Obituaries
Robert H. Wilkins
Dec 11, 2018
Robert H. Wilkins III, age 49, passed away on December 11, 2018. Born in Wiesbaden, Germany, he graduated from Kent Roosevelt High School and currently resided in Uniontown. Previously employed by Superior Heating and Plumbing, he was the owner of Akron Leak Detection. Rob was a great handyman and jack-of-all-trades, and was truly at his happiest when completing projects. He...
Angelo "Buster" Rizzo
Dec 8, 2018
Angelo “Buster” Rizzo, age 90, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2018 at his residence. Buster was a lifelong Akron resident and a graduate of Garfield High School. He also attended The University of Akron, where he played football. Buster served in the U.S. Army and returned to work at the Akron Beacon Journal where he retired after 33 years....
Martha Jane Hull Sneyd
Dec 6, 2018
Martha Jane Hull Sneyd died in East Cleveland on December 6, 2018, in the McGregor retirement community she had moved to three years ago to be nearer her daughter. She was exactly a month shy of her 90th birthday. Martha had been a resident of Mogadore for close to 60 years and belonged to the Mogadore United Methodist Church for...
Lucille L. Schlabach
Dec 4, 2018
Lucille L. Schlabach, age 90, went home to be with the Lord on December 4, 2018. A life resident of Hartville, Lucille graduated from Aultman School of Nursing and retired from Aultman Hospital in 1991. She was a member of Bethany Mennonite Church and spent many years teaching Sunday school. Lucille volunteered at many places throughout the years including Mennonite...
Diane Lynn Reymann
Dec 3, 2018
Diane Lynn Reymann, age 60, passed away suddenly on December 3, 2018. Cremation has taken place. Family and friends will be received Saturday, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, 547 Canton Road (Route 91), Akron (Ellet), Ohio 44312. (Hopkins Lawver, AKRON, 330-733-6271) www.hopkinslawver.com
Wilfred Charles (Bud) Clayton
Dec 3, 2018
Wilfred Charles (Bud) Clayton passed away on December 3, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born August 21, 1929 in Akron, Ohio to the late Sadie Agnes and Charles Clayton. Bud graduated from Springfield High School in 1947. After graduation, he entered the Army in 1951 and served in the Third Armored Division. He married Dorothy Ann Weiss on October...
Ivan Russell Gillis
Nov 28, 2018
Ivan “Ike” Gillis, age 90, went home to be with the Lord on November 28, 2018. Born in Akron, he lived in the Ellet area. Ivan graduated from Randolph High School, Goodyear Apprentice School and Goodyear Squadron. He retired from Goodyear after 40 years of service. Ivan was a member of Oak Hill Presbyterian Church and Yusef Khan Grotto. He...
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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...
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
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)
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
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