Obituaries
Violet M. Hiner (nee Prine)
Dec 24, 2014
Violet M. Hiner, age 95, passed away peacefully at home on December 24, 2014 after a short illness.
Born in Falmouth, Ky. to Ira and Bertha Prine, she lived in the Akron area most of her life. Violet was a dedicated homemaker, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. She loved gardening and quilting, and was an exceptional cook.
Preceded...
Audrey C. Gercevic
Dec 24, 2014
Audrey C. Gercevic, age 84, went home to be with the Lord on December 24, 2014.
A life resident of Akron, Audrey retired from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company in 1985, and was a member of Tallmadge Church of the Nazarene. Preceded in death by her husband, John in 1997, she is survived by son, John M. (Susan)...
Ardath I. Wise
Dec 23, 2014
Ardath I. Wise, age 94, passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on December 23, 2014.
Born in Mogadore on August 10, 1920 to Chester and Jessie Wise, she lived in Mogadore most of her life. Ardath graduated from Mogadore High School then attended Cleveland School of the Arts, transferred to Western Reserve for education courses, and received...
Charles Clifford McDowell
Dec 23, 2014
"Together Forever" Charles Clifford McDowell, 92, went home to be with the Lord on December 23, 2014.
He was born on July 15, 1922 in Central City, Pennsylvania to the late Lindley and Lottie McDowell. Chuck graduated from Shade High School in Cairnbrook, PA, prior to serving in the US Navy in the South Pacific during WWII. He relocated...
Hazel A. Pack
Dec 22, 2014
Hazel A. Pack, age 94, went home to be with the Lord on December 22, 2014.
Born in Barnesville, Ohio, she was a homemaker all of her life. Hazel was a member of Trinity Church of the Nazarene in Uniontown. Her family was most important in her life. She enjoyed traveling with her husband and caring for her flowers....
Linda Faye Kalgreen (Shaffer)
Dec 22, 2014
Linda Kalgreen, age 65, has gone home to be with her Heavenly Father.
She was born February 7, 1949 and passed away December 22, 2014, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Akron, and lived in the Ellet community all her life, where she was a graduate of Ellet High School. Linda worked as the “lunch lady”...
Richard Harsh
Dec 21, 2014
Richard Harsh, age 51, went home to be with the Lord on December 21, 2014.
Born in Philippi, West Virginia, he lived in Paris Township. Richard graduated from Rootstown High School. After earning his Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Akron University, Richard went on to acquire his Professional Engineering License and was the owner of Harsh Engineering Services...
Donna Jean Lester
Dec 17, 2014
Donna Jean Lester, age 80, passed away December 17, 2014.
She lived in the Akron area her whole life, and graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1953. Donna worked at F.W. Albrecht Grocery Company for 28 years. Preceded in death by her husband, Richard Lester Sr.; parents, Robert and Clara Sidell; and brother, Robert Sidell, she is survived...
Christina J. Sommers
Dec 16, 2014
Christina J. Sommers, 32, is now in the arms of Jesus, her Lord and Savior, December 16, 2014.
Christina was a very loving mother, wife, daughter and friend. Her passion was first to her Lord and her faith in Jesus her Savior. The joy of her life was her children and family. She was always concerned about others before herself....
Richard D. Myers
Dec 15, 2014
Richard D. Myers, 88, of Akron, Ohio, went home to meet his Savior and Lord and to be reunited with his wife of 64 years, Frankie, on Monday, December 15, 2014. Mr. Myers worked for 31 years at the Engineering Shop of Goodyear Aerospace Corporation. He was a member of Heritage Baptist Church in Mogadore, Ohio.
Pastor Gerald Collingsworth...
Bill Wright
Dec 12, 2014
Bill Wright, age 79, passed away suddenly on December 12, 2014.
Born in Spencer, W. Va., he lived in Lakemore most of his life. Bill was a U.S. Army veteran, and was a loving father and grandfather. He loved music, and played in The Coney Carver and The Rainbow Valley Boys Bluegrass Band for 58 years.
Preceded in...
John M. Pastor
Dec 10, 2014
John M. Pastor, age 51, went home to be with the Lord on December 10, 2014.
Born in Akron, John graduated from Springfield High School in 1981, and received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Akron. A resident of Uniontown, he was employed with the University of Akron, and attended Maranatha Bible Church. John enjoyed traveling, gardening and...
Frances M. Vanek
Dec 7, 2014
Frances M. Vanek, 93, went home to be with the Lord December 7, 2014. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 69 years, Jim in 2011.
As a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, she enjoyed sharing her faith with family and friends by making her church the center of her life. In retirement she...
Jean Brower
Dec 5, 2014
Jean Brower, age 93, passed away December 5, 2014.
Born in Clarksburg, W. Va., she lived in the Akron area most of her life. Jean retired from Sears, where she worked in the Parts Department. She enjoyed sewing and making lamps, and was a “tinkerer extraordinaire” and a “speed demon”. But most of all, Jean was a loving mother,...
John Palmer
Dec 5, 2014
John Palmer, age 93, was reunited with his wife Frances on December 5, 2014.
Born in Scotland, he lived in Akron most of his life. Mr. Palmer served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, and was affiliated with the Lighter than Air Division, working with the blimps. He retired from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company as...
James B. "Jim" Trace
Dec 2, 2014
James B. “Jim” Trace III, age 54, passed away December 2, 2014 after a courageous two-year battle with cancer.
Born in Akron, he graduated from Mogadore High School and the University of Akron. Jim was employed with AK Steel in Coshocton for 17 years. In his spare time, he enjoyed golfing, biking and spending time at Rainbow Hills Winery....
Merle B. Kittinger
Dec 2, 2014
Merle B. Kittinger “Granny” (nee Bowen), age 85, went home to be with the Lord December 2, 2014.
Born in Akron, she lived in the Akron area all of her life, and graduated from Springfield High School. Merle was the co-owner of Kittinger Trucking, where she served as secretary/treasurer for over 40 years. Merle was a lifelong member of...
Charles Henry Roberson
Dec 1, 2014
Charles Henry “Robbie” Roberson, age 83, passed away December 1, 2014. Born in Tennessee, he retired from S.J. Groves and Sons. Preceded in death by his wife, Dorris; he is survived by daughter, Stephanie (Steve) Nivens; and grandson, Andrew (Kat) Nivens. Private services and burial will take place at Sunset Hills Memory Gardens.
Marilyn Scarano
Dec 1, 2014
Marilyn Scarano, age 77, went home to be with the Lord on December 1, 2014. Marilyn was a retired Licensed Practical Nurse, and enjoyed reading, walking and spending time with her family. She will be greatly missed by sons, Rick and Mark Coddington; daughter, Becky (Jeff) Erhard; grandchildren, Kyle and Kourtney Erhard; and sister, Kathy Hutchison.
The family will...
Amy Lynn Zuravel
Nov 29, 2014
Amy Lynn Zuravel, age 29, died suddenly on November 29, 2014.
Born in Akron, she lived in the Uniontown area most of her life, and graduated from Lake High School in 2004. Amy was employed with Caring Senior Services. She was the best aunt, and loved caring for her nieces and nephew.
Preceded in death by her parents,...
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