, N.C., she lived in Akron for over 60 years.
Preceded in death by her husband, Roy in 1990, Betty is survived by her son, Stephen (Jennifer) of Springfield Twp.; daughter, Theresa (Patrick) Janovick of Rootstown; grandchildren, Ryan and Renee Manges, and Patrick and Jennifer Janovick.
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Robert V. Brouse
Sep 6, 2012
Robert V. Brouse, 89 years, passed away September 6, 2012.
Bob was born in Akron, and graduated from South High School. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII and lived the past 55 years in Mogadore. Bob was employed in furniture sales at the downtown O’Neil’s for 35 years and had been a loving caretaker for his wife....
James B. "Jim" Hill
Sep 5, 2012
James B. “Jim” Hill, 68, passed away Sept. 5, 2012.
Born in Michigan, he lived most of his life in Springfield Twp. and the Hartville and Uniontown areas. Jim was valedictorian of the Springfield High School Class of 1962, and graduated with honors from the University of Akron with a bachelor’s degree in Engineering. He retired from McCoy and...
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