Obituaries
Roberta L. Zimmerman
Oct 28, 2019
Roberta Zimmerman passed away October 28, 2019 after a brief illness. She was born December 6, 1938, the only child of Roy and Louise Purbaugh. She graduated from Buchtel High School Class of 1957. Roberta was in Rainbow Girls as a teenager, that’s where she met the love of her life, Bob Zimmerman. Together they celebrated 58 years of marriage....
Victoria L. "Vicki" Stevens
Oct 24, 2019
Victoria L. “Vicki” Stevens, age 71, passed away on October 24, 2019. Born in Akron to Lewis and Sylvia Moss, she lived most of her life in the Akron area. Vicki retired from the Akron Public Schools, where she was a secretary for many years. She enjoyed traveling, cross stich, and was an excellent seamstress. Vicki loved spending time with...
Gerald J. May
Oct 22, 2019
Gerald J. May, age 92, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2019, surrounded by his family. Born in Akron to Fred and Edna May, he was a lifetime area resident. Gerald was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during World War II and was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church. He was employed as Vice President for Horning...
Silva F. Nelson
Oct 21, 2019
Silva Fabiyola Tütünciyan Nelson May 9, 1973 – October 21, 2019 With her family at her side, Silva passed away at home on October 21, 2019 after courageously battling lung cancer for almost four years. Silva Fabiyola Tütünciyan, age 46, was born May 9, 1973 in Istanbul, Turkey, the oldest of two daughters to Arşaluys Tütünciyan. Silva and her younger...
Craig "Big Al" Cope
Oct 20, 2019
Craig “Big Al” Cope, age 48, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2019 after a courageous battle. A life resident of Akron, Craig loved fishing, animals and children. He was a loving son, brother and uncle who will be deeply missed. Preceded in death by his father, Alan Bushner, Craig is survived by his mother, Donna Lee Cope; brother, Alan...
Patricia June McLaughlin
Oct 19, 2019
Patricia (Pat) June McLaughlin (Pat) passed away peacefully on October 19, 2019. She leaves behind her husband of 61 years, Robert (Bob) McLaughlin; daughters, Judge Kelly McLaughlin and Christie (Timothy) McLaughlin-Peeper; granddaughters, Erin and Alexandra Glascock; sisters, Pam Piland and Cindy Ulrich; and dear friend, Marilyn Warner. She is preceded in death by her sister, Penee Castiglia. Pat was the...
Lester M. Newman
Oct 14, 2019
Lester M. Newman Jr. Lester M. “Butch” Newman Jr., age 76, went home to be with the Lord on October 14, 2019. Les was born in Little Falls, NY, and grew up in Dolgeville, NY. He served in the United States Air Force from 1962 to 1966. Les retired after many years of working in car sales, and liked watching...
Keturah Viola (Wagler) Miller
Oct 13, 2019
Keturah Viola (Wagler) Miller, age 90, wife of Daniel L. Miller entered into rest Sunday, October 13, 2019 at their home in Uniontown, Ohio surrounded by her family. She was born in Montgomery In. on January 4, 1929 to the late Harvey and Susanna Wagler; and is survived by her husband, Daniel L.; and six children, Walter (Wilma) Miller of...
Jerry Hershman
Oct 10, 2019
Jerry Hershman, born March 3, 1940 was called by his Lord to his heavenly home on October 10, 2019. He was the son of the late Okey A. and Neva (Upton) Hershman. On June 27, 1965 he married the love of his life, Janet (Jan) Linger who preceded him to Heaven on June 21, 2018. Surviving is a son, Wesley...
James Jarrell
Oct 10, 2019
James Jarrell, age 78, went home to be with the Lord on October 10, 2019. Born in Akron, he lived most of his life in the Suffield area and graduated from Suffield High School, Class of 1961. Jim retired from Goodyear where he spent most of his career at the Stow Mold Plant. He served on the Suffield Volunteer Fire...
Raymond L. Wimer
Oct 8, 2019
"Together Again" Raymond L. Wimer, age 87, passed away suddenly on October 8, 2019. Born in New Castle, Pa., he lived in the Akron area since 1972. Ray was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a hard worker and a good husband and father. Ray was proud to be a member of the NRA and enjoyed hunting and...
Patsy R. (Murphy) Tompkins
Oct 7, 2019
MOGADORE – Patsy Ruth Tompkins, age 89, went to be with Jesus on Monday, October 7, 2019. Patsy was born in Mogadore on August 9, 1930 to John Murphy and Edna (Ghere) Murphy. She had ten brothers and sisters, John, Kenneth, Dolores (Davis), Barbara, Jim, Paul, Tom, Mike, Edna (Pierce) and Larry. Patsy was a life resident of Mogadore and...
Shane M. Nalepa
Oct 1, 2019
Shane M. Nalepa, age 44 of Hartville, died unexpectedly as a result of an underlying heart condition, which led to a heart attack on October 1, 2019. He was born on January 16, 1975 in Steubenville, Ohio, the son of John and Lois “Poochie” Holub. He attended Steubenville City Schools, where Shane was a multi-sport athlete, excelling in football, basketball...
Margaret G. Sturm "Muggs"
Sep 28, 2019
Margaret G. Sturm, age 92, passed away on September 28, 2019. Born in Morgantown, W. Va., she graduated from the University of West Virginia and lived in the Tallmadge and Hartville areas most of her life. Margaret was employed with Goodyear for six years as a chemical research librarian. Her hobbies included gardening, woodworking, travel, cooking and caring for her...
Frank Gross
Sep 27, 2019
Frank Gross, age 93, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on September 27, 2019. Born in Croatia, he moved to the United States in 1952. Frank was a member of Nativity of the Lord Jesus Catholic Church and the German Family Society. He loved gardening, was a hard worker and loved his family. Frank was preceded in death by...
Pat (McCord) Poole
Sep 26, 2019
Pat (McCord) Poole, age 91, passed away at her home on September 26, 2019 and is now with the Lord. Born in Leoma, Tenn. to her parents, Joseph and Lena Luncford, she moved to Akron in the early 1950’s. Pat retired from Goodyear Aerospace in 1983 after 35 years of service. She was a longtime member of Springfield Baptist Church....
Betty J. Wagers (Kurtz)
Sep 25, 2019
Betty J. Wagers (Kurtz) went home to be with the Lord on September 25, 2019. Betty was born in Akron, Ohio, where she lived the majority of her life. Betty enjoyed reading, tending her flower garden, traveling and playing cards, but her greatest joys were being with her family and meeting others. A stranger was just a friend that she...
Verlene Rose Hone
Sep 18, 2019
Verlene Rose Hone Some folks must wait a little longer than others to get to heaven. Such was the case for Verlene, who made the journey two days after her 104th birthday. Verlene was a gifted homemaker. So much so that in 1938, she founded a local homemakers club, consisting of a close-knit group of women who met for more...
Dale R. Yengling
Sep 17, 2019
Dale R. Yengling, age 79, passed away on September 17, 2019. Born in Salem, Ohio he lived in the Akron area for most of his life. Dale served in the Air Force from 1960 to 1964. He worked at Firestone and later retired from Buckeye Abrasives. He loved cars, car parts, gardening, and going to swap meets. Dale was preceded...
Pansy M. Michael (Butler)
Sep 17, 2019
Pansy M. Michael (Butler), age 86, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2019. Born in North Carolina, she lived in the Akron area for most of her life. Pansy was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. In addition to her parents, Johnnie and Vista Butler, Pansy was preceded in death by her husband, Warren G. Michael; sisters, Hassie, Viola,...
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