Obituaries
Charlie C. Holland
Feb 27, 2015
Charlie C. Holland, age 85, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2015.
Born in Andalusia, Ala., he lived in Akron all of his adult life. Charlie served in the U.S. Navy and retired from the Leader National Insurance Company after many years of service. He was a member of Oak Hill Presbyterian Church where he was active in the...
Deborah J. Catalano (nee Mangus)
Feb 27, 2015
Deborah J. Catalano (nee Mangus), age 58, passed away February 27, 2015. She was a life resident of Akron, and is survived by her son, Paul III; and daughter, Sarah. The family will receive friends Thursday, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, 547 Canton Road (Route 91), Akron, Ohio 44312.
Mark A. Quinn
Feb 26, 2015
Mark A. Quinn passed away peacefully after a long illness February 26, 2015.
Quinn, 56, lived most of his life near his hometown of Akron. He was disabled by psychiatric illnesses that may have been triggered by a childhood accident, but he became an accomplished musician and writer. He studied classical guitar at the University of Akron and with...
Wayne Lawrence Selden
Feb 25, 2015
Wayne L. Selden, age 60, passed away on February 25, 2015 at his home with his children, after battling cancer.
Born in Akron, he lived in the area most of his life and graduated from Lake High School. Wayne served in the U.S. Coast Guard on the presidential yacht for President Carter, and finished his service in Clearwater, Fla....
Leonard Young
Feb 21, 2015
Leonard Young, 94, passed away February 21, 2015 and is now with his Lord.
Born February 7, 1921 in Finger, Tennessee to William and Martha (Walker) Young, he moved to the Akron area in 1946. Leonard served in the U.S. Army during WWII and retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber in 1980 after nearly 35 years of service.
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Towana Lee Woods
Feb 19, 2015
Towana Lee Woods (Flowers), 57, was called home to the Lord peacefully in her sleep on Thursday morning February 19, 2015.
She is preceded in death by her father Edward Ray Woods. Towana will be deeply missed by her lifetime partner, Michael Flowers; daughter, Dakota (Christopher) Challancin; son, Michael Flowers; grandchildren, William (Hunter), Madalyn, Ayla and Lucas; mother, Nola...
Leroy "Mac" McHugh
Feb 18, 2015
Leroy “Mac” McHugh, 83, passed away February 18, 2015.
He was born in Cleveland and graduated from East Technical High School in 1950. Mac attended Asbury College in Wilmore, Kentucky and entered the U.S. Army in 1953. He married Dolores Large in 1954 and graduated with honors from Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science in 1956. Mac was employed with...
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...
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