Obituaries

Thelma Swartz

Thelma Swartz

Jan 8, 2021

"Together Again" Thelma Swartz, age 100½, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 8, 2021. Born in Suffield, she lived most of her life in Mogadore, Ohio. Thelma was a homemaker, but worked for Mogadore Schools for a short period in the cafeteria. She was a member of Mogadore Christian Church. Thelma enjoyed going to garage sales...

Marilyn Sue  "Suzie" Bossick

Marilyn Sue "Suzie" Bossick

Jan 4, 2021

Marilyn Sue “Suzie” Bossick, age 71, passed away on January 4, 2021. Suzie was born in Sharon, Pa. and lived in Farrel, Pa. where she graduated from high school. She was employed at GATX for five years. Suzie enjoyed music, dancing and travel. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Robert E. Bossick and her son, Gregory E....

Charles E. "Chuck" Clatworthy

Charles E. "Chuck" Clatworthy

Jan 3, 2021

Charles E. “Chuck” Clatworthy, age 89, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021. Chuck was born in Kent, Ohio and lived in the Akron, Mogadore area. He graduated from East High School, class of 1950. Chuck served in the United States Air Force for four years. He was employed at Mechanical Mold & Machine for 15 years and Goodyear Tire...

Charlene Kreighbaum Barker

Charlene Kreighbaum Barker

Dec 31, 2020

Charlene Kreighbaum Barker, age 100, passed away on December 31, 2020. A life resident of Uniontown, Charlene was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Maude Kreighbaum; and husband, Gordon Barker. She will be sadly missed by her granddaughter, Veronica Starcher; friends, Barb and Judit; and especially her Advent Lutheran Church family. Funeral service will be held at 11...

Harold E. Thomas

Harold E. Thomas

Dec 31, 2020

Harold E. Thomas, age 78, passed away on December 31, 2020. Born in Akron, he was a graduate of Hower High School and lived most of his life in Mogadore. Harold was employed at the Goodyear Stow Mold Plant for 32 years. A member of the Akron Turner Club, his hobbies included woodworking and art projects. Harold especially enjoyed spending...

Orva M. Combs

Orva M. Combs

Dec 25, 2020

Orva Marie (Simmons) Combs, 93, of Hartville, Ohio entered Heaven’s gates on December 25, 2020. She was born in Linden, West Virginia on August 19, 1927, the daughter of Gerald B. and Orva Marie (Young) Simmons. A loving mother and homemaker, Orva was devoted to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved scrapbooking including making cards and “quote” books in...

Virginia E. Renwick

Virginia E. Renwick

Dec 24, 2020

"Together Forever" Virginia E. Renwick, age 89 of Mogadore, passed away December 24, 2020. Virginia was on the Mogadore Cemetery Board and a member of the Mogadore Historical Society and the Moose. She loved shopping and scratch-off lottery tickets. Preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Pearl Snell; her husband of 72 years, Richard; and son, Ronald, Virginia is...

Elizabeth Louise Flanders (Gromley)

Elizabeth Louise Flanders (Gromley)

Dec 23, 2020

Elizabeth Louise (Gromley) Flanders, age 101, passed away on December 23, 2020. Born in Indiana, Pa., she lived in Suffield, Ohio most of her life. Libby owned Mogadore Furniture for over 40 years and was a member of Truth Baptist Church in Atwater, Ohio. She enjoyed playing the piano for her church, which she faithfully did until she reached age...

Richard E. "Dick" Butcher

Richard E. "Dick" Butcher

Dec 22, 2020

Richard E. “Dick” Butcher, age 78, passed away unexpectedly on December 22, 2020. Born in Ft. Wayne, Ind., he lived in Akron and Uniontown most of his life. Dick graduated from Kenmore High School and was employed as a truck driver for Shippers Dispatch and Preston Trucking. He was a member of Teamsters Local 24. Dick’s hobbies included sports, especially...

Robert D. Gibson

Robert D. Gibson

Dec 20, 2020

Robert D. Gibson went home to be with his Lord and savior on December 20, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father, David Carneigie Gibson; mother, Jessie Taylor McIntosh Gibson; infant sister, Mildred Gibson; and son-in-law, Jerry Parker. Robert leaves behind his loving wife of 70 years, Dorothy M. Gibson; his loving daughters, Diane Johnson, Marilyn Parker and...

William E. "Bill" Dieckman

William E. "Bill" Dieckman

Dec 19, 2020

William E. “Bill” Dieckman, age 97, passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020 from Covid. He was born and lived in Akron his entire life. He graduated from Ellet High School Class of 1942, and as a member of the Greatest Generation, he proudly served in the US Army during WWII. Bill was the owner of D & S Flooring...

James E. Sommers

James E. Sommers

Dec 19, 2020

James E. Sommers, originally from Louisville, Ohio and more recently of Green, Ohio passed away at Bethany Nursing home on December 19th at the age of 80 with his family by his side after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Jim is survived by his wife of 54 years, Carolyn (Green) Sommers; his children, Eric (Michelle) Sommers of Jackson, Ohio;...

Jimmy Deak

Jimmy Deak

Dec 19, 2020

Jimmy Deak, age 68, went home to be with the Lord on December 19, 2020. Born in Akron, he lived in Mogadore most of his life and graduated from Mogadore High School in 1971. Jimmy retired from Rootstown Schools after 16 years of service. He was an avid drag racer with a passion for ’62 Chevy cars, which he passed...

Lisa Kay Mudd (Horning)

Lisa Kay Mudd (Horning)

Dec 19, 2020

Lisa Kay Mudd (Horning), followed in her mother’s footsteps to heaven on December 19, 2020. Taken too soon, Lisa is survived by her husband of 33 years, Larry; children, Kyle (Brittany) Mudd, Lindsay (Louie) Leiby, Nicholas (Kaitlyn) Mudd and Sarah (Colby) Hart; grandchildren, Lincoln, Leo and Lianna. Lisa is also survived by her father, Glenn Horning; siblings, Lori (David) May,...

Elizabeth J. "Jane" Watkins (Markel)

Elizabeth J. "Jane" Watkins (Markel)

Dec 18, 2020

Elizabeth J. “Jane” Watkins passed away on December 18, 2020. Born on December 16, 1938 in Akron, Ohio, she graduated from Garfield High School. Jane was employed by Akron Savings and retired from PNC. She was a former member of New Life Episcopal Church and Eastern Star. Preceded in death by her husband, Dan; daughter, Patrice; parents, Harold and Leota...

Helen Yee

Helen Yee

Dec 18, 2020

Helen Yee, age 83, passed away on December 18, 2020. A life resident of Akron, she was born on March 19, 1937 to Tom and Zita Yee. Helen graduated from East High School and attended The University of Akron. She was a legal secretary her entire career. Helen’s hobbies included knitting, traveling and cooking. Her favorite food was Chinese -...

Gladys R. Bauman

Gladys R. Bauman

Dec 17, 2020

"Together Again" Gladys R. Bauman, age 94, went home to be with the Lord on December 17, 2020. Born on December 19, 1925, she grew up in Tallmadge and attended Tallmadge High School, then went on to live in Atwater and Suffield. Gladys was employed with McDonalds for 17 years. She was a former member of Atwater United Methodist Church...

Patricia A. Cameron

Patricia A. Cameron

Dec 17, 2020

“Together Again” Patricia Ann Cameron There was a celestial celebration on December 17, 2020 when Patricia Ann Cameron, 75, went home to be with The Lord, and was reunited with her husband of 51 years, Earle Curtis Cameron. Born and raised in Austintown, Ohio, Pat spent most of her life in Suffield, moving to Green a few years ago. She...

Richard D. (Rich) Kiplinger

Richard D. (Rich) Kiplinger

Dec 14, 2020

Richard D. (Rich) Kiplinger, age 73, went home to be with the Lord on December 14, 2020. Rich was born in Akron, Ohio, graduated from Manchester High School and lived in Lake Township. Rich retired from The Teamster Service after 28 years. He was a member for 50 plus years of Oak Hill Presbyterian Church. Rich was also a Third...

Paul A. Rettew

Paul A. Rettew

Dec 13, 2020

"Together Again" Paul A. Rettew, age 81, went home to be with the Lord on December 13, 2020. Born in Akron, Ohio, he graduated from Ellet High School and entered the Military as a Marine. Paul was employed at Goodyear Tire & Rubber, Hayes Lehmer, for 40 years. He was a member of the NRA and enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling...

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