Obituaries
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...
Thomas Allen Noice
Jun 28, 2012
Thomas Allen Noice, 54, passed away June 28, 2012.
Born in Orrville, Ohio, he lived most of his life in the Canton and Akron areas. Thomas was employed at the Akron Blind Center Workshop, and loved playing the guitar and doing craft work.
Preceded in death by his father, Thomas Ambrose Noice; mother, Katherine L. Noice; and wife,...
Donna May Vandersall
Jun 28, 2012
Donna May Vandersall (McGee) went to be with our Lord on June 28, 2012, after a battle with lung cancer of over a year.
Donna was born in Sioux City, Iowa on December 7, 1933 and moved to Cuyahoga Falls after marrying Beryl Vandersall in 1954, to whom she was married 42 years. Donna raised three loving boys, Jeff,...
James P. "Jim" Riedinger
Jun 28, 2012
James P. “Jim” Riedinger, 84, passed away June 28, 2012.
Born in Randolph Twp./Tallmadge, he was a life resident of the area. Mr. Riedinger was a school teacher for 52 years, retiring in 1992 after 41 years in the Akron Public School system. During retirement, he supervised student teachers through Kent State University. Jim was a member of St....
Frances Y. Lindsey
Jun 25, 2012
Frances Y. Lindsey, 91, passed away on June 25, 2012.
Born in Imperial, Pennsylvania, Fran lived in the Ellet area for 48 years where she served as PTA President at Hatton School and Leader to Girl Scout Troup 883. Fran taught Sunday School at Springfield Baptist Church for forty years. Always joyful, she was a loving mom and wife,...
Grace Elisabeth Koontz
Jun 24, 2012
Grace Elisabeth “Gracie Lu” Koontz, returned home to God as the sun set on June 24.
Born on March 8, 2005, she fought hard against CMV and all it brought against her. Through all her hospital stays at Akron Children’s, Nationwide Children’s and Rainbow Babies and Children’s, she never gave in, and her love touched many people. Her smiles...
Kathleen Ann Harmon
Jun 24, 2012
Kathleen Ann Harmon, 52, passed away June 24, 2012 after a courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis.
Born in Lima, Ohio, Kathleen lived most of her life in the Akron area. She loved boating, but more important, she loved her family. Kathleen will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Preceded in death by her grandparents, Dorothy Margaret...
Rosalie (Butera) McDermott
Jun 24, 2012
Rosalie (Butera) McDermott, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2012 surrounded by her family and friends.
She was born on August 9, 1938 in New Castle, Pennsylvania to Michael and JoAnna Butera. Rosalie was a graduate of New Castle High School, Slippery Rock State Teachers College, and the University of Akron. She was a dedicated teacher for 32 years...
Edith K. Renick
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...
Norma C. Foltz
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...
William R. (Ralph) Courie
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...
Harold E. Elliott
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...
Frances M. Rumbaugh
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...
Richard A. "Dick" Rouser
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...
Dolores A. "Dolly" Blucker
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...
Judy Ann Price
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,...
Kathryn H. Weekley
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...
Betty J. Backus
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...
Pearl S. Ross
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...
Mario L. Del Savio
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...
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