Obituaries
James E. Cromer
May 6, 2012
James E. Cromer, 60, passed away May 6, 2012.
Born in Akron, he lived most of his life in the area before moving to Medina. James was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in Vietnam.
Preceded in death by his parents, Hank Cromer and Marian Brophy; and brother, Charles; he is survived by sons, James, Jon, Justin (Mindy) and...
Pauline L. Ivy
May 6, 2012
Pauline L. Ivy, 82, passed away May 6, 2012.
Born in Akron, Pauline was a homemaker, and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Preceded in death by her husband, Charles; and son, Laurence; she is survived by her children, Mark and Lisa Ivy; grandchildren, Melissa and Tyler; and brother, Ronald Huhn of California.
Mass of Christian Burial will be...
Therese M. Matthews
May 4, 2012
Therese M. Matthews, 84, passed away May 4, 2012.
Born in Belgium, she lived in the Akron area most of her life. Mrs. Matthews retired from St. Thomas Hospital, and was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church.
Preceded in death by her husband, Larry “Pete”; daughter and son-in-law, Anita and Michael Pologi; grandson, Kenneth Pologi; and sister, Simone Sanders;...
Mavin W. "Bud" Corbin
May 2, 2012
Mavin W. “Bud” Corbin, Jr., 86, passed away peacefully at his home with his loving family by his side on May 2, 2012.
Born in Akron, he was a lifetime area resident. Bud graduated from Manchester High School, and served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Akron, and went on...
Hazel Windle McCombs
May 1, 2012
Hazel Windle McCombs, 101, passed away May 1, 2012.
Born on Nov. 23, 1910 in Fenwick, W. Va., Hazel lived in Akron since 1942, and was a member of Springfield Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Richard (Gene) McCombs on Dec. 3, 2003; son, Richard II on Jan. 9, 2010; son-in-law, Gerald Mollohan...
Joanne M. Wearley
Apr 25, 2012
Joanne M. Wearley, 77, went home to be with the Lord on April 25, 2012.
Born in Akron, she grew up in North Hill and was a lifelong resident of Suffield. Joanne loved her family dearly – they were her life.
Preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Chester; son, Mark Eric Wearley; brother, Henry (Julien) Cullen; and...
Margaret M. Epling
Apr 23, 2012
Margaret M. Epling, 86, went home to be with the Lord April 23, 2012.
She was born in Akron, Ohio, lived in West Virginia and Florida for part of her life before returning to Brimfield. Margaret had been employed many years with the A & P Tea Company. She was a member of the Chapel on Fir Hill, where she...
A. Glenn Maranville
Apr 22, 2012
Glenn Maranville, age 84, passed away April 22, 2012 at Select Hospital in Canton.
A lifetime resident of the area he retired from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company as Manager, Corporate Personnel Staff after 42 years of service.
Glenn was a member of the Hartville Church of the Brethren, North Canton Elks Lodge #2029, Cuyahoga Falls Lodge #187 F....
Michael J. Woutat
Apr 21, 2012
Michael J. Woutat, 33, went home to be with the Lord and his loving Grandmouther Woutat on april 21, 2021.
Michael loved music and enjoyed reading the bible, especially the 23rd Psalm. He was a loving and devoted father to his daughter, Jessica. Michael loved his family and was a happy person who would do anything for anyone.
Preceded in...
Eva L. (Jackson) Moore
Apr 18, 2012
Eva L. Moore, 99, went home to be with her Lord on April 18, 2012.
Born October 19, 1912 in Shippenville, Pa., Eva spent her childhood in St. Petersburg, Pa. before moving to Akron.
She was a Sunday School teacher at First Brethren Church in Ellet for many years and a graduate of the Akron Bible College in 1944. She was...
Martin D. "Marty" McLain
Apr 17, 2012
Together in eternity, just as they were on Earth, Marty and Robin went home to be with the Lord.
Nearly inseparable over the last 41 years, Marty and Robin fell in love when they were two skinny 13 year olds. Married on April 24, 1976, they shared a love that was an example to others of what a marriage relationship...
Ed Lampe
Apr 16, 2012
Ed Lampe, 88, passed away April 16, 2012.
Born in Akron, he lived in Randolph most of his life. Ed retired from General Tire & Rubber Company, and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Ed was an avid fisherman, hunter, golfer and gardener.
Preceded in death by his parents, Felix and Mary; twin brother, Joseph; brother, Bill; and...
Connie Lynn Weiss
Apr 15, 2012
Connie Lynn Weiss, 50, joined her mother and father in heaven on April 15, 2012 after a courageous fight with cancer.
Born in Columbus, Ohio, Connie was a very loving mother, grandmother and sister and will be missed by all who knew her. She graduated from Field High School in 1980. One of her favorite past times was spending time with her...
Robin A. "Eggie" McLain
Apr 13, 2012
Together in eternity, just as they were on Earth, Marty and Robin went home to be with the Lord.
Nearly inseparable over the last 41 years, Marty and Robin fell in love when they were two skinny 13 year olds. Married on April 24, 1976, they shared a love that was an example to others of what a marriage relationship...
Ruth Louise Bennett
Apr 11, 2012
God chose this day to take her home to spend eternity with Him. Her reunion with family and friends must have been grand.
Born in Gilmer County, West Va., Ruth was a longtime nursing caregiver who retired from the State Hospital in Spencer, West Va. Previously, she worked in the Missile System Division in California. Ruth attended Our Lord’s House of Prayer and...
Skip Waser
Apr 10, 2012
In loving memory of Skip Waser. Born January 21, 1944 in Akron, Ohio, he passed away April 10, 2012 at home in Northville, Mich.
Skip is survived by his loving wife, Ruthayn. He was a dedicated father to son, bryan Waser; daughter and son-in-law, Brooke and Scott Hill; and a devoted Papa to Kelley and Ryan Hill and Mia Waser.
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George F. "Bus" Limbaugh
Apr 9, 2012
George F. "Bus" Limbaugh passed on to his heavenly home on April 9, 2012 following several years of declining health.
Born in Pittsburgh, Pa. on May 21, 1921, he spent his adult life living in Springfield Twp. He was a veteran of World War II and made a career as an aviation mechanic for TRW, retiring in 1986 after 35...
Aileen R. "Peg" McQuilkin
Apr 7, 2012
Aileen R. "Peg" McQuilkin, 81, passed away on April 7, 2012.
A kind soul with a sweet smile and a mischievous giggle, she will be dearly missed by her family and friends. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on June 8, 1930, she lived in the Akron area most of her life. Peg was employed by General Tire & Rubber Company and...
Wayne E. Pickelsimer
Apr 6, 2012
Wayne E. Pickelsimer, Sr., 95 years, passed away April 6, 2012.
He was born in Hemp, Georgia and lived most of his life in the Akron area. Wayne served in the U.S. Army during WWII and was employed 33 years with Goodyear Aerospace/Lockheed Martin, retiring in 1980. He was a member of Akron Baptist Temple and U.A.W. Local #856.
Preceded...
Christy Mains (Tomazic)
Apr 5, 2012
Christy Mains (Tomazic), 41, entered into rest April 5, 2012.
Born in Covington, Ky., she grew up in Cleveland, and had lived in Cuyahoga Falls for the past nine years.
Christy was a great mom who loved spending time with her children. She enjoyed laughing with family and friends and helping others, and especially enjoyed being with her granddaughter.
Preceded in...
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