Obituaries
George M. Cochran
Sep 28, 2017
George M. Cochran passed away on September 28, 2017 shortly after celebrating his 97th birthday. Born and raised in Akron, he was a U.S. Navy veteran and retired from Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. George resided at Danbury Senior Living in Cuyahoga Falls. He enjoyed playing bridge, euchre and was a great poker player, but more than anything else he loved...
Timothy A. Cummings
Sep 27, 2017
Timothy A. Cummings, age 63, passed away suddenly on September 27, 2017. A life resident of Akron, he graduated from Garfield High School in 1973 and was a long distance truck driver for 34 years. Tim enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren doing activities such as fishing, exploring, painting and building models. Preceded in death by his...
Randall (Randy) Dean Stuckey
Sep 26, 2017
Randall (Randy) Dean Stuckey, 59, went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017 at Akron City Hospital, while surrounded by his family. His death occurred from injuries sustained from a car accident on Sept. 12th. Randy was born on November 11, 1957 in Hicksville, Ohio. He was the youngest of five children. Randy graduated with a...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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