Obituaries
Karl W. Richards
Feb 14, 2019
Karl Richards, age 67, passed away on February 14, 2019. Born in Akron, Ohio in 1951, Karl graduated from Ellet High School in 1969 and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was employed in the trucking industry for 44 years, retiring from Holland Trucking. Karl enjoyed woodworking, glass etching, and spending time with family and friends. Preceded in...
Margot C. Meighen
Feb 12, 2019
Margot C. Meighen, age 77, passed away on February 12, 2019. She is survived by daughter, Susan (Rob) Wise; grandchildren, Levi and Elishia; two great-grandchildren; brothers, Michael (Jane) and Allen; and sisters, Carolyn and Sandy. Memorial service will be held Saturday, 3 p.m. at Hopkins Lawver MOGADORE Funeral Home, 34 S. Cleveland Avenue (Route 532), Mogadore, Ohio 44260 with Pastor...
Jay M. Rummell
Feb 11, 2019
Jay M. Rummell, age 52, passed away at home, surrounded by his loving family on February 11, 2019 after a brave two-year battle with cancer. Born in Akron on September 17, 1966, he graduated from Ellet High School in 1984 where he still holds a school track record. Jay proudly served in the United States Marine Corps from 1984-1988 during...
Eric L. Cresong
Feb 5, 2019
Eric L. Cresong, age 36, of Uniontown, Ohio passed from this world on February 5, 2019. Eric was a graduate of Springfield High School and was proud of his career as a Troubleshooter for Ohio Edison. Eric loved his family more than anything else. He was always full of smiles and laughs and would light up a room. Eric loved...
Janice Douglas Strassner
Feb 2, 2019
Janice Douglas Strassner, age 88, passed away February 2, 2019. Born in Akron, Ohio, Jan was a lifetime area resident. She graduated from Baldwin Wallace College and taught 21 years at Mogadore Elementary School. Jan volunteered for Akron Children’s Hospital for many years and enjoyed reading, playing games and crafts. Preceded in death by her parents; and sister; Jan is...
Freda M. Dye (Robinson)
Jan 29, 2019
Freda M. Dye (Robinson) Freda M. Dye, age 89, went home to be with the Lord on January 29, 2019. Born in Akron, she was a proud resident of Ellet for her entire life, graduating from Ellet High School in 1947. Freda retired after many years from Valley Savings & Loan. She was an avid reader, liked to travel and...
John "Jeff" Short
Jan 26, 2019
John “Jeff” Short, age 70, passed away unexpectedly on January 26, 2019. Jeff retired from Goodyear. He is survived by his wife, Jan Short; son, Cliff Short; daughter, Leeann (Dave) DeLuca; stepson, Steve (Gail) Walters; stepdaughter, Wendy (Larry) Langston; grandchildren, Colton Short, Alexis DeLuca and Payton Short; great-grandchildren, Weylyn Short and Chloe Langston. Private family services will be held at...
Gina F. Benjamin
Jan 24, 2019
Gina F. Benjamin, age 48, went home to be with the Lord on January 24, 2019 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Born in Cuyahoga Falls, she currently resided in Barberton. Gina graduated from Coventry High School where she still holds the record for the longest discus throw. She was employed at Firestone Country Club, and enjoyed bowling in...
Jerry J. Scott
Jan 21, 2019
Jerry J. Scott, age 76, of Akron, Ohio passed away Monday, January 21, 2019 with his loving wife of 51 years by his side. He was born October 23, 1942 to the late Howard and Mabel Scott in Ray, Ohio. Jerry graduated from Allensville High School in 1960. After high school, Jerry joined the U.S. Army serving for three years...
Alverda L. Lancaster
Jan 20, 2019
Alverda L. Lancaster Alverda L. Lancaster, age 75, went home to be with the Lord on January 20, 2019 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. She was born and raised in Kitzmiller, MD, and made her home in Springfield Township, where she lived most of her life. Alverda retired from McDonalds after many years as a manager. Alverda attended...
Lee M. Wieland
Jan 18, 2019
Lee M. Wieland, age 88, went home to be with the Lord on January 18, 2019 after a brief illness. He was born in Akron and was a lifetime area resident. Lee was a U.S. Army Korean War Veteran and worked for many years as a Tool and Dye Maker at Cornwell Tool. He loved playing his Bass Guitar in...
Marian E. Springston
Jan 16, 2019
Marian E. Springston, age 92, passed away on January 16, 2019. Born in Augusta, West Va., she lived in the Akron and Stow areas most of her life. Preceded in death by her husband, Ralph R.; grandson, Allan; and sister, Janet Coomer, Marian is survived by son, Dennis Springston; daughters, Linda Dietrick, Suzanne Mick and Kathleen Hoke; three grandchildren; and...
Sandra Kay Walliser
Jan 14, 2019
Sandra Kay Walliser Sandra “Sandy” Kay Walliser, age 74, went home to be with the Lord, (now running through the fields of flowers), on January 14, 2019. She was a member of Harmony Baptist Church of Tallmadge. Sandy endured and suffered with Muscular Dystrophy. She faced life with great courage, patience, kindness and laughter. Sandy did this with the help...
Gregory Scott Schafer
Jan 14, 2019
Gregory Scott Schafer, 69, passed away on January 14, 2019. Born in Akron, Gregory retired from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company in 2004 after 36 years of service. He began as a forms carrier in the Data Center then became a computer programmer and later a Section Manager/Programmer. Greg worked in Accounts Payable, Purchasing and then HR/Payroll/Benefits programming departments....
Steven Malachosky
Jan 12, 2019
Steven Malachosky Steven Malachosky, age 100, passed away suddenly on January 12, 2019 after a brief illness. Born in Akron, Steven was a lifelong area resident. He served as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army during WWII. Steven retired after 38 years of service from Firestone Tire & Rubber where he did a lot of traveling while working in the...
Frances A. Gougler
Jan 6, 2019
Frances A. Gougler, age 98, passed away January 6, 2019. Born in Wendell, Idaho, Frances lived in the Mogadore, Ohio area most of her life. She graduated from Mogadore High School in 1939 and was employed with B.F. Goodrich and retired from the Village of Mogadore. Frances was a member of the Christian Women’s Fellowship with Mogadore Christian Church, Mogadore...
Delores J. Hugi
Jan 5, 2019
Delores Hugi, 86, of Stow, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on January 5, 2019 with her family by her side, and is together forever with her loving husband of 67 years, Charles Hugi. Delores was employed at J. B. Robinson Jewelers as a bookkeeper and jewelry specialist for over 20 years, retiring in 1996. She loved helping...
David L. Ulm
Jan 4, 2019
David L. Ulm I was born on Sunday, November 17, 1935 at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna, Ohio to Donald Vernan Ulm and Marie Bridget Brooker Ulm and went home peacefully to be with the Lord on January 4, 2019 surrounded by my family. I grew up in the Suffield-Mogadore area. I graduated from St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School in...
Virginia Bittner (nee Mace)
Dec 31, 2018
Virginia Bittner (nee Mace) Virginia Bittner, age 88, passed away suddenly on December 31, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. A life resident of Akron, Virginia graduated from South High School in 1949 and retired from Krispy Kreme Doughnuts. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Clifton “Buzz” Bittner; son, Jeffrey Bittner; daughter, Janie Bittner Pack;...
Betty I. (Harter) Cliff
Dec 30, 2018
Betty I. (Harter) Clff - (1933-2018) Betty I. Harter Cliff (Mee-Maw), age 85, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 30, 2018. Born one of seven children to Everett and Ona Brooks in Akron on September 24, 1933, Betty lived her whole life in Mogadore and Ellet. Betty was preceded in death by her beloved husbands Charles R. Harter...
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