Obituaries

Frances J. "Jerrie" Skidmore

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

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

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

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

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)

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...

Vidalee  Cuthbert

Vidalee Cuthbert

Mar 20, 2016

Vidalee Cuthbert, 97, died peacefully on March 20, 2016. She was born in Braxton Co., WV on January 22, 1919 to the late Clyde and Jessie Stump. Vidalee lived in the Akron area most of her life and retired as a secretary from Consolidated Freightways. She enjoyed gardening, crossword puzzles, and vacationing in Florida and South Carolina with her husband. Preceded in...

Kenny Ray

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...

Ellis (Bud) Bourn

Ellis (Bud) Bourn

Mar 18, 2016

Ellis Bourn, age 89, passed away on Friday, March 18, 2016. Born in Akron, Ohio to his parents, Ralph and Hazel Bourn, he graduated from Springfield High School and lived in Uniontown most of his life. Mr. Bourn retired from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company after 46 years of service. He was a dedicated member of the Uniontown Lions Club...

Leland L. "Roy" Hartline

Leland L. "Roy" Hartline

Mar 17, 2016

Roy Hartline passed peacefully in his sleep on March 17, 2016. He was born on February 13, 1932 in Akron, Ohio. Roy always enjoyed his trips with his brother, Jack and friend, Linda Laird. Preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Ellodean; mother, Vivienne Tipton; and brother, William Miller, Roy is survived by his daughter, Diane Reymann (Todd); son,...

Lori Beth  (Light) Swiger

Lori Beth (Light) Swiger

Mar 16, 2016

Lori Beth Swiger, age 50, passed away suddenly on March 16, 2016. Born in Del Rio, Texas, she lived in the Akron and Uniontown areas most of her life. Lori was a devoted homemaker and loved caring for her family. One of her favorite activities was watching her children participate in horseback riding competitions. Preceded in death by her grandparents, Lori...

Jonathan Kyle Shaffer

Jonathan Kyle Shaffer

Mar 12, 2016

Jonathan Kyle Shaffer, 35, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, March 12, 2016. Jonathan was born in Akron, Ohio to Gary and Vida Shaffer on May 10, 1980. He attended Ellet High School and graduated in 1998. He went on to join the United States Navy aboard a nuclear submarine and was honorably discharged...

Margaret A. Kungle (nee White)

Margaret A. Kungle (nee White)

Mar 10, 2016

Margaret, a quiet, gentle and private woman did gracefully slip away from us March 10, 2016. Make no mistake – grace does not preclude weakness. A woman of strength, determination and a fighting spirit, she faced and overcame many hurdles in life. At age 71, she died on her terms! A lifelong resident of Barberton, she raised and loved her two...

Doris M. Bailey

Doris M. Bailey

Mar 9, 2016

Doris M. Bailey, age 82, went home to be with the Lord on March 9, 2016. She was a life resident of Akron, and graduated from North High School. Doris was a member of New Horizons Christian Church, and was an avid bowler, winning many trophies. Doris is survived by her husband of 60 years, Richard; daughter, Marie Rumpler; grandchildren, Steven...

Ellenore V.  Anderson

Ellenore V. Anderson

Mar 8, 2016

Ellenore V. Anderson, age 89, went home to be with the Lord on March 8, 2016. Born in Weston, W. Va., Ellenore lived in the Akron area most of her life, and was a homemaker. Preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth; and daughter, Dottie Becker, she is survived by sons, Kenneth Jr., Chuckie, David and Wayne; daughters, Carol Durgin, Brenda...

Ethel Carr

Ethel Carr

Mar 7, 2016

Ethel Carr, age 97½, went to join her husband, Ford on March 7, 2016. Born in Akron, she was a resident of Uniontown for the last 30 years, and prior to that spent 23 years living in Westboro, Mass. Ethel was Past President of the PTA at both Hatton and Hyre schools. She enjoyed playing Bridge, loved the ocean, and liked...

Wallace T. Brain

Wallace T. Brain

Mar 7, 2016

Wallace T. Brain, Sr., formerly of Warren, Ohio was born February 7, 1923 in Homestead, Pennslvania, and went to be with the Lord on March 7, 2016. Wally married Helen Williams on May 15, 1943, in Columbia, South Carolina. He served with the U.S. Army as a staff sergeant and was a veteran of World War II where he was...

Robert Ellis  Calhoun

Robert Ellis Calhoun

Mar 6, 2016

Robert Ellis Calhoun, 87, went home to be with the Lord, March 6, 2016. He was born in Akron and retired from Goodyear Aerospace after 38 years of service. Robert was a member of The Chapel in Green. Preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Eleanor Calhoun; he is survived by his wife of 63 years, Nancy Sue; sons, Sam...

Theresa J. Stouffer (nee Browning)

Theresa J. Stouffer (nee Browning)

Mar 3, 2016

Theresa J. Stouffer (nee Browning), 88, passed away peacefully at home on March 2, 2016, surrounded by her family. Theresa was born on February 10, 1928, in Akron and was a graduate of East High School. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, and is survived by her husband of 68 years, Alphious “Clark” Stouffer Jr.; children, Allen...

L.M. "RED" Hamrick

L.M. "RED" Hamrick

Mar 3, 2016

L.M. “RED” Hamrick Born on July 24, 1934 in Webster Springs, W. Va. on his mother’s 21st birthday, passed away March 3, 2016, peacefully in his sleep with his family at his bedside, at the age of 81. Red had a full life of family, fun and of course, a very strong work ethic. The gift he received from God early...

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