Obituaries

Gary L. Prough

Gary L. Prough

Nov 27, 2018

Gary L. Prough, 71, peacefully entered the Kingdom of Heaven and into the arms of Jesus on November 27, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Lola, and his brother, George; and is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Barb; his children, Erin (Oscar) and Jeff (Megan); grandchildren, Calina, Kylee, Maribel, Gabriella, Gabriel, Laila,...

Morris Wayne "Bud" Persons

Morris Wayne "Bud" Persons

Nov 24, 2018

BOUGHT THE FARM Morris Wayne “Bud” Persons, age 86, passed away on November 24, 2018. He was born in Suffield and graduated from Suffield High School, a Veteran of the United States Army, Bud served in the Korean War. He retired from Goodyear with 40 years of service. Preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Eunice Persons; sister, Martha...

Kenneth A. Miller

Kenneth A. Miller

Nov 22, 2018

Kenneth A. Miller, age 81, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family and went home to be with the Lord on November 22, 2018. Born in Tallmadge to his parents, Claude and Dorothy Miller, he was a Mogadore resident for many years. Ken was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be greatly missed. Preceded in death by his...

Tracie L. Costantino

Tracie L. Costantino

Nov 20, 2018

Tracie L. Costantino, age 52, passed away on November 20, 2018. She is survived by her husband, Jerry; sons, Alex, Noah and Bradyn; and parents, Barbara and Jim Stover. Funeral Service will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, November 25, 2018 at Lakemore United Methodist Church, 1536 Flickinger Road, Akron, Ohio 44312 with Pastor Jeff Gindlesberger officiating. Family and...

Donald William Daugherty

Donald William Daugherty

Nov 19, 2018

Donald William Daugherty, age 88, went home to be with the Lord on November 19, 2018. A loving and kind man, he was cherished by his family and friends. Don is survived by his wife, Phyllis; children, Sharon (Roger) Windey, Sharon Shanholtzer (Dale Kinnear), Cathy (Charly) Diak and Kyle (Gayle) Shanholtzer; seven grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. His legacy of love...

Deborah (Dziados) Thompson

Deborah (Dziados) Thompson

Nov 16, 2018

Deborah (Dziados) Thompson Deborah, age 54 of Uniontown, went home to be with the Lord on November 16, 2018 following a short fight with cancer. Deborah was born in Churchville, N.Y. on August 12, 1964. She was the daughter of the late Leo and Wilma Dziados. Deborah enjoyed sewing, cooking and baking and always found happiness in having a home...

Patricia A. Stefan (nee Leidy)

Patricia A. Stefan (nee Leidy)

Nov 13, 2018

Patricia A. Stefan (nee Leidy) MOGADORE – Patricia A. Stefan, age 75, went home to be with the Lord on November 13, 2018 after a brief illness. Born in Akron, she was a Mogadore resident most of her life. Pat was a former employee of G.E. Factory Service, Benefit Services and InfoCision, where she worked in customer service. She was...

Loretta Stager Darst

Loretta Stager Darst

Nov 13, 2018

Loretta Stager Darst, age 94, went home to be with the Lord on November 13, 2018. Born in Smithfield, Pa., she lived most of her life in the Akron area. Loretta retired after many years as secretary at Annunciation School in Akron. She enjoyed traveling and polka dancing. Preceded in death by her husband, John Stager; son, Jimmy Stager; husband,...

Rosemary Calderone

Rosemary Calderone

Nov 12, 2018

Rosemary Calderone, age 59, passed away November 12, 2018 after a long illness. She was born in Barberton, Ohio and lived most of her life in the Akron area. Rosemary was employed as a nurse with Altercare Wadsworth for 30 years and was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Rosemary treasured spending time with her family and was...

Carlton Joseph "Joe" Barton

Carlton Joseph "Joe" Barton

Nov 10, 2018

Per Joe's wishes there will be no services.

William (Bill) Denham

William (Bill) Denham

Nov 9, 2018

William (Bill) Denham passed away November 9th, 2018. He is survived by his wife of seventy years, Lois Foore Denham. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Michele Stebbins. He is survived by daughter, Randi (John) Bostick of Henderson, Nev.; sons, Mike (Patti) Denham of Akron, and Mark (Lisa) Denham of Hartville; nine grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. He...

John A. Nicolino

John A. Nicolino

Nov 8, 2018

John A. Nicolino, age 64, went home to be with the Lord on November 8, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Akron to Tony and Esther Nicolino, he was a lifelong area resident and a graduate of Ellet High School. John was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church and had worked in the concrete business for...

Jill Michele Ziler (George)

Jill Michele Ziler (George)

Nov 6, 2018

Jill Michele Ziler (George) Jill Michele Ziler, age 40, of Akron passed away unexpectedly on November 6, 2018. She was greatly loved and will be missed by her family. Cremation has taken place. A private service was held for the family. (Hopkins Lawver, AKRON, 330-733-6271) www.hopkinslawver.com

Pearl M. Morris (Brubaker)

Pearl M. Morris (Brubaker)

Nov 6, 2018

Pearl M. Morris (Brubaker) Pearl M. Morris, age 100, went with dignity and grace to sit at the foot of her Savior, Jesus Christ on November 6, 2018. Pearl was born on December 7, 1917 in Connellsville, Pa. and moved to Ellet when she was two years old. She graduated from Ellet High School in 1935. Pearl was employed at...

Richard D. Brown

Richard D. Brown

Nov 6, 2018

Richard D. Brown, age 71, passed away on November 6, 2018. Born in Columbus, Ohio, he was a life resident of the Akron area. Rick was a graduate of Springfield High School and served in the U.S. Navy from 1967 to 1970. He was employed at Goodyear Aerospace for many years. Rick was a friend of Dr. Bob and enjoyed...

Richard  D. Armour

Richard D. Armour

Nov 4, 2018

Richard D. Armour, 74, passed away Sunday, November 4, 2018 in Akron, Oh. Rick was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving as a Green Beret (Special Forces), he retired from Bridgestone/Firestone, was a member of the Allenside Athletic Club and loved coaching his daughter and her friends on various softball teams. He was also an avid Cleveland sports fan,...

Robert J. Berringer

Robert J. Berringer

Nov 2, 2018

Robert (Bob) Berringer went home to be with his Lord and Savior on November 2, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on March 14, 1933 in Cherry Tree, Pennsylvania and graduated from Green Township High school. Bob was born and raised on a farm and moved to Akron, Ohio when he was 18. He worked for...

Betty  Lou (Reed) Hammar

Betty Lou (Reed) Hammar

Oct 26, 2018

Betty Lou (Reed) Hammar October 7, 1928 - October 26, 2018 Betty Lou Hammar, 90, went home to be with the Lord on October 26, 2018, surrounded by her loving daughters at her home in Green, Ohio. Betty was born October 7, 1928 in Bellaire, Ohio to Earl R. and Margaret I. Colvin. Following graduation from Akron East High School,...

Geraldine Overlow

Geraldine Overlow

Oct 26, 2018

Geraldine Overlow Gerry, age 93, passed away on October 26, 2018. A lifetime resident of Akron, she retired from Springfield Schools and was a longtime member of Advent Lutheran Church. Gerry was looking forward to being reunited with her husband, Bill; sister, Betty; and brother, Bill. She leaves daughters, Cathy, Julie (Jim), Carol (Darrell) and her “fourth daughter”, Kay (Dan);...

Carolyn A. Horning

Carolyn A. Horning

Oct 23, 2018

"TOGETHER AGAIN" Carolyn A. Horning, age 69, passed away suddenly on October 23, 2018. Carol was born in Akron, Ohio to the late Emil and Frances Misko, and lived most of her life in the Mogadore area. She graduated from Mogadore High School and was employed with Harris Trophy. Carol loved spending her free time with her grandchildren. Preceded in...

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