Obituaries

Jason Allen Thompson

Jason Allen Thompson

Feb 26, 2019

Jason Allen Thompson, born June 10, 1977, loving son, father and grandfather, passed away unexpectedly on February 26, 2019. Jason loved being a grandpa! RoRo was the apple of his eye. He also loved hunting and dirt bikes. Jason enjoyed life and lived it on the wild side. He will be deeply missed by everyone. Preceded in death by his...

Jeffrey W. Farina

Jeffrey W. Farina

Feb 20, 2019

Jeffrey W. Farina, age 49, passed away on February 20, 2019 after a hard fought battle with cancer. Born in Akron, he lived in Mogadore most of his life and graduated from Mogadore High School. Jeff was a huge sports fan of the Browns, Indians, Cavs, Ohio State football, Mogadore High School football and Detroit Red Wings. He enjoyed fishing...

Thomas E. Nemcheck

Thomas E. Nemcheck

Feb 20, 2019

Thomas E. Nemcheck, age 74, went home to be with the Lord on February 20, 2019. A current resident of Uniontown, Tom graduated from East High School and went on to earn his Master’s degree in Engineering from The University of Akron. He retired after many years of service from Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems, formerly Goodyear Aerospace. Tom was a...

Doris Jayne Regas

Doris Jayne Regas

Feb 19, 2019

Doris Jayne Regas, age 87, of Uniontown went Home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 following a period of declining health. She was born July 1, 1931 in Osnaburg Township, the daughter of the late Quinter and Louisa (Henning) Royer. Doris was a graduate of Osnaburg High School (1949) and Kent State University (1973). Doris resided...

Janette C. Snyder

Janette C. Snyder

Feb 17, 2019

Jan Snyder, 76, of Charlotte, N.C., formerly of Uniontown, Ohio passed away Sunday, February 17, 2019 at her home. Calling hours will be held Wednesday, February 27, 2019 from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. followed by her funeral service at 1 p.m. at Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, 3553 Northdale Street NW, Uniontown, Ohio 44685. She will be laid to rest...

Anna L. Kline

Anna L. Kline

Feb 15, 2019

Anna L. Kline, age 81, passed away on February 15, 2019. Born in Akron, Ohio on March 26, 1937, Ann married the love of her life, Glenn on August 31, 1956. We had 62 wonderful years together, sharing our faith in God which we applied daily. We lived these last 33 years in Uniontown, Ohio. We are members of Maranatha...

Bonnie L. Susong

Bonnie L. Susong

Feb 14, 2019

Bonnie L. Susong, 72, passed away on February 14, 2019. Bonnie was born in Akron, Ohio and also lived in Cleveland, Ohio for many, many years. She was a graduate of Akron University. Bonnie worked at Akron General Medical Center for 29 years followed by 15 years at University Hospital as a Medical Transcriptionist Supervisor. She had a passionate love...

Karl W. Richards

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Gregory Scott Schafer

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....

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