Obituaries
Laurie Ann Krausse
May 9, 2015
Laurie Ann Krausse, a kind and gentle soul, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 9, 2015 at the age of 53. Laurie was a faithful and loving wife, mother and daughter, who had countless friends. She lived her life as a true, faithful servant of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was...
Donald Wayne Strizak
May 4, 2015
ATWATER – Donald Wayne Strizak, 73, died Monday, May 4, 2015. He was born March 6, 1942 in Belmont, Ohio, to the late John and Mary Jane (Moravec) Strizak. Donald retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company after 37 years of service. He is survived by sons, Eric (Cheryl), Mark (April); and daughter, Melissa (Chris) Watts; grandchildren, Amanda, Scott, Megan,...
Dale Allen Campbell
May 4, 2015
Dale Allen Campbell, 85, born June 20, 1929, died peacefully on May 4, 2015.
He was born in Edison, Ohio. After graduating from Mount Gilead High School, Dale attended Ashland College, then served in the Marine Corps from 1951-1953. He was deployed for a year in Korea. Upon returning from overseas, he married his college sweetheart, Kay, and graduated from...
Roger Wayne Kirk "Chainsaw"
May 2, 2015
Roger Wayne Kirk “Chainsaw”, age 72, went home to be with the Lord May 2, 2015. Roger grew up in Cambridge and currently lived in Uniontown. He served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam and was the Owner/Operator of Kirks Tree Service. Roger loved drag racing, was a member of I.H.R.A. and was also an avid bowler. Preceded in death...
Peter Joseph Mattucci
May 1, 2015
Peter Joseph Mattucci On May 1, 2015, Pete passed away after a yearlong battle with cancer while being cared for by his family in his home in Jensen Beach, Florida. Pete was 60 years old. He was born in Akron, Ohio on April 6, 1955 where he lived for 55 years until he retired and relocated to Florida. Pete was a...
Nancy K. Klauka
Apr 29, 2015
Nancy K. Klauka, age 68, was carried home by angels on April 29, 2015 after a long illness. Born in Akron, she was a 1964 graduate of Randolph High School and Akron St. Thomas School of Nursing. Nancy was employed at Akron Children’s Hospital for 15 years in the Pediatric Burn Ward, and at Denver General Hospital for 25 years in...
Russell "Jim" Miller
Apr 29, 2015
Russell “Jim” Miller, age 88, went home to be with the Lord April 29, 2015. Born in West Virginia, he retired from B & W after 30 years of service. Preceded in death by his wife, Dolores in 1990; he is survived by sons, William (Shirley), Rickey (Kathy), and Russell Miller; many grand and great grandchildren; and brother, Marvin Miller. The family...
Dorothy J. Ellis
Apr 28, 2015
Dorothy J. Ellis, age 68, went home to be with the Lord on April 28, 2015. Born in Akron, she lived in the area all of her life and graduated from East High School. Dorothy was employed by Summa Akron City Hospital, and was a member of Cornerstone Free Methodist Church. She was also a Native American Hobbyist and member of...
Elizabeth A. Needs
Apr 28, 2015
Elizabeth A. Needs, age 37, died suddenly on April 28, 2015. Born in Huntington, W.Va., she lived in Uniontown most of her life. Elizabeth was a loving, compassionate nurse and had been employed at Altercare of Hartville for the past four years. She was a very loving person, and will be greatly missed by her family and also her patients. Elizabeth...
Vern Lee Saylor
Apr 25, 2015
Vern Lee Saylor, age 68, passed away April 25, 2015. He was born in Akron and was a life resident of Tallmadge. Vern graduated from Tallmadge High School in 1964 and was employed with I.B.E.W. Local #306 in Akron for 40 years. He was a lifetime member of NRA, Tallmadge High School Alumnae Association and had been chairman of the Board...
Lester H. Sayre
Apr 24, 2015
Lester H. Sayre Jr. age 87, went home to be with the Lord on April 24, 2015 after a long illness. Born in Holidays Cove, W.Va., he lived most of his life in the Akron area. Lester served in the U.S. Army during World War II, where he was a Military Police Officer in Germany in the 820 Company. He retired...
Gregory Scott Garn "Grover"
Apr 24, 2015
Gregory Scott Garn “Grover”, age 48, joined his father in heaven on April 24, 2015. Born in Akron, Greg lived in Hartville most of his life. He graduated from Lake High School and attended the University of Akron, where he played football. Greg was employed by Local 669 Sprinkler Fitters. He was a very loving and giving man. Greg was...
Margaret Jane (Gorrell) Shaw
Apr 23, 2015
Margaret J. Shaw, age 91, passed away April 23, 2015. Born in Ravenswood, W.Va., she lived in the area since 1944, working at the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, while involved with the Gamma Pi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. Margaret was a member of Greensburg United Methodist Church, occasionally joined in The Piecemakers, Green AARP, and had been...
Margery Jean Bennett (Marge)
Apr 23, 2015
Margery Jean Bennett, age 65, went home to be with the Lord on April 23rd, 2015. Born in Akron, she graduated from Hoover High School and lived the majority of her life in Uniontown, Ohio. Marge was a member of Goodyear Heights Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed reading, cooking, and shopping with her grandchildren. Survived by her husband Calvin, of 44...
Jennifer K. Gott
Apr 22, 2015
Jennifer K. Gott, age 39, died peacefully April 22, 2015 surrounded by her loving family, and is now with her sister.
Born in Phoenix, Ariz., she lived in the Uniontown area for the past ten years, and was employed at Beiler’s Market. Jennifer was a wonderful wife, mother, daughter and friend, and was a very strong person. She enjoyed...
Warren C. Haney
Apr 19, 2015
Floccinaucinihilipilification, the action of estimating something as worthless, did not define the man shown in the photo holding the string of walleyes. Warren Carlyle Haney made every person he met feel important by showing a genuine interest. He was born exactly two weeks after the Armistice of World War I and died 35,209 days later. What happened in between could...
Donald E. Wells
Apr 19, 2015
Donald E. Wells, age 88, passed away April 19, 2015.
Don was born in Akron and lived in Ellet his entire life. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1944 and served aboard USS LST 1122 in the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre. After his discharge from the Navy in 1946, Don married his childhood sweetheart, Frances Wearley and they were married...
Dorothy J. Elsey (Byers)
Apr 19, 2015
Dorothy (“Dot”), our mother, passed from this world unexpectedly on Sunday April 19th, 2015.
Mom was a loving and giving person whose greatest gift was giving of herself in service to others and her Christian faith. Most of all, mom dearly loved her immediate family, but not to diminish her “extended family”, which included more friends and neighbors than...
Ozell Askea
Apr 17, 2015
Ozell Askea, age 94, passed away in Akron, Ohio on Friday, April 17, 2015.
Ozell was born December 22, 1920 in Guntersville, Alabama and moved to Akron in 1946. She was a long time member of the Hillwood Chapel. Ozell was preceded in death by her husband, Hershel in 1990, and is survived by sons, Don (Geraldine) Askea, Larry...
John A. Cirullo Jr. "Papa"
Apr 16, 2015
John A. Cirullo Jr. “Papa”, age 71, passed away April 16, 2015 after a hard fought battle with kidney failure.
Born in Litchfield, England to John and Barbara Cirullo, he graduated from Tallmadge High School in 1962, where he met Emma, the love of his life. John was employed as an Iron Worker with Local 17. In 1983 he...
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