Obituaries
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...
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
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
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
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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