Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

Mar 4, 2017

Connie Dennison, age 70, went home to be with the Lord on March 4, 2017. Born in Kosciusko, Miss., she lived in Akron/Springfield Twp. most of her life. Connie was a member of Friendship Baptist Church in Hartville. She will be remembered for loving her husband, children and grandchildren and enjoying fellowship with her brothers and sisters in Christ. Preceded...

Feb 25, 2017

Feb 25, 2017

Rose M. Factor, 97, died in her sleep on Saturday February 25, 2017. She was born July 25, 1919 to Matt and Rose Zallar in Aurora, Minn. She graduated from Bedford High School. Rose married the love of her life, Gerald Factor in 1940 and they spent 67 happy years together golfing, bowling, dancing, joking, and traveling. Rose worked many...

Feb 22, 2017

Kyle Matthew Smith “Superman” passed away unexpectedly at Akron Children’s Hospital on February 22, 2017. Born on March 3, 2014 with Myotonic Dystrophy, he courageously underwent numerous surgeries and continued to smile through it all. Kyle enjoyed watching Doc McStuffins, playing with his green phone and cuddling his best friend, Very Hungry Caterpillar. Left to cherish his memory are his...

Feb 21, 2017

"Reunited" Dolores E. Sturdivant, age 79, went home to be with the Lord on February 21, 2017. Born in Akron, she lived in the area most of her life and graduated from Springfield High School. Dolores was employed with Akron Children’s Hospital and enjoyed painting in her spare time. Preceded in death by her husband, Wallace; and grandson, Peter James...

Feb 21, 2017

Annabel Deaton, 88, loving wife of 65 years to the late Marvin Dale Deaton; devoted mother of Mark and Dawn (Fogle); joyful grandmother of Patrick and Hannah (Miller). Annabel was extremely proud to be the wife of a 25-year Marine Corps veteran and relished the travel and experiences that brought. She was also proud of her service as an executive...

Feb 19, 2017

Rose Rusinoff (Yankovich) Rose Rusinoff (Yankovich), 97, of Akron, Ohio passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2017 surrounded by her family. She was born on October 15, 1919 to Mary and Frank Yankovich. Rose spent her life caring for others as a devoted wife of 50 years to the late Francis Rusinoff, and as a mother to four children. Preceded...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...