Obituaries
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...
Ruby Mae (Edwards) Valk
Dec 6, 2015
On Sunday, December 6, 2015, Ruby Mae (Edwards) Valk, 94, passed away peacefully and was reunited with her husband, Dale, and her daughter, Penny. Ruby was born August 25, 1921 in Akron, Ohio as the youngest child of Frank Earl Edwards and Ethel Mae (Sarver) Edwards. She was a 1939 graduate of Central High School. In 1940, Ruby met Dale Fredrick...
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...
Phyllis M. Rueschman (McKain)
Dec 6, 2015
Phyllis M. Rueschman, age 89, went home to be with the Lord on December 6, 2015. Born in Canton, she lived in the Ellet area most of her life and was a former member of Akron Baptist Temple, where she was a Sunday school teacher. Phyllis was an excellent cook and enjoyed walking. Preceded in death by her husband, John L.; and...
Doris M. Mathers
Dec 5, 2015
Doris M. Mathers, 99, passed away peacefully December 5, 2015. Born in Pensacola, Florida, Doris lived in Akron most of her life. She was a member of Gospel Crusaders Church over 65 years. Preceded in death by her husband, George; son, Richard Mathers; brothers, John and James Anderson; sister, Hilda Gadberry; and daughters-in-law, Janice Mathers and Jean Mathers, she is survived by...
Maria Edl
Dec 4, 2015
Maria Edl passed away peacefully at home December 4, 2015. She was born in Nemetker, Hungary February 26, 1926. After emigrating from Germany following the war, she and "her Tony" came to this country and settled in Akron, Ohio. Maria and her husband were two of the founding members of The Nativity of the Lord Jesus Catholic Church in Uniontown where...
Wilberta "Birdie" Johnson
Nov 28, 2015
Wilberta “Birdie” Johnson, age 85, passed away on November 2, 2015. Born in Akron, she graduated from Springfield High School and was employed with Rogers Manufacturing for 15 years. Wilberta enjoyed fishing, camping and Bingo. Preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur; son, Terry; brother, Charles; and sisters, Margaret and Ruth, she is survived by sons, John and Howard; daughters, Sheri...
Joanne C. Girard
Nov 27, 2015
After a short illness, Joanne Girard, age 69, went home to be with the Lord on November 27, 2015. Born on January 19, 1946, she lived in Ellet/Springfield Township most of her life. She graduated from Ellet High School in 1964, and went to work as a secretary for Goodyear Aerospace Corp. and Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. for 12 years...
Beulah I. Bennett
Nov 27, 2015
Beulah I. Bennett, age 87, went home to be with her husband, Al; daughter, Mary Ann; and son, Billy on November 27, 2015. Born in Canton, Ohio, Beulah had lived in Mogadore since 1956. She was a homemaker who was the happiest when she was with her husband, Al enjoying life together. One on her greatest pleasures was her granddaughter, Halle....
Holly Ann Milush
Nov 27, 2015
Holly Ann Milush “HAM”, age 54, went home to be with the Lord and her family November 27, 2015. Born in Akron, Holly lived in the Mogadore area most of her life and graduated from Mogadore High School. She was a loving wife, mother, and sister. She was very creative, especially during the holidays and with family gatherings. Holly made life...
Roger G. Begue
Nov 26, 2015
Roger G. Begue, age 92, passed away on November 26, 2015. Born in Akron, he was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during World War II in the European Theatre. He retired from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company after 45 years of service. Roger, known as a “favorite” bus driver with the Randolph Local School District, was an excellent...
Robert West
Nov 24, 2015
Robert West, age 76, died on November 24, 2015. Born in Akron, he was a lifelong resident of the area, and was the owner of Hilltop Aggregate for 21 years. Robert’s interests included NASCAR, traveling and hot air balloons. Preceded in death by wife, Ruthann West of 32 years; wife, June Dryden West of 10 years; and brother, John West, he is...
Marian L. Landis (Haskins)
Nov 23, 2015
Marian L. Landis (Haskins), age 85, went home to be with the Lord on November 23, 2015, while surrounded by family and friends. Born in Akron, she lived her entire life in the area. Marian was baptized as a young child and was an active member of Emmanuel United Church of Christ for over 50 years, serving as a Sunday school...
Harry B. Wagers
Nov 23, 2015
Harry B. Wagers, age 93, passed away on November 23, 2015. Born in Irvine, Ky., he served in the U.S. Army Airborne during World War II in the 511th Paratroop Infantry, 11th Airborne Division and received the Purple Heart award. Harry retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber after 42 years of service as a Stationary Steam Engineer. In his spare time,...
Richard F. "Richie" Hora
Nov 22, 2015
Richard F. “Richie” Hora III, age 29, passed away unexpectedly on November 22, 2015. Born in Akron, he lived his life in the Akron/Tallmadge areas. Richie attended Hoban High School and graduated from North High School. He was employed by Summit Racing. Richie is survived by his parents, Rich and Kathy Hora; brother, Roger Todd Hora; grandparents, Roger and Betty Bauhart;...
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