Obituaries

Jun 21, 2012

Edith K. Renick, 81, went home to be with the Lord June 21, 2012.

Born in Marion County, W. Va., she lived most of her life in Akron and was a member of Ernest Angley’s Grace Cathedral. Preceded in death by her husband, Frank; grandson, Todd; great-granddaughter, Allison; and brothers, Tom and Jack, Edith is survived by son, James...

Jun 20, 2012

Norma C. Foltz, 94, passed away June 20, 2012.

Born in Akron, she was a life resident of the area. Norma retired from B.F. Goodrich after 43 years of service. She was a member of Oak Hill Presbyterian Church and Ellestar Chapter 565 O.E.S.

Preceded in death by brothers, Fred, Commander Robert and James Orcutt; and sister, Eva...

Jun 17, 2012

William R. (Ralph) Courie, 76, went to meet his Heavenly Father on Father’s Day, June 17, 2012 surrounded by his loving family.

Ralph was a member of the Akron Baptist Temple, where his love and passion was working alongside his family in the Kidzone ministries. He was also a member of Wayfarer Lodge #789 F.& A.M., A.A.S.R. Valley of...

Jun 15, 2012

Harold E. Elliott, 75, passed away June 15, 2012.

Born in Akron, he lived in the area most of his life, and was a 1954 graduate of Central High School.

Harold was employed by Columbia Chemical (PPG) in Barberton and at General Tire. He retired as the Building Superintendent at the Akron-Summit COunty Public Library. Harold especially enjoyed his work...

Jun 14, 2012

Our mom, Frances M. Rumbaugh (nee Swartzlander), loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away early June 14, 2012 at The Greenview Inn, her home since January 2008. She had just observed her 93rd birthday.

Mom was born June 13, 1919 in Akron, and lived her entire life in the Akron area. Her life's work was making a home for her...

Jun 12, 2012

Richard A. "Dick" Rouser, 71, passed away June 12, 2012. He fought a courageous 4-1/2 year battle with cancer. Dick was an inspiration to all that knew him. He taught everyone around him that no matter how much adversity life hands you, you face it head on with a positive attitude -- always LIVESTRONG!

Born on September 23, 1940 in...

Jun 9, 2012

Judy Ann Price (Bennett), 72, passed away to be with the Lord on June 9, 2012.

She was born in Grantsville, WV on May 25, 1940. Judy moved to Akron whe she was 17, where she lived for the majority of her life. She was retired from AAA motor club of Akron, Ohio after 35 years. Judy was a sweet,...

Jun 9, 2012

Dolores A. "Dolly" Blucker, 86, passed away June 9, 2012.

Born in Akron on November 25, 1925 to Everett and Frances Davidson, Dolly graduated from St. Mary's High School and started her career in 1947 as a stay at home mother, raising six children.

Being an excellent cook, Dolly also worked part time as a caterer, better know as one...

Jun 8, 2012

Kathryn H. Weekley, 87, passed away June 8, 2012.

Born in Beloit, Ohio, Kathryn was a member of Goodyear Heights Methodist Church, and retired from Akron City Hospital.

She is survived by daughter, Janet Shue of Barberton; and a son; seven grandchildren, Robert (Kenetha), Ronald (Morgan), Jerry (Christine), Jim, and Richard (Rebecca) Fetty, Nona Gail Abaffy, and James Thoman.

Funeral...

Jun 5, 2012

Betty J. Backus, 86, passed away June 5, 2012.

Born in Akron, she lived in the area all of her life.

Preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years, Donald in 2009; and brother, Clell Smith, Betty is survived by son, Donald (Cheryl); daughter, Vickie (Kenneth) Conant; grandchildren, Kelly Hurd, Stacey (Pete) Gardner, Angela (Barry) Pruitt, and Aaron...

Jun 3, 2012

Pearl S. Ross, found peace Sunday, June 3, 2012 at 89 years old.

She was born in Pennsylvania and lived in the Akron area most of her life. She was employed with Crawford Book Bindry and Fisher Fazio’s and was a former member of St. Bernard Catholic Church.

She is survived by son, Paul (Cynthia) of Westerville, OH; daughters, Penny Primerano-Green...

Jun 2, 2012

Mario L. Del Savio, 80, passed away June 2, 2012 after a long illness.

Born in Akron, he lived in the Suffield area for the past 40 years. Mario served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict, and was employed as a technician at Ohio Bell.

Preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Mary in 2006, he is...

Jun 1, 2012

Robert F. “Bob” Carter, 94, passed away June 1, 2012.

Born in Mayfield, Ky., he lived most of his life in the Akron and Canton areas, retiring from B.F. Goodrich after 48 years of service.

Bob enjoyed being involved in bowling and softball leagues, working in the yard, and spending his free time fishing and golfing.

Preceded in death by...

May 31, 2012

Leonard L. “Lenny” McHaddon, 68, died suddenly May 31, 2012.

Born in Kittanning, Pa., he lived in the Akron area most of his life. Lenny was employed as a truck driver for most of his life, and was also head of maintenance at St. V-M for eight years.

Preceded in death by his wife, Rosemary; parents, Wilbert and Martha McHaddon;...

May 30, 2012

Linda Marie Williams, 50, passed away May 30, 2012.

Born in Akron, Ohio on July 13, 1961, Linda passed away after battling ovarian cancer for nine years. As she said, “I have cancer, cancer didn’t have me.” A graduate of North High School in 1979, Linda retired from Becker Pumps with 32 years of service.

Linda was the daughter of Mayford Harley...

May 29, 2012

George Adam Pounders, 63, passed away May 29, 2012.

Born in Akron, he lived in Sawyerwood all of his life, and retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company.

George served as Dog Warden for the Tallmadge Police Department, and volunteered for the Springfield Township Fire Department. He was a founding member of Fathers of the Flag, and was very involved with...

May 28, 2012

Our dear, sweet Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother, Helen Anna (Wilkie) Stevens, age 99, went home to be with the Lord May 28, 2012.

Born in Akron, Helen was a life member of The Chapel and taught Sunday School (three year olds) for over 60 years, retiring when she turned 90. She also led Pioneer Girls on Wednesday evenings, participated in The...

May 28, 2012

May 24, 2012

Austin P. Cippant, 77 years, went home to be with the Lord May 24, 2012.

Born in Akron, he retired as a machinist from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company with 44 years of service. Austin was a longtime member of Springfield Church of the Brethren where he enjoyed working on various projects.

Preceded in death by parents, Austin and Mary Cippant;...

May 24, 2012

Dorothy “Dottie” Barnes, age 83, went to be with her Lord and Savior May 24, 2012. 

A lifetime resident of Akron, Dorothy worked for many years at Firestone Tire, Goodyear Tire and the Humbard Ministry.  She was a member of the Chapel in Akron for many years. 

Preceded in death by her husband of 63 years and the love of...