Obituaries
Lester "Les" Kinsey
Apr 3, 2017
SPRINGFIELD TWP. – Lester “Les” Kinsey, age 87, passed away on April 3, 2017 after a long illness. Born in Akron, he lived in the Springfield Twp. area most of his life. Les served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and was the owner of Kinsey Hardware. He also was employed by the Mogadore and Springfield school systems...
Betty Jeanne Bourn
Apr 2, 2017
Betty Jeanne Bourn, 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 2, 2017. She was born on November 1, 1927 in Akron, Ohio. Betty worked for Lake Local Schools as head of their cafeteria services for many years. She also volunteered at Edwin Shaw Hospital for 27 years. Betty loved knitting and quilting and was an avid gardener. Preceded in death...
Mary E. Rhodes
Apr 1, 2017
Mary E. Rhodes, age 87, passed away on April 1, 2017. Born in St. George, West Va. to parents, Harry and Effie (Hedrick) Sommerville, Mary lived most of her life in Akron, and was employed with Quickey Manufacturing. Preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Thomas; and son, Thomas Ronald, she is survived by grandchildren, Tara (John) Stewart,...
Michael Patrick Murphy
Mar 27, 2017
Michael Patrick “Mike” Murphy, age 74, passed away on March 28, 2017 due to a heart attack. A life resident of Mogadore, he graduated from Mogadore High School and retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber after 36 years of service. Mike enjoyed getting together with his Goodyear buddies, but his family was always first in his life. He was always...
James Ronald "Sonny" Crew
Mar 27, 2017
James Ronald “Sonny” Crew passed away peacefully into the arms of his beloved Lord and savior Jesus Christ, his devoted wife of 65 years and loving family at his bedside on March 27, 2017 at his residence in Mogadore, Ohio at the age of 83. James was born on July 29, 1933 in Akron, Ohio to Orlan and Freda Crew....
Doris Maxwell
Mar 22, 2017
Doris Maxwell, 85, passed away on March 22, 2017. Doris was born on December 31, 1931 in Sand Fork, W.Va. to Rolla and Pauline Burk. She graduated from Glenville State College and retired as a kindergarten teacher from Springfield Local Schools. Doris was a member of Goodyear Heights Baptist Church. Doris was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Rusty...
Herman F. Huth
Mar 22, 2017
Herman F. Huth, Jr. MOGADORE – On Wednesday, March 22, 2017, Herman F. Huth, Jr., 76, passed away at his home in Newcomerstown, Ohio. Born on November 6, 1940, Herman was the third of seven children born to Herman F. Huth, Sr. and Lorrayne (Muncy) Huth. A 1959 graduate of Mogadore High School, he excelled in athletics and was a...
Marie Ann Reynolds
Mar 22, 2017
Marie Ann (Myers) Reynolds At 85, Marie’s body lost a battle with cancer, but her mind, spirit and soul are renewed and rejoicing in heaven in the arms of her Savior, Jesus. Born in Olney, IL she moved with her family to Davenport, IA in 1963. She moved to Des Moines to finish her career with the phone company, then...
David L. Culp
Mar 21, 2017
David L. Culp, age 74, passed away on March 21, 2017 in Mesa, Ariz. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Barbara; sons, Richard (Sheryl) and Mark of Akron; and daughter, Cheryl (Chris) McCormick of Tempe, Ariz.; grandchildren, David (Meg), Michelle, Nicole, Declan, Ellery and Maeve; and great-granddaughter, Jillian. David graduated from Buchtel High School and served in...
Alta "Louise" Gross
Mar 16, 2017
Alta “Louise” Gross, age 88, passed away on March 16, 2017. Born in Martins Ferry, Ohio, she lived in the Akron area most of her life, where she was a homemaker and a member of TOPS. Louise enjoyed going shopping in Hartville with her cousin, Lena, tending her flowers and quilting. Preceded in death by her husband, Edward G. Gross...
Dorothy Tharp (nee Fruth)
Mar 16, 2017
Dorothy Tharp (nee Fruth) Dorothy Tharp joined the love of her life, William Tharp Jr., in Heaven on March 16th, 2017. She was born in Akron in 1930 and lived in the area most of her life. Dorothy successfully raised six children, using the Ten Commandments, the Golden Rule and the philosophy “if you can’t say something nice, don’t say...
George W. Bean
Mar 15, 2017
George W. Bean, age 85, passed away on March 15, 2017. Born in Akron, he lived in the area all of his life. Mr. Bean was a sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps, serving for 10 years and retired from the Lawson Milk Company after 25 years of service. He was a fan of NASCAR racing, enjoyed being outdoors, and...
Charlene June Rainey
Mar 15, 2017
Charlene June Rainey, age 75, went home to be with the Lord on March 15, 2017. Born in Akron on June 14, 1941, she lived in Mogadore most of her life and graduated from East High School. Charlene was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking and reading her Bible, but most of all loved spending time with her grandchildren and family....
William N. Lindsey
Mar 15, 2017
"Together Again" Bill Lindsey, age 91, passed away on March 15, 2017. Born in Eva, Alabama, he lived in the Akron area for over 70 years and most of that time in the Mogadore area. Bill was employed as a carpenter and retired from Allen Keith Construction Company. He enjoyed playing bluegrass music and collecting old cars, clocks and many...
Thomas W. Brown
Mar 13, 2017
ATWATER -- Thomas W. Brown, 73, went home to be with the Lord on March 13, 2017 after a brief battle with cancer. Born in Akron, he was an area resident all of his life, and graduated from Springfield High School in 1962. A U.S. Navy veteran, Thomas was employed with General Tire, retiring as head of the Maintenance Department...
Betty J. Bryte
Mar 12, 2017
Betty Jane Bryte, age 76, of Rootstown, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on March 12, 2017. Betty was born on March 25, 1940 in Sebring, Ohio, to the late William McIlvain and Irene Manas. She graduated from Sebring High School, was a homemaker, worked at various retirement facilities, and was a longstanding member and deacon of the...
Norman Bruce Gilbert
Mar 10, 2017
"Together Again" Norman Bruce Gilbert II, age 93, went to his heavenly home on March 10, 2017. Norman died peacefully in his sleep at home, surrounded by his loving family. Norman was born in Akron in 1923 and resided in Suffield almost 60 years. He loved to travel, was a real outdoorsman and loved to spend time with his family....
Robert L. "Bob" Collins
Mar 10, 2017
Robert L. “Bob” Collins, age 85, transitioned into eternity on March 9, 2017. Born in Barnwell, S.C., he lived most of his life in the Akron area, graduated from Akron Central High School in 1950 and then went on to receive a bachelor’s degree from The University of Akron and a master’s degree from Kent State University. Bob served in...
Edna "Merle" (Hardman) Blevins-Winsett
Mar 9, 2017
Edna “Merle” (Hardman) Blevins-Winsett, 84, passed away peacefully in her sleep March 9, 2017 after a long illness. She is now singing karaoke with the Lord. Preceded in death by son, Lonnie Blevins; and daughter, Marsha Fuggit. She is survived by five children; many grandchildren; great grandchildren; and brother, Dale (Joyce) Hardman. Edna was loved by many and will be...
Katherine "Kay" (Lojas, Stupak) Snodgrass
Mar 8, 2017
Heaven welcomed another angel on March 8, 2017 when Katherine “Kay” (Lojas, Stupak) Snodgrass passed away at the age of 91. Kay was born on May 15, 1925 to John (a farmer and a miner) and Antonina (a homemaker) Lojas in Martins Ferry, Ohio, and was one of 12 children. Kay spent the first eight years of her education at...
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