Obituaries

Mark Thomas Long

Mark Thomas Long

Jun 27, 2020

Mark Thomas Long, age 62, passed away on June 27, 2020. Mark was born in Akron and lived in Mogadore. He graduated from Mogadore High School, Class of 1976. Mark enjoyed fishing, hunting and all Cleveland sports. He was preceded in death by his wife, Donna Leigh Long; brother, Greg Long; and father, Thomas Long. Mark is survived by his...

Robert Fulton Jones

Robert Fulton Jones

Jun 26, 2020

Robert Jones, age 96, went home to be with the Lord on June 26, 2020. Born in Akron, Ohio, on March 12, 1924, he was a lifelong resident of the Akron area. He graduated from South High School in Akron and served as a medic in the U.S. Army during World War II under General Patton. He retired from Ohio...

James E. "Jimmy" Wright

James E. "Jimmy" Wright

Jun 25, 2020

Yesterday afternoon we found my uncle Jimmy passed away in his home. This man was a good hard working man. He loved the work he did. The life he was given he made work no matter what the situation was or how hard it was and that’s one thing I have learned from him and will always hold in me....

Charles R. "Chuck" Mayreis

Charles R. "Chuck" Mayreis

Jun 25, 2020

Charles R. “Chuck” Mayreis passed away June 25, 2020. Chuck was a Navy veteran of World War II and the Korean conflict, having served on the U.S.S. Kermit Roosevelt in both the Asia Pacific and European theaters. He was born in Peoria, Illinois on July 19, 1927 and later moved to Akron, Ohio, where he spent the rest of his...

Katie S. Ewing

Katie S. Ewing

Jun 24, 2020

Katie S. Ewing Katie Ewing, age 60, went home to be with the Lord on June 24, 2020. Born in Waseca, Minn., she graduated from Lafayette High School in St. Louis, Mo., and currently lived in Suffield Township. Katie was a dedicated mother and wife, and was a kindergarten teacher’s assistant for three years in Indiana. She loved dogs and...

Garvin "Bud" Goodson

Garvin "Bud" Goodson

Jun 17, 2020

Garvin Harry Goodson, age 75, passed away on June 17, 2020. He was a lifetime resident of Akron, and graduated from Springfield High School. Garvin was employed with B.F. Goodrich for 20 years, and later owned his own landscaping company. Preceded in death by his wife, Veronica “Ronnie”; infant son, James Frederick; parents, Joseph Garvin and Ada; sister, Martha Hensal;...

Dorothy J. Hartong

Dorothy J. Hartong

Jun 16, 2020

Dorothy J. Hartong, age 82, passed away on June 16, 2020. Her nicknames were Toots and Dot with red hair to match. She loved the Lord and attended St. Matthew's Parish. She was very active in her community of Ellet, Ohio. Her favorite season was fall. Dorothy loved coloring books, slumber parties, the 50's, and reading and telling stories to...

Danny L. McMillin

Danny L. McMillin

Jun 14, 2020

BRIMFIELD TWP. -- Danny L. McMillin, age 71, passed away unexpectedly on June 14, 2020, and went home to be with the Lord. Born to William and Arline McMillin in Tuscarawas County, Dan has resided in Brimfield since 1978. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and was a long time member of Suffield United Church of Christ...

Carole A. Ashcraft

Carole A. Ashcraft

Jun 12, 2020

Carole A. Ashcraft, age 79, passed away at her home, on June 12, 2020. Born in Logan County, and has lived in Uniontown most of her life. Carole graduated from Boston Heights high school, and was the owner of CaraDon Interiors for 10 years. She was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Carole loved traveling, reading, decorating and spending...

Arletta R. Cornett

Arletta R. Cornett

Jun 12, 2020

Arletta R. Cornett, age 94, passed away on June 12, 2020. Born in Akron, Ohio, she moved to Bradenton, FL for retirement, and moved back to the area after her husband passed away. Arletta loved the beach when she lived in Florida. Preceded in death by her husband, Halford Cornett; brothers, Niles, Harold, and Richard; and sisters, Erma and Betty....

Paulette Gates (Peck)

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...

Gary D. Ketterman

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...

William Harry "Bill" Bloss

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

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

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,...

Robert C. Wohlwend

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....

Paul A. Orndorff

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...

Marc W. Rose

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

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

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...