Obituaries
Merrell Dewey Buckles
Oct 21, 2018
Merrell Buckles, age 54, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, October 21, 2018. He was born in Akron, Ohio and lived in the Akron-Springfield-Portage Lakes-Ellet area all of his life. He is a graduate of Coventry High School. Merrell was actively involved in church and regularly attended McNaughton St. Baptist Church for 35+ years, then became a member...
Phyllis J. Owens
Oct 19, 2018
HARTVILLE – Phyllis J. Owens, age 71, passed away on October 19, 2018. Born in Akron to parents Edwin and Muriel Moore, she had been a resident of the Hartville area most of her life. Phyllis was a teacher in the Akron Public Schools for 32 years and was a longtime volunteer at Akron Children’s Hospital. She enjoyed fishing with...
Bernadine E. Wright
Oct 17, 2018
Bernadine E. Wright was joyfully reunited with her husband of 43 years, Cecil F. Wright and met for the first time her Saviour, Jesus Christ on October 17, 2018. She was born on August 22, 1926 in Malvern, Ohio to Lawrence and Ida “Dolly” Miller. She was the eldest of four children. Bernadine grew up in Mogadore, Ohio and graduated...
Steven J. Smith
Oct 15, 2018
SUFFIELD - Steven J. Smith, age 68, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2018 surrounded by his family. Born in Akron, he was a lifelong resident of Suffield and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Steve attended Hoban High School and was a graduate of the University of Akron. Steve was the former president of H.M. Miller Construction AND...
John E. Fowler
Oct 14, 2018
John E. Fowler Sr., 91, passed away on Oct. 14 2018, in Palm Bay Florida after a short illness. He was born May 24, 1927 in Hammond Indiana, to the late Elza and Rose Fowler. John was preceded in death by Shirley Fowler, his wife of over 60 years. He is survived by his sons, John (Jane) Fowler II and...
Helen Theresa Daum
Oct 14, 2018
Helen Theresa Daum, age 90, passed away October 14, 2018. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who will be dearly missed. Preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Daum; she is survived by her two sons and their wives; two grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and numerous loving nieces, nephews and extended family. Family and friends will...
Anna C. Baker
Oct 12, 2018
Anna “Carol” Baker, age 86, passed away peacefully October 12, 2018. She was born in Wise, Virginia to her parents, Victor and Leotha Reece and had been a lifelong resident of the Akron area. Carol had worked in the restaurant business most of her life, was employed at Guy’s Party Center for many years, and retired from the Ido Bar...
Bernadette "Bernie" Smith
Oct 9, 2018
"Together Again" Bernadette “Bernie” Smith, age 91, passed away on October 9, 2018. Born on September 1, 1927 to Harry and Stella Miller of Suffield, Ohio, she was a graduate of Suffield High School and remained in the area all of her life. Bernie was a beloved mother, grandmother, community volunteer and friend who loved to entertain. She especially enjoyed...
Donald Leo Franze
Oct 9, 2018
Donald Leo Franze, 86, of Randolph, Ohio, went to be with the Lord peacefully on October 9, 2018 with his family by his side. Don was born October 14, 1931 in Akron, Ohio, to Pasquale and Rose Franze. Don was an active member at St. Joseph Parish in Suffield, Ohio, and put great effort into helping the church in any...
Joan Leslie Young (Robinson)
Oct 9, 2018
Joan Leslie Young (Robinson), age 72 of Akron, passed into eternal rest peacefully with her family by her side on October 9, 2018. Joan showed her strength and love for her family and friends while fighting a long battle with cancer. Even through tough times she taught us to embrace happiness and enjoy the days we have with family and...
Joseph Paul Pepe
Oct 8, 2018
Joseph Paul Pepe, age 75, passed away on October 8, 2018 after a hard fought battle with Multiple Systems Atrophy. Born in Akron on September 16, 1943, he grew up in Akron and graduated from Hoban High School in 1962. Joe was a proud Vietnam veteran that served in the U.S. Navy from 1962-1966, stationed in San Diego, Calif., and...
Gerald R. Nardell
Oct 5, 2018
Gerald R. Nardell, age 71, passed away on October 5, 2018. Born in Akron on January 26, 1947, he lived in the area all of his life. Gerald graduated from Hoban High School and was employed with Goodyear Tire & Rubber for 38 years. He was a lifelong Cleveland sports fan, and enjoyed spending time with his grandkids. Preceded in...
Delores Lee "Dee" Guthrie
Oct 5, 2018
Delores L. “Dee” Guthrie, age 81, from Knoxville Tennessee, formerly from Akron Ohio, went home to meet the Lord on Friday October 5 at 1:45 pm at her home in Knoxville. Dee was born in Southern Ohio and lived most of her life in Akron Ohio until she moved to Knoxville, TN. 11 years ago to be with her daughter...
Seth Michael Young
Oct 2, 2018
Seth Michael Young, age 22, went home to be with the Lord on October 2, 2018. Seth’s pain is over and he is now in Paradise. Born in Akron, he was a lifelong area resident, graduating from Lake High School in 2015. Seth was pursuing a computer science degree at Kent State University, and was employed at Grinders in Hartville....
Mary Magdalene Mallory Franklin
Sep 30, 2018
Mary Magdalene Mallory Franklin Absent from her body, gloriously present with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 30, 2018. She has been greeting all those who have gone before her. She enjoyed 92 years of mothering, grandmothering, great-grandmothering, great-great-grandmothering, laughing, teasing, loving, caring, serving, playing the piano/organ, singing, quilting, sewing, synchronized swimming-ing, loving life, loving people, loving Milky...
Geraldine L. "Gerri" Vincent
Sep 30, 2018
Geraldine L. Vincent “Gerri”, age 79, went home to be with the Lord on September 30, 2018. Born in Akron, Ohio to Fred and Martha Myer, she was a life resident of the area. Geraldine was an ordained minister and was a part of Flame Fellowship International and TCO Prison Ministry. Gerri was a member of Faith Family Church and...
Rebecca S. Woodruff
Sep 29, 2018
Rebecca Sue Woodruff, age 70, passed away on September 29, 2018. Born on September 9, 1948 in Akron, Ohio to Clarence Elwood and Lois Miller Woodruff, she lived most of her life in Ellet, graduating from Ellet High School in 1966. Becky attended the University of Akron and Youngstown State University where she earned degrees in Special Education and Theater....
Rudolph C. "Rudy" Bergman
Sep 29, 2018
SPRINGFIELD TWP. - Rudolph C. “Rudy” Bergman, age 90, went home to be with the Lord September 29, 2018. Born in Akron, Ohio, he was a lifetime area resident. Rudy was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a longtime, dedicated member of Springfield Baptist Church. Preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Delores; he is...
Ernest A. "Ernie" Cornell
Sep 26, 2018
Ernest A. “Ernie” Cornell, age 90, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2018. Born in Akron, he grew up in Atwater and had been an area resident most of his life. A veteran of the U.S. Army, Ernie retired in 1988 from AC&Y Railroad where he worked as a brakeman as well as a conductor. He was a member of...
Virginia Elizabeth "Betty" Sole (nee Walker)
Sep 22, 2018
Virginia Elizabeth “Betty” Sole, age 90, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away on September 22, 2018 to live with her Lord and Savior. Born in Martins Ferry, Ohio, she was a graduate of Martins Ferry High School and lived most of her life in Uniontown, Ohio. Betty was a member of Grace United Church of Christ in...
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