Obituaries
Dorothy "Dot" L. Chambers
Jun 24, 2021
Dorothy L. “Dot” Chambers, age 97, passed away June 24, 2021. Born in Akron, she lived in the area for her entire life. Dot graduated from Springfield High School and retired from Goodyear. She was a member of Eastern Star, Yusef Khan Caldron, and participated in Shriner events. Dot is survived by her sister, Sally Smyers; niece, Laurann Evans; great-nieces,...
Mary J. Barrett
Jun 22, 2021
Mary J. Barrett (nee Pratt, Bennett), age 96, went home to be with the Lord on June 22, 2021. Born in Kitzmiller, Maryland, Mary lived in Akron most of her life. She was a member of St. Matthew and was a supervisor for the “Rosie the Riveters” during World War II. Mary was employed by the Akron Board of Education...
James "Tom" Thomas French
Jun 22, 2021
James Thomas “Tom” French, 88 years old, went home to be with the Lord on June 22, 2021. Born in Akron, Ohio, he lived most of his adult life in the Akron area. Tom graduated from East High School and was employed by and retired from the City of Akron where he worked a portion of his career as a...
Donald M. Cruise
Jun 20, 2021
Donald M. Cruise, of Mogadore, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on June 20, 2021 at age 87. He was born February 21, 1934 in Suffield, Ohio and was the youngest son of Grover and Goldie Cruise. He grew up, unknowingly, across the street of his beloved wife, Hazel, of 58 years. He graduated from Suffield High...
Robert N. Seese
Jun 17, 2021
Robert N. Seese, age 82, went home to be with the Lord on June 17, 2021. Bob served in the National Guard Reserves and was employed with Yellow Freight Trucking for over 30 years. He worked hard to support his family and was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend to many. He had a great...
Carl "Bill" William Bollman
Jun 15, 2021
Carl W. “Bill” Bollman, age 92, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2021. Born and raised in Akron, he was a WWII Navy veteran. Bill retired from Goodyear and also worked as a police officer with the Lakemore Police Department. He was a member of the Army Navy Club #102 and a life member of the NRA. He loved to...
Lucy R. Strause
Jun 12, 2021
Lucy R. Strause, age 97, passed away in her home on June 12, 2021. Born in Beaver Dam, Kentucky, she lived most of her life in Uniontown, Ohio. Lucy graduated from Beaver Dam High School and she retired from B.F. Goodrich after 31 years of service. Lucy was a member of the Red Hat Society. She was a three time...
Barry James Hiner
Jun 10, 2021
Barry James Hiner passed away June 10th, 2021 at the age of 56, after a long illness. Barry was born in October of 1964 and was a life-long resident of the Ellet/Springfield area. He loved to work on cars, both during his career as a mechanic and in his free time. Barry is survived by his sons, Jamie and John...
James R Miller
Jun 7, 2021
James R. Miller “Pops/Papa/Potts/Paparooni”, age 75, passed away on June 7, 2021. Born in Akron, he graduated from Garfield High School in 1963 before attending Adam State College. He was employed for 13 years with Firestone and retired from the University of Akron after 30 years. His loves in life were spending time with his family and his dog, Clyde,...
Christopher Jay Marcinkoski
Jun 4, 2021
Christopher Jay Marcinkoski, age 68, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2021. He was born on July 28, 1952 to the late John and Ann Marcinkoski. Chris grew up in the Ellet area and attended Hotchkiss and Goodyear Middle School. He spent his entire career working with Weaver Workshops and landscaping companies where he was greatly supported by staff and...
Glenn Alden Young
Jun 2, 2021
Glenn Alden Young, age 79, passed away on June 2, 2021. Born in Akron, he lived in the Ellet area all of his life. Glenn completed his primary education through the Akron public school system and went on to receive his Bachelor’s Degree from Manchester College and his Master’s Degree from the University of Akron. His passion for education was...
Barbara J. Bee
Jun 1, 2021
Barbara J. Bee, age 85, went home to be with the Lord on June 1, 2021. Born in Akron, she lived in Tallmadge most of her life. Barb graduated from Akron North High School and was employed at Goodyear. She was an active member of Northwest Avenue Church of Christ. She enjoyed bowling, reading, and spending time with her children...
Patricia "Ruth" Bowers
May 26, 2021
Patricia “Ruth” Bowers went to be with the Lord on May 26, 2021. She was a lifelong resident of Mogadore as well as a lifelong member of the Mogadore Methodist Church. She was proceeded in death by her husband, Roger Bowers and her sister, Virginia Renwick. She is survived by her son, Mark (Layna); daughter, Wendy (Terry) Smith; sister, Joyce...
Betty Jo Vance
May 25, 2021
Betty Jo Vance, age 85, went home to be with the Lord on May 25, 2021. With a smile that could light a room and cooking that would forever keep you coming back for more; Betty’s faith, love, and goodness were felt by anyone in her presence whether she showed you with a big hug or a slice of pie....
Donald E. Brown
May 23, 2021
Donald E. Brown, age 92, passed from this earth on May 24, 2021 to be reunited, in God and heaven, with his beloved wife, Bernadette, and his other deceased family members and friends. If the truth be told, our loving dad truly died of a broken heart that would not heal, with all the grief he experienced in the many...
Irene R. Arehart
May 21, 2021
Irene R. Arehart, age 89, passed away May 21, 2021. Born in Akron, she lived in Mogadore for most of her life. Irene was an active member of Southeast Church of the Nazarene. She loved reading, crocheting, and baking. Irene was preceded in death by her husband, Don Arehart; parents, Sherman and Ila Wiley; and daughter-in-law, Sheila Arehart. She is...
Robert J. Bowyer
May 20, 2021
Robert J. “Bob” Bowyer, age 92, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by loving family on May 20, 2021. Born in Cleveland, Bob lived in the Springfield Township area for most of his life. He attended high school in Columbus, OH and served in the Navy. He worked at Goodyear Aerospace; retiring after over thirty years of service. He...
Gladys M. Francis (Harris)
May 12, 2021
Gladys M. Francis, age 94, passed away on May 12, 2021. Born in Akron, she lived most of her life in Mogadore. Mrs. Francis graduated from South High School and worked as a secretary for Al Moutz Realty. She was a member of Mogadore United Methodist Church and active in the United Methodist Women and was an active member of...
Daniel "Danny" J. Rosen
May 12, 2021
Daniel J. Rosen, 49, passed away unexpectedly May 12, 2021. Born in Akron, Danny lived most of his life in Green, lately residing in Canton. He graduated from Green High School and had recently started his own pond-scaping company. He had such a creative eye and could look at a site, envision a plan, and then create it. He was...
Valjean Parker
May 11, 2021
Valjean Parker, age 91, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2021. Born in Medina, OH he lived in Mogadore for most of his life and graduated from West High School. He was employed at Goodyear for 40 years, during which he was named Goodyear Apprentice of the Year and shook hands with General Douglas MacArthur. Valjean was a member of...
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