Obituaries
Philip G. Bibey
Jul 31, 2012
Philip G. Bibey, Jr., 48, passed away July 31, 2012 after a long, courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Akron, he lived in the Akron and Hartville areas most of his life. Philip was self-employed as a truck driver, and was an avid NASCAR fan. He attended Werner United Methodist Church.
Preceded in death by brothers, John McHan...
Ruby J. Burdette
Jul 28, 2012
Ruby J. Burdette, 88, went home to be with the Lord on July 28, 2012.
Born in Coshocton, Ohio, she lived in Akron before moving to Columbus to be with her sister 5-1/2 years ago.
Ruby retired from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company after working as an executive secretary. She formerly attended Arlington Memorial Baptist Church and Wedgewood United...
Sharon R. Paul (nee Tunstall)
Jul 22, 2012
Sharon R. Paul, 54, entered the gates of Heaven on July 22, 2012.
Born in Akron, she lived in the Mogadore and Tallmadge areas before moving to Stow for the last 12 years. Sharon was employed as an Insurance Broker until 2010, and was a member of Southeast Church of the Nazarene. She loved her grandchildren, and had a...
Mary C. (Lloyd) Gallagher
Jul 22, 2012
Mary C. (Lloyd) Gallagher, 83, of Mogadore, passed away July 22, 2012.
She was born in Ashtabula, Ohio and graduated from Harbor High School. Mary was a reporter with the Record Courier, retiring after 20 years and was a member of the Ohio Newspaper Women’s Association and Ohio Press Women. She received numerous awards from these organizations in writing...
Muriel Garner
Jul 22, 2012
Muriel Garner, 75, passed away suddenly surrounded by her loving family and is now present with the Lord.
Born in Jackson, Ky., she lived most of her life in Uniontown. Muriel was a member of The Chapel for 52 years. She loved spending time with her great grandsons and working in her garden. Muriel was a loving wife, mother,...
Marsha J. Cutlip
Jul 21, 2012
Marsha J. Cutlip, 71, of Suffield, passed away at home on July 21, 2012 after a nearly 2 year battle with pulmonary fibrosis.
She was born August 19, 1940 in Newton Falls to the late John and Mary Prutz. Marsha’s greatest joy in life was her family. She was a fixture at every game and event for her sons...
Ralph H. Anderson
Jul 21, 2012
Ralph H. Anderson, 91, passed away July 21, 2012.
Born in Jamestown, N.Y., he lived in Butler, Pa. and South Bend, Ind. before moving to the Uniontown area in 2008. Ralph served in the Air Force during World War II as a bombardier on the B-17, completing 15 missions before being shot down over Germany on September 11, 1944...
Vivian "Nell" Breth
Jul 18, 2012
Vivian “Nell” Breth, 78 years, passed on to a better place July 18, 2012.
Nell was born in Clearfield, Pa., and was wonderful woman who was always there for her family.
Preceded in death by her devoted husband, Robert Sr., she is survived by her loving children, Robert Jr., Ronald (Tammie), and Linda (Joseph) Wolfe; granddaughter, Amy Breth;...
Wanda H. Madden
Jul 16, 2012
Wanda H. Madden Wanda was born on September 23, 1940 to Pearl and Samuel Nelson in Elkins, W. Va. She passed away on July 16, 2012 surrounded by her loving family.
She leaves to mourn her loving daughters, Sherida (Daniel) Pohl, Darra (William) Lanning, Janet (Gary) Cline, and Mary Briggs to join her husband, Don, and son, Frank who...
Elkins Pettit
Jul 14, 2012
Elkins Pettit, 93, passed away July 14, 2012.
Born in Ira, W. Va. on Nov. 4, 1918, he served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II as a gunner on bombers, attaining the rank of Corporal. After discharge, he moved to Ohio and worked at B.F. Goodrich/Goodyear for 40 years. Mr. Pettit was a member of the...
Christine K. Rafalko
Jul 13, 2012
Christine K. Rafalko, 45, passed away July 13, 2012.
Born in Akron, she was a life resident of the Mogadore and Springfield Twp. area, and was employed at the BellStore on East Market Street.
Preceded in death by her father, Robert Morrison, and mother, Marilyn Lewis, Christine is survived by her husband, Steve; daughters, Cindy (Freddie) Coleman and...
Robert M. Flee
Jul 12, 2012
Robert M. Flee, 82 years, passed away July 12, 2012. He served in the United States Air Force and was a retired College Professor and high school teacher, having taught for 30 years.
Preceded in death by his son, Roger; he is survived by son, Robert; grandson, Michael; and sister, Nancy.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, 10...
William D. Watkins
Jul 12, 2012
William D. “Don” Watkins Sr. 86 years, passed away July 12, 2012 after a short illness.
He was born in Mogadore, and was a 1943 graduate of Mogadore High School. Don served in the Army Air Corps in England during World War II and later married his sweetheart, Ruth, in 1946. Don lived many years in Mogadore where he...
Mary E. Phelps (Zumsteg)
Jul 10, 2012
Mary E. Phelps (Zumsteg) Mary E. Phelps, 99, passed away July 10, 2012.
Born in Altoona, Pa., she lived in the Akron area most of her life. Mary was a member of Arlington Memorial Baptist Church. She loved bowling, and also enjoyed roller skating.
Preceded in death by her husband, Phil in 1990; and sister, Christine Hale, she...
Ruth J. Gauer
Jul 9, 2012
Ruth J. Gauer, 85, passed away July 9, 2012.
She was born March 6, 1927 in Stow, Ohio to Cyril & Virginia (Hartlevin) Bauer and graduated from Springfield High School in 1946. Ruth married Paul Gauer in Lakemore, Ohio on September 11, 1948. In 1949, Paul and Ruth started Gauer Service and Supply Company, a lawn mower and small...
Randy H. Bragwell
Jul 5, 2012
Randy H. Bragwell, 58, went home to be with the Lord July 5, 2012, surrounded by his loving family.
Randy was born in Akron and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.
Preceded in death by his sister, Billie Lynn; he is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Judy; step-children, Allen, Brian and Angela; parents, William...
Ruby J. Cottle
Jul 3, 2012
Ruby J. Cottle entered into God’s presence on Tuesday, July 3, 2012 after a brief illness. Ruby drew her strength to live in all circumstances from her Savior, Jesus Christ. She leaves behind family and innumerable friends to celebrate her life and continue her legacy as a living witness to the power of the Gospel of Christ to change lives....
Dale R. Alloway
Jul 1, 2012
Dale R. Alloway, 82, went home to be with the Lord on July 1, 2012 after a courageous battle with ALS and COPD.
He was born March 13, 1930 in Marietta, Ohio and moved to Akron at age 10. Dale started working at Kenmore Machine when he was 15 and retired from Goodyear Aerospace after 36 ½ years of...
George Martin Nolan
Jul 1, 2012
On July 1, 2012, the soul of George Martin Nolan, rose up on eagle’s wings with a breath of wind, shone like the sun, and entered the gates of heaven to rest at the feet of his Lord. He joined with the angels as they sang Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord God Almighty. He was home.
George was...
William M. Tharp
Jun 30, 2012
William M. “Bill” Tharp Jr., 86, passed away June 30, 2012.
He was born in Akron and was a life resident of the area. Bill served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and the Korean War. He was the owner-operator of Tharp & Sons and was a member of Clearview United Methodist Church. Bill taught Sunday School at the...
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