Obituaries
Linda Davidson
Feb 17, 2017
"TOGETHER AGAIN" Linda Davidson, age 90, went home to be with the Lord on February 17, 2017. Born in Barnsley, England, she traveled to the states after meeting the love of her life during World War II. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her strong faith and love for Christ was an example for family and friends....
Virginia L. Callihan
Feb 16, 2017
Virginia L. Callihan, age 85, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Akron to her parents, Clarence and Ethel Fenner, she lived in Mogadore most of her life. Virginia’s family was most important to her, and she loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her kind heart and spirit filled those...
Karen Louise (Darrow) Thompson
Feb 14, 2017
Karen Louise (Darrow) Thompson, age 69, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2017 after her courageous battle with cancer. Born in Akron, she was a 1966 graduate of Springfield High School. Karen worked in the family grocery business, Darrow Family Foods, for 16 years and continued on to become a realtor with Salchak Realty. She enjoyed spending time between her...
Roean F. Wieland
Feb 13, 2017
Roean F. Wieland, age 70, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2017. Roean was born on August 12, 1946 to the late Arlie and Betty Hickman. She married Bob Wieland in 1963. Together they enjoyed many happy years living on Springfield Lake where they raised their son Jerry. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
Janice P Witherow
Feb 11, 2017
Janice P. Witherow, age 85, passed away unexpectedly February 11, 2017. She was born in Binghamton, New York to William and Dorothy Habberfield and resided in Uniontown, Ohio most of her life. Janice retired as a Guidance Counselor at Ellet High School after more than 37 years of service in the Akron Public School System. She enjoyed flowers, and feeding...
Dorothy Mae Matwiju
Feb 9, 2017
Dorothy Mae Matwiju was born December 1st, 1920 in Akron, Ohio to Thora and Theodore Adkins. She had two brothers, Kenneth and Lloyd, and four sisters, Thelma, Betty, Helen, and Ruth. She and husband, Stephen Matwiju II had three beautiful children, Dorothy, Stephen, and David. She spent many happy years working at the Summit County Title Bureau before retiring in...
Gloria M. Decker
Feb 5, 2017
Gloria M. Decker Gloria M. Decker, age 82, passed away February 5, 2017. Born in Los Angeles, California, a daughter of the late Walter and Leona (Stockbridge) Deaton, Gloria lived in the Canton area. She spent many years as a Staff Accountant with a CPA Firm. Gloria loved doing crafts, playing cards, crossword puzzles, and most of all, getting together...
Paul Dewey Wood
Feb 5, 2017
Paul Dewey Wood, age 96, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2017. Born in Akron, he lived in the area all of his life, and retired from Goodyear Aerospace after 41 years of service. Mr. Wood was a lifetime member of Brown Street Church of Christ, and enjoyed gardening and tinkering with cars. Preceded in death by his wife of...
Paul Byron Elliott
Feb 4, 2017
Paul Byron Elliott Paul Byron Elliott, age 59, passed away of natural causes on February 4, 2017. Paul was born June 11, 1957 in Akron to his mother, Amy, and was the youngest of five children. He enjoyed fishing, movies and silly “dad” jokes. Paul ran his own construction company, video store and ice cream shop with his brother George...
Lily (Dimarco) Doering
Feb 4, 2017
Lily (Dimarco) Doering, 92, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on February 4, 2017. Born in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of John and Ontonia “Anna” Dimarco. She graduated from West High School in 1943. Lily and her future husband worked at Goodyear Aircraft Assembly Plant during WWII. Later, she worked as a Certified Dietician for several years. Lily...
Ellen E. Bogard
Feb 1, 2017
Ellen E. Bogard, age 82, passed away peacefully February 1, 2017. Born in Akron, Ellen was raised in North Hampton Township. She graduated from North High School. Ellen enjoyed her children, many friends, bowling, and her work at Mobile Meals and RGIS. Ellen became an instant mother of a five year old when she married Dad (Harry) at the age...
Valeria J. "Enright" Pacuit
Jan 30, 2017
Dr. Valeria J. “Enright” Pacuit, age 89, passed away after an extended illness with Parkinson’s Disease on January 30, 2017. Valeria was born in German Village, Columbus, Ohio where she graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic High School. She graduated from The Ohio State University and then from Georgetown School of Medicine, graduating in 1952, and then serving her residency in...
Dorothy J. Miller
Jan 29, 2017
Dorothy J. Miller, age 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family January 29, 2017. Born in Scottsdale, Pennsylvania, Dorothy had resided in Ohio for many years. She was a loving mother and grandmother who will be greatly missed. Preceded in death by her husband; Mont, granddaughter; Valarie Miller. Dorothy is survived by sons, Mont (Judy) and Kenneth (Marianne); daughters,...
Jeffrey D. Hooper
Jan 29, 2017
Jeffrey D. Hooper, age 70, passed away January 29, 2017 after a long illness. Born in Akron, Jeff lived in the area most of his life and served in the U.S. Navy Reserves. He was employed with Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. for 38 years before retiring in 2004. Jeff enjoyed many things, including bowling, woodworking, cooking, gardening, photography, spending...
Brenda J. Sacratini
Jan 29, 2017
Brenda J. Sacratini, age 70, went home to be with the Lord on January 29, 2017. Born in Altoona, Pa., she grew up in Six Mile Run, Pa. before moving to Akron in 1967. Brenda retired from Bridgestone/Firestone after 37 years of service. She was active in the Methodist Church in Six Mile Run, and was a dedicated member of...
Clara Violet Sourbrine
Jan 29, 2017
Clara Violet Sourbrine, 82, passed away January 29, 2017. Born in Frostburg, Maryland, Clara lived in the Akron/Uniontown areas for nearly 60 years. She was retired from Lou & Hy’s Deli and Restaurant. Preceded in death by her husband, Richard; parents, Frank and Nancy Garritano; two brothers, Paul and Bill; two sisters, Bea and Angie; she is survived by her...
Opal Ruth Hartman (Franks)
Jan 27, 2017
Opal Ruth Hartman (Franks), age 86, passed away on January 27, 2017. Born in Randolph, she lived in the surrounding area most of her life. Opal was employed with Loral (Goodyear Aerospace) and was a member of several community organizations. She enjoyed playing piano and organ, and could never pass up an opportunity to sit down and play. She played...
Joan Marie Longstreth
Jan 24, 2017
"Together Again" Joan Marie Longstreth, age 85, went home to be with the Lord and her husband, John “Jack” on January 24, 2017. Born in Atwater, she graduated from Springfield High School and lived in the Tallmadge area most of her life. Joan was a homemaker and artist. She enjoyed crocheting, canning, sewing and painting. Joan was a devoted daughter,...
Charles R. "Bob" Egger
Jan 22, 2017
Charles R. “Bob” Egger, age 67, passed away on January 22, 2017 after a long illness. Born in Akron, he was a lifetime area resident and had worked as a machinist for many years. Bob was a member of the NRA and the Zeppelin Rifle Club. Preceded in death by his parents, Bruno and Pauline, he is survived by sister...
James R. "Jim" Ripley
Jan 20, 2017
CANAL FULTON – James R. “Jim” Ripley, age 71, passed away on January 20, 2017 after a long illness. Born in Akron, he lived in area most of his life and served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam. Jim was employed with B.F. Goodrich for 20 years, and also at Jeter Systems for 20 years. He was a member of...
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