Obituaries

Lawrence Augustin Stoltz

Lawrence Augustin Stoltz

Feb 5, 2016

Lawrence Augustin Stoltz, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, and good friend to so many, has passed away peacefully at his home, at the age of 89, on February 5, 2016. Larry was born on May 25, 1926 in Akron, Ohio. He grew up on North Hill, and was the son of Herman and Mary (Hicks) Stoltz, brother of Charles and George,...

James Oliver Pigg

James Oliver Pigg

Feb 4, 2016

James Oliver Pigg, son of Dennie and Verlie (Walters) Pigg, was born in Paintsville, Kentucky on February 24, 1924. “Oliver” was the fifth of ten children. The family was poor and it being the depression resources were very limited. His father operated a general store and although there was enough food for the large family to eat there was little...

Chris Outland

Chris Outland

Feb 4, 2016

"Together Again" MOGADORE – Chris Outland, age 81, went home to be with the Lord on February 4, 2016. Born in Akron, she was a lifelong resident of Mogadore, and a lifelong member of The Chapel in Akron. Chris was a strong supporter of Camp Carl, and enjoyed sewing and playing with her grandchildren. She was a loving and devoted...

Virginia Irene Smith (Boggs)

Virginia Irene Smith (Boggs)

Feb 4, 2016

Virginia Irene Smith (Boggs) was born September 12, 1922 in Kenmore, Ohio to Guy and Effie Marsh Boggs. She graduated from Kenmore High School in 1940. On March 23, 1942 she married Oscar L. Smith who passed away January 1, 1988. She was employed for many years at Green Cross Hospital, later Cuyahoga Falls General from which she retired. She...

Garry A. Blakely

Garry A. Blakely

Feb 1, 2016

Garry A. Blakely, age 67, passed away on February 1, 2016 surrounded by his family. Born in Akron, he lived in the Akron area all of his life. Garry was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in Vietnam during the war. He was a member of The Wintergreen Ledges Church of God, Akron VFW Post 8975 and Mogadore Moose...

George L. Bornman

George L. Bornman

Feb 1, 2016

George L. Bornman, age 79, went home to be with the Lord February 1, 2016 after a brief battle with cancer. George was born in Akron and was a lifetime area resident. He served in the U.S. Army and retired in his mid 60’s from the Quality Control Department from Owens Corning. George was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran...

Edmond Russell Vercamen

Edmond Russell Vercamen

Jan 28, 2016

Edmond R. Vercamen, age 92 of Akron, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2016. Ed was born on October 27, 1923 in Monongahela, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Edmond Vercammen, Sr. and Mae Frances (Allridge) Vercammen. Ed was a paratrooper in World War II serving in Europe as a member of the 82nd Airborne Division. He was also a...

Joanne E. Mauller

Joanne E. Mauller

Jan 28, 2016

Joanne E. Mauller (nee Petty), age 87, passed away peacefully January 28, 2016, surrounded by her family. She was born in Uniontown to Otis and Betsy Petty and was a lifelong area resident. Joanne attended the Millheim Baptist Church. She was a dedicated homemaker always putting the needs of her family first. Joanne cherished the time she spent babysitting her...

Phyllis S. Strahler

Phyllis S. Strahler

Jan 28, 2016

Phyllis S. Strahler, age 86, passed away January 28, 2016. Born in Green Township, she lived in the Suffield area all of her life and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. In her spare time, Phyllis loved to crochet. Preceded in death by her husband, Herman; grandson, Thomas J. Strahler; sister, Illa; brothers, Loy and Roger; she is...

Geneva A. Henry

Geneva A. Henry

Jan 27, 2016

Geneva A. Henry, age 93, went home to be with the Lord on January 27, 2016, surrounded by her family. Born in Akron, she lived in the area her entire life. Geneva was a member of First Evangelical Congregational Church for over 60 years where she also taught Sunday school classes. She was a loving wife, mother and Nana. Preceded in death...

Harry Ernest Brent

Harry Ernest Brent

Jan 26, 2016

Harry Ernest Brent, age 72, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 26, 2016. Born in Akron, Ohio he lived in Hartville for the past 40 years. Harry graduated from Springfield High School and was employed for 40 years in auto sales. He enjoyed boating, fishing, golf and playing with the grandkids. Preceded in death by his mother, Grace...

Gregory A. Powers

Gregory A. Powers

Jan 21, 2016

Gregory A. Powers, age 80, passed away on January 21, 2016, surrounded by his family. Born in Akron, he was a lifelong resident of the area and was employed as a Construction Manager for the Lawson Milk Company. Greg was a faithful and devoted member of Suffield United Church of Christ, where he served in many capacities over the years. He...

Irene Rohr

Irene Rohr

Jan 17, 2016

Irene Rohr, 85, went home to be with the Lord January 17, 2016. She was born in Kingmont, WV and lived in the Akron area since 1944. Irene was a dedicated member of the Goodyear Heights Presbyterian Church where she tirelessly helped in the kitchen for special church dinners. She was an excellent cook and was always the first one to...

William H. Bragwell

William H. Bragwell

Jan 17, 2016

William H. “Bill” Bragwell, 87, went home to be with the Lord on January 17, 2016. Born in Steubenville, Ohio, Bill lived in the Akron area most of his life. He was employed with Ohio Edison for 23 years. Prior to his employment with Ohio Edison, Bill was a pastor at Cottage Grove Assembly of God. He also served on the...

Roger D. Wilt

Roger D. Wilt

Jan 16, 2016

Roger D. Wilt, 71, passed away January 16, 2016. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland and lived most of his life in the Akron area. Roger retired from Ken-Tool after 43 years of service and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Preceded in death by his mother, Lovisey Gonser; he is survived by his wife of 52 years, Joyce; family friend, Judy;...

Malchrom  L.  Guesman

Malchrom L. Guesman

Jan 16, 2016

Malchrom L. Guesman, age 78, passed away on January 16, 2016 as a result of Alzheimer’s Disease and Colon Cancer. Born in Somerset, Pennsylvania, Malchrom lived in the Akron area most of his life. He retired from Ohio Carpenter’s Union 639. Throughout his life, Malchrom loved gardening and woodworking. He was a dedicated husband and father to his family and will...

Derrill L. LeBarre

Derrill L. LeBarre

Jan 14, 2016

Derrill L. LeBarre, age 87, passed away on January 14, 2016, surrounded by his loving family.Born in Akron, he was one of 14 children born to Ralph and Grace LeBarre, and was a life resident of the area. Derrill served in the U.S. Army and was employed as a welder for many years. He enjoyed woodworking and sold his work...

James M. Cross

James M. Cross

Jan 14, 2016

James M. Cross, age 53, passed away on January 14, 2016. Born in Akron, he grew up in Mogadore and lived in the Uniontown area most recently. Jim graduated from Mogadore High School in 1980, and was a Navy Corpsman in the 2nd Marine Division, serving throughout the world. He served the Navy in Beirut, Lebanon during the U.S. Embassy bombings....

Eleanor M. Wasley

Eleanor M. Wasley

Jan 13, 2016

Eleanor M. Wasley, age 90, passed away on January 13, 2016. Born in Axtel, Ohio, she lived in the Rootstown area most of her life. Eleanor was the youngest of nine children born to Martin and Anna Snezek, and was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. She was a member of First Congregational United Church of Christ in Rootstown and...

William P. "Bill" McGuckin

William P. "Bill" McGuckin

Jan 13, 2016

Bill McGuckin, age 83, passed away on January 13, 2016. Born in Sharon, Pa., Bill spent his childhood in Franklin, Pa. and lived in Youngstown, Ohio and Uniontown, Ohio. Bill graduated from Franklin High School in 1950. He played high school football, basketball and baseball and remained an avid sports fan throughout his life. Bill started his career as a manager...

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