Obituaries

Wilbur "Bill"  Frieden

Wilbur "Bill" Frieden

Sep 10, 2012

Wilbur “Bill” Frieden, 87, passed away September 10, 2012.

Born in Akron, he lived in Mogadore most of his life. A U.S. Army veteran serving during World War II, he retired from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company after 33 years of service. Bill was a member of Mogadore United Methodist Church where he was known as the “Candy...

Betty L. Manges

Betty L. Manges

Sep 10, 2012

Betty L. Manges, 75, passed away September 10, 2012. Born in Lenoir, N.C., she lived in Akron for over 60 years.

Preceded in death by her husband, Roy in 1990, Betty is survived by her son, Stephen (Jennifer) of Springfield Twp.; daughter, Theresa (Patrick) Janovick of Rootstown; grandchildren, Ryan and Renee Manges, and Patrick and Jennifer Janovick.

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Robert V. Brouse

Robert V. Brouse

Sep 6, 2012

Robert V. Brouse, 89 years, passed away September 6, 2012.

Bob was born in Akron, and graduated from South High School. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII and lived the past 55 years in Mogadore. Bob was employed in furniture sales at the downtown O’Neil’s for 35 years and had been a loving caretaker for his wife....

James B. "Jim" Hill

James B. "Jim" Hill

Sep 5, 2012

James B. “Jim” Hill, 68, passed away Sept. 5, 2012.

Born in Michigan, he lived most of his life in Springfield Twp. and the Hartville and Uniontown areas. Jim was valedictorian of the Springfield High School Class of 1962, and graduated with honors from the University of Akron with a bachelor’s degree in Engineering. He retired from McCoy and...

Marguerite Ball

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

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

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

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...

Shirley A. Cramer

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...

Frederick Lawrence "Fred" Esker

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...

Ruby G. McCune

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

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...

Robert B. "Moe" Higgins

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...

Richard K. Dirrig

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...

Charles C. Cleavenger

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

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

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

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

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

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...