Obituaries
Jacob A. "Art" Hohl
Mar 3, 2016
Jacob A. “Art” Hohl, age 81, passed away on March 3, 2016. Born in Akron, he graduated from Coventry High School. Art was employed as a welder with Frank J. Stolitzka & Son and also as a ranger at Valley View Golf Course. He volunteered as a Boy Scout Leader and for the Core Group at Habitat for Humanity. Art served...
Jack W. Keller
Mar 2, 2016
Jack W. Keller We celebrate the life of Jack Keller, 86, who went home to be with the Lord on March 2, 2016. Jack was a lifelong resident of the Akron area, residing in Mogadore for over 55 years. Preceded in death by his much-adored wife of 49 years, Natalie Keller, he is survived by his daughter, Laura McDowall; sons, Jeffrey...
John Pleli
Mar 2, 2016
John Pleli, age 69, passed away on March 2, 2016 after a long illness. Born in Vienna, Austria, he lived in the Akron area most of his life. John enjoyed motorcycles and his pets, Mickey, Mollie and Sweetie. Preceded in death by his parents, Jacob and Anna Pleli; brother, Adam; and sister, Elizabeth Wiegandt; John is survived by his wife of...
Arthur F. Kenepp
Feb 29, 2016
Arthur F. Kenepp, age 95, passed away on February 29, 2016. Art was a lifelong resident of the Ellet/Springfield area. Graduating from Ellet High School in 1938, he attended Akron University and Kent State University. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Army Air Corps. He served in the Air Force Reserve for 28 years, attaining the...
Macel L. Croston
Feb 27, 2016
"Together Again" Macel L. Croston, age 86, went home to be with the Lord February 27, 2016 after a long illness. Born in Philippi, West Virginia, to Alston and Alberta (Kennedy) Newman, Macel lived in Green, Ohio over 60 years. She was a loving homemaker for her family and will be dearly missed. Preceded in death by her husband, Samuel; granddaughter,...
Mary Louise Dailey
Feb 23, 2016
Mary Lou Dailey, age 83, went to be with the Lord on February 23, 2016 after a brief illness. Born in Akron, she graduated from South High School in 1950 and retired from Ohio Bell. Mary Lou was a loving wife, mother and aunt. Preceded in death by her husband, Gene; her parents; sisters; and grandson. She is survived by her...
Mary Regina Giovanini (McCausland)
Feb 23, 2016
Mary Regina Giovanini (McCausland), age 85, passed away on the evening of Tuesday, February 23rd, 2016 at Bath Manor in Bath. She was born at home in Akron, Ohio on September 26, 1930 to James and Phebe (Owens) McCausland. She was the second oldest of seven children. Mary loved to cook. She often made Italian food, a cuisine she learned from...
Allynne Hope Dickman
Feb 20, 2016
Allynne Hope Dickman, age 86, went home to be with the Lord February 20, 2016. Preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence; she is survived by sons, Larry and Doug; daughter, Wendy Reynolds; seven grandchildren; two great grandchildren; brother, Peter Vonderau; and sister, Patricia Jones. Friends and family will be received Thursday, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Hopkins Lawver Funeral...
Mary Rose Schnars
Feb 19, 2016
Mary Rose Schnars, age 91, passed away on February 19, 2016. Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., and recently of Uniontown, Ohio, she retired from Penn Hills School District and was a member of Uniontown United Methodist Church. Her passion was her family, friends, a good card game and the music of a “1940’s” big band. She was unselfish, a friend to all...
Howard E. Grable
Feb 19, 2016
Born on August 3, 1963 to parents Howard and Sylvia Grable, Howard E. Grable, Jr. died on February 19, 2016 of a heart attack. He was 52. Howard was employed as an ASE Certified automotive painter and car body repairman for Progressive/Remlinger Car Dealer in Massillon for 30 years. He loved hunting with his father, riding his motorcycle alongside his...
Bonnie J. La Fontaine
Feb 17, 2016
"Together Again" Bonnie J. La Fontaine “Granny”, age 84, passed away February 17, 2016. Born in Akron, she lived in the Mogadore area most of her life. Bonnie loved being a homemaker and keeping a spotless house. She also enjoyed working on crossword puzzles and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Bonnie is preceded in death by her husband,...
Trygve Daniel Schnyders
Feb 17, 2016
Trygve Daniel Schnyders entered into the arms of Jesus on February 17, 2016 at 3:35 p.m. He was born at 11:39 a.m. on Monday, November 23, 2015 to parents Anthony and Danielle Schnyders. During his short life, he brought light, life, and joy to those who knew and loved him. His contagious smile was a source of delight to all. While...
Aysel Isik
Feb 16, 2016
Aysel Isik, age 78, passed away on February 16, 2016. Born in Istanbul, Turkey, she was a resident of Uniontown. Aysel enjoyed cooking, knitting and spending time with her grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Sanal Isik; son, Bulent (Bill) Isik; and parents, Ibriham and Fatma Guvencer, she is survived by sons, Levent and Deniz Isik; grandchildren;...
Robert E. Bauer
Feb 13, 2016
"Together Again" Robert Edward Bauer, age 89, passed away February 13, 2016. Born in Akron, he was a lifetime area resident. Bob served in the U.S. Navy and was a member of the Akron Turner Club. He was a self-employed construction worker and also owned and operated Mogadore/Massillon Road Cab Co. for many years. Preceded in death by his wife, Helen;...
Robert J. "George" Klainer
Feb 12, 2016
Robert J. “George” Klainer, age 74, passed away on February 12, 2016. Born in Akron, he lived in the Ellet area and served in the Army Reserve. Robert retired from Akron Metropolitan Housing after 20 years of service. His hobbies included hot rod and classic cars, and he enjoyed going to car shows and racing motorcycles. Preceded in death by his...
Charlotte Ann Salamon
Feb 12, 2016
Charlotte Ann Salamon, age 83, went home to be with the Lord on February 12, 2016. Born in Dailey, W. Va. to Bert and Thelma Ash, she resided in the Akron area most of her life, and was a member of Graham Road Baptist Church. Charlotte was a homemaker, and her greatest love in life was spending time with her grandson,...
Beatrice R. Green
Feb 10, 2016
Beatrice R. Green, age 92, passed away on February 10, 2016 and earned her wings in Heaven, leaving us with the loss of our best friend. Born in Akron on May 9, 1923, she was a life resident of the area. Beatrice was employed by John Mazzola Interiors and as the Administrative Secretary of Laborers Local #894. She was a member...
Michael B. Drake
Feb 9, 2016
Michael B. Drake, age 66, passed away at Summa Barberton Hospital on February 9, 2016. He was born on September 26, 1949 in S. Charleston, West Va. to the late Brooks and Lakie (Justice) Drake. Michael was an O/R Triple Driver, retiring from Yellow Freight in 2007, and was a member of Teamsters Local #407 (Super Duck). Friends and family will...
Floyd Bernard Hammar
Feb 7, 2016
Floyd Bernard Hammar Jr., 84, went home to be with the Lord on February 7, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 3, 1931 in Akron, Ohio to the late Floyd B. Hammar, Sr. and Violet (Brown) Hammar and was a life resident of the area. Floyd graduated from Garfield High School and married Betty (Reed) Hammar on...
Agnes R. Miller
Feb 7, 2016
Agnes R. Miller Agnes R. Miller, 89, passed away February 7, 2016. Private services were held and interment took place at Hillside Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army in her memory.
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