Obituaries
John Henry Mast
Dec 12, 2020
John Henry Mast, age 75, of Hartville, Ohio, currently residing in Colorado Springs, Colorado, passed on December 12, 2020. John was a hard worker, a carpenter, a farmer. He loved gardening almost as much as he loved hunting and fishing. He was a faithful member of Pleasant View Mennonite church. Nobody was a stranger with John. He was friendly with...
Ronald L. Benfield
Dec 10, 2020
Ronald L. Benfield, age 90, passed away on December 10, 2020. Born in Akron on August 29, 1930, he lived in Akron, Cuyahoga Falls, Munroe Falls and Tallmadge and was employed with General Tire and Goodyear Tire. Mr. Benfield served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was a member of Tallmadge United Methodist Church. Preceded in death...
Jack R. Coppenger,
Dec 10, 2020
Jack R. Coppenger, Sr., age 81, was called home on December 10, 2020. Born in Tellico Plains, Tenn., Jack resided in Akron for all of his adult life. He was a 1957 graduate of Tellico Plains High and a retiree of F. W. Albrecht Grocery Company. Jack spent many years volunteering with his beloved wife at the Food Pantry at...
Virginia Ann Calich (nee Wilson)
Dec 8, 2020
Virginia Ann Calich, age 92, went home to Heaven on December 8, 2020. Born in Gravel Switch, Kentucky, she lived most of her life in Akron, Ohio. The last six years of her life she moved to Wilmington, Ohio to be with family. Virginia taught elementary school for 30 years. She was also a gospel pianist for several churches and...
Albert G. Morey
Dec 5, 2020
Albert G. Morey, age 94, of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home while in the care of his loving family. Born in Fort Covington, N.Y., on February 26, 1926, he was the son of the late Lester and Caroline Howard Morey. Albert graduated from Franklin Academy in Malone, N.Y., and continued his education at the State...
M. Lee Prulhiere
Dec 1, 2020
TALLMADGE - Lee Prulhiere, 87, died Tuesday, December 1, 2020 after a long decline. Born in Akron on Feb. 26, 1933, he resided in Tallmadge for 75 years, and recently at Mulberry Memory Care in Munroe Falls. His parents founded Tallmadge Furniture in 1944, and Lee retired as owner from the Hudson location in 1999. He was a member of...
Lois Boston
Nov 26, 2020
Lois Boston, beloved wife, mother, sister and friend, passed away on November 26, 2020. She was from Bakerton, Pa., but lived most of her life in Akron, Ohio. Lois retired from Weaver School and Workshop. She loved bowling, shopping with Barb and Jackie, grand adventures, and spending time with her grandkids. Lois will be dearly missed by her high school...
Mary Joan Whims
Nov 26, 2020
Joan Whims, age 94, passed away on November 26, 2020. Joan was born in Bushnell, IL, to Laura Jeanette and Hazen D. Crawford. She was a member of Oak Hill Presbyterian Church and volunteered for many years in the gift shop at Edwin Shaw Hospital. She enjoyed reading, travel and spending time with her family. Joan was preceded in death...
Donna J. Kline
Nov 18, 2020
Donna J. Kline, age 73, went home to be with the Lord on November 18, 2020. Born in Akron on July 19, 1947, she was a life resident of the Ellet area, and graduated from Ellet High School in 1965. Donna retired from Portage Country Club after 22 years of service. She was a member of Oak Hill Presbyterian Church...
D. Catherine Kenepp
Nov 17, 2020
D. Catherine Kenepp (Kitty), age 95, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2020, due to Covid-19. A private graveside service was held with immediate family. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Catherine was born in Akron, Ohio. She graduated from Ellet High School and went on to nursing school and graduated from the Akron City...
Samuel Caleb Wilson
Nov 15, 2020
Samuel “Sam” Caleb Wilson, age 30, passed away on November 15, 2020. Born in Akron, he graduated from Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy and currently lived in Gahanna, Ohio, where he was employed with Xtreme Express. Sam was an Eagle Scout from Brimfield Troop 259. He was a member of GORUCK and was currently serving in the National Guard as an...
Carol Ann Southwood
Nov 13, 2020
Carol Ann Southwood, age 75, passed away in her home November 13th, 2020. Carol was a lifelong resident of Akron, Ohio and a 1963 graduate of Garfield High School. Carol’s favorite things were her family, her dog, and all things Snoopy. She was a lover of orchids and had an incredible green thumb. She enjoyed travel, and especially loved visiting...
Betty Marie (Cain) Sheets
Nov 12, 2020
"Together Always" Betty Marie (Cain) Sheets passed away on November 12, 2020. We were blessed to have our Mom with us for 93 years. Born on September 19, 1927 in Akron, she was a life resident of the area. Betty worked in jobs that she could do during her children’s school times, such as driving for Weaver School, cleaning houses...
Robert S. Esposito
Nov 7, 2020
Robert Esposito, age 69, passed away on November 7, 2020. Born on March 10, 1951 to Salvatore and Mary Esposito. He was raised in Bethpage, New York and moved to Connecticut to join the Stamford Police Department. He later settled in Ohio where he enjoyed time with his family. He is survived by his wife, Roseann, his sons, Nicholas (Kristi)...
Charlotte F. Fowler
Nov 6, 2020
Charlotte F. Fowler, age 74, went home to be with the Lord on November 6, 2020. Charlotte was born in Akron and lived in Springfield Township. She graduated from Stow High School and enjoyed watching all kinds of sports. Preceded in death by her husband, Alan Fowler; parents, Ruth and Ray; and brother, Willard. Charlotte is survived by her sons,...
Daniel "Dan" Charles Buchanan
Nov 4, 2020
Daniel Buchanan passed away on November 4, 2020 at the age of 76. Born in Battle Creek, Michigan on June 10, 1944, he was the son of Archie and Kathryn Buchanan, both deceased. Dan served in the Navy on the USS Brinkley Bass as an Electronics Technician. He retired from Americhem in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio with 30+ years of service....
Richard H. Howell
Nov 4, 2020
Richard H. Howell, age 75, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 4, 2020. Born in Akron on April 10, 1945, Richard grew up in Firestone Park and graduated from Garfield High School in 1963. He retired from Firestone Tire & Rubber Company where he was an electrician and proud Local Union President. He was passionate about...
Hoyt Winfred Eady
Nov 4, 2020
Hoyt Winfred Eady joined his wife, Virginia, in the loving arms of Jesus on November 4, 2020. Hoyt was born on March 24, 1928 in Bremen, Georgia (Haralson County) to Andrew and Myrtle Eady (nee Estes). He graduated from Ellet High School, where he met his wife, and went on to work for Goodyear for 42 years. He was an...
Nancy Louise Isom
Nov 2, 2020
Beloved mom/nana and sister, Nancy Louise Isom, went to her heavenly home November 2, 2020. Preceded in death by daughter, Karah Isom, she leaves behind daughter, Tina Gearhart (Scott), son, Aaron Isom, daughter, Jennifer Moore (Steve) and daughter, Sarah Harkness (James); grandchildren, Alexis, Corbin, Jessica, Samantha, Anthony, Jonathan and Matthew; six great-grandchildren; brother, David Larson (Dorothy); and her precious fur-babies,...
James E. Cook
Nov 1, 2020
James E. Cook passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 1, 2020 at the age of 98. He was born and raised on a farm in Suffield, the son of Ruth and Howard Cook, and one of ten children. Jim was a lifelong resident of Suffield. Entering the military in 1942, Jim proudly served his country as a sergeant in the...
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