Obituaries

Mar 19, 2012

Mar 18, 2012

Kenneth W. Hamric went home to his Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ on March 18, 2012. Absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.

Ken was born in Sutton, W.Va., and spent most of his career in Information Systems as an Executive, starting out at Goodyear then with Massillon Community Hospital, Kent State University, Edwin Shaw Hospital...

Mar 17, 2012

Dorothy M. Hale, 89, passed away March 17, 2012.

Born in Akron, she lived in the Mogadore/Suffield area all of her life.  Dorothy was employed as a registered nurse, working at Akron City Hospital, for Dr. Couch for ten years, and the Portage County Health Department for 20 years.  She was a member of Mogadore Christian Church.

Preceded in death...

Mar 16, 2012

Larry (Joe) Barker, 43, passed away suddenly on March 16, 2012.

Born in Akron, Larry was a lifetime area resident and was employed as a Welder for many years.

Preceded in death by his mother, Juanita Barker; and father, Larry Dunn; he is survived by his brothers, Charles Keener and Michael Browning; sisters, Theresa (Joey) Stimpfel, Patricia Barker (Fiancé, Sammy...

Mar 15, 2012

Born June 25, 1937 in Akron, Ohio, passed away March 15, 2012 after a valiant battle with congestive heart failure and pneumonia.

She is survived by daughter, Deborah Ann Rouse and son-in-law Phillip L. Rouse, daughter, Jennifer Lee Rathbun, daughter, Karen June Novakovic and son-in-law Daniel Novakovic; grandchildren,  David P. Rouse and wife, Claudia Rouse, Tia Nicole Smith and husband...

Mar 15, 2012

George D. Patterson Jr. passed away at home March 15, 2012 at the age of 92.

He was born in Alliance, Ohio June 9, 1919 to the late Dorothy and George D. Patterson Sr.  His family moved to Lakemore, Ohio when George was 5 years old.  He attended Springfield Local School Systems where he met his future wife, Marie Swartz,...

Mar 15, 2012

Becky S. Congrove, 60, passed away March 15, 2012 after a short illness.

Born in Akron, Becky was a life resident of the area, and was employed as the office manager at the Summit Center of Behavioral Sciences for 12 years. She was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church.

Preceded in death by her mother, Edna; and mother-in-law, Nana,...

Mar 7, 2012

Debra J. "Debby" Petz, 58, went home to be with the Lord on March 7, 2012, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Akron, she was a lifetime area resident. Debby was an outstanding Public Health Nurse and spent many years as a nurse at Camp Carl and Camp Patmos. She was most recently employed as a counselor with...

Mar 7, 2012

Margaret J. Nivens, 96, passed away March 7, 2012.Born in Jefferson County, Ohio, she lived in the Akron area most of her life. Margaret was employed with the Firestone Tire & Rubber Company for 10 years, and was a member of Greensburg United Methodist Church.Preceded in death by her husband, Rupert; she is survived by her sons, Steven L. (Stephanie)...

Mar 7, 2012

Robert D. "Bob" Miller passed away on March 7, 2012.Bob was born November 14, 1940 in Harlan, Ky. to Cora (Keith) Wyatt and Luke Miller. He graduated from Loyall High School, where he excelled in athletics and was known as "Fleet Foot." Bob moved to Akron, Ohio in 1966. He was employed by Logan Metal Stampings (Wolf Ledges), where he...

Mar 6, 2012

Lawrence A. "Larry" Davis, 65, passed away March 6, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Albany, Ohio, he lived in the Akron area most of his life. Larry served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam, earning several accommodations, including the Silver Star Award for his heroic, meritorious actions as a rifleman during...

Mar 6, 2012

Edith Esta Aponasewicz, 91, passed away on March 6, 2012 after her courageous journey through Alzheimer’s.

Born January 26, 1921 in Alliance, Ohio to John and Irma Elliott, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ed Aponasewicz; half-brothers, Albert and Eugene Griener; and half-sister, Geraldine Wallace.

Edith is survived by her sister-in-law, Alice Griener; daughter, Sherry (Ed) Harrison; grandchildren, Michael (Bethany)...

Mar 5, 2012

Leroy “Alden” Shanower, 74, passed away on March 5, 2012.

Born in Youngstown, Alden grew up in Conneaut, Ohio. He then spent the majority of his adult life in Dayton, Ohio. In the later years of his life, Alden moved with his wife to Uniontown, where they both retired. Alden was a structural steel engineer for all of his working life, and was...

Mar 1, 2012

On February 29, 2012, James B. Krausse, a kind and gentle soul went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Born in Ft. Lee, Virginia on May 24, 1954, Jim lived all of his life in the Akron area. He was a lifetime member of Oak Hill Presbyterian Church. Jim took care of his grandma when she was not able...

Feb 29, 2012

Ronald S. Cramer, 74. passed away February 29, 2012.

Born in Akron, he lived in Suffield for the past 50 years. Ron and Barb also enjoyed their winter home in Mission, Texas where they had many close friends. Ron was employed with Ohio Operating Engineers for 50 years, retiring in 1998, and was a member of Akron Free Will Baptist...

Feb 27, 2012

Herbert Daniel Smith, 87, went home to be with the Lord on February 27, 2012 after a long illness.

Born in Akron, he lived in the Kenmore and Green areas most of his life. Mr. Smith served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and the Korean Conflict. He was employed at the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and...

Feb 26, 2012

Helen B. Bills, 88, died February 26, 2012.

Helen leaves behind son and daughter-in-law, Charles Jr. and Cheryl; daughter, Barbara Blocke; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and many great friends at Ridgewood Healthcare Center.

The family extends a very special thank-you for the loving care given by all at Ridgewood Healthcare Center.

Funeral service will be held Wednesday, 1 p.m., at...

Feb 25, 2012

James E. Warner, 85, passed away February 25, 2012.

Born to Mary and Geoffrey Warner in Hagerstown, Md., he was a lifelong resident of the Akron area, attending Garfield High School.

James joined the U.S. Navy, serving as a Radio Technician, and attended Ohio State University. He then worked with his Dad as a finish carpenter before beginning his...

Feb 22, 2012

Olga I. Wilbourne, ... "timeless" ..., passed away February 22, 2012.

Born in Akron, Olga lived in Mogadore most of her life. She was employed at Roll-A-Way Lanes for many years, and volunteered at the Springfield Senior Center. Olga was a member of the Polish Legion Club, and was a professional ballroom dancer and model.

Preceded in death by her...

Feb 22, 2012

Anna Lee (Short) Alexander, 77, passed away February 22, 2012 at Akron City Hospital.

Anna was born October 21, 1934 in Camden-on-Gauley, West Va. She lived in the Akron area most of her life. Anna graduated from Springfield High School in 1953, and attended the University of Akron. She retired from the First Federal Savings & Loan as an accountant/comptroller.

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