Obituaries
Margaret "Peg" McGurk
Jan 26, 2018
Margaret “Peg” McGurk Heaven received a special angel when Margaret “Peg” (Nystrom) McGurk left this world January 26, 2018 surrounded by her loving children. Born January 11, 1923 in Akron, Ohio to Carl and Bessie (Jaquith) Nystrom, she was a lifelong resident of the area. Preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, William McGurk, and her sister Pauline...
Charles H. Green
Jan 24, 2018
Charles H. Green, age 77, passed away on January 24, 2018 leaving our hearts heavy with loss, but our minds clear of the lessons he left behind. Born on October 11, 1940, the only male baby during the nurses’ shift, they named him “Butch” – a nickname that stayed with him for many years until he changed it to “Chuck”....
Donald E. Roberts
Jan 23, 2018
Donald E. Roberts of Norton, Ohio was taken home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, January 23, 2018. He is survived by his loved and loving wife of 69 years, Sherry Jeanette (Moon) Roberts. Donald was born on September 20, 1931 in Akron, Ohio and worked in the Akron area all of his life, retiring...
Martha Yoder
Jan 23, 2018
Martha Yoder, age 93, went to Heaven on January 23, 2018. She was a resident of Hartville and Uniontown and was a member of Cathedral of Life Ministries. Martha was the owner/operator of Yoder’s Rolling Greens Restaurant. She was a beautiful woman inside and out who loved Jesus and loved her family. Martha had a light inside of her that...
Ireland J. "Jim" Kinser
Jan 22, 2018
Ireland J. “Jim” Kinser Jr., age 80, passed away on January 22, 2018. Born in Nashville, Tenn., he lived in the Akron and Suffield areas most of his life. Jim was employed as a meat cutter at Acme, retiring in 1999 after 40 years. He was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church. Jim is survived by his wife of...
Mary Anne Kapper
Jan 21, 2018
"Together Again" Mary Anne Kapper, age 95, passed away on January 21, 2018. Born in Guffey/Mt. Jewett, Pa., she lived in the Suffield/Brimfield areas most of her life. Mary Anne was employed at Akron City Hospital for over 20 years, and was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Kent. She enjoyed gardening, watching birds, knitting and crocheting. Preceded in...
George C. Snyder
Jan 21, 2018
George C. Snyder, age 86, went home to be with the Lord on January 21, 2018. Born in Lorain, Ohio and graduated from Brownhelm High School, he went on to earn an electrical engineering degree from Ohio Northern University. After a 43 year career, George retired from Goodyear Aerospace, later known as Lockheed Martin. George was a veteran of the...
Kenneth E. "Jim" Evans
Jan 20, 2018
Kenneth E. “Jim” Evans, age 88, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on January 20, 2018. He was born in Akron to Gilbert and Thelma Evans and lived in Green most of his life, in a house he built. Jim graduated from Springfield High School in 1947. He worked at Mohawk Rubber for 30 years and...
Eunice B. Wood
Jan 19, 2018
Eunice B. Wood of Suffield, Ohio went home to be with Jesus on January 19, 2018 at Meese Countryside Hospital in Clearwater, Florida. She was born in Dille, West Virginia on April 19, 1925. Eunice and her husband, Marvin, started the “Christian Quartet”. They also sang with the “Light of the Valley Quartet” traveling all over to different churches. Eunice...
Regina M. Sudia
Jan 16, 2018
Regina M. Sudia, age 86, obtained her angel wings on January 16, 2018. Born in Latrobe, Pa., she graduated from Latrobe High School. Regina lived in the Akron area most of her life, and retired from The University of Akron Law Library. She was a longtime member of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church. Regina enjoyed cooking and baking, and never saw...
Mary Jane Renick (nee Clifford)
Jan 13, 2018
"Together Again" Mary Jane Renick (nee Clifford) Mary Jane Renick, age 84, lost her courageous battle with Alzheimer’s on January 13, 2018. She was born in Akron, Ohio and grew up in Stow. Marriage took her to Topeka, Kansas in 1967 and she returned to Ohio in 1979 living in the Uniontown and North Canton areas. Mary Jane graduated from...
Mona "Bonnie" Mack (nee Hamrick)
Jan 12, 2018
Mona “Bonnie” Mack (nee Hamrick) Mona “Bonnie” Mack, age 87, passed away on January 12, 2018. Born in Akron, she lived in the area all of her life and attended Garfield High School. Bonnie retired after working as a press operator, and was a member of VFW Post 8975. Preceded in death by her son, Donald R. Craver Jr., she...
Madeleine S. Hartwick Homa Carrington
Jan 12, 2018
Madeleine S. Hartwick Homa Carrington, age 78, went home to be with the Lord on January 12, 2018. Born in Akron on August 17, 1939 to her parents, Anthony and Anna Hartwick, she lived in the Akron and Uniontown areas most of her life. Madeleine graduated from East High School and was a homemaker. Preceded in death by her son,...
Tracy L. Wharton
Jan 9, 2018
Tracy L. Wharton Jr., 79, of Uniontown, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 9, 2018. Born in Greensburg, Ohio, he was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, having earned a National Defense Medal during the Korean War. Tracy received a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Management from the University of Akron, and was employed for 21 years...
Misty Dawn Smith Werner Carbaugh
Jan 7, 2018
Misty Dawn Smith Werner Carbaugh Misty Dawn, our beautiful mother, daughter and sister, was suddenly taken from us on January 7, 2018. Born in Akron on April 20, 1978, she was a lifetime area resident and attended Ellet High School. Misty Dawn had a beautiful soul and she was always willing to give and help anyone in need. Proof of...
William G. "Bill" Wenzlawsh
Jan 7, 2018
William G. “Bill” Wenzlawsh, Jr. William G. Wenzlawsh, Jr., 77, passed away January 7, 2018, surrounded by his family after a long and courageous battle with cancer and other illnesses. He was born in Akron and was a life resident of the area. Bill worked for many years with Akron Standard Mold and was the owner of W.W. Lawn care...
Lula L. Andrews (Boniphant)
Jan 7, 2018
Lula Leora Andrews (Boniphant) Lula Leora Andrews, 93, of Jackson Twp. passed away January 7, 2018 at Altercare of Hartville. She was born in Freeport, Ohio and retired from the Akron Post Office. Preceded in death by parents, Isaac D. (Del) and Ethel Clary; brother, Dallas Clary; sister, Violet Cunningham; first husband, Lloyd D. Boniphant; daughter, Robin Sue Boniphant; son,...
Julia Beck
Jan 6, 2018
Julia Beck (nee Habick) Julia Beck, 89, passed away January 6, 2018 at Akron City Hospital after short illness. She was born in Akron and was a life resident of the area. After attending Garfield High School, Julia transitioned into a working mom until her retirement in 1993. She was a great and loving mother and grandmother and will be...
William G. "Bill" Jones
Jan 5, 2018
William G. “Bill” Jones William G. Jones, 75, passed away at his home on January 5, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was born in Akron and was a life resident of the area. Bill was a veteran of the U. S. Army and had retired after many years of service from Akron Steel Treating. He was a loving husband,...
Edna Raber
Jan 4, 2018
Edna Raber, age 71, went home to be with the Lord on January 4, 2018. Born in Greentown, Ohio, Edna lived in the Hartville area all of her life and was an active member of Bethany Mennonite Church. Edna had an amazing heart and loved to serve others. One of her greatest joys in life was spending time with her...