Obituaries
Joseph Croce
Apr 28, 2016
Joseph Croce Jr., age 89, went home to be with the Lord on April 28, 2016. Joseph served in the U.S. Army and retired from the Firestone Tire & Rubber Company. He was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church for over 50 years. Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 65 years, Peggy; parents, Joseph and Theresa; brothers, Frank,...
Betty J. Oplinger
Apr 27, 2016
Betty J. Oplinger, age 93, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2016. Born in Uhrichsville, Ohio, she lived in the Akron area most of her life. Betty was a loyal member of North Springfield Presbyterian Church where she served as an Elder and Deaconess, and was active in the Presbyterian Women’s Organization. She enjoyed being active and volunteering her time in...
Donald Easterling
Apr 27, 2016
Donald Easterling, 34, of Akron, Ohio passed away April 27, 2016 at his home. He was passionate about medicine, active in his church (St. Matthew’s Parish), a huge Cleveland Cavaliers fan, and proud St. V-St. M alumnus. He was preceded in death by his father, Wylie Easterling; and grandfather, Donald Flynn. He is survived by his mother, Mary Easterling; siblings, Kathy...
Ronald L. Koby "Ronnie"
Apr 25, 2016
Ron was born Saturday, October 18, 1941, and went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, April 25, 2016. Ron grew up in Akron, Ohio. He graduated from Ellet High School and Akron University. He had many occupations ranging from the setting of bowling pins in the 1950’s to programming satellite receivers. Ron was an excellent bowler...
Margaret I. (Hyde) Burkett
Apr 24, 2016
Margaret I. Burkett, 92, of Mogadore went to be with the Lord on April 24, 2016 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born April 26, 1923 in Manns Choice, Pa., where she was raised on a dairy farm. She was daughter of Calvin and Carrie (Holler) Hyde. She attended school in Bedford County, Pa. During the war years she...
Benjamin J. Hymes
Apr 22, 2016
Benjamin Jackson Hymes, Jr. “Ben”, age 60, went home to be with the Lord on April 22, 2016. Born in Akron, Ohio, he was a lifetime area resident. Ben graduated from Kenmore High School. He retired from UPS after 30 years of service and was a member of Teamsters Local 348. Ben loved baseball but his greatest joy in life was...
Harry Eugene Woods
Apr 21, 2016
"Together Again" Harry Eugene Woods, 87, of Akron, Ohio passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 21, 2016 at Akron City Hospital. He was born in Akron to Harry and Goldie Woods and lived most of his life growing up in Akron with an adventurous childhood and a much fulfilled life. Harry served in the U.S. Army as a young man and...
Charles S. Hugi
Apr 20, 2016
Charles Sylvan Hugi “Chuck”, 89, of Stow, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on April 20, 2016. After graduating from Clarington High School, he went into the army, supervised the personnel section of the 390th Antiaircraft Battalion, and received the Army Occupation Medal (Germany) World War II Victory Ribbon. Charles was employed at Pennsylvania Crusher Corp, as a highly...
Lois I. Wile
Apr 19, 2016
Lois I. Wile, age 97, passed away on April 19, 2016. Born in Rimersburg, Pennsylvania, Lois lived in the Akron area most of her life. She was employed with Goodyear Aerospace for 22 years and enjoyed playing Bingo and spending time with her family. Preceded in death by her husband, Arthur; son, James and daughter-in-law, Dorothy; and grandson, David Troyer. Lois...
Robert G. Edwards
Apr 18, 2016
Robert Edwards, 65, passed away April 18, 2016. Born in Akron, Ohio, Robert has lived in the Akron area all of his life. After graduating from Green High School and the University of Akron, Robert began his career with Akron Standard/ Micro Poise, and retired after 43 years of service. He was a past member of the Ellet Youth Baseball and...
James L. "Jimmy" Kirk
Apr 13, 2016
James L. “Jimmy” Kirk, age 55, passed away suddenly on April 13, 2016. Born in Akron, he resided in Brimfield, Ohio and was employed by Uniontown Septic for 17 years. Jimmy enjoyed bowling, golfing and riding his motorcycle. Preceded in death by his father, James “Bud” Kirk; and brother, Paul Wilson, he is survived by his loving wife, Shelley; mother, June;...
Robert E. Clark
Apr 12, 2016
Robert E. Clark, age 97, went home to be with the Lord on April 12, 2016. Born in Akron, he was a life resident of Suffield. Bob was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy, stationed at Lakehurst, New Jersey with the Lighter-than-Air Operations. He was employed with Christenson Construction in Kent, Ohio retiring as General Superintendent. Bob was a lifetime member...
Hazel Irene Hicks
Apr 9, 2016
Hazel Irene Hicks, age 91, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2016. Born in Alabama, Hazel lived in the Akron area most of her life and retired from Steere Enterprise. Preceded in death by her first husband, Clinton Hilley; grandson, Marvin Hilley, Jr.; and great granddaughter, Summer Goudy; she is survived by her husband, Fred Hicks; son, Marvin (Frances) Hilley, Sr.;...
Frances J. "Jerrie" Skidmore
Mar 29, 2016
Frances J. “Jerrie” Skidmore, age 76, went home to be with the Lord on March 29, 2016 after a short battle with cancer. Born in Hanging Dog, North Carolina, Jerrie lived in the Uniontown area most of her life. She graduated from Springfield High School in 1957, and went on to earn her associates degree from Bob Jones University. Jerrie was...
Marilyn Gaylord
Mar 28, 2016
Marilyn Gaylord, age 90, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 28, 2016 at home surrounded by family and loved ones. Marilyn graduated from Twinsburg High School in 1943 and in 1944 married the love of her life, George. A lifelong resident of Green, she was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She served her country in World...
Karen D. Sizemore
Mar 26, 2016
Our loving mother went to her final resting place with the Lord after a lengthy illness at the age of 77 on March 26, surrounded by her loving family. Karen was born in Akron to parents, Delmar and Esther Vanhook. Karen was a fun loving and devoted mother and grandmother. Her family was always first and foremost in her life. She...
Raymond F. Lentz
Mar 26, 2016
Raymond F. Lentz, age 86, passed away on March 26, 2016. Born in Akron, Raymond lived in the area most of his life. He served in the U.S. Army and Airforce along with the Kent National Guard. Raymond was a member of the Airport VFW Post 8975. Preceded in death by parents, Frederick F. and Edith L.; brother, Tom; he is...
John H. Beck
Mar 23, 2016
John H. Beck, age 94, joined his wife in Heaven on March 23, 2016. Born in Akron, he graduated from the University of Akron with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Mr. Beck retired from General Tire after 28 years of service, and was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church for over 60 years. John loved animals, especially squirrels, and was...
Betty L. Gombert (Woodling)
Mar 22, 2016
Betty L. Gombert, age 93, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2016 and went home to be with the Lord. Born in Akron, she lived in the Akron/Mogadore area all of her life. Betty retired from the Administration department of Kent State University after 25 years of service. She was a devoted member of Mogadore United Methodist Church for more than...
Kenny Ray
Mar 20, 2016
Kenny Ray Jr. Kenny Ray Jr., 32, passed away unexpectedly March 20, 2016. He was born in Akron, graduated from Springfield High School in 2002 and lived in Lakemore before moving to Atwater. Kenny served part time with the Uniontown Fire Department, the Creston Police Department and was a volunteer with the Atwater Fire Department. He was currently employed with Timken...
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