Obituaries
Marguerite Ball
Sep 1, 2012
Marguerite gracefully walked into the loving arms of her Savior late Saturday night, September 1, 2012, after a long, courageous battle with COPD.
Marguerite was born on December 5, 1929 in Akron, Ohio to her loving parents, Mary and Fay Smallridge. She resided in the Akron area her entire life, and lived in Ellet on Wirth Avenue for over...
Patrick J. Rafferty
Aug 31, 2012
Patrick J. Rafferty, 87, of Suffield, passed away August 31, 2012.
He was a Goodyear retiree with 42 years of service; a 50-year Mason; and a member of the “greatest generation” who saw duty in the European Theater of Operations during World War II as a radio operator and a B-26 gunner.
Pat was preceded in death by...
Roxy J. DeTello
Aug 30, 2012
Roxy J. DeTello Jr., 84, passed away August 30, 2012.
Roxy enjoyed dancing at the Sheraton and spending time with his family. He was a member of F.O.E. #2207.
Preceded in death by his wife, Polly; Roxy is survived by daughters, Tina (Bill) Nay, Sheila (Ralph) Craig, and Kimberly Cardoni; grandchildren, Angela (Mike) Jacobs, David Nay, Christopher Donnella,...
David Russell Gorham
Aug 28, 2012
David Russell Gorham, 2 years, went home to be with the Lord on August 28, 2012.
David loved airplanes, penguins, cars and his little brother, Josiah. He will be deeply missed and we long for the day we will see him again. David is survived by his loving parents, Nicholas and Kimber; little brother, Josiah; grandparents, Bruce and Linda...
Frederick Lawrence "Fred" Esker
Aug 27, 2012
Frederick Lawrence “Fred” Esker passed away August 27, 2012.
Born in Akron, he lived in the area his entire life. Fred was a veteran of the U.S. Army, where he served in France and Germany during World War II in the Military Police. He retired from Babcock and Wilcox in Barberton after working as a machine operator in the...
Shirley A. Cramer
Aug 27, 2012
Shirley A. Cramer, 78, passed away August 27, 2012.
Born in Barberton, she retired from Visiting Nurse Service after 40 years of service. Shirley was a loving wife, mother, grand and great-grandmother, and a friend to all who knew her.
Preceded in death by her son, Jeffrey Hastings, Shirley is survived by her devoted and loving husband of...
Ruby G. McCune
Aug 26, 2012
Ruby G. McCune, 88, passed away August 26, 2012.
She was born April 15, 1924 in Clay County, West Virginia and lived most of her life in the Akron area. Ruby was a loving homemaker and a friend to all who knew her. P
receded in death by her husband, Alva; daughter, Janice Morris; brother, Wade Gibson; and sister,...
Thomas E. "Tom" Arnold
Aug 24, 2012
Thomas E. “Tom” Arnold Tom went home peacefully on August 24, 2012.
Born in Akron, he was a life resident of the area. Tom was actively involved with the Home Builder’s Association, and then became self-employed as a real estate agent and appraiser.
He leaves behind his wife of 47 years, Marlene; three daughters, Kristen (Shawn) Miller, Laura...
Richard K. Dirrig
Aug 24, 2012
Richard K. Dirrig, 82, passed away August 24, 2012.
He was born in Akron and was a life resident of the area. Richard served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Upon his return, he spent nearly 40 years working at the Atlantic Foundry Company in Akron, Ohio. During his free time, he enjoyed fishing and hunting at...
Robert B. "Moe" Higgins
Aug 24, 2012
Robert B. “Moe” Higgins, 82, passed away August 24, 2012.
Born in Akron, he lived in Uniontown for the last 49 years, retiring from Goodyear Aerospace after 26 years of service. Mr. Higgins served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict, and was a member of Lakemore United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife of...
Charles C. Cleavenger
Aug 23, 2012
Charles C. Cleavenger was born June 6, 1928 and died August 23, 2012 after a courageous battle against cancer. His entire family was able to see and comfort him at the end of his life. Mr. Cleavenger lived in Ohio all but three years of his life when he was stationed in the U.S. Air Force in Montana. He was...
E. Malinda Force
Aug 23, 2012
E. Malinda Force, 93, passed away August 23, 2012 at Summa Barberton Hospital.
Born in Brimfield, Mrs. Force was a resident of the Portage Lakes area for over 60 years. Preceded in death by her husband, Royal “Tom”; son, Harry “Tom”; and daughter, Ruby Baker, she is survived by grandchildren, Dan Baker (Jina Dimarzio), Kellie (Kim) Bond, and Kristi...
Mildred Marsey
Aug 22, 2012
Mildred Marsey, 84, passed away on August 22, 2012.
Born in Akron on May 21, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Claude and Grace Steele. Mildred was a graduate of Ellet High School, and then worked for the City of Akron and eventually Goodyear Aircraft/Aerospace. She was a member of the Model T. Club in Akron. Mildred...
Paul C. Fultz
Aug 19, 2012
Paul Carmen Fultz, 87, passed away August 19, 2012.
He was born March 19, 1925 to Louise and Samuel Fultz in Akron, Ohio. Paul held a BA from the University of Akron. He worked at the Ohio State Employment Services and then Social Security until his retirement. Paul was a member of Goodyear Heights Presbyterian Church and was a resident...
Marilyn L. Cordier
Aug 16, 2012
Marilyn L. Cordier, 66, formerly of Mogadore, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2012 in Fort Wayne, Indiana after a short illness.
Marilyn worked many years as a batch operator and a computer system integrator for North American Van Lines. She is missed by her family and friends. Preceded in death by her mother, Faye; father, Merl; and sister-in-law, Donna...
Herb Ray Story
Aug 15, 2012
Herb Ray Story, 53, died suddenly on August 15, 2012.
Born in Akron, he lived in the area most of his life, and was employed by Commercial Turf Products.
Herb is survived by his mother, Margie JoAnn Story (Eddie Beal) of Akron; father, Herbert C. Story of Canton; brother, Kevin J. Story of Canton; sister, Kimberlyn Story Kachovec...
Eleanor Fryberger
Aug 13, 2012
Eleanor Fryberger, 91, passed away on August 13, 2012.
Born on November 21, 1920 in Sharon, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Mabel (Wakefield) Bisby. Eleanor lived most of her life in Akron, graduating from Ellet High School and Hammel Actual Business College. She was a founding member of the Ellet High School Alumni Association....
Beverly J. (Dodson) Newell
Aug 11, 2012
Beverly J. (Dodson) Newell, 87, passed away August 11, 2012.
She was born August 7, 1925 in Akron and graduated from East High School. Beverly was a life resident of the area where she was a member of Southeast Church of the Nazarene. She was a devoted homemaker, was “the expert pie baker” and also loved to travel.
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Betty Eldora Austen
Aug 4, 2012
Betty Eldora Austen, 92, of Sun City, Arizona passed away August 4, 2012 after a brief illness.
Betty was born January 16, 1920 in Springfield Township, Ohio, daughter of Martin and Mae Huth and beloved by eleven brothers and sisters. She is preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Robert E. Austen. She is survived by one...
Barbara C. Smith
Aug 3, 2012
Barbara C. Smith, 67, went home to be with the Lord suddenly on August 3, 2012.
Born in Altoona, Pa., Barbara lived most of her life in the Akron area, graduating from St. Mary’s High School in 1962. She was a lifelong member of St. Paul’s Parish, and was employed as a photographer for Pixie Portraits, Expressly Portraits and...
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