Obituaries
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...
Janet E. Clark (nee Upson)
Jan 19, 2015
Janet E. Clark, age 94, went home to be with the Lord on January 19, 2015.
A life resident of Suffield, Janet was a homemaker and a very active member of Suffield United Church of Christ, where she sang in the church choir and was a member of the women's Sunday school groups. She also enjoyed being part of a...
Waldo B. Mick
Jan 16, 2015
Waldo B. Mick, 85, passed away January 16, 2015.
He was born in Webster County, West Virginia and lived most of his life in the Akron area. Waldo had been employed with Goodyear Aerospace over 42 years and was a member of South Arlington United Methodist Church.
Preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Mary Mick; brother,...
Freda Harshbarger Yingling
Jan 15, 2015
Freda Harshbarger Yingling passed away Thursday in her home, surrounded by her loving children, after a brief illness.
Freda was born on May 5, 1931 in southern Ohio and was the daughter of John and Oretha Strait, and the daughter-in-law of Glen and Irene Harshbarger, all of Mogadore, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her brother, John L....
Martha Jane Eggert
Jan 14, 2015
Martha Jane Eggert, born March 9, 1931, joined her Heavenly Father on January 14, 2015 after a brief illness.
Born in Akron, she was a lifetime area resident. Martha retired from Chas. E. Slusser Insurance Company after 30 years. She was a lifelong member of High Street Christian Church, and most recently a member of Firestone Park Christian Church. Martha...
Jerald H. "Jerry" Meissner
Jan 13, 2015
Jerald H. “Jerry” Meissner, age 78, passed away on January 13, 2015.
Born in Dover, Ohio on November 8, 1936, he lived in the Akron area most of his life. Jerry attended New Philadelphia High School, served in the U.S. Air Force, and retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company after 40 years. During his years at Goodyear, Jerry...
Joseph "Mogadore Joe" Tonsic
Jan 11, 2015
Joe passed away, at the age of 97, on January 11, 2015. He was able to live at home until just five days before he died peacefully with his family at his bedside.
He was born in Mogadore in 1917 and was a life-long resident of the area. Joe retired in 1981 from General Tire and Rubber Company after...
Penny N. Davis
Jan 10, 2015
Penny N. Davis, 72, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away unexpectedly January 10, 2015.
She was born in Akron, was a 1960 graduate and cheerleader of East High School and was an active member of their reunion committee. Penny retired in 1997 from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company after 36 years, including service in Human Resources and Polyester...
Santos J. Liles
Jan 9, 2015
Santos J. Liles, age 35, went home to be with the Lord on January 9, 2015 after a brief battle with cancer.
Born in Honduras, he was adopted at the age of six through Concern for Children in Ohio. Santos lived in the Hartville area for the last 25 years. He attended Lake Local Schools and graduated from St....
Joseph L. "Happy Joe" Keller
Jan 8, 2015
Joseph L. Keller Jr. “Happy Joe”, age 93, went home to be with the Lord on January 8, 2015.
Born in Akron, he graduated from St. Vincent High School, and lived in Hartville for over 40 years. An Army Air Corps veteran of World War II, Joe was employed as a life insurance salesman for the Metropolitan Life Insurance...
Charles R. "Chu Chu" Justice
Jan 6, 2015
Charles R. “Chu Chu” Justice, age 75, passed away on January 6, 2015.
Born in Akron, Charles lived in the area all of his life, retiring from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company in 2002 after 43 years of service. He was a member of the Army-Navy Club and loved to go fishing.
Preceded in death by his...
Mary "Sheila" Queen
Jan 6, 2015
Mary “Sheila” Queen, age 74, passed away January 6, 2015.
Born in Columbus, Ohio, she lived in Hartville for the past eight years, and was a homemaker. Sheila was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Uniontown. Preceded in death by her half-brother, John Grubba; grandson, Casey; and great-grandson, Grayson, she is survived by her husband, Paul Queen;...
John E. Wood
Jan 3, 2015
John E. Wood, age 71, passed away on January 3, 2015. Born in Akron, he lived in the area his entire life, and served in the U.S. Army. Preceded in death by his wife, Betty; parents; and three brothers, John is survived by sisters, Judy (Dan) Vaughan and Lucy (Hubert) Flatten; sisters-in-law, Sharon and Janice; and several nieces and nephews....
Anna B. Conner (Shumway)
Jan 2, 2015
Anna B. Conner (Shumway), age 89, went home to be with the Lord on January 2, 2015.
Born in Crossville, Tenn., she lived most of her life in Cuyahoga Falls before moving to North Canton ten years ago. One of 13 children, Anna was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She enjoyed volunteering at the Haven of Rest.
Preceded in...
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