Obituaries
L. Jeanette Koehl
Dec 23, 2016
L. Jeanette Koehl, age 77, went home to be with the Lord on December 23, 2016. Born in Akron, she lived in the area all of her life and graduated from East High School. Jeanette retired from Babcock & Wilcox after over 20 years of service. She enjoyed spending time with her family and especially her grandchildren. Preceded in death...
Archie Brown
Dec 22, 2016
Archie Brown of Uniontown finished his marathon on December 22, 2016 surrounded by family and in the care of the compassionate CVICU staff at Akron General Medical Center. Archie accomplished much in his 84 years and lived life to its fullest. Archie served in the Air Force, married the love of his life, provided a great life for his family...
Walter A. Lewis
Dec 18, 2016
"Together Forever" Walter A. Lewis, born December 15, 1919, went to join his wife, Betty, on Sunday December 18, 2016. Walter served our country in World War II as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army Air Force and was stationed in Burma. After the war he went to work for B.F. Goodrich and retried after working there 35 years. He...
Janet "Jan" Garten (nee Dickson)
Dec 18, 2016
Janet Garten “Jan” (nee Dickson) “The Lord is with me, so I will not be afraid”. Psalms 18:6 We found this verse written on a slip of paper in Mom’s purse. A month or so ago she told us she wasn’t afraid to die, she just didn’t want to leave us. We miss her already, so very much. Janet Garten,...
Lucy Ann Dobbins
Dec 18, 2016
Lucy Ann Dobbins, age 75, passed away December 18, 2016. Born June 7, 1941 in Akron, Ohio, Lucy was a lifetime area resident. She was employed at Akron City Hospital/Summa Health System for 46 years. Lucy was a member and volunteer of the Akron Blind Center and Derby Downs. She enjoyed knitting and also playing the accordion and piano. Preceded...
Thomas Noel ("Bubble")
Dec 16, 2016
Thomas Noel (“Bubble”), age 74, passed away Friday, December 16, 2016 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He leaves behind his wife of 46 years, Delores; daughter, Marcie (Anthony) Woods; sons, Eric Noel (Sharon), Rodney, Tommy and Ricky; granddaughters, Theresa Kohler (Joseph), Samantha, Jackie, Brooke, Haleigh; and grandsons, Scott, Matt and Matthew; great-granddaughters, Lacey Kohler and Aria Noel; brothers-in-law...
Helen Braumbaugh
Dec 16, 2016
"Together Forever" Helen Braumbaugh passed away to her heavenly home on December 16, 2016, now with the Lord and the love of her life, Henry who she so grieved for since June 11, 2011. Mom loved her Lord Jesus Christ with all her heart and carried everything to God in prayer constantly every day of her life, praying for each...
Carolyn J. Gardiner
Dec 11, 2016
Carolyn J. Gardiner, 75, went home to be with the Lord on December 11, 2016. She was born in Barberton and was a life time Akron resident. Carolyn graduated from Barberton High School and retired from Rite Aid. She was a member of the F.O.P. and the UFCW. Her life revolved around her four grandchildren and her greatest joy was...
Charles W. "Bill" Patton
Dec 11, 2016
Charles W. "Bill" Patton, age 86, died peacefully at his home, Lake KimTam Park, on December 11, 2016. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucia. He is survived by daughters, Kimberly (late Randy Perry) Cline, Tamara (Jason) Halverson, and Lana (Jerry) Bodnar. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Benjamin Litz, Heather Litz, Kyle Kuba, Joseph Kuba, Katie...
Carolyn Ellen Hammitt (nee Kreiner)
Dec 9, 2016
After 90 years, Carolyn Hammitt left her home in Mogadore, Ohio on December 9, 2016 for her eternal home in Heaven. Carolyn was born in 1926 to Reta and Dale Kreiner of Mogadore; graduated from Mogadore High School in 1944 as valedictorian and homecoming queen; and attended the Actual Business School and The University of Akron. She worked for the...
Donna Faye (Witner) Williams
Dec 9, 2016
Donna Faye (Witner) Williams Born September 5, 1937, passed away December 9, 2016 peacefully with her wonderful family at her side. Preceded to heaven by parents, Roy and Shirley Witner; and sisters, Pat Kirkhart and Karen Effinger, she is survived by husband of 59 years, Jerry; and children, Craig (Patty), Keith (Vickie), Kerry (Theresa), Stacy (Kevin) Holloway, Curtis (Dawn); 13...
Martha L. Shuey
Dec 7, 2016
Martha L. Shuey, age 89, passed away on December 7, 2016. Born in Kenmore, she lived in the Akron area all of her life. Martha retired from McDonalds and Sam’s Club after a combined 15 years of service. She was a member of Wedgewood United Methodist Church and Eastern Star Falls Chapter #169. Martha enjoyed being part of the Red...
Edward Paul Wittman
Dec 5, 2016
Edward Paul Wittman, 80, of Akron Ohio, died on December 5th, 2016. Ed was a kind and loving father who was very proud of his five children and their families. His family feels fortunate that they were able to spend precious time with him during his recent battle with Lymphoma. A visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m....
Frank C. Corl
Dec 3, 2016
RANDOLPH – Frank C. Corl, age 92, passed away December 3, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Mogadore, Ohio to Frank and Hazel Corl, he lived in Randolph all of his life. Frank was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during World War II. He retired from General Tire after more than 30 years of service. Frank...
Florence E. Gibbs
Dec 2, 2016
Florence E. Gibbs, age 93, went home to be with the Lord on December 2, 2016. Funeral service will be held Friday, 1 p.m. at Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, 547 Canton Road (Route 91), Akron (Ellet), Ohio 44312. Burial will follow at Hillside Memorial Park. Family and friends will be received Friday, from 12 to 1 p.m. prior to the...
Betty Ann Franks (nee Sutton)
Dec 2, 2016
Betty Ann Franks, age 86, passed away on December 2, 2016. Born in Wyoming, she lived most of her life in the Akron area and graduated from East High School. Betty enjoyed quilting, antiquing, collecting glassware and gardening. She was an avid Cleveland Indians fan. Preceded in death by husband, Herb; and sister, Alice Stanley, she is survived by her...
June Adalee Franze
Nov 30, 2016
June Adalee Franze, 83, of Randolph, Ohio, went to be with the Lord peacefully on November 30, 2016, with her family by her side. June was born March 22, 1933 in Akron, Ohio to Leroy and Ada Bisson. June was an active member at Saint Joseph’s Parish in Suffield, Ohio and put great effort into helping those in need. She...
Virginia S. "Ginny" MacClaning (nee Firth)
Nov 30, 2016
Virginia S. “Ginny” MacClaning, age 56, went home to be with the Lord on November 30, 2016. Ginny was born in Akron and graduated from Barberton High School in 1978. Preceded in death by her father, Vincent Firth; and grandparents, George and Doris Miles and Caroline Firth, she is survived by her children, Amber Vass, Carmen (William) Sell, Anthony MacClaning;...
Wilbert "Webb" Cottrell
Nov 30, 2016
Wilbert “Webb” Cottrell Sr., age 86, went home to be with the Lord on November 30, 2016. Born in West Virginia, he retired from the Diamond Crystal Salt Co. after 29 years of service. Webb was an avid hunter and was loved by all who knew him. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Sharon; children, Robin...
Mary Sue Kerata
Nov 27, 2016
Mary Sue Kerata, 73, went home to continue being with the Lord on Sunday, November 27, 2016. She had been in a coma for 100 days, where her family and loved ones felt the presence of the Lord by seeing her peaceful expression and knowing she heard them praying for her each day. Mary Sue was born in Lakewood, Ohio...
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