Obituaries
Donald Russell "Don" Kenepp
Feb 17, 2015
Donald Russell “Don” Kenepp, age 87, passed away on February 17, 2015.
Born in Akron on January 17, 1928, he lived in Akron all of his life, graduating from East High School. Don was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in the Naval Reserve, and was a member of the American Legion. He was employed with the...
Michael W. Heggedus
Feb 16, 2015
Michael W. Heggedus (Combs) “Jammer”, age 45, died unexpectedly on February 16, 2015.
Born in Akron, he lived in Mogadore most of his life, and graduated from Mogadore High School in 1988. Michael was employed with Cuyahoga Falls Replacement Windows for 27 years as Joe’s right hand man. Music was his life. As a member of three tribute bands,...
Scott Shookman
Feb 15, 2015
Scott Shookman couldn’t imagine having more fun in the next world than he did in this one, but that won’t stop him from trying. His answer to every adversity was his signature ear-to-ear smile. After a courageous fight with cancer, Scott drifted peacefully into eternal life on Sunday, February 15, 2015. He was 58.
Scott was born July 29,...
Frederick George Krager
Feb 15, 2015
Frederick George Krager, 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, February 15th.
He was born April 20, 1931 to Leonard and Elizabeth Krager in Akron, Ohio. Fred grew up in Akron and graduated from Central High School. He was a veteran of the Korean War and retired from General Tire computer operations. He attended The...
Gerald E. Factor "Papa
Feb 13, 2015
Born May 24, 1942 in Cleveland, Ohio, Gerry went home to meet his maker February 13, 2015.
Born to Rose and Gerry Factor in Maple Heights, Ohio, he attended Maple Heights High School and Kent State University. He was in the United States Air Force from 1960 to 1964 stationed in Mississippi and Portugal. He married the love of...
Stanley (Dale) Woodard
Feb 13, 2015
Stanley (Dale) Woodard, age 59, passed away on February 13, 2015 after an 11-month battle with leukemia.
Stanley was born in Akron, Ohio to John Lee Woodard and Lucille Silcox. He was employed at Prospect Mold and Die. He was also a U.S. Army Veteran.
He was preceded in death by father, John Woodard; stepfather, John Theiring; and...
Jean Halverson
Feb 12, 2015
Gramma Jean has gone upstairs to be with Jesus at the age of 98 on February 12, 2015. With the style and grace with which she ended long Sunday visits with family and friends, or brought closure to a warm summer day spent on the swing, Gramma Jean stated, with her heart this time rather than her words, “I think...
Pauline Korenz (nee Hamas)
Feb 10, 2015
Pauline Korenz (nee Hamas), age 91, went home to be with the Lord on February 10, 2015.
Born in Cambridge, Ohio, she lived in the Uniontown area most of her life. Pauline was a member of Nativity of the Lord Jesus Catholic Church. She was very artistic, and enjoyed painting, flower arranging and sewing.
Preceded in death by...
Thomas Ralph Hermann
Feb 9, 2015
Thomas Ralph Hermann, age 82, was surrounded by his family as he passed away in his Randolph home after a brief illness on February 9, 2015.
He leaves behind his loving and devoted wife of 56 years, Dolores (Swartz) Hermann. He also leaves his sons, Michael (Paula) of Salina, KS; Dave (Jennifer) of New Athens, Ohio; Steven (Vickie) of...
Anne Ruby
Feb 9, 2015
Anne Ruby (Angelich), 84 years young, passed away Monday, February 9, 2015 into eternal life.
Born in Mogadore on August 8, 1930 to Peter and Anna Angelich, she graduated from Mogadore High School in 1949, where she was honored to be selected as the May Queen and the Hi-Y Queen. Anne worked in various offices most of her life...
Patricia J. Dawson
Feb 7, 2015
Patricia J. Dawson (Kelly), 78, of Uniontown passed away on February 7th, 2015 to be with the Lord and reunite with her loving husband Ken.
Patricia was born in Akron on January 15, 1937. She was a beloved Mother, Grandmother, Second Mother to many and Friend. Patricia was a great example of strength, hard work, compassion and unconditional love...
Glenn E. Mellinger
Feb 7, 2015
Our loving son, Glenn E. Mellinger Jr., 52, passed away February 7, 2015.
He was born in Akron and graduated from Ellet High School. Glenn was a life resident of the Akron/Uniontown area and was formerly employed with the Akron Beacon Journal. He was an avid sports fan and an area high school baseball coach.
Preceded in death...
Edna K. Spaugy
Feb 5, 2015
Edna K. Spaugy, age 90, went home to be with the Lord on February 5, 2015.
Born in St. Paul, Pa., she lived most of her life in the Mogadore area, and was a member of Lakemore United Methodist Church. Edna’s greatest joy in life was spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Edna was preceded in death by...
Thomas Shelton "Tommy" Lybrook
Feb 4, 2015
Thomas Shelton Lybrook Jr., age 68, passed away February 4, 2015.
He was a life resident of the Akron area, and enjoyed collecting model cars. Preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Sr. and Marion Lybrook; brothers and sisters-in-law, Leroy and Mary, and Robert and Clara; and sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Lawrence Summey. He is survived by brothers,...
James B. Trace
Jan 30, 2015
James B. Trace Jr., age 83, passed away unexpectedly January 30, 2015.
Jim was born September 8, 1931 in Meadville, Pa. to the late Marian Fry and James B. Trace Sr. He graduated from Meadville High School and was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in Korea during the Korean Conflict. After graduating from Mount Union University, Jim worked at...
Ronald Jack Helfrich
Jan 28, 2015
Ronald Jack Helfrich, age 69, passed away January 28, 2015 after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Akron on April 12, 1945 to Jacob and Viola Helfrich, he graduated from Ellet High School in 1963 and had resided in Mogadore since 1969. He loved playing drums with The Elites in the 60’s. Ron was a...
Marguerite B. "Marge" Stone
Jan 27, 2015
Marguerite B. “Marge” Stone, age 91, went home to be with the Lord on January 27, 2015.
Born in Delaware, Ohio, she lived most of her life in Portage County. Marge retired from Field Local Schools in 1986 after 21 years of service, and was a member of Tallmadge Church of Christ. She enjoyed shopping, and loved spending time...
Mabel H. Rex
Jan 22, 2015
Mabel H. Rex, age 93, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2015.
Born in Webster County, W.Va. to Willie and Lorraine Howell, she lived in the Akron area most of her life. Mabel had been employed with Firestone, Polsky’s and retired from Montgomery Ward after many years of dedicated service. She enjoyed cooking, especially using the items she grew...
Madaline Spicer McClain
Jan 22, 2015
Madaline Spicer McClain, age 100, went home to be with the Lord on January 22, 2015.
Born in Copen, W.Va., she had lived in Akron since 1942. Madaline was a member of Temple Baptist Church, and enjoyed working in her flower gardens. Preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Patrick in 1998; parents, Bunyan and Alberta Spicer;...
Karen S. Watkins
Jan 20, 2015
Karen Watkins of Jackson Twp. left this life on January 20, 2015.
She was an Akron Public School teacher for 35 years, teaching math and history at Hyre Middle School. She leaves behind her family, Dave and Linda Lamb of Massillon; Zachary Kouns of Phoenix, Ariz.; Brianna and Alaina Kouns of Massillon; cousin, Marilyn Kitchen of Waxhaw, N.C.; and...
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