Obituaries
Julie Ann Kelble
Oct 24, 2016
Julie Ann Kelble, age 51, passed away on October 24, 2016 after a brief illness. Born in Akron, she lived in the area most of her life. Julie enjoyed nature, sunsets and the beach. She enjoyed the simple things in life… preparing meals, sitting by a bonfire and being with family and friends. She especially loved her cat, Lacy Lou....
Harlene Mary Hicks
Oct 19, 2016
Harlene Mary Hicks, age 73, passed away on October 19, 2016. Born in Massillon, she was a graduate of the University of Akron and retired from FedEx Custom Critical after 15 years of service. Harlene Mary was a member of Nativity of the Lord Jesus Catholic Church and enjoyed reading, especially books about history. Preceded in death by her parents,...
Harold C. Messner
Oct 19, 2016
Harold C. Messner Jr., age 92, passed away on October 19, 2016. Born in Akron, he was a lifetime area resident and attended East High School where he met the love of his life, Ethel. Mr. Messner was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during World War II. He retired from the City of Akron Division of Motor Vehicles...
Frances M. Jordan (Abell)
Oct 15, 2016
Frances M. Jordan (Abell), age 81, passed away October 15, 2016. Born in Knottsville, Kentucky, Frances lived in the Akron area most of her life. She was employed with General Tire as a payroll accountant and was a member of Our Lady of Victory. Frances loved golf, bowling, vacationing and touring with her husband Don. Preceded in death by her...
Max V. Traxler
Oct 10, 2016
Max V. Traxler Jr., age 72, passed away suddenly on October 10, 2016. Born in Punxsutawney, Pa., he was raised in Akron and served in the U.S. Army. Max enjoyed cars and gardening. Preceded in death by his parents, Max and Ileen Traxler, he is survived by daughters, Kayla Traxler and Kari (Rick) Walchalk; grandchildren, Lisa (James) Stoneking, Brett (Amy)...
Richard Leigh "Rick" Jarvis
Oct 4, 2016
Richard Leigh “Rick” Jarvis, age 34, passed away on October 4, 2016. Ricky was born in Akron, and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. His positive, upbeat approach to life was contagious to all he encountered. He would give you the shirt off his back and put the needs of others before his own. Ricky was an avid NE...
Charlene A. Gour
Oct 4, 2016
Charlene A. Gour, age 62, passed away on October 4, 2016. She was born in Akron and lived in the area all of her life. Preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Jane Gour; and brother, Terry, Charlene is survived by her sister, Rachelle Page; nieces and nephews; aunt, Vivian Phillips; and special friend, David McVicker. Friends and family...
Doris Sue (Pryor) Lemley
Oct 4, 2016
Doris Sue (Pryor) Lemley went home to be with the Lord on Oct. 4, 2016. Born on July 1, 1926 in Harrisville, West Virginia, she was preceded in death by her husband, William R. Lemley in 1969. She is survived by children, Linda (Susie) Miller (Tom), Gary Lemley, Carol (Patti) Holloway (Dan), Pamela Lemley, and William Lemley Jr. (Bethany); ten...
Steven H. Stott
Sep 28, 2016
Steven H. Stott, age 65, passed away on September 28, 2016. Born in Akron, lived in the area all of his life and graduated from Ellet High School in 1970. Steven’s hobbies included bowling, hunting, cooking and golf. He enjoyed music, especially Pink Floyd, and loved riding his Harley and driving his ‘Vette. Preceded in death by his parents, Howard...
Wilma (Metz) Dziados
Sep 27, 2016
Wilma (Metz) Dziados, age 91, passed peacefully at home on September 27, 2016. She was born in the Town of Wirt, N.Y. on September 16, 1925. Wilma was a life member of the Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 8975, where she served through the chairs including President. Wilma was preceded in death by her husband, Leo S. Dziados Sr. She...
Kathryn R. Tokes
Sep 26, 2016
Kathryn R. Tokes, age 85, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2016. She was born on September 10, 1931 to John and Myrtle Wilson in Martins Ferry, Ohio. She married Adolph Tokes in 1952 and they moved to Akron shortly thereafter. Kathryn is survived by Adolph, her husband of 64 years; daughter, Kathy Stoops and...
Patricia Ann Horton
Sep 23, 2016
RANDOLPH -- Patricia Ann Horton, age 67, passed away September 23, 2016. Preceded in death by her sons, Keith Horton III and Kevin Horton; she is survived by her husband of 51 years, Keith; daughters, Laura Horton, Teresa (Mike) Craft; grandchildren, Elizabeth (Jon) Walker and Danielle Carney; many nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral service will be Monday, 1:30 p.m., at...
Mary Helen Ruman
Sep 21, 2016
Mary Helen Ruman, age 92, passed away September 21, 2016. Mary was born and raised in Akron, Ohio before moving to San Antonio, Texas where she lived for 30 years before returning to Akron. She graduated in 1942 from East Akron High School and earned her Bachelor Degree in Secretarial Service from The University of Akron. Preceded in death by...
Jane Gour
Sep 21, 2016
Jane Gour, age 92, passed away September 21, 2016, after a brief illness. Born in Akron to Joseph and Mary Hoy, Jane was a lifetime area resident. She was employed with Goodyear Aerospace and the Quaker Oats Company. Jane was a wonderful mother and homemaker. Preceded in death by her husband, James in 2008; son, Terry in 1980; and an...
Paul A. Lang
Sep 20, 2016
Paul A. Lang, who was born April 17, 1943 in Akron, Ohio to Harry and Helen Lang, died suddenly but peacefully at home on September 20, 2016. He grew up in Ellet, Ohio next to St. Matthew Church, where he also went for his elementary education. He was a neighborhood paperboy for the Akron Beacon Journal. Paul graduated from St....
Ronald Foulk
Sep 20, 2016
Ronald Foulk, age 80, passed away on September 20, 2016 surrounded by his family. Born in Knoxville, Tenn., he had resided in the Akron area since 1965. Ronald had been an electrician at GoJo Industries, retiring in 1998. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be greatly missed. Preceded in death by his parents, John and Bessie,...
Richard W. "Dick" Frost
Sep 18, 2016
Richard W. “Dick” Frost, age 77, passed away September 18, 2016 after a long illness. Born in Akron, Ohio, on December 22, 1938. Richard lived in the Uniontown/Hartville area most of his life. He served in the U.S. Navy from June 16, 1957 until 1960, when he then joined the Navel Reserves, serving until June 15, 1962. He served as a...
Douglas L. Yerrick
Sep 18, 2016
Douglas L. Yerrick, 73, passed away September 18, 2016. He was born in Akron, raised in Uniontown where he graduated from Lake High School. Doug lived in Florida for 35 years and recently moved back to the Akron area. He was in sales with Akron Paint and Varnish, a Real Estate Agent, and owner of Acheron Associates. Doug was a fan...
Karen Sue Cox
Sep 18, 2016
Karen Sue Cox, 54, passed away September 18, 2016 surrounded by family at her home following an eight year journey with breast cancer. She was born in Akron and lived in Uniontown. Karen believed in the values and rewards of hard work and was an incredibly loving, giving and devoted mother to her three sons. Upon learning of her breast cancer...
Shirley Lavaughn Elliott
Sep 16, 2016
Shirley Lavaughn Elliott, daughter of Jackson Guy McCoy and Irene (Rittenhouse) McCoy was born November 18, 1937 in Weston, West Virginia and passed away on September 16, 2016 in Akron, Ohio. She was an only child. Shirley’s early years were not happy ones. Money was tight and the family moved frequently between Ohio and West Virginia wherever her father could...
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