Obituaries
Joan Marie Kennedy
Aug 2, 2016
Joan Marie Kennedy, age 86, went home to be with our Lord on August 2, 2016. She was a 1948 Springfield High School graduate and an employee at Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. for 34 years, working for 20 years in the Public Relations Department as a press release scheduler. In 1989 Miss Kennedy helped create what is now known as...
Ruth "Kay" Walker Castaldo
Aug 1, 2016
Ruth “Kay” Walker Castaldo died on August 1, 2016 in Edgewood, New Mexico after a very courageous battle with a brain tumor, glioblastoma multiforme. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio in 1948, the daughter of Rev. Lloyd and Kathryn Walker. She was a graduate of South High School, Youngstown, Ohio and attended Taylor University and Western Reserve University. She earned a...
John E. "Jack" Evans
Jul 30, 2016
John E. “Jack” Evans, age 85, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2016. Born in Ontario, Canada to Floyd and Jean Evans, he lived in Akron, was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and retired as an executive for Goodyear Tire & Rubber after 45 years of service. Jack traveled extensively for his employment at Goodyear, living in many different...
Joyce L. Givens
Jul 28, 2016
CITY OF GREEN -- Joyce L. Givens, age 84, went home to be with the Lord on July 28, 2016. Born and raised on Cape Cod in Brewster, Massachusetts, Joyce joined the Air Force where she met her husband, Robert Givens who was there on special assignment from the Navy. They were married for 54 years before his passing in 2005....
David W. "Dave" Bagen
Jul 26, 2016
David W. “Dave” Bagen, age 60, went home to be with the Lord on July 26, 2016. Born in Cleveland, he lived all of his life in the Cleveland and Akron areas. Dave served in the U.S. Army and retired from the U.S. Postal Service in Kent. He was a member of St. Matthew Parish and the Army Navy Garrison. Dave...
Martha "Carolyn" Griffin
Jul 26, 2016
"Together Forever" Martha “Carolyn” Griffin, age 85, passed away on July 26, 2016. Born in Atlanta, Georgia to Joseph and Gladys (Mote) Johnson, she lived in the Akron area most of her life, and graduated from Springfield High School in 1949. After she retired from Sam Winer Motors, Carolyn and her husband enjoyed 15 years in Florida before returning to the...
John Joseph Falkenstein
Jul 26, 2016
John Joseph Falkenstein, age 84, went home to be with the Lord on July 26, 2016. John was one of 12 children born to George and Mary (Schmidt) Falkenstein. He lived in the Akron and Mogadore areas all of his life. A veteran of the U.S. Army, Navy and National Guard, John was a very proud member of the 82nd...
Martin H. Howard
Jul 19, 2016
Martin H. Howard, age 89, went home to be with the Lord on July 19, 2016. Born in Grafton, W. Va., he lived most of his life in Hartville and Uniontown. A U.S. Army veteran, Mr. Howard retired from the Goodyear Rim Plant after over 30 years of service. He was a member of Evermore Community Church, and enjoyed being in...
John L. Kellar
Jul 16, 2016
John L. Kellar, age 53, went home to be with the Lord on July 16, 2016. Born in Barberton, Ohio, he graduated from Ellet High School in 1982. John was employed with Ridgeline Construction and Laborers Local 310 for over 25 years. Preceded in death by his father, Raymond G. Kellar and mother, Anna Kellar Roberts, John is survived by daughters,...
Brian William Ruark (G-Hops)
Jul 16, 2016
Brian William Ruark, 41 of Akron went to be with the Lord Saturday, July 16th 2016, surrounded by family and friends. He will be gracefully reunited with his mother, Colleen Bradley in heaven. Born in Akron, Ohio, Brian held various jobs including General Tire, landscaping, manufacturing and carpentry. He was currently employed as a technician at Advanced Poly-Packaging were he built...
Patricia Ann Lute (Benner)
Jul 15, 2016
Patricia Ann Lute (Benner) Patricia Ann Lute (Patti) passed away on July 15, 2016, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on May 7, 1955 to Glenn and Virginia Benner. She graduated from Springfield High School in 1973. Patti was involved in many activities including Mogadore PTA, Baseball, Softball and Football. Preceded in death by her parents; step mother, Stephanie;...
Faye N. East
Jul 14, 2016
Faye N. East, age 83, went home to be with the Lord on July 14, 2016. Born in Akron, she grew up in Lakemore and was a lifelong area resident. Faye graduated from Springfield High School in the Class of 1951. She was a member of Lakemore United Methodist Church, Edwin Shaw Hospital Auxiliary, the Junior Women’s Civic Club and the...
Gretchen P. Pepper
Jul 13, 2016
Gretchen P. Pepper, 94 of Akron, passed away on July 13, 2016 at Concordia Care Center. Gretchen was born in Alliance, Ohio on May 19, 1922. She attended St. Luke’s nursing school and Duquesne University and graduated with a BSN degree. Gretchen served in World War II as an Army nurse. She worked for the Summit County Health Department and retired...
Edward J. Harrison "E.J."
Jul 12, 2016
Edward J. Harrison “E.J.”, age 65, passed away on July 12, 2016 at his home following complications from many illnesses. Born in Akron, he was an area resident all of his life. E.J. retired from the City of Akron after 28 years of service, where he had been superintendent of the Street Cleaning Division. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting in...
Angeline "Angy" Wimer
Jul 12, 2016
Angeline “Angy” Wimer, age 94, passed away on July 12, 2016. Born in Pennsylvania, she retired from Isaly’s and also volunteered at Western Reserve Hospital where she was head of the Hospital Volunteer Guild. Angy enjoyed cooking, crocheting and spending time with her family. Preceded in death by her son, Robert Taylor; daughter, Carol Taylor; and grandson, Robert Strittmatter, she is survived...
Quinn Harper Eggert "Quinnie"
Jul 12, 2016
Quinn Harper Eggert "Quinnie" Quinn spent 85 days fighting and passed fighting the morning of July 12th. Quinn inspired those who knew her with her fight and tenacity. That spirit will live on in those folks. She touched the hearts of so many during her time with us. Quinn loved watching everyone who came to visit her and always kept an...
Carol J. Sanner
Jul 2, 2016
Carol J. Sanner (Milhoan) Carol J. Sanner, age 74, passed away peacefully July 2, 2016. Born in Akron she was a life resident of the area. Carol retired from The Crawford Library Bindery. She was a member of the South Akron Orioles Nest 167. Carol loved spending time at the ocean in Florida. Preceded in death by her parents, Carl and...
Joseph E. White
Jul 1, 2016
Joseph E. White, age 91, passed away on July 1, 2016 after a brief illness. Born in Weston, W. Va. to James and Mabel White, he moved to Akron in 1946 after serving in the U.S. Army during World War II. Joseph retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company after 40 years of service, and had also been employed as a...
Stephanie F. Nivens (Roberson)
Jun 26, 2016
Stephanie F. Nivens (Roberson), 59, passed away June 26, 2016. She is survived by her husband, Steven L. of Fort Wayne, Indiana; and son, Andrew (Katherine) of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. Graveside service and burial will take place Friday, July 1, 2016, 1:30 p.m., at Sunset Hills Memory Gardens, 7920 Frank Rd., North Canton, Ohio 44720. Instead of flowers, memorials may be...
William "Bill" R. Mills
Jun 25, 2016
William “Bill” R. Mills, age 70, went home to be with the Lord on June 25, 2016. Bill was born and raised in Buckhannon, West Virginia, and graduated from Buckhannon Upshur High School in 1964. He went on to serve in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Enterprise. After marriage Bill lived most of his life in Marlboro Township. He retired...
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