Obituaries
Marie A. Kiehl
Aug 18, 2018
Marie A. Kiehl On August 18, 2018 Marie A. Kiehl, age 96, passed away after a long life to be with Our Lord. Born September 26, 1921 in Akron Ohio, to Anna and Frank Kawczk, Marie grew up in Akron, and attended South High School. Soon after graduating in 1940, she accepted a position in the office at American Hard...
Maynard J. Miller
Aug 15, 2018
Maynard J. Miller, age 88 of Hartville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 and went home to be with Jesus Christ, his personal Savior. He was born on March 3, 1930 in Hutchinson, Kansas. Maynard founded M.J. Miller & Company C.P.A.’s in 1957. He was an active member of Hartville Mennonite/Evermore Community Church for 65 years, and loved...
Randall L. "Randy" Combs
Aug 14, 2018
SPRINGFIELD TWP. -- Randall L. “Randy” Combs, age 67, passed away peacefully at the Hospice Care Center on August 14, 2018, surrounded by his family. Born in Charleston, W. Va. to Hubert and Geraldine, he lived in Springfield Township all of his life. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Randy was employed as a machinist for many years, working...
Gloria A. Price (nee Yannayon)
Aug 13, 2018
Gloria A. Price (nee Yannayon) Gloria A. Price, age 81, went home to be with the Lord on August 13, 2018. Gloria was born in Erhart, Ohio to Glen and Verda Yannayon, and had resided in the Mogadore area most of her life. She was a faithful member of Mogadore Baptist Church where she taught the four and five year...
Jacquline L. "Jackie" Peterson
Aug 11, 2018
Jacquline L. Peterson, age 66, left us unexpectedly on August 11, 2018. Jacquline lived in Suffield most of her life. She loved music, movies and shopping for others. Jacquline was a loyal caregiver to her mom and her greatest joy in life was spending time with her loved ones. Preceded in death by her father, William Wright; brothers, Rex and...
Judith Marie Hynes
Aug 1, 2018
Judith Marie Hynes, born on September 28, 1940, went home to live in glory with her Lord and Savior on August 1, 2018. She died after bravely and joyfully facing a long illness. Judy graduated from the University of Akron with a Bachelor of Science in Education degree in 1968. She obtained her Master of Science in 1974 and achieved...
Shirley Ann Williams
Jul 31, 2018
Shirley Ann Williams, age 82, passed away on July 31, 2018 following a brief illness. Born in Danville, Illinois, she lived in the Akron/Portage County areas most of her life. Shirley was a member of the Akron Club of the Deaf, and was affiliated for many years with the Greenleaf Family Services organization. She was a homemaker, and was the...
William R. Ritter
Jul 31, 2018
Mr. William R. Ritter, age 77, of Cedartown, Ga. passed away on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 unexpectedly at his residence. He was born on January 2, 1941, in Akron, Ohio. He was the son of the late William and Amelia Galko Ritter of Ohio. William, or “Bill” as he was called, graduated from Green High School in Akron, Ohio in...
Clarence "CK" Kennedy
Jul 23, 2018
Clarence “CK” Kennedy”, age 90, went home to be with the Lord on July 23, 2018. He was the patriarch of five generations and was a great example to everyone. Born in Monroe Center, Ohio, Clarence grew up in Conneaut, graduated from Rowe High School in 1946 and went on to college with a full scholarship. He moved to Mogadore...
Burton "Ray" Dunlap
Jul 21, 2018
Ray Dunlap, 89, passed away surrounded by his family on July 21, 2018. He was born in Akron, Ohio on December 7, 1928 and was a lifelong resident. Ray was a veteran of the Korean War. He served as a Sgt in the US Army, Company “G”, 32nd Infantry. Ray retired from Parson Electric in 1974 where he worked for...
Robert Lee Dennison
Jul 20, 2018
Robert Lee Dennison, age 87, went home to be with the Lord on July 20, 2018. Born in Bristol, West Va., Bob lived in the Akron area most of his life. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Anna Laura; and sons, Robert L. II and Steven Dennison. Bob is survived by his wife of 12 years, Marjorie;...
Evelyn "Joyce" George Kennedy
Jul 20, 2018
MOGADORE -- Evelyn “Joyce” George Kennedy (nee Evans), age 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 20, 2018. Born in Akron, she was a lifetime area resident. After retiring from General Tire, Joyce began a second career of babysitting local children. She especially enjoyed her time taking care of all the children whom she deeply loved. Joyce was...
Regina Marie Miller (nee Benedum)
Jul 19, 2018
Regina Marie Miller (nee Benedum) Regina Marie Miller, age 54, passed away on July 19, 2018. Regina was a life resident of Akron and graduated from Kenmore High School. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lovie and Chester Benedum; brothers, Chet Jr. and Thomas Benedum; and former husband, Jerry Miller. Regina is survived by her son, Ryan Miller;...
Nancy A. Lowther (nee Blanco)
Jul 18, 2018
Nancy A. Lowther (nee Blanco) UNIONTOWN – Nancy A. Lowther, age 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 18, 2018. Born in Akron, she was a lifelong area resident. Nancy was a great cook, and was especially known for her Italian cuisine. She enjoyed both vegetable and flower gardening, was a member of the Sons of Italy...
Leslie William Franke
Jul 16, 2018
Leslie William Franke, age 68, passed away on Monday, July 16, 2018 surrounded by his family. A loving husband, father, and grandfather, he was born in Cadillac, Michigan on August 26, 1949. Leslie grew up working with his father in the family owned septic tank/gravel business and started running the gravel pit at the age of 14. A graduate of...
Fred L. Wilson
Jul 15, 2018
Fred L. Wilson Jr., age 80, went home to be with the Lord on July 15, 2018. Fred was born in Ravenna, and is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Louise; son, Fred L. Wilson III (Dana); grandchildren, Sabrina (Cory) Fulst and Josh Wilson; and great-grandchildren, Jolienne, Presley and Journey. Private services will be held. Memorials are suggested...
Judith A. "Judy" Porter
Jul 13, 2018
Judith A. “Judy” Porter, age 73, passed away on July 13, 2018 after a long battle with liver disease. Born in Mogadore to Malcolm and Mary Robb, she was a lifelong area resident. Judy retired from General Tire after many years of service, later also retiring from GBS. She enjoyed crocheting and baking, but her greatest passion was being with...
Mary Coppenger
Jul 11, 2018
Mary Coppenger, 81, was called home on July 11, 2018 after an extended illness. Born in Kingman, Indiana, Mary has resided in Akron where she has been an active member of her church community. She was a 1955 graduate of Hudson High School and a retiree from Goodyear Tire and Rubber after 27 years. Mary spent the last 15 years...
Frances May Sohl
Jul 11, 2018
Frances May Sohl, age 84, passed away on July 11, 2018. Born on October 18, 1933, her parents who both emigrated from Belfast, Ireland at the beginning of the Great Depression raised Frances and her four brothers in North Olmsted, Ohio. As a child, Frances spent over eight months in Ireland visiting her Great Aunt Frances, whom she was named...
Alma King
Jul 8, 2018
Alma King, 92, passed away July 8, 2018. She was born in Brandonville, WV and lived in Akron, Ohio since 1951 with her beloved husband of 66 years, Clayton. She moved to Erie, PA to be near her daughter, Sherrie and her husband, David, in 2014. She was a member of Oak Hill United Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in...
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