Obituaries

Dorothy "Ginny" Adkins

Dorothy "Ginny" Adkins

Sep 21, 2018

Dorothy “Ginny” Adkins, age 94, passed away on September 21, 2018. Born in Cambridge, Ohio to John and Gertrude (Kirkman) Rayburn, she lived most of her life in the Uniontown area. Dorothy was a homemaker who enjoyed knitting as well as vegetable and flower gardening and was known for her “green thumb”. She loved and adored her grandson, Michael and...

Kay Kathleen (Southard) Campbell

Kay Kathleen (Southard) Campbell

Sep 18, 2018

"Together Again" Kay Kathleen (Southard) Campbell Kay Kathleen Campbell, age 85, of Uniontown, Ohio was welcomed into Heaven on Tuesday, September 18, 2018. Born on September 25, 1932 in Ashtabula, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Ruth and Charles Earl Southard. Kay spent her early years in Conneaut, Ohio, later moving to Medina where she graduated high school...

Margaret Mary Shircliff (Matthews)

Margaret Mary Shircliff (Matthews)

Sep 16, 2018

Margaret Mary Shircliff (Matthews) Born November 30, 1929 – September 16, 2018 On a wonderfully warm fall evening with the window open next to her bed, a slight breeze blows across her face, following several hours of family; tiny tots to those with silver locks merging for our customary Sunday “beer break”. Our Mom, Margaret Mary Shircliff made the peaceful...

Maxine McClain

Maxine McClain

Sep 13, 2018

"Together Again" Maxine McClain, age 93, passed away on September 13, 2018 and is now with her husband, Bert. A lifetime area resident, Maxine was a faithful longtime member of Temple Baptist Church. She enjoyed flowers, camping with her husband, and hunting mushrooms in West Virginia, but one of her greatest loves was the many pets that she cared for...

Carl C. Cunningham

Carl C. Cunningham

Sep 12, 2018

Carl C. Cunningham Jr., age 59, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on September 12, 2018. A lifelong resident of the Akron community, Carl was an avid sports enthusiast and involved in coaching and mentoring sports in Coventry, North Canton and Goodyear Heights. He was a member of Goodyear Heights Baptist Church. Preceded in death by his...

James R. Rollence

James R. Rollence

Sep 3, 2018

James R. Rollence, age 83, passed away on September 3, 2018. Born in Akron to parents, John and Anna Rollence, he lived in Green most of his life. Jim was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and graduated from the University of Akron. He was the owner/operator of LRM Engineers for over 50 years. Jim enjoyed golf, watching all Cleveland...

Jeanne Stoltz

Jeanne Stoltz

Sep 2, 2018

"Together Again" Jeanne Stoltz, age 84, went home to be with the Lord on September 2, 2018. Born in Akron to her parents, George and Ruth (Lemke) Hansen, she lived in Mogadore most of her life and was employed with ACME for 20 years. Jeanne was a member of Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Tallmadge. She enjoyed cooking...

Joan F. Ritzman (Limburg)

Joan F. Ritzman (Limburg)

Sep 2, 2018

Joan F. Ritzman (Limburg), 76, passed away Sunday, September 2nd, 2018 after a long illness. Joan was born in Akron, Ohio to Floyd and Betty Limburg. Joan had a kind heart, and a soft spot for animals from very early on. It is difficult to find a childhood photo of Joan that doesn’t include her gently holding a favorite pet....

Harley N. McDaniel

Harley N. McDaniel

Sep 1, 2018

Harley N. McDaniel, age 88, passed away on September 1, 2018 and went home to be with the Lord. Born in Akron to his parents, John and Wilma McDaniel, he lived in the Portage County area most of his life. Harley served in the U.S. Air Force and retired from Chrysler Corporation after 32 years of service. He had attended...

Laura Sommers

Laura Sommers

Aug 30, 2018

Laura Sommers, age 66, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 30th, 2018 after her courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her devoted family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edna (Coblentz) and Monroe Detweiler; and three brothers, Laverne, Wilber and his wife, Rose Mary, and Raymond. Laura was a loving wife...

Chuck Simmons

Chuck Simmons

Aug 29, 2018

Chuck Simmons, age 77, passed away on August 29, 2018. Born in Beverly, West Virginia he lived in Akron, Ohio. Chuck retired from horse training and went on to become owner of CE's Auto. His hobbies included fishing, spending time with his family and his grandchildren. He enjoyed time with his “70 and Older Club” playing cards and sharing stories....

Bohncile "Bonnie" (Tate) Hower

Bohncile "Bonnie" (Tate) Hower

Aug 28, 2018

Bohncile “Bonnie” (Tate) Hower 1920 – 2018 Bonnie Hower, 98 years and six weeks, went home to be with the Lord on August 28, 2018. She died at home surrounded by her family. Born in Calhoun, Fla. on July 7, 1920, she lived in Akron most of her life, and was a member of the Akron Baptist Temple. Bonnie loved...

Leroy A. Kappler

Leroy A. Kappler

Aug 27, 2018

Leroy A. Kappler, age 76, passed away on August 27, 2018. Born in Canton, he was a life resident of the area and served in the U.S. Army Reserves during the Vietnam Era. Leroy retired from Williams Toyota Forklift and enjoyed working on farm tractors and small engines. He loved the outdoors, and liked hunting, gardening and riding in his...

Mary Elizabeth "Betsy" (Spangler) Rosso

Mary Elizabeth "Betsy" (Spangler) Rosso

Aug 26, 2018

Mary Elizabeth “Betsy” Rosso, age 81, passed away August 26, 2018. Born in Mount Vernon, Ohio, Betsy lived in California from 1960 until recently moving to Tallmadge, Ohio earlier this year. She was employed with O’Connor Hospital in San Jose, California for many years. Betsy was an avid reader, sometimes reading several books per week and occasionally reading several in...

Richard Jerome Tomasik

Richard Jerome Tomasik

Aug 21, 2018

Richard Jerome Tomasik, age 63, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2018. Born in Akron, Rick graduated from Field High School and then moved to Mesa, Arizona. He was employed with Car-Graph and loved his dogs. Preceded in death by his father, Jerome J. Tomasik; and brother, Ronald Tomasik, Rick is survived by his mother, Delores; brothers, Ed, Tom (Jan)...

Larry D. Hershberger

Larry D. Hershberger

Aug 21, 2018

Larry D. Hershberger, age 70, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2018 after a courageous battle, and went home to be with the Lord. Born in Canton, Ohio to Daniel and June Hershberger, he lived in the Akron area most of his life. Larry served as a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force for eight years, and retired from...

Suzanne E. Riley

Suzanne E. Riley

Aug 21, 2018

Suzanne E. Riley, age 71, went home to be with the Lord on August 21, 2018. Born in Elyria, Ohio, she lived in Akron and was a longtime resident of Norton. Sue was employed at Buckingham, Doolittle and Burroughs, LLC as a legal secretary for many years. She was a dedicated member of Hametown Baptist Church where she served in...

June E. Hinton

June E. Hinton

Aug 19, 2018

LAKEMORE - June E. Hinton, age 94, passed away August 19, 2018. Born in Lakemore, June was a lifetime area resident. She graduated from Springfield High School and was a member of Lakemore United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Ralph; parents; and sisters; she will be missed by many loving family members and friends. The family wishes...

James  J. Koegle

James J. Koegle

Aug 19, 2018

James J. Koegle, age 87, passed away August 19, 2018 after a long illness. Born in Akron, James lived in Akron before moving to Uniontown where he resided the last 45 years. He served in the U.S. Army and was employed with the Akron City Police for 26 years before his retirement in 1983. He was a member of the...

Rose Sue Burket (nee Larry)

Rose Sue Burket (nee Larry)

Aug 18, 2018

Rose Sue Burket (nee Larry), age 89, died peacefully surrounded by family and friends on August 18, 2018. Rose was born in Fairmont, West Virginia on August 12, 1929. She moved to Akron, Ohio after joining in the covenant of Holy Matrimony to John Joseph Burket on September 4, 1954 in West Virginia. Rose loved feeding her family and friends...

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