Obituaries
Ralph Spano
Mar 20, 2019
Ralph Spano, age 67, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, March 20, 2019. Born in San Vito, Italy, he lived in the Suffield area most of his life. Ralph retired from the Ohio Conference of Plasterers and Cement Masons after working 40 years in the concrete industry. He enjoyed playing and watching soccer, Italian meats, cheeses and pastries!...
Robert L. "Bob" Anderson
Mar 18, 2019
Robert L. “Bob” Anderson, age 70, passed away on March 18, 2019. Born in Akron, he graduated from Hower High School and lived in Uniontown most of his life. Bob was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and Air Force. He retired from the City of Akron as a heavy equipment operator. Bob enjoyed traveling in the Caribbean, scuba...
James D. Gray
Mar 18, 2019
James D. Gray, 79, of Springfield Township (Summit Co.) passed away on March 18, 2019. James was born on May 28, 1939 in Cowen, West Virginia to Charles and Gladys Gray. The family moved to Akron in 1951, and he later attended East High School and graduated from Garfield High School in 1957. James earned a Bachelor of Science in...
John Frank Burns
Mar 18, 2019
John Frank Burns John Frank Burns, age 88, passed away March 18, 2019 from a prolonged illness. He was born and lived most of his life in the Akron area. John graduated from Garfield High School and was a Korean War Veteran where he served as a U.S. Marine. John later retired from Goodyear after 39 years of service. Preceded...
Galen Ray Sommers
Mar 17, 2019
Galen Ray Sommers, age 79, went home to be with the Lord on March 17, 2019. Galen was born in Louisville, Ohio and lived most recently in Uniontown. He graduated from Iowa Mennonite School near Kalona, Iowa. Galen was a longtime, self-employed entrepreneur with Conklin after first building many residential houses as a general contractor. Galen enjoyed playing the piano,...
Larry D. Coufal
Mar 16, 2019
Absent from the body, present with the Lord! Reverend Larry D. Coufal, age 74, of Green, was called home to eternal life with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, March 16, 2019. He is celebrating with no more pain, sorrow, or restrictions. His intelligent mind has been set free from a diseased and unresponsive body. Born May 20,...
Mary I. Carter
Mar 12, 2019
Mary I. Carter, age 99, passed away on March 12, 2019. Born in North Carolina, Mary was one of 12 children born to the Gunther family. She lived most of her life in the Akron and Canton areas. Mary enjoyed swimming, golfing, bowling and gardening. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert F. Carter, she is survived by children, Carol...
Gloria N. Fitzgerald (nee Shiwanov)
Mar 12, 2019
Gloria N. Fitzgerald, age 90, passed away peacefully at home on March 12, 2019. Born and raised in the Republic of Panama, Gloria came to the United States in 1946 to marry George J. Fitzgerald Jr. She was a very active person who loved learning new things. Gloria was always busy doing for others. She enjoyed sewing, quilting and using...
Russell Rymer
Mar 10, 2019
Russell Rymer, age 95, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2019, due to declining health. Russ was born in Clarksburg, West Virginia on June 30, 1923 to Russell and Lena Rymer. He later moved to Akron and attended Garfield High School. Russ was a veteran of the U.S. Army where he served during World War II in Italy. Russ retired from...
James B. Gavin
Mar 9, 2019
James B. Gavin, Jr. James B. Gavin, Jr., passed away March 9, 2019, after a long illness. Born in Akron, James lived in the Uniontown area most of his life. He was employed with Ohio Edison where he worked in the Maintenance Department for 25 years until his retirement in 2013. James served in the U.S. Navy and was a...
Norman L. "Norm" Calhoun
Mar 9, 2019
Norman L. “Norm” Calhoun, age 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 9, 2019. He was born in Peninsula, Ohio on June 15, 1928, to Ted and Arlene Calhoun. The family moved to the Portage Lakes area and that is where Norm spent his formative years. Norm was a successful open wheeled circle track automobile racer in the...
Willard "Bill" Skeggs (Coach Skeggs)
Mar 8, 2019
Willard “Bill” Skeggs (Coach Skeggs), passed away peacefully at his home in Akron, Ohio on Friday March 8, 2019 at age 70. Bill was born November 25, 1948 in Cleveland and later moved with his family to Akron where he graduated from Ellet High School in 1966. He joined the U.S. Marine Corps and proudly served his country in the...
Joy M. Sudduth
Mar 8, 2019
Joy M. Sudduth, age 86, passed away on March 8, 2019. Per Joy’s request, a private graveside service was held at Grandview Memorial Park in Ravenna. (Hopkins Lawver, Akron, 330-733-6271) www.hopkinslawver.com
Richard Arden Roop
Mar 7, 2019
Richard Arden Roop, age 83, went home to be with the Lord on March 7, 2019. A life resident of Akron, he graduated from Buchtel High School and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Dick retired from retail sales after many years. His greatest passion was music, forming and playing piano in Dick Roop’s Trio. Dick enjoyed spending time...
Anna B. Wood (Mills)
Mar 6, 2019
Anna B. Wood (Mills) Anna B. Wood, age 84, passed away on March 6, 2019. Anna was employed with Stark County Job and Family Services for 21 years. She enjoyed reading, fishing, and spending time with her great-granddaughter, Jaclynn. Preceded in death by her parents, Thurman and Hester Mills, and siblings, Cleburn, Larry and Mae, Anna is survived by her...
Audrey Marie Reeves
Mar 6, 2019
Audrey Marie Reeves, age 55 of Canton, passed away on March 6, 2019. She was born in Canton, Ohio on March 19, 1963 to Joe Finley and Dora Stone. Preceded in death by her parents; sisters, DJ, Linda and Charlene; brother, Pat; and grandson, Matthew, Audrey is survived by her sisters, Terry Paci, Debbie Miller and Kathy Finley; brother, Joe...
Erman Glen Cutlip
Mar 5, 2019
Erman Glen Cutlip, age 83, passed away on March 5, 2019. Born in Akron, Glen graduated from Springfield High School and served in the Army and National Guard. He lived in Suffield most of his life and retired from Killian Latex. Glen enjoyed playing golf, watching the Ohio State Buckeyes, Cleveland Browns, Cavs and Indians. He especially enjoyed spending time...
Linda Kay Lindgren
Mar 2, 2019
Linda Kay Lindgren (Rang) Linda Kay Lindgren (Rang), 74, was called into her heavenly home surrounded by her family, on Saturday, March 2, 2019. Linda was the owner of a small sewing business, retiring after 30 years. She was a member of North Springfield Presbyterian Church, former Deacon and ruling Elder. Linda enjoyed crocheting, sewing, video games, jigsaw puzzles, TV...
Mary Beth Pressler (Rochford)
Mar 1, 2019
Mary Beth Pressler passed away on March 1, 2019 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Beth was born and raised in Akron, Ohio having attended St. Vincent-St. Mary High School and the University of Akron. Beth was a member of Advent Lutheran Church in Uniontown. Beth had multiple titles through her short 62 years but the titles she cherished most...
Robert E. Ellis
Feb 28, 2019
"Together Again" Robert E. Ellis, age 75, went home to be with the Lord on February 28, 2019 after a brief battle with leukemia. Born in Pasadena, Calif., Bob lived in Goodyear Heights most of his life and graduated from East High School. He was formerly an active member of Goodyear Heights United Methodist Church, and was currently a member...
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