Obituaries
Dennis Paul Lewis
Jul 29, 2015
Dennis Paul “London” Lewis, age 59, passed away on July 29, 2015. Born in Barberton, he lived in Akron most of his life. Denny was a brave man with a warm heart. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard as an Aviation Survivalman 3rd Class, and was involved in several life-saving rescues. Denny was employed with Brink’s Incorporated for many years....
Lawrence P. Rittman
Jul 28, 2015
Lawrence P. Rittman, age 68, passed away on July 28, 2015. Born in Akron, Larry grew up in Kenmore and graduated from Hoban High School. He resided in Uniontown for the past 39 years, and retired from Bridgestone after 46 years of service. Larry’s hobbies included Lionel model trains and fishing, but his greatest pride was in his grandchildren and the...
Deborah L. Woods
Jul 27, 2015
Deborah L. Woods, age 58, passed away on July 27, 2015. Born on August 23, 1956 in Barstow, Calif. at the Camp Irwin Army Base, she lived in the Akron area most of her life and graduated from Manchester High School. Deborah was a loving wife and mother for 35 years, and was a member of First United Methodist Church of...
Dolores W. (Vasko) Sobnosky
Jul 26, 2015
Dolores W. (Vasko) Sobnosky, 86, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, passed away on July 26, 2015. Born and raised in Youngstown, she spent over 20 years in Hudson, lived in Akron and most recently resided at Cardinal Retirement Village in Cuyahoga Falls. She was a devout Catholic and very involved with St. Mary’s Church in Hudson, including the Altar and Rosary Society,...
Samuel Raddish
Jul 22, 2015
Samuel “Gramps” Raddish, 102, was joyfully reunited with his beautiful bride Josephine, on July 22, 2015. Born February 9, 1913, in Akron, Ohio, through the years, Sam was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. His family moved to Mogadore in 1919, where he walked the mile to school, or occasionally got a ride on a hay wagon or via horse...
Ruell T. Fisher
Jul 22, 2015
Ruell, 69, made his journey to heaven on July 22, 2015. Born in Akron, he built his home with the love of his life, Vicki, in Suffield. Ruell graduated from Ellet High School in 1964. He retired from Goodyear Chemical with over 30 years of service. From head to toe, Ruell was nothing but spiffy at all times. His unique sense...
Hilda Jane Wright (nee Herr)
Jul 20, 2015
Hilda Jane Wright, age 90, joined her husband and family in heaven on July 20, 2015. Born in Kenmore, she was the youngest of nine children born to Earl and Melissa Herr. Hilda was a wonderful, loving mother and wife, and was a life member of VFW Post 8975 Ladies Auxiliary. Preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Edmun in...
Frank Kern
Jul 18, 2015
Faithful servant, loving husband and father, and the greatest Opa in the whole wide world, went home to be with the Lord. Following a brief bout with cancer, the Lord spared Frank the usual pain and suffering associated with cancer – passing from this earthly realm to his heavenly home peacefully on July 18, 2015. Born in Yugoslavia and immigrating to...
Dolores G. "Dee" Adams
Jul 17, 2015
Dolores G. “Dee” Adams, 86 years of age, went home to be with the Lord on July 17, 2015. Born in Toledo, Ohio, she lived in Mogadore for most of her life. Dee graduated from East High School in 1946. She worked at Weaver School and Workshop as an aide, using her skills with American Sign Language. Over the span of...
Harold R. "Todd" Starkey
Jul 15, 2015
"Then & Now" Harold R. "Todd" Starkey, 77, of Akron, Ohio, died unexpectedly, yet peacefully, on July 15, 2015. Harold was preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Madeline Starkey; and his brother, Richard Starkey. He is survived by his children, Scott (LeeAnn) Starkey, Shannon (Ian) Richardson, and Todd (Cindi) Starkey; his sister, Audrey Lucas; and many cousins, including Doris...
James "Jim" Grant McDivitt
Jul 14, 2015
“Family Man Leaves Millions” James “Jim” Grant McDivitt, age 76, was called to his heavenly home on July 14, 2015. Born in Punxsutawney, Pa., he lived in Akron, Ohio and attended Ellet High School. Jim served in the U.S. Navy and retired from General Motors – Terex Division. His hobbies and interests included Lionel Trains, working on cars, hunting, fixing anything,...
Andrew B. Englehart
Jul 12, 2015
Andrew B. Englehart, born June 19, 1920, died peacefully on Sunday July 12, 2015 at the great age of 95. He celebrated his final birthday with pride and joy playing Euchre with his special friends! Andy was a lifelong member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Randolph. He was a charter member and past commander of St. Joseph Catholic War Veterans...
Earl Sayre
Jul 11, 2015
Earl Sayre, Jr., age 72, passed away July 11, 2015. Born in Akron, Earl lived in the Akron area for many years before moving to Carrollton. He served in the U.S. Navy, was employed with Babcock and Wilcox and the Lakemore/Springfield Township Police Departments. Preceded in death by his wife, LaDonna; daughter, Belinda; parents, Eupha and Earl Sayre, Sr.; he is survived...
Cheryl A. "Cheri" Black
Jul 10, 2015
Cheryl A. “Cheri” Black, age 63, went home to the loving arms of her Lord on July 10, 2015, after a brief illness. Born in Akron, Cheri was raised in Mogadore and resided in Uniontown. She was retired after many years of employment. Cheri was an active member of the Springfield Assembly of God, where she participated in the choir as...
Donald W. Groves
Jul 8, 2015
Donald W. Groves, age 77, passed away suddenly on July 8, 2015 and went home to be with the Lord. A life resident of the Akron/Tallmadge areas, Don owned Dependable Remodeling Services for more than 45 years prior to his retirement. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and was an active and dedicated member of Victory Life Church....
Harry D. Wise
Jul 8, 2015
Harry D. Wise, age 90 of Uniontown, formerly of Suffield, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2015. He farmed for most of his life and worked 30 years at General Tire. Harry enjoyed fishing, golfing, playing cards and watching his grandchildren play sports. He had a unique sense of humor that always made people laugh. Preceded in death by parents, Harry and Mary...
Charles E. "Chuck" Johnson
Jul 1, 2015
Charles E. “Chuck” Johnson, age 81, passed away on July 1, 2015. Born in Akron, he lived most of his life in Suffield. An Army veteran, Chuck retired as a manager from the Acme Grocery Company after working there his entire career. In his spare time, he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents; sister; and brother-in-law,...
Shirley Ann Lasater
Jul 1, 2015
Shirley Ann Lasater, age 79, went home to be with the Lord on July 1, 2015. Born in Parkersburg, W.Va., she lived her childhood in Ohio and traveled with her family to many places worldwide. Shirley was a devoted wife, and dedicated her life to caring for family and friends. Preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth; she is survived by sons,...
(Bernard) Scott Adkins
Jun 30, 2015
Scott Adkins, 59, passed away June 30, 2015. He was born in Akron, Ohio on June 28, 1956 and attended Stow High School. He worked for Tecumseh Corrugated Box for 12 years. Scott started Adkins Pallet Company in 1988 and served the Akron area for over 25 years. He had a passion for flea markets and auctions. Preceded in death by his...
Richard M. "Dick" Spiers
Jun 30, 2015
Richard M. “Dick” Spiers, age 87, passed away on June 30, 2015. Born in Altoona, Pa., he graduated from Altoona High School and served in the U.S. Army Air Corps. Dick lived most of his life in Mogadore and retired from Goodyear Aerospace after 36 years of service. He was a member of Mogadore United Methodist Church, American Legion and the...
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