Obituaries

James "Jim" Grant McDivitt

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

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

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

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...

Harry D. Wise

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...

Donald W. Groves

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....

Charles E. "Chuck" Johnson

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

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

(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

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...

Daniel J. Lucas

Daniel J. Lucas

Jun 29, 2015

Daniel J. Lucas, age 74, passed away on June 29, 2015. Born in Randolph, he graduated from Randolph High School in 1959 and lived in the Akron area most of his life. Dan entered the Goodyear Apprentice Program for machining, and in 1972 he found his calling training people for the machining industry. He retired from CVCC in 2005. Dan was...

Nina Bailey (Lowry)

Nina Bailey (Lowry)

Jun 29, 2015

Nina Bailey, age 84, went home to be with the Lord on June 29, 2015 after a long illness.Born in Frametown, W. Va., she lived in the Akron area most of her life. Nina was one of ten children born to Edgar and Ivy Rollyson, who preceded her in death. She was a dedicated and loving mother and grandmother who...

Duane Lance

Duane Lance

Jun 29, 2015

Duane Lance, age 73, went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly on June 29, 2015. Born in Akron, he lived in the area all of his life. Duane enjoyed going out to restaurants for dinner and liked listening to music, but his greatest joy in life was eating apple pie! Duane was a resident at Shepherd’s Gate Assisted Living in...

Emily Michelle Flaker  (nee Miller) "Em

Emily Michelle Flaker (nee Miller) "Em

Jun 27, 2015

Emily Michelle Flaker, 34, went home to be with the Lord on June 27, 2015 after a long illness. She was born in Akron and had been employed at Summa as a nursing assistant. Emily loved bingo, popcorn and going to the beach on vacation. She was a loving mother, devoted daughter, and never met anyone she didn’t like. Preceded in death...

David Allan Crosland

David Allan Crosland

Jun 23, 2015

David Allan Crosland, 32, of Akron, Ohio passed away Tuesday, June 23, at his home. He was born September 2, 1982 in Orrville, Ohio, a son of Kathy Freetage and the late Michael Crosland. On July 3, 2004 at the Spraggs United Methodist Church in Spraggs, Pa he married Christiana Lynn Moore, who survives. Also surviving are their two sons, Brandon...

Aaron Justin Kilgore

Aaron Justin Kilgore

Jun 23, 2015

Aaron Justin Kilgore, 33, passed away June 23, 2015 after a 2 ½ year struggle with heart disease. He was born in Akron and graduated from Stow High School in 2000. Aaron lived in Marietta, Georgia the past 5 years where he was attending Life University, and was in his final year in the Doctorate of Chiropractic Program. He loved his...

Walter Fredrick Henkel

Walter Fredrick Henkel

Jun 23, 2015

Walter Fredrick Henkel Jr., age 87, completed his life-long earthly adventure and entered into the arms of our Heavenly Father on June 23, 2015. Walter was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey on July 7, 1927 to the late Walter Sr. and Ida Henkel, the oldest of six children. His family was his life. On September 9, 1948 he married the love...

Merlin D. "Doc" Swank

Merlin D. "Doc" Swank

Jun 22, 2015

Merlin D. “Doc” Swank, age 90, went home to be with the Lord on June 22, 2015. Born in Akron, he lived most of his life in Suffield. Merlin was a graduate of East High School, and was a D-Day survivor while serving in the Army 29th Infantry Division during World War II. Merlin retired from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber...

Larry A. Evans

Larry A. Evans

Jun 21, 2015

Larry A. Evans – 1943-2015 June 21, 2015 Larry left this life the way he wanted - quick and no suffering. Preceded in death by his parents, Dorothy Burr and Allen J. Evans; mother-in-law, Belva Ellen Livingston Breth Adkins, whom he helped take care of ten years along with his wife, Karen and father-law. Also preceded in death by sister-in-law, JuDee...

Leonard E. "Bud" Staeger

Leonard E. "Bud" Staeger

Jun 19, 2015

"Then & Now" Leonard E. “Bud” Staeger, age 92, passed away at Akron City Hospital on June 19, 2015. Born in Mogadore, he lived in the Akron area all of his life. Bud was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in World War II, and retired from the Akron Fire Department after 33 years of service as a fireman. He...