Obituaries
Dennis P. Polatas
May 30, 2015
Dennis P. Polatas II, 55, of Ellet, died at his home on May 30, 2015 after a long battle with multiple illnesses. Family and friends will be received 10-11 a.m. Monday, June 8, at Nativity of the Lord Jesus Catholic Church, 2425 Myersville Road, Akron, Ohio 44312 where a funeral liturgy will be held at 11 a.m. with Father David Halaiko...
Ronald W. Grable
May 24, 2015
Ronald W. Grable, age 67, went home to be with the Lord on May 24, 2015. Born in Akron on August 22, 1947, Ron lived in Uniontown, Ohio most of his life and graduated from Green High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and was employed with Grable Excavating. Ron enjoyed working with heavy equipment on...
Wallace D. Webb
May 22, 2015
Wallace D. Webb, age 81, passed away on May 22, 2015. Born in Zaleski, Ohio, he lived in Akron most of his life. Wally served in the U.S. Air Force for four years and was an Akron Police Officer for almost 25 years, retiring in 1984. He was a wonderful, loyal friend who was always there to help anyone in need....
Helen Globits Lapham
May 20, 2015
Helen Globits Lapham, age 100, died peacefully May 20, 2015 surrounded by her loving family and friends. Helen was born on May 13, 1915 in Des Moines, Iowa to Bess and Fred Schweiker. She was educated in the Akron Public Schools and was a member of First United Presbyterian Church of Alliance, Ohio. Helen was preceded in death by husbands, Julius Globits...
Barbara J. Boyes
May 18, 2015
Barbara J. Boyes, age 82, joined her husband, Poppy on May 18, 2015. Barbara was born in Akron and graduated from West High School. She was a member of Order of the Eastern Star. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert Boyes; her parents, John Earl and Eva Mae Campbell; brothers, John and Roger Campbell; and sister, Kay Lynn, she is...
Robert W. "Bob" Cuckler
May 16, 2015
Robert W. “Bob” Cuckler Sr., 74, passed away May 16, 2015. He was born in Akron and lived in Uniontown, Ohio. Bob graduated from Garrett High School in Garrett, Indiana, served in the U.S. Army as an MP, and retired from General Motors after 28 years of service. He was a member of UAW and enjoyed reading, photography, camping and spending...
Lana E. Miller
May 13, 2015
"Then & Now" Lana E. Miller, age 94, passed away on May 13, 2015. Born in Vasper, Tenn., she lived in Uniontown, Ohio for the last 40 years. Lana is one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, and attended Greensburg Kingdom Hall. She loved cats, sewing, cooking, and talking to people about the Bible. Preceded in death by her husband, Alvin J. Miller...
Larry E. Weppler
May 13, 2015
Larry E. Weppler, age 69, died unexpectedly at home on May 13, 2015. Larry was born in Marietta, Ohio on May 20, 1945. He lived in the Akron area most of his life and graduated from Ellet High School in 1963. Larry served in the U.S. Army Reserves, attended Millheim Baptist Church and was a member of F.O.P. Lodge #7. He...
Anna Mae Parker
May 10, 2015
Anna Mae Parker, age 74, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2015 surrounded by her family. Born on January 24, 1941 to the late Beulah and Carl Albert Peterson in Akron, Ohio, she was a lifetime resident of Akron and graduated in 1959 from Central High School. Anna Mae has organized class reunions and lunches with her high school friends for...
Laurie Ann Krausse
May 9, 2015
Laurie Ann Krausse, a kind and gentle soul, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 9, 2015 at the age of 53. Laurie was a faithful and loving wife, mother and daughter, who had countless friends. She lived her life as a true, faithful servant of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was...
Robert Wieland
May 9, 2015
Robert Wieland, 72, passed away May 9, 2015 after a short illness. He was born in Akron and was a life resident of the area. Robert served in the U.S. Air Force and retired in 1998 from Lockheed Martin after 30+ years of service. He was a member of Lakeview Lighthouse Church and was an auctioneer. Robert played in local...
Donald Wayne Strizak
May 4, 2015
ATWATER – Donald Wayne Strizak, 73, died Monday, May 4, 2015. He was born March 6, 1942 in Belmont, Ohio, to the late John and Mary Jane (Moravec) Strizak. Donald retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company after 37 years of service. He is survived by sons, Eric (Cheryl), Mark (April); and daughter, Melissa (Chris) Watts; grandchildren, Amanda, Scott, Megan,...
Dale Allen Campbell
May 4, 2015
Dale Allen Campbell, 85, born June 20, 1929, died peacefully on May 4, 2015.
He was born in Edison, Ohio. After graduating from Mount Gilead High School, Dale attended Ashland College, then served in the Marine Corps from 1951-1953. He was deployed for a year in Korea. Upon returning from overseas, he married his college sweetheart, Kay, and graduated from...
Roger Wayne Kirk "Chainsaw"
May 2, 2015
Roger Wayne Kirk “Chainsaw”, age 72, went home to be with the Lord May 2, 2015. Roger grew up in Cambridge and currently lived in Uniontown. He served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam and was the Owner/Operator of Kirks Tree Service. Roger loved drag racing, was a member of I.H.R.A. and was also an avid bowler. Preceded in death...
Peter Joseph Mattucci
May 1, 2015
Peter Joseph Mattucci On May 1, 2015, Pete passed away after a yearlong battle with cancer while being cared for by his family in his home in Jensen Beach, Florida. Pete was 60 years old. He was born in Akron, Ohio on April 6, 1955 where he lived for 55 years until he retired and relocated to Florida. Pete was a...
Nancy K. Klauka
Apr 29, 2015
Nancy K. Klauka, age 68, was carried home by angels on April 29, 2015 after a long illness. Born in Akron, she was a 1964 graduate of Randolph High School and Akron St. Thomas School of Nursing. Nancy was employed at Akron Children’s Hospital for 15 years in the Pediatric Burn Ward, and at Denver General Hospital for 25 years in...
Russell "Jim" Miller
Apr 29, 2015
Russell “Jim” Miller, age 88, went home to be with the Lord April 29, 2015. Born in West Virginia, he retired from B & W after 30 years of service. Preceded in death by his wife, Dolores in 1990; he is survived by sons, William (Shirley), Rickey (Kathy), and Russell Miller; many grand and great grandchildren; and brother, Marvin Miller. The family...
Dorothy J. Ellis
Apr 28, 2015
Dorothy J. Ellis, age 68, went home to be with the Lord on April 28, 2015. Born in Akron, she lived in the area all of her life and graduated from East High School. Dorothy was employed by Summa Akron City Hospital, and was a member of Cornerstone Free Methodist Church. She was also a Native American Hobbyist and member of...
Elizabeth A. Needs
Apr 28, 2015
Elizabeth A. Needs, age 37, died suddenly on April 28, 2015. Born in Huntington, W.Va., she lived in Uniontown most of her life. Elizabeth was a loving, compassionate nurse and had been employed at Altercare of Hartville for the past four years. She was a very loving person, and will be greatly missed by her family and also her patients. Elizabeth...
Vern Lee Saylor
Apr 25, 2015
Vern Lee Saylor, age 68, passed away April 25, 2015. He was born in Akron and was a life resident of Tallmadge. Vern graduated from Tallmadge High School in 1964 and was employed with I.B.E.W. Local #306 in Akron for 40 years. He was a lifetime member of NRA, Tallmadge High School Alumnae Association and had been chairman of the Board...
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