Obituaries
Thomas Phillip Murphy
Sep 12, 2016
Thomas Phillip Murphy, age 76, passed away on September 12, 2016 following an extended illness. He was attended by family and many dear friends. Tom was born October 29, 1939 in Mogadore, Ohio to John and Edna (Ghere) Murphy as the eighth of eleven children. He graduated from Mogadore High School in 1957 where he excelled not only at athletics but...
Shirley Jane Lentz
Sep 9, 2016
Shirley Jane Lentz, 80, passed away September 9, 2016 at her home in Suffield, Ohio. Born in LaSalle, Michigan December 20, 1935, to George and Viola Rink, Shirley later moved to Warren, Ohio where she was raised. She graduated at the top of her class at Warren G. Harding High School, and received her Bachelor and Master Degrees in Education...
Margaret M. "Peg" Griffith
Sep 9, 2016
"Together Again" Margaret M. “Peg” Griffith, age 89, passed away on September 9, 2016 after a brief illness. Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., she lived in the Akron area most of her life. Peg was very artistic and enjoyed crafting. She was a very giving person who loved being at home surrounded by her family. Preceded in death by her husband, Harold “Griff”;...
Michael "Mike" G. Singleton
Sep 9, 2016
Michael “Mike” Singleton, age 62, went home to be with the Lord on September 9, 2016. He was surrounded by family and friends. Mike was born in Akron, and he lived all of his life in Green, Ohio. He was employed by Acro Tool & Die for over 40 years. Mike enjoyed living life to the fullest and was a...
Ray Cassel Young
Sep 9, 2016
Ray Cassel Young, 70, of Akron passed into eternal rest peacefully with his family by his side September 9, 2016. Ray was born in Akron to parents, Martin and Geraldine Young and retired from the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. He was always ready to help anyone or just share a laugh. Ray’s passion was family and friends. He was a...
Warren H. Sigman
Sep 7, 2016
SPRINGFIELD TWP. -- Warren H. Sigman, age 86, passed away unexpectedly on September 7, 2016. Born in Erbacon, W.Va. and raised in Cowen, W.Va., Warren had resided in Springfield Twp. for the past 57 years. He was of the Baptist Faith. Warren retired from the Wheel & Brake Division of Goodyear Aerospace/Loral after 34 years of service. He enjoyed gardening,...
Dale E. Mercer
Sep 5, 2016
Dale E. Mercer, age 92, passed away on September 5, 2016. Born in Akron, he lived in the area all of his life, graduating from Central High School. Dale enlisted in the Marine Corps at the age of 18, and served during World War II in the South Pacific for two years. He retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company...
Barbara Jean Makowski
Sep 4, 2016
Barbara Jean Makowski, age 86, went home to be with the Lord on September 4, 2016. Born in Knoxville, Tenn., she lived in Massillon, Ohio most of her life. Barbara was a homemaker and a member of Woodlawn Church. She enjoyed going to church, spending time with her family, cooking and baking. Barbara had a gift for making people feel...
William W. "Bill" Strittmatter
Sep 1, 2016
LAKEMORE -- William W. “Bill” Strittmatter, age 75, went home to be with the Lord on September 1, 2016. Born in Bakerton, Pa., he lived most of his life in Lakemore and retired from General Motors after 31 years of service. Bill was a graduate of Hoban High School and authored the Christian Committee to Teach Bible Law, which can...
Rhonda A. Howard
Aug 31, 2016
Rhonda A. Howard, age 40, went home to be with the Lord on August 31, 2016 after a long illness. Born in Barberton, she lived in Akron most of her life before moving to Waynesburg. Preceded in death by her mother, Elizabeth; grandparents, Lorraine and James Spry and Martin and Dorothy Howard; step-mother, Barb; and brother, Jack, she is survived...
Pearl Anna "Pearlie" (Miller) Ody
Aug 27, 2016
Pearl Anna Ody, 92, went home to be with the Lord on August 27, 2016. She was born February 22, 1924 in Waukegan, Illinois and lived in Uniontown where she was a member of Advent Lutheran Church. Pearl loved to do crafts, crochet, knit, needlepoint and babysit, but most of all loved her family and spending time with her grandchildren....
Robert L. Brown
Aug 25, 2016
Robert L. Brown, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, born October 6, 1938, passed away on August 25, 2016 and joined his parents, Minnie and Charles Brown; brothers, Albert, Stanley; and sisters, Alice McDonald and Betsy Barnette in Heaven. Dad loved Christ and walked in faith. He leaves wife, Mary (Noffsinger), whom he loved above all others through 55 years...
Ruth L. Cunningham
Aug 23, 2016
Ruth L. Cunningham “fought the good fight, finished the course, and kept the faith” and was welcomed into Heaven by her Savior Jesus Christ on August 23, 2016. She was born April 13, 1929 in Wirt County, West Virginia. Ruth was a passionate homemaker and along with her husband, raised three children. She was an avid reader, loved to crochet...
Anna L. Hammond
Aug 23, 2016
Anna L. Hammond, age 76, went home to be with the Lord August 23, 2016. Born in Inez, Kentucky, she lived in the Akron area for over 50 years. Anna was employed as an independent owner/operator for FedEx Custom Critical for 25 years, and was a member of Millheim Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her husband of 56 years,...
Carol A. Thayer (Mangold)
Aug 23, 2016
Carol A. Thayer (Mangold), age 75, passed away on August 23, 2016. Born in Cleveland, she grew up in South Euclid and spent the last 13 years in Stow. Carol graduated from Brush High School, attended Miami of Ohio, graduated from UCLA, and received her Masters from John Carroll University. She retired from Eastlake North High School where she was...
William H. "Bill" Smith
Aug 16, 2016
William H. “Bill” Smith, age 66, passed away August 16, 2016, after an extended illness. Born in Yorkshire, England, Bill lived most of his life in Ellet. He retired from Keep Akron Beautiful in 2016 after 32 years of service. Bill enjoyed his job and was very fond of his fellow employees. He loved spending time with his family, especially his...
Maria "Mary" Reich
Aug 16, 2016
Maria “Mary” Reich, age 89, passed away peacefully August 16, 2016. Born in Hungary, Mary came to the United States in 1952. Preceded in death by her husband, Tony in 2008; she is survived by her daughters, Rosa Reich, Theresia (Gary) Hess, Elizabeth (Roy) Jeffries, Helen (William) Pugh, and Annie (Roger) Southall; 11 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; and six great-great...
Dorothy M. "Dottie" Howard
Aug 16, 2016
"Together Again" Dorothy M. “Dottie” Howard, age 86, went home to be with the Lord on August 16, 2016. Born in Caples, W. Va., she lived most of her life in Hartville and Uniontown. Dottie was a beautician and also worked in retail. She was a member of Evermore Community Church, and enjoyed bingo, bowling, crocheting, and gardening. Preceded in death by...
Emma Grace Brewer
Aug 13, 2016
"Together Again" Emma Grace Brewer, age 82, went home to be with the Lord August 13, 2016. Born in Weeksbury, Kentucky. Emma was a longtime Akron area resident. She retired after 25 years from Edwin Shaw Hospital. Emma’s hobbies were word search and card games, but most importantly, she loved spending time with her family and cooking for family gatherings. Preceded in...
Delmer Lee Liston
Aug 13, 2016
Delmer Lee Liston died August 13, 2016. A devoted son, loving brother, and loyal friend; Delmer was born in West Union, West Virginia on May 9, 1938. He was a graduate of Green High School class of 1956 and attended the University of Akron. While there he became a TKE and his fraternity brothers became his life-long friends. Del owned the...
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