Obituaries
Michael Urdiales
Jan 14, 2021
Michael Urdiales, age 36, passed away on January 14, 2021. Born in Akron, he graduated from Springfield High School and lived in Stow. Michael enjoyed car magazines, listening to music and watching his favorite movies, Shrek and E.T. Preceded in death by his father, Paul K. Urdiales, Michael is survived by his mother, Rose Knowles and stepfather, Arthur Knowles; brother,...
Timothy Earl Archual
Jan 12, 2021
Timothy Earl Archual, age 64, passed away January 12, 2021 at his home in Tallmadge. He was born in Akron, Ohio, grew up in Munroe Falls, and graduated from The University of Akron. Tim was employed by Mooney&Moses/All Construction for 41 years. He was dedicated to his work and will be remembered as a leader in the industry and not...
Rex M. Richmond
Jan 9, 2021
Rex M. Richmond, age 84, went home to be with the Lord on January 9, 2021. He was born on April 3, 1936 and lived in Akron his entire life. Rex graduated from Hower Vocational High School and worked in the dairy industry at Isaly’s for 10 years, Lawson’s for 25 years, Willman for 15 years and Land O’ Lakes...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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...
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...
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;...
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,...
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 -...
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...
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...
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