Obituaries
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,...
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...
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;...
Lila Mae Stewart
Nov 20, 2015
Lila Mae Stewart, age 91, passed away on November 20, 2015.Preceded in death by her husband, Verdine; son, Dan; and grandson, Michael, she is survived by her son, David (Karen); daughter, Freda Beavers; granddaughters, Theresa and Lisa; and great-grandchildren, Jessica and Justin. Private services and burial will take place at Hillside Memorial Park.
James R. Plummer
Nov 19, 2015
James R. Plummer, age 71, passed away on November 19, 2015. Born in East Liverpool, James lived in the Canton area most of his life. His business skills started early in life when he obtained his own customers and formed his own paper route when there were none available. James went on to work at a newspaper in Painesville, Burt Greenwald...
Donna M. Kisamore
Nov 17, 2015
Donna M. Kisamore, born in Mogadore to Carl and Clara Adorni on November 21, 1934 passed away on November 17, 2015 at Akron City Hospital as the result of a fall in her home. Donna was a faithful member of Tallmadge Alliance Church, and the Ladies Auxiliary of Mogadore VFW Post 8487. She was a very devoted homemaker who loved caring...
Kevin Michael Messenger
Nov 15, 2015
Kevin Michael Messenger, age 32, passed away November 14, 2015. Kevin was preceded in death by his dad, Ron Messenger; grandparents, David and Eva Hotchkiss and Amos and Mary Messenger. He leaves behind his mom, Ruth Hotchkiss; Cindy Christman, Ron, Julie, Kate and Eva Messenger, Steve Messenger, Brodie Carper, Alexa Carper, Jacquie Messenger and the “Princess” of his life, Ashley...
Eileen T. Wilson
Nov 14, 2015
Eileen T. Wilson, age 82, passed away November 14, 2015.Eileen was born in Clark Co., Illinois and lived the last 50 years of her life in Suffield, Ohio. She enjoyed barbershop music and sang for many years with “Forever Harmony.” Eileen was a loving and dedicated mother of six children and she readily welcomed anyone into her family. She was...
Evelyn Louise Davis
Nov 14, 2015
Evelyn Louise Davis, age 79, passed away November 14, 2015. Born in Akron, Ohio, Evelyn lived most of her life in the Millersburg area. She graduated from Ellet High School in 1954. Evelyn retired from East Holmes School District where she was a bus driver for four years. She loved gardening, reading, and spending as much time as possible with her...
Grace E. Jarvis
Nov 12, 2015
Grace E. Jarvis passed away November 12, 2015 at age 92, and went home to be with the Lord. Born in Denver, Colorado, Grace lived in the Canton area for more than 40 years. She had been a waitress for many years at various restaurants in the Canton area, but her favorite place of employment was the Arcadia Grill where she...
Jacqualine E. "Jackie" Yost
Nov 4, 2015
Jacqualine E. “Jackie” Yost, age 91, went home to be with the Lord on November 4, 2015. Born in Fairview, W.Va., she graduated from Fairview High School in 1942 and obtained her Registered Nurse license from Fairmont State Nursing School. Jackie lived in the Ellet area most of her life. She was employed with Akron Children’s Hospital for 30 years, where...
Gereva M. (Randolph) Knight
Nov 2, 2015
Gereva Mae Whitehead was born in Tennessee on February 28, 1927 to Annie and Ernest Whitehead. She joined her parents in eternal life on November 2, 2015. She also joins husbands, Howard Randolph and Lloyd Knight; brother, Denton; son, Steve; and grandson, Steven. Gereva leaves behind son, Ernie; granddaughter and her "Doll", Michelle Mae; and great-granddaughter, Maddie Lupica. Also left...
Daniel R. Fink
Nov 1, 2015
Daniel and Darin Fink, brothers born and raised in Akron, went to heaven peacefully to be with their parents. Family and friends will be received at Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, 547 Canton Road, Akron, Ohio 44312, Wednesday, from 4 to 7 p.m., where a funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. Pastor Mike Husted will officiate. Cremation to follow the service....
Darin L. Fink
Oct 31, 2015
Daniel and Darin Fink, brothers born and raised in Akron, went to heaven peacefully to be with their parents. Family and friends will be received at Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, 547 Canton Road, Akron, Ohio 44312, Wednesday, from 4 to 7 p.m., where a funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. Pastor Mike Husted will officiate. Cremation to follow the...
Samantha J. Bullard
Oct 30, 2015
Samantha J. Bullard, age 41, passed away October 30, 2015. Born in Akron, Ohio, Samantha was a lifetime area resident. She was employed with Hi-Way Distributing, loved computers, roller coasters and always living life to the fullest. Preceded in death by her father, Terry Bullard; she is survived by her daughter, Courtney L. Bullard; mother, Mary J. Wood; and brother, Terry L....
Bernadette M. Stalter
Oct 30, 2015
"Together Again" Bernadette M. Stalter, age 87, of Mogadore, passed away on October 30, 2015. She was born April 1, 1928 in Suffield, Ohio to Edith and Robert Trares. Bernadette attended St. Joseph Catholic School and graduated from Mogadore High School after the family moved to Mogadore in the 40’s. She was a founding member of St. Matthew’s Catholic Church where...
Michele A. Holler
Oct 29, 2015
Heaven gained a beautiful angel as Michele A. Holler, age 48, lost her courageous and inspirational battle against colon cancer on October 29, 2015 surrounded by her family. Born in Ravenna, Ohio she graduated from Rootstown High School and was a two-time alum from Kent State University earning her MBA in 2009. Michele was most recently employed with AGMC and attended...
Alice "Marie" McConnell
Oct 29, 2015
Alice “Marie” McConnell, age 91, passed away on October 29, 2015. Born in Akron, she was a graduate of East High School and lived part of her life in Barberton. Marie retired from the Hoover Company after 20 years of service. She was a loving mother and artist whose hobbies included painting and dancing. Marie also enjoyed traveling, gardening and spending...
Ida May Franke
Oct 28, 2015
Ida May Franke, who preferred to be called May, heard her calling and took the hands of those she loved and peacefully passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2015. May was born on January 25, 1932 in Akron, to the late John and Eva Murphy. She grew up in Goodyear Heights and was a member of the Goodyear Heights Presbyterian Church...
George William Eisenzimmer
Oct 27, 2015
George William Eisenzimmer, age 82, passed on October 27, 2015. Born in Springfield Township, he lived here most of his life. George graduated from Springfield High School in 1952, where he was a standout track athlete. Following his graduation he hitchhiked to California where he did odd jobs. Upon his return, he continued his education at Miami University and Kent State...
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