Obituaries

Mary Jo (Bry) Anderson

Mary Jo (Bry) Anderson

Apr 15, 2015

Mary Jo (Bry) Anderson, age 69, departed this earthly life into the waiting arms of her Lord and Savior on April 15, 2015. She died a peaceful death after fighting a long encounter of postsurgical complications.

Her kind, sweet personality will be missed by all that knew her, especially those that received a “Thinking of you”, or similar such...

Elva Jean Benko

Elva Jean Benko

Apr 14, 2015

“Jeannie” Benko, age 82, passed away peacefully April 14, 2015 at her daughter’s home, surrounded by her family.

Born in Akron, she lived in the area all of her life, and was a lifelong member of Arlington Church of the Nazarene, where she served for decades in the baby nursery.

Preceded in death by her parents, Louis and...

Mary Nell (Everson) Wilmoth

Mary Nell (Everson) Wilmoth

Apr 13, 2015

Mary Nell (Everson) Wilmoth of Mogadore, age 92, passed away April 13, 2015.

Born August 1, 1922 to the late Roy and Madge Everson in Belington, WV. December 23, 1939 she married Oral H. Wilmoth who prededed her in death January 21, 1981. Mary was the 5th of 17 children. She retired from Montgomery Ward’s Drapery Department in 1978...

Ralph G. "Mort" Mortimer

Ralph G. "Mort" Mortimer

Apr 9, 2015

Ralph G. “Mort” Mortimer, age 101, passed away April 9, 2015 after a brief illness.

He was born in Akron on March 4, 1914, and spent his early life in Uniontown. Mort lived in North Canton for many years, where he was a longtime member of Zion United Church of Christ. He owned and operated North Canton school busses...

Helen L. Castner (Worrells)

Helen L. Castner (Worrells)

Apr 8, 2015

Helen L. Castner, age 87, passed away on April 8, 2015.

Born in Youngstown, Ohio on April 7, 1928, Helen graduated from North High School and retired from Krispy Kreme. She enjoyed playing cards, shopping, “gallivanting”, and spending time with family.

Preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Lucille (Samuels) Worrells; son, James Ewing; granddaughter, Cheryl Lynn...

Keith John Thompson

Keith John Thompson

Apr 6, 2015

Keith John Thompson, our loving son, brother and uncle, went home to be with the Lord April 6, 2015.

He was born on January 20, 1977 in Kansas City, Kan., and lived most of his life in Springfield Township, Ohio. He is survived by his loving parents, Alva and Peggy Thompson; sister, Michelle (Aaron) Swan; brothers, Dale, Tony (Tina),...

Eleanor R.  Ross

Eleanor R. Ross

Apr 4, 2015

Eleanor R. Ross, age 74, passed away April 4, 2015.

 Born September 27, 1940 in Lakemore to Edward and Kathryn (Butler) McBee, she was an area resident all of her life. She enjoyed painting, going camping and quilting and loved being with her family, especially at cookouts.

Preceded in death by husband, David; sisters, Doris, Nellie and Ruth; she...

Richard T. Carr

Richard T. Carr

Apr 4, 2015

Richard Thomas Carr Sr., 68, passed away April 4, 2015.

He was born in Akron and was a life resident of the area. Richard served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and worked for the City of Akron.

Preceded in death by parents, Gerald and Lillian Carr; sisters, Betty and Geraldine; brother, Mark. He is survived...

Larry D. Asher

Larry D. Asher

Apr 3, 2015

Larry D. Asher, 70, went home to be with the Lord April 3, 2015.

He was born in Monroe, Michigan and lived in the Akron area most of his life. Larry graduated from Hower Vocational; retired from Roundy’s and continued his employment with Park Acura. He was partnered with Asher’s Antiques, Asher Brother Trucking and Asher’s Hallmark. Larry was...

Laura L. Price

Laura L. Price

Apr 2, 2015

Laura (Moey) Price, age 77, went peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus on April 2, 2015.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon; son-in-law, Greg; brother, Orville; sister, Sylvia; and parents, Lila and Marshall. She leaves behind daughters, Diana and Cathy; son-in-law, Leo; stepson, Shawn (Angel); grandchildren, Jamie, Gregg, Jessica, Jillian and Sydney; great-grandchildren, Josh, Tiffany,...

William R. "Bill"  Lewis

William R. "Bill" Lewis

Mar 26, 2015

William R. “Bill” Lewis, age 82, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2015 at his home. He is survived by daughters, Margie, Nancy and Julie; and son, Michael; grandsons, Dustin and Alex; granddaughters, Nicole and Jessica; great-grandson, Joshua; and brothers, Jim, George and Donald.

Private burial will take place at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. A Celebration of Life...

Harold E. "John" Flittner

Harold E. "John" Flittner

Mar 22, 2015

Harold E. “John” Flittner, 90, passed away March 22, 2015.

Born in Suffield Twp., Harold lived in the area his entire life. He served in the U.S. Army 1st Armor Division during World War II under George Patton and Mark Clark. Harold was wounded in the Italian Campaign where he received the Purple Heart. He was retired from Akron...

Douglas Fela

Douglas Fela

Mar 14, 2015

Douglas Fela, age 46, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2015, surrounded by his family and friends, after a five year battle with cancer.

Born in Cuyahoga Falls, he lived in the Akron area all of his life. Douglas graduated from Ellet High School in 1987. He was a skilled carpenter and belonged to the Carpenters Union Local 639....

Ian Hawk

Ian Hawk

Mar 12, 2015

Ian Hawk, age 26, of Lakemore passed away unexpectedly on March 12, 2015. He was taken from us too soon but is now with his Heavenly Father.

He was born on January 12, 1989 in Akron, Ohio and was a graduate of Rootstown High School Class of 2008. He was a believer in Jesus Christ. Ian was a friend...

Bernadine B. White

Bernadine B. White

Mar 12, 2015

Bernadine B. White, age 89, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2015 and is now with the Lord.

Born in Morgantown, W.Va., she graduated from Weston High School in West Virginia in 1944, and lived in the Akron area for the past 70 years. Bernadine retired from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company in 1986 after 18 years of...

Sharon E. Godwin

Sharon E. Godwin

Mar 12, 2015

Sharon E. Godwin, age 63, passed away on March 12, 2015. Sharon was born in Akron, and enjoyed cooking, sewing and quilting. She was a member of Oak Hill Presbyterian Church, and enjoyed volunteering there.

Preceded in death by her parents, Stanley and Tryphenia Crisp; sister, Caroline Florea; and brother, Brian Crisp, she is survived by her husband of...

Mary Popa Miller

Mary Popa Miller

Mar 10, 2015

Mary Popa Miller “Grammy”, age 94, passed away on March 10, 2015. She retired from North Akron Savings. Mary kept her humor and laughter until the end of her earthly journey.

Preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Linwood Miller; parents, Lazar and Anna Popa; and brother, Lazar Popa, Jr., Mary is survived by daughter, Karen (Dennis) Kiehl; grandchildren,...

Jane T. Spring (nee Keenan)

Jane T. Spring (nee Keenan)

Mar 10, 2015

Jane T. Spring (nee Keenan) “NeNe”, age 87, went home to be with the Lord on March 10, 2015.

She was born in Akron, and attended South High School. Jane was employed with Ohio Prestwick Country Club for 24 years, and was a member of Manchester United Methodist Church. Her hobbies included shopping and crocheting, and she enjoyed vacationing in...

Scott E. Vorhes

Scott E. Vorhes

Mar 9, 2015

Scott E. Vorhes, age 34, was reunited with his family when he passed away suddenly on March 9, 2015. Born in Akron, he lived in the area all of his life. Scott graduated from Coventry High School, and was employed with Basement Care.

Preceded in death by his father, Scott and mother, Kathy Michael Vorhes; sister, Kara; grandfather, Warren...

William James Andrews

William James Andrews

Mar 9, 2015

Bill passed away in his sleep as his wife Bernice had done in 2006.

He was born in Dennison, Ohio, and his family moved to Akron in 1929. Bill graduated from Easy High School and worked for Goodyear. His hobbies included gardening, woodworking, playing cards and putting together jugsaw puzzles.

He is survived by his son James (Dawne) and his...