Obituaries
Constance R. "Connie" Grady
Feb 14, 2013
Constance R. “Connie” Grady, 60, passed away February 14, 2013.
Born in Akron, Connie was a life resident of the area. She retired from Edwin Shaw Hospital in 2001 after 31 years of service. Connie is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Smith of Akron; grandchildren, Ashley, Emily, Jeremiah and Gregory Jr.; and sisters, Pam Rogers, Jackie Hull and Pattie...
Robert Wayne Cuthbert
Feb 12, 2013
Robert Wayne Cuthbert, 93, passed away February 12, 2013.
Born June 12, 1919 in Akron, he was a life resident of the area, graduating from West High School. Mr. Cuthbert served in the U.S. Army during World War II as a member of the 778th “Dog Battery”. He was employed with Central News Agency for 46 years, where he...
Lee A. Myers
Feb 9, 2013
Lee Myers, 87, died February 9, 2013 after a long illness.
Mr. Myers has lived in the Akron area since 1953 and retired from B.F. Goodrich as the Director of Accounting in 1983. He was a WWII Navy Veteran, enjoyed golfing, scuba diving, traveling, and working on his five acres. His love of animals was truly his passion. Additionally,...
Ellodean Hartline
Feb 8, 2013
Ellodean Hartline passed away on February 8, 2013 at Summa Hospital Hospice Center after a long battle with cancer.
She was born June 3, 1936 in Orma, West Va., graduated from Central High School, and currently lived in Mogadore, Ohio with her husband, Leland Hartline. Ellodean dearly loved being a part of the Mogadore Senior Center and participating in...
June King Marsh
Feb 5, 2013
June King Marsh June King Marsh passed away quietly on February 5, 2013, at Heather Knoll Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Tallmadge, Ohio.
June was born on April 11, 1916 in Akron, Ohio. Her family moved to Tallmadge while she was still a small child. June graduated from Tallmadge High School, and she remained an active member of the...
Donald Bradley "Brad" Grissom
Feb 4, 2013
Donald Bradley “Brad” Grissom, 48, passed away suddenly February 4, 2013.
Born in Akron, he was a lifetime area resident. Brad was employed with American Winds for 9 years, and previously with Air Camis. He loved spending time with his family, and especially with his granddaughter, Bailey. He was deeply loved and will be missed by all who knew...
Deborah P. Edwards
Feb 2, 2013
Deborah P. Edwards, 59, passed away February 2, 2013 after a brief illness.
Born in Akron, she lived in the area all of her life, and was employed with J.R. Engineering for 19 years. Deborah loved her family, and was devoted to caring for them. She also had a great fondness for horses.
Preceded in death by her...
Mary Jacqueline Smith
Feb 1, 2013
Mary Jacqueline Smith-Moneypenny-Plotts died peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family Friday, February 1, 2013.
Mary was born in East Akron on September 8, 1926, to the late Charlie and Hannah Smith. She was a lifelong resident of Portage and Summit Counties, including the last 49 years in Mogadore. As the mother of eleven children, Mary dedicated...
Kim Lesli Watkins Herbst
Jan 31, 2013
Kim Lesli Watkins Herbst (Kimi) went home to be with her Lord on January 31, 2013, after a valiant fight with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia.
She was born in Akron, Ohio, to John W. and Audrey J. (Moon) Watkins on January 22, 1955, and baptized during a blizzard that night. Kim has been a life-long resident of Akron. She knew...
Ruth S. Frieden
Jan 30, 2013
Ruth S. Frieden, 88, passed away January 30, 2013. Born in Rock Hill, S.C., she lived in Mogadore most of her life. Ruth was employed as the Village Clerk/Treasurer in Mogadore for over 25 years, and was a member of Mogadore United Methodist Church and its Ruth Circle. She was also a member of the Mogadore Dirt Daubers and Grasshoppers...
Carol Lee Grubbs
Jan 26, 2013
Carol Lee Grubbs, 74 years, passed away January 26, 2013.
She was born in Columbus, Ohio. Preceded in death by her husband, John “Jack”; and grandson, Timothy; she is survived by her children, John W. (Lena), Brenda (James) Yoak, Tina (Kelly) Holcomb, Timothy (Kathy), Earl, Edie and Sue Grubbs; five grandchildren and four great grandchildren; brother, Sonny (Dorothy) Ballenger;...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
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