Obituaries
Patricia Lynn (McKosky) Yost
May 9, 2016
Patricia Lynn (McKosky) Yost, 63, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2016 at Summa Hospital after a lengthy battle with Multiple Systems Atrophy (MSA). Born on February 12, 1953, Patty lived in Akron all of her life. She was a devoted daughter, sister, and wife. She loved craft shows and decorating her home, taking walks with her beloved Sadie.....and was certainly...
Floyd "Shorty" Huddleston
May 8, 2016
Floyd Huddleston, 81, passed away peacefully on Mother’s Day, May 8, 2016. Born in Baxter, Tenn. to Charles and Minnie Bell Huddleston, he lived most of his life in the Akron area. Mr. Huddleston was a brick mason by trade and owned C & H Construction. He was a member of Hope Baptist Church. Shorty enjoyed mowing and caring for his...
Kathy A. (McGraw) Goss
May 6, 2016
Kathy A. (McGraw) Goss Kathy A. Goss, age 58, passed away on May 6, 2016. Born in Akron, she lived in the Akron and Uniontown areas her entire life. Kathy graduated from Ellet High School in 1976, and was employed as an X-Ray Technician at various hospitals in the Akron area. In her spare time, she enjoyed quilting and knitting. Preceded in...
Ruth A. Etapa
May 5, 2016
"Together Again" Ruth A. Etapa, age 85, went home to be with the Lord on May 5, 2016. Born in De Pere, Wis., she lived in the Akron area most of her life. Ruth was employed as a waitress for many years, and retired from Akron Auto Glass as a CSR. She enjoyed shopping and gardening in her spare time. Preceded...
Clarence O. Thomas
May 4, 2016
"Together Again" Clarence O. Thomas Jr., age 81, passed away on May 4, 2016. Born in Akron, Clarence was a lifelong area resident and served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Preceded in death by his wife, Van Helen “Jane”; son, Rick; granddaughter, Crystal; brother, Robert; and twin brother, Larry, he is survived by loving companion, Caroline Van Horn; son, David...
Edna M. Reed (nee Kurtz)
May 3, 2016
Edna M. Reed (nee Kurtz) Edna M. Reed, age 102, passed away on May 3, 2016. Born on July 13, 1913 in Springfield Twp., she lived in Suffield Twp. most of her life. Edna was a member of Springfield Church of the Brethren and the Craftsman Boat Club. She enjoyed spending time with her family in the outdoors, especially boating. Preceded in...
Eva L. Heft
Apr 29, 2016
Eva L. Heft Our loving mother, Eva L. Heft, born on August 12, 1931, passed away on April 29, 2016. Eva was born in Pittsburgh, Pa. and raised on the Ohio River near East Liverpool, Ohio. She was the eighth child of Catherine and Charles Mercer. Preceded in death by husband, Henry (Bud) Heft; and grandson, Clifton H. Cutlip, Eva’s life...
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.;...
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