Obituaries

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)...

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...

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...

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...

Marie A. Kiehl

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...

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...

Maynard J. Miller

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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;...

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