Obituaries
Geneva L. Dishman
Mar 4, 2023
Heaven gained a perfect angel when Geneva Dishman, 94 of Akron Ohio went home to be with the Lord March 4th.
Geneva was born December 27, 1928 to Minnie and Vernie Dial in Livingston Tennessee. Following her husband, she moved to Akron with an infant, a toddler, and a suitcase in 1952 and has called Sawyerwood her home ever since.
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Stanley F. Koczur
Feb 26, 2023
Stanley F. Koczur was born on July 6th, 1935. Stanley went home to be with the Lord, peacefully on the morning of February 26, 2023.
Stanley graduated from Beaver Falls High school and from there he went on to honorably serve in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. After his Air Force Service he enjoyed working...
Cheryl L. Barnett
Feb 25, 2023
Cheryl L. Barnett, 77, went home to be with the Lord on February 25, 2023.
She was an Ellet resident her entire life and worked at Acme for 20 years as a meat clerk. She enjoyed cooking, canning, gardening, and her cats.
Cheryl was preceded in death by her parents, Harley and Marjorie Noland. She is survived by her husband...
Dorothy A. Bulgrin
Feb 24, 2023
Dorothy A. Bulgrin, 92, passed away on February 24, 2023.
Born in Coal Valley, IL, she lived in Laramie, WY and later became a resident of the Akron/Uniontown, OH area. She graduated from Iowa State University and The University of Wyoming.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon C. Bulgrin; parents, Oren J. and Anna Littig; daughter, Anne...
Robert P. McDanield
Feb 17, 2023
Robert (Bob) McDanield, age 86, of Uniontown went to the Lord on February 17. Bob spent his entire life in the Akron area, attending Buchtel High School and the University of Akron before enlisting in the Marine Corp. He was employed by the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company for 30 years. His passions in life after his family included fishing...
Dolores M. Leslie
Feb 16, 2023
Dolores “De” M. (Dessecker) Leslie peacefully entered the presence of her Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 16, 2023, surrounded by her family.
She was born to Webster and Helen Dessecker on April 14, 1937. After graduating from Buchtel High School, she married the love of her life, Richard (Dick) David Leslie, on August 4, 1956, and began her lifelong...
Karel R. Sovak
Feb 15, 2023
Karel R. Sovak, 92, passed away on February 15, 2023.
He was born on March 17, 1930 to the parents of Thomas and Mary Sovak and lived in Akron, OH. He graduated from East High School and became a junior apprentice for Goodyear. He joined the USAF during the Korean Conflict and returned to Akron and Goodyear, becoming a...
Barbara J. Sigman
Feb 14, 2023
Barbara J. Sigman, 86, passed away February 14, 2023.
Born July 20, 1936, she was a lifetime resident of Springfield Township. Barb enjoyed her plants and reading, but she loved bowling most of all. An avid bowler, she was a year round league member at Spins Bowl in Akron and could be found there multiple nights a week.
Barb was...
Kathy J. Uland
Feb 13, 2023
Kathy J. Uland, 67, passed away unexpectedly on February 13, 2023. She was a loving wife, mother of three, and grandmother of four. Friends and family will be received Monday, February 20th from 4 to 7 p.m. at Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, 547 Canton Rd. Akron, OH 44312.
Eva L. Coon
Feb 13, 2023
Eva L. Coon, 96, went home to be with the Lord on February 13, 2023.
Born October 23, 1926 to Boyd and Lola (Whitehair) Ferrebee, she was a lifetime resident of Akron. She was a member of Harmony Baptist Church and loved to craft.
Eva was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Robert A. Coon. She is survived...
Elma J. Bowman
Feb 10, 2023
Elma J. Bowman, 91, went home to the Lord February 10, 2023 at her home in New Franklin, OH surrounded by loved ones. Elma was born in Mt. Zion, WV and moved to Ohio when she was six years of age. Elma spent most of her career caring for people as a nurse. She enjoyed being involved with her...
Stephanie J. Ramsay
Feb 9, 2023
Stephanie J. Ramsay, 67, went home to be with her parents in Heaven on February 9, 2023 after a long, courageous battle with cancer.
Born to Calvin (Bud) and Jean (Finney) Ramsay, Stephanie resided in the Akron area her entire life and was a member of Lakemore United Methodist Church. After graduating in 1973 from Springfield High School, she attended...
William W. Hall Sr.
Feb 8, 2023
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William “Bill” Hall Sr., 80, passed away on February 8, 2023.
Born in Akron, he was a resident of Cuyahoga Falls. He served in the United States Army and retired from Ford Motor Company after 33 years. Bill liked to play guitar and work on his yard. He enjoyed going to car shows and spending...
Daniel J. Pursley
Feb 7, 2023
Daniel J. “Dan” Pursley, age 73, passed away February 7, 2023.
Born in Akron, Ohio, Dan grew up in Barberton and graduated from Barberton High School. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Kent State University and his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Malone University. Dan was employed with Lockheed Martin as the Manager of Government Security,...
Elizabeth A. Morneweck
Feb 6, 2023
Elizabeth A. Morneweck, 82, went home to be with the Lord on February 6, 2023.
Born in Akron, she was a lifetime area resident and graduated from Ellet High School. She wore many hats working as a cake decorator, drivers ed instructor, bus driver, church secretary, and homemaker. Elizabeth was a member of Eastern Star and an associate member of...
Ann E. Willsey
Feb 4, 2023
Ann E. Willsey, 85, went home to be with the Lord on February 4, 2023.
Born in London, England she was a resident of Akron. She worked at Cascade Holiday Inn and later at Vaccaro’s. Annie was a member of Springfield Assembly of God, where she helped with the church nursery and sang in the choir. She loved to save...
Vonda K. Nestor
Feb 3, 2023
Vonda K. Nestor, 89, passed away February 3, 2023.
Born in West Virginia, she was a resident of Akron. She enjoyed her cat and talking to her neighbors. She loved driving her Cadillac and doing yard work, of which she took great pride.
Vonda was preceded in death by her husband, brothers, and son. She is survived by her sons,...
Anna M. Allison
Jan 30, 2023
It is with sadness that we announce that on January 30, at the age of 88, Anna M. Allison went home to be with her Lord and Savior. As Psalm 16:11 puts it, “In Your presence is fullness of joy, at Your right hand are pleasures forever more.”
Anna was born on March 2, 1934 in Akron, Ohio to Raymond...
Steven Norfolk
Jan 27, 2023
Steven Norfolk, age 72, passed away suddenly on Friday January 27, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones. Born in Ilford England, Steve resided in the Akron Canton area for much of his life. He served in the US Navy aboard the USS Midway CV-41 as an Aviation Support Equipment Technician, Second Class, from 1969-1972. Steve retired with 40 years...
Rosemary Rymer
Jan 27, 2023
Rosemary Rymer, 100, passed away Friday, Jan. 27, 2023.
Rosemary was born Nov. 6, 1922 to Raymond and Nancy Hayes. She graduated from Ellet High School, class of 1941, and Hamel Business School. Rosemary met Russell Rymer at Ellet Grace Brethren Church. They were married May 29, 1942.
Rosemary retired from J.C. Penney after 36 years. She worked in the...
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