Obituaries
Nora Lee Heidbrider (nee Strobel)
Jan 2, 2016
Nora Lee Heidbrider, age 78, passed away January 2, 2016. Nora was born in Cleveland, she grew up in Northfield and most recently lived in the Akron area. She loved cats, enjoyed spending time working at the McDonald’s on Howe Avenue, bowling, watching the Cleveland Indians and collecting snowmen. Nora’s greatest love was her grandchildren and spending time with them. She...
James F. Mazak
Jan 2, 2016
On January 2, 2016, our beloved husband, father, and grandfather was taken from us by pancreatic cancer. Born January 18, 1936, he was 79 years old. He graduated from Buchtel High School and the University of Akron, and served his country in the United States Air Force. Jim was employed by the B.F. Goodrich Co., Manager of the Customer Service department...
Gilbert C. Weiland
Jan 1, 2016
Gilbert C. “Gil” Weiland, age 93, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 1, 2016. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, he lived in Akron all of his life and graduated from Hower Vocational High School. Gil served in the U.S. Army during World War II, and retired from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company after 33 years of service. He was a member...
Marie Mercier
Jan 1, 2016
Marie Mercier, age 81, passed away on January 1, 2016. Born in West Virginia, Marie lived in Suffield and retired from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company after over 40 years of service. Preceded in death by her first husband, Frank Murphy; son, Keith; and mother, Georgia Nopper, she is survived by her husband of 40 years, Emile; brother, Donald (Darlene) Nopper;...
Maryann Miller
Dec 29, 2015
Maryann Miller, age 70, passed away on December 29, 2015. Born in Akron, she was a lifetime area resident. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert Miller; parents, Irvin and Anna Keen; and sister, Willadene (Donald) Hurst, she is survived by son, Charles (Courtney) Miller; grandchildren, Caewood and Cylvie Miller; niece, Dawnanna Colson and family; and nephew, Donald Hurst and family. Cremation...
Carleton R. "Sonny" Hartman
Dec 25, 2015
Carleton R. “Sonny” Hartman, age 75, passed away on December 25, 2015. Born in Kingwood, W.Va., he was a longtime resident of Mogadore. Mr. Hartman retired from Item and had been employed by Ripley Machine. He enjoyed cars, especially Dodges, and also fishing, walking and spending time with his family. Preceded in death by his parents, Carleton and Orva Marie, he is...
Gail Sholley
Dec 23, 2015
Gail Sholley, 85, passed away on December 23, 2015 after a brief illness. He was born on June 5, 1930 in Akron, Ohio where he resided his entire life. Following graduation from Central High School, he served in the US Marine Corps from 1951-53. He was employed by the Norfolk and Southern Railroad for over 30 years. In his retirement, he...
Dwayne R. Francis
Dec 22, 2015
Dwayne R. Francis, age 89, died on December 22, 2015. Born in Akron, he lived most of his life in Mogadore after graduating from South High School and serving in the U.S. Navy. Mr. Francis retired from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company after 55 years of service. He was a member of Victory Masonic Lodge #649 F&AM and was a...
Shelly S. Delhorbe
Dec 22, 2015
Shelly S. Delhorbe, age 52, passed away on December 22, 2015. Born in Akron, she lived in Orrville and was employed at Wadsworth Rittman Hospital. Shelly was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Ethel Cogar; and brother, Michael Cogar. She is survived by her husband, Andrew; sons, Brandon and Eric; grandchildren, Macenna and Dylan; brother, William (Marianne) Nagley; twin...
Penny Lynn Knox
Dec 21, 2015
Penny Lynn Knox, age 54, passed away on December 21, 2015. Born in Buffalo, New York, she lived in the Akron area since 1976, and retired from Hattie Larlham. Penny loved life and was a true angel here on earth. Preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Katherine Jones; in-laws, John and June Knox; and great-nephew, Caleb Huffman, she is survived...
Joseph L. Colosetti
Dec 19, 2015
Joseph L. Colosetti, 94, lived a full and eventful life before passing away December 19, 2015. He was born on September 20, 1921 in Akron and graduated from East High School. Joseph worked at Thacker’s Hamburgers as a young man, and then became a Right-of-Way Agent for Ohio Edison where he retired in 1984 after 31 years of service. He was a...
Kathryn Lenore (Lewis) Walker
Dec 16, 2015
Kathryn Lenore (Lewis) Walker went to be with the Lord on December 16, 2015, in Tucson, Arizona, following a brief illness. She was a resident of Akron, Ohio and moved to the Southwest in 2014, to be with several of her children. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of Byrd and Lenore (Schwecheimer) Lewis. She graduated from Glenville High...
Marshall "Mutt" Hodges
Dec 16, 2015
Marshall Hodges, age 81, passed away December 16, 2015, with his family by his side at Coshocton Springs Health & Rehab (formerly Autumn Healthcare). Marshall was a devoted family man and avid stock car racing fan. Jackie, Marshall’s beloved wife of 60 years, preceded him in death in 2014. Marshall leaves behind son, Russell (Sarita) Hodges; daughter, Susan Hoover; grandchildren, Jeff...
Eugene J. "Gene" Sofran
Dec 16, 2015
Eugene J. “Gene” Sofran Sr., age 87, joined his family in Heaven on December 16, 2015. Born in Akron, he lived most of his life in Uniontown. A veteran of the U.S. Army, Gene graduated from the University of Akron and retired from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company after 36 years of service. He was a member of Nativity of...
Mary Imogene Brown
Dec 15, 2015
Mary Imogene Brown, age 93, passed away following a short illness on December 15, 2015. Born in Harford County, Maryland on August 12, 1922, Mrs. Brown lived in Lakemore all of her life and was briefly employed at Goodyear Aircraft during World War II. She was most happy the rest of her life as a loving and caring wife, mother, mother-in-law,...
Joseph Carmen Biondi
Dec 14, 2015
Joseph Carmen Biondi, age 80, went home to be with the Lord on December 14, 2015. Born in Buffalo, N.Y., he served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Joseph retired from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company after over 40 years of service, and was a member of St. Matthew Parish. Always proud of his Italian heritage, he enjoyed...
Geraldine Landenberger
Dec 12, 2015
Geraldine Landenberger, age 97, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2015. Born in Suffield, Ohio, she lived in the Mogadore area most of her life. Geraldine was a member of Springfield Church of the Brethren, and was Past President of the Tallmadge/Akron/Mogadore Garden Club. She was also very proud to work at the Board of Elections. Preceded in death by her husband,...
William L. Shannon
Dec 12, 2015
William L. Shannon, age 78, passed away on December 12, 2015 after a short illness. Born in Akron, he was a life resident of the area. Bill retired from GenCorp in 1996 after 37 years as a Research Assistant. He was very active in the Ellet Athletic Association and the Ellet Community Center, and also enjoyed working on Sundays and Wednesdays...
Karen Lee Ann Traugh
Dec 6, 2015
Karen Lee Ann Traugh, born on April 18, 1937, was received into the arms of Jesus, her precious Saviour on December 6, 2015. Preceded in death by her husband, Jacob, she is survived by her children, Debby Bond, Leslie (Bob) Jolliff, Rick (Debbie) Traugh, and Karen (Al) Hajdarwish; grandchildren, Daniel (Julie) Jolliff, Stephanie Jolliff, Ian (Ashley) Bond, Nadia, Riyah, Mariyah, and...
Michael "Shane" Ryan
Dec 6, 2015
Michael “Shane” Ryan, age 32, was taken suddenly from his family and friends on December 6, 2015. Born in Akron, he lived in Mogadore and graduated from Field High School. Shane worked alongside of his dad doing construction, and enjoyed spending time outdoors with his family and friends. He also liked playing Euchre and was an avid country music fan. Shane...
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