Obituaries
James L. "Jimmy" Kirk
Apr 13, 2016
James L. “Jimmy” Kirk, age 55, passed away suddenly on April 13, 2016. Born in Akron, he resided in Brimfield, Ohio and was employed by Uniontown Septic for 17 years. Jimmy enjoyed bowling, golfing and riding his motorcycle. Preceded in death by his father, James “Bud” Kirk; and brother, Paul Wilson, he is survived by his loving wife, Shelley; mother, June;...
Robert E. Clark
Apr 12, 2016
Robert E. Clark, age 97, went home to be with the Lord on April 12, 2016. Born in Akron, he was a life resident of Suffield. Bob was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy, stationed at Lakehurst, New Jersey with the Lighter-than-Air Operations. He was employed with Christenson Construction in Kent, Ohio retiring as General Superintendent. Bob was a lifetime member...
Hazel Irene Hicks
Apr 9, 2016
Hazel Irene Hicks, age 91, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2016. Born in Alabama, Hazel lived in the Akron area most of her life and retired from Steere Enterprise. Preceded in death by her first husband, Clinton Hilley; grandson, Marvin Hilley, Jr.; and great granddaughter, Summer Goudy; she is survived by her husband, Fred Hicks; son, Marvin (Frances) Hilley, Sr.;...
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
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...
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...
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...
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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...