Obituaries
Gary D. Ketterman
Jun 10, 2020
Gary passed away at his home on June 10, 2020 at the age of 65. Gary served in the United States Marine Corps and owned and operated Ketterman’s Lawn Care for 20 years until his illness. He loved the beauty of nature and his sense of humor will be remembered by all. Gary was preceded in death by his mother...
Paulette Gates (Peck)
Jun 10, 2020
Paulette Gates (Peck) Paulette Gates, age 73, went home to be with the lord on June 10, 2020. Paulette was born in Akron. She lived most of her adult life in Suffield and Hanoverton, Ohio. Paulette graduated from Kenmore High School in 1964 and was employed with Peck Movers and Field Local Schools as a school bus driver and spent...
William Harry "Bill" Bloss
Jun 9, 2020
William Harry “Bill” Bloss, age 91, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 9, 2020. Born in New Baltimore, Ohio, he lived in Uniontown most of his life. Bill graduated from Marlboro High School and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was self-employed as the owner of William Bloss Construction for over...
Maria Christine Ritchie
Jun 7, 2020
Maria Christine Ritchie left this earth at the age of 32 on June 7, 2020 in the early morning, just as the sun was beginning to rise. Maria was surrounded by her family, loved ones, and furry best friend, Stevie. She is survived by her parents, Nathan Ritchie and Laura DiNapoli Ritchie; sisters, Amanda and Anna; and loving boo, Rudy...
Randall J. "Randy" Porter
Jun 2, 2020
Randall J. “Randy” Porter, age 57, passed away on June 2, 2020. Born in Akron, he was a life resident of Suffield and graduated from Field High School in 1981. Randy was co-owner of Porter Metal Company and was a charter member of the Suffield Jaycees. He was also a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. In his earlier years,...
Paul A. Orndorff
May 29, 2020
Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servant. (Psalm 116:15) Paul A. Orndorff (Poppy), 90, a life-long area resident, went from life to true life on May 29, 2020. Paul was proceeded in death by his wife of 60 years, Nona (Livingston) Orndorff, siblings Marvin, Maxine (Eggers), Dwight, Wayne and Joyce (Walker) and great...
Robert C. Wohlwend
May 29, 2020
Robert C. Wohlwend, age 89, passed away on May 29, 2020. Born in Portage County, Robert was a life resident of the area. He served in the US Army during the Korean War, and was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church, where he was an active choir member. He was also a member of the Catholic War Vets....
Marc W. Rose
May 24, 2020
Marc Wesley Rose, age 50, passed away unexpectedly May 24, 2020 at his home in Mechanicsville, Virginia. Marc was born on July 19, 1969 in Lansing, Michigan. He was the son of Rodney A. and Carol A. Rose of Uniontown, Ohio and a 1987 graduate of Lake High School in Uniontown, Ohio. Marc earned a B.S. in Chemistry and his...
Walter William Hedrick
May 23, 2020
Walter William Hedrick Sr., age 75, born July 4, 1944 in Akron, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2020. Bill was the funniest person any of us knew. He would talk the ear off of anyone who would listen. You could fill a book with all his jokes and anecdotes. This gentle, loving, caring and wonderful man has left...
James McCallister
May 22, 2020
James McCallister, age 73, passed away on May 22, 2020 at two o’clock in the afternoon. Jim was a life resident of Akron, graduating from Ellet High School and served in the Navy during the Vietnam War. He worked at Spitzer Ford, retiring in 2018, and was a member of Arlington Memorial Baptist Church. Jim enjoyed fishing, hiking, camping, and...
Mary Lou Jarrell
May 19, 2020
"Together Again" Mary Lou Jarrell, age 72, went home to be with the Lord on May 19, 2020. Born in Clay, W.Va., she graduated from Clay High School and lived in Suffield, Ohio most of her life. Mary Lou was a homemaker and enjoyed reading, word puzzles and card games, but above all she loved spending time with her family....
Patricia Enos
May 18, 2020
Patricia L. (Enos) Hendrix (nee Bailey), age 68, died on May 18, 2020. Patricia was born in Akron where she lived and graduated from Springfield High School. She enjoyed music, literature, sewing, shopping and antiquing, but most of all she loved her kids and grandkids. She was preceded in death by her parents Shorlan and Lucy Bailey. Patricia is survived...
Johnnie Young
May 18, 2020
Johnnie Young, age 94, went home to be with the Lord on May 18, 2020. Johnnie was born in Finger, Tenn. to the late Charles and Hassie Browder and had lived in the Akron area since 1929. She graduated from Springfield High School and was a member of The Chapel since 1944. Johnnie was a Rosie the Riveter and later...
Jewel Dean Smith (Creekmore)
May 12, 2020
Jewel Dean Smith, age 91, passed away on May 12, 2020. She was born on May 12, 1929 in Jellico, Tenn. and was one of eight children born to Lloyd and Maude Creekmore. She was a longtime member of the Akron Baptist Temple. Jewel was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 50 wonderful years, Lewis “Bud” Smith;...
Murietta Sendelbach
May 11, 2020
"Together Again" Murietta Sendelbach, age 89, passed away on May 11, 2020. Born in Newark, New Jersey, she lived in Mogadore most of her life and was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church since 1956, where she sang in the choir. She had also been a member of Mogadore Moose Lodge No. 852 since 1973. She held many positions...
Richard Thomas Reed
May 11, 2020
Richard (Dick) Reed, age 85, went home to be with the Lord on May 11, 2020. Dick was born in Leechburg, Pennsylvania on February 10, 1935 and lived in the Akron, Ohio area for his entire adult life surrounded by his family. He served his country in the Army and made his career at the F.W. Albrecht Grocery Company for...
Kevin P. McNamee
May 10, 2020
Kevin P. McNamee, age 62 of Mogadore, passed away on May 10, 2020. Kevin was born on October 14, 1957 in Akron, Ohio. He was raised in Tallmadge, Ohio where he graduated from high school in 1976. Kevin was employed for many years in various aspects of the automobile sales/service industry. Kevin was a fantastic storyteller. He had a unique...
Mabel (Causby) Beal
May 10, 2020
Mabel (Causby) Beal, age 99, passed away on May 10, 2020. Born on March 26, 1921 in Glen Alpine, N.C., she lived in Akron since 1945. Mabel was a member of North Springfield Presbyterian Church where she served as a Deacon. She was involved in many clubs and organizations, including the Springfield Senior Center, Ellet Community Center, Homemakers Club of...
Debi (Brouse) Reed aka "Little Bones"
May 9, 2020
Debi (Brouse) Reed, “Little Bones”, age 62, passed away on May 9, 2020. Born in Mogadore, she graduated in 1976 from Mogadore High School. Debi was a member of St. John/St. Paul Lutheran Church. Debi was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Margaret Brouse; and her brother, Randy. She is survived by her husband of 30 years (the...
Karen S. Skipper
May 5, 2020
Karen Skipper, age 68, passed away on May 5, 2020, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Born in Akron, Ohio, she currently resided in Hartville with her husband John. Karen graduated from Ellet High School and The University of Akron. She was retired from Springfield Local Schools, where she taught first grade and kindergarten for 35 years. She...
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