Obituaries
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....
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...
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...
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...
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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