Obituaries

Robert "Bob" V. Schoch

Robert "Bob" V. Schoch

Sep 24, 2017

MOGADORE -- Robert “Bob” V. Schoch, age 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September 24, 2017. Born in Bradford, Pa. to Robert and Doris Schoch, Bob was a resident of Mogadore since 1956. He was employed as a General Foreman for Asplundh Tree Expert Co. for 46 years before retiring in 1992. Bob attended Kent Grace Baptist...

Ruth Annabelle (Chevalier) Coey

Ruth Annabelle (Chevalier) Coey

Sep 18, 2017

Ruth Annabelle (Chevalier) Coey, age 99, passed away September 18, 2017 after a short illness. She was born in Glouster, Ohio in 1918, moved to Akron at age 8, and spent the rest of her life in the Akron area. Ruth graduated from Akron South High School in 1936, retired from Centran Bank (now Key Bank), and was a longtime...

Howard E. Grable

Howard E. Grable

Sep 16, 2017

Howard E. Grable, Sr., age 74, passed away September 16, 2017, surrounded by friends and family at an NRA Banquet in Hartville, Ohio. Born in Akron on June 28, 1943 to parents, Warren and Deloras Grable, Howard lived in the Uniontown area his entire life. He graduated from Green High School in 1961. Howard was an avid hunter and homebody...

Fran Hershberger

Fran Hershberger

Sep 15, 2017

Fran Hershberger, age 79, went home to be with the Lord September 15, 2017. Born in Elmwood, Tennessee, she lived most of her life in Akron, Ohio and was a member of East Market Street Church of God. She enjoyed crafts, cooking and especially spending time with her family and friends. Preceded in death by her husband, Paul R. Hershberger;...

Mary Jane Sokol

Mary Jane Sokol

Sep 15, 2017

Mary Jane Sokol, 85, passed away on September 15, 2017. She was born on January 17, 1932 in Akron, Ohio. She was a lifetime resident of Akron and graduated from North High School. Mary Jane graduated with a degree in education from the University of Akron, where she was an Alpha Delta Pi. She taught 23 years in the Akron...

Richard "Rick" G. Owens

Richard "Rick" G. Owens

Sep 14, 2017

Richard “Rick” Owens, age 71, passed away after a major heart attack on September 14, 2017. Born in Akron, Rick grew up in Springfield Township and moved to Hartville in the 1980’s. He graduated from Springfield High School and The University of Akron. Following graduation, Rick served in the U.S. Navy. He retired from Novar Controls. Rick enjoyed reading, computers,...

Betty J. Dieringer

Betty J. Dieringer

Sep 13, 2017

Betty Dieringer, age 81, passed away September 13, 2017. Born in Akron, Betty lived in Uniontown most of her life. She loved puzzles, traveling and watching the Cleveland Cavaliers, especially LeBron James. Preceded in death by her brother, Frank Homan; and nephew, Frankie; she is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Dick; children, Susan (Bryan) Bokoski, Sandy (Ralph)...

Glenn W. Tipton

Glenn W. Tipton

Sep 9, 2017

Glenn H. Tipton, age 87, went home to be with the Lord on September 9, 2017. A life resident of Akron, he was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during the Korean War. Mr. Tipton was employed with Goodyear Aerospace, Akron Standard Mold and S.C. Manufacturing. He was a former member of Richville United Church of Christ in Navarre...

Susan D. Willett

Susan D. Willett

Sep 6, 2017

Susan D. Willett, age 68, passed away on September 6, 2017. Born in Akron, she was a graduate of Garfield High School. Susan lived in California for over 40 years and enjoyed making jewelry. Preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Rosemary Willett, she is survived by her brother, David (Kathy) Willett; sisters, Janet Willett and Pat Longacre; nephews...

Christina G. Young

Christina G. Young

Sep 3, 2017

Christina G. Young (nee Lucille Ann Hagan) Christina G. Young, age 79, went home to be with the Lord on September 3, 2017. She was a life resident of Akron. Christina was preceded in death by her daughter, Renee Wood; parents, Robert and Margaret Hagan; and sister, Sally Miller. She is survived by sons, Andre Lee, Dwayne Jemmings, Forrest Jemmings...

Mary J. Jenior

Mary J. Jenior

Sep 3, 2017

"TOGETHER AGAIN" Mary J. Jenior (nee Burtscher) Mary J. Jenior, age 93, passed away on September 3, 2017. She was a life resident of the Randolph area and graduated from Suffield High School. Mary was a life member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and volunteered at Robinson Memorial Hospital for over 30 years. She enjoyed spending time with her family,...

Thomas E. Kirkpatrick

Thomas E. Kirkpatrick

Aug 29, 2017

Thomas E. Kirkpatrick, 53, of Riverview, Fla. passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2017. He was preceded in death by his father Wallace Kirkpatrick. Survivors include his wife of 25 years, Tammie Coburn; stepson, Bobby Landers (Heather) and their children, Jacob, Ethan and Emilie; mother, Beverly Kirkpatrick; brother, Michael Kirkpatrick (Susan); nephew and nieces, Michael, Amber, Jaclyn, and Kaitlyn. He...

Miriam Sommers

Miriam Sommers

Aug 25, 2017

Miriam Sommers, age 72, went home to be with the Lord on August 25, 2017. Born in Canton, she lived most of her life in Hartville and was a member of Evermore Community Church. Miriam loved spending time with her grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents, William and Emma (Stutzman) Yoder; and brother, David Yoder, she is survived by...

Felix J. Ciocca

Felix J. Ciocca

Aug 25, 2017

Felix J. Ciocca, age 87, passed away on August 25, 2017. Born on October 5, 1929 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to the late Angelo and Helen (Ricci) Ciocca. He spent most of his adult life in the Akron area, the last 49 years in Mogadore, Ohio. Felix earned his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from The University of Pittsburgh in...

Ervin John Deibel

Ervin John Deibel

Aug 22, 2017

Ervin John Deibel, age 85, passed away on August 22, 2017. He was a life resident of the Akron area, and was preceded in death by his parents, John and Minnie (Steiner) Deibel. Private services have taken place with burial at Mt. Peace Cemetery in Akron. (Hopkins Lawver, AKRON, 330-733-6271) www.hopkinslawver.com

Dennis George Parslow

Dennis George Parslow

Aug 21, 2017

Dennis George Parslow, age 75, passed away on August 21, 2017. Born in Akron, he graduated from East High School and lived most of his life in Uniontown. Dennis was the owner of Tri-County Hard Chrome and was a member of Adoniram-Joppa Lodge #517 F&AM and Sertoma, Inc. He was a youth softball and basketball coach, and also enjoyed bowling....

Nick Babich

Nick Babich

Aug 21, 2017

Nick Babich, 94, went home to be with the Lord peacefully on August 21, 2017, with his wife by his side. He was born January 29, 1923 to Peter and Dora Babich. Nick was a graduate of East High School, Hammel Business College, and retired from General Tire with 44 years of service. He was a World War II Navy...

Dominic Prunesti

Dominic Prunesti

Aug 19, 2017

Dominic Prunesti, age 89, passed away on August 19, 2017. He was born in Akron, and lived all of his life in the Akron area. Dominic graduated from St. Mary’s High School and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He retired from Ritzman School after 20 years where he worked as a custodian. Mr. Prunesti was a...

Shirley Kenepp

Shirley Kenepp

Aug 14, 2017

Shirley Kenepp, our loving mother, passed away on August 14, 2017 at age 79. Born in Philippi, W. Va., she graduated from Philippi High School and lived most of her life in Akron. Shirley was employed with Century Products for five years, and she enjoyed camping, traveling, pets and shopping for her family. Above all, she enjoyed spending time with...

Marilyn L. Burk

Marilyn L. Burk

Aug 13, 2017

Marilyn L. Burk, age 77, passed away unexpectedly and went home to be with the Lord on August 13, 2017. A life resident of Akron, she enjoyed spending time with her family. Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband, James; parents, Glenn and Minnie Hummel; and brothers, Richard Hummel and Darrell Baker. She is survived by her son, Danny...

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