Obituaries
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...
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...
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...
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;...
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...
Judith Ann Heinbuch (Hibbs)
Nov 26, 2016
Judith Ann Heinbuch, age 74, went home to be with the Lord on November 26, 2016. Born in Mannington, W.Va., she lived most of her life in Akron, graduating from East High School in 1960. Judy was employed over the years as a pianist/piano teacher and retired from Chapel Hill Christian School South after 20 years of service. Always active...
Gail Craver
Nov 24, 2016
Gail Craver (Goodrich) went home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on November 24, 2016. Her love for gathering of family and friends will be sadly missed by all. Her dedication to our Lord and others served as a beacon of her love for everyone. Born in Haverhill, Mass. in 1937, Gail graduated from Haverhill High School & Fagio’s...
Shirley Rae Barnes
Nov 24, 2016
Shirley Rae Barnes, age 80, went home to be with the Lord on November 24, 2016. Born in Harrisburg, Pa., she lived in Brimfield Twp. most of her life. Shirley was a former member of Canton Road Baptist Church and was currently attending Harmony Baptist Church. Known for being a prayer warrior, she was always ready to stop what she...
Marjorie Jacobs
Nov 22, 2016
Marjorie Jacobs (nee Harshbarger) Marjorie Jacobs, age 87, passed away on November 22, 2016 after a long illness. Born in Akron, she lived in the area all of her life and spent 28 years wintering in Florida with her husband. Margie attended East High School, and golfed in the Mogadore Women’s League. She also enjoyed bowling and Bingo. Margie was...
Gladys M. Jones
Nov 20, 2016
Gladys M. Jones, 94, went home to be with the Lord November 20, 2016. Born in Akron, Mrs. Jones was retired from the Akron Board of Education and was secretary at McEbright School, Glover School, Seiberling School and Ellet High School and loved young people. She was past president of the Akron Association of Educational Secretaries, a Member of Ohio...
Clara L. Stewart
Nov 18, 2016
Clara L. (nee Bibler) Heimberger Stewart Clara L. (Clare) Stewart Our beloved mother, Clara (Clare) Stewart, went to be with the Lord on November 18th after a long battle with cancer. She was born in Akron to George and Clara Bibler on January 3, 1935. A single mother at a time when it was not common, she worked diligently to...
Cynthia J. "Cindy" Perkins
Nov 17, 2016
Cynthia J. “Cindy” Perkins, age 61, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on November 17, 2016. Born in Ironton, Ohio, she had lived in the Akron area since 1970, and graduated from Ellet High School in 1973. Cindy was employed with Omnova Solutions, holding various positions in Human Resources for 40 years. She was a member of...
Deborah J. Smith
Nov 10, 2016
Deborah J. Smith, age 64, passed away on November 10, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. A lifetime resident of the Akron area, she retired from Akron Children’s Hospital after 25 years of service. Deborah was a devoted mother who loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was an avid Cleveland sports fan and was very happy...
Zelletta (Zelda) Fisher
Nov 7, 2016
Zelletta (Zelda) Fisher, age 89, completed her journey on November 7, 2016. Born in Akron, she was a lifelong resident of the Mogadore/Suffield area. Zelda really enjoyed cooking, sewing and crocheting, and especially loved traveling with her late husband. Preceded in death by her husband, Donald; six siblings; her parents; and sons-in-law, Verl Hoisington and Artie Namolik, she is survived...
Mildred Mae (Roth) Ebie
Nov 5, 2016
Mildred Mae (Roth) Ebie Mildred Mae (Roth) Ebie, 104, of Brimfield passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2016. Born December 22, 1911 in Mogadore, Ohio to Francis and Helen (Nash) Roth, she was a lifetime resident of Portage County and lived in Brimfield for more than 90 years. At 104, she was the oldest resident of Brimfield. Mildred graduated from...