Obituaries
Patricia E. Luebben
Nov 19, 2024
Patricia E. Luebben passed away to her heavenly home on November 19, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Akron, Ohio and graduated from The University of Akron. After 30 years of service, she retired from the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company and worked seasonal for several years at The Walt Disney Company in Florida. If she wasn’t...
Helen L. Poor
Nov 13, 2024
Helen Poor, 98, passed away peacefully on Thursday November 13, 2024. She was born in Akron on December 22, 1925 to Clifford and Alice Alhand. She lived most of her life in Springfield Township and graduated from Springfield High School in 1943. It was there that she met the love of her life Ernie Poor to whom she was married...
Barbara M. Newman
Nov 10, 2024
Barbara M. Newman, 82, passed away on November 10, 2024.
Born in Akron, she was a resident of Uniontown. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Newman Jr. She is survived by her daughters, Carol Cox (Don) and Leslie Cassetty (Robert); grandchildren, Joseph, Nick, and Lauren LaPinta, Ryan and Ashley Cassetty; great grandchild, Everly; brother, Gene Kramer; sisters, Carol...
Jeffrey A. Strahler
Nov 3, 2024
Jeffrey A. Strahler, 66, passed away on November 3, 2024.
Born in Akron, he was a resident of Suffield. He graduated from Field High School and worked at St. Joseph’s School for over 20 years. He enjoyed watching the Browns, Cavs, and Indians on tv, as well as eating out and spending time with his nephew, Charles.
Jeff was preceded in death...
Timothy J. Fitzpatrick
Nov 2, 2024
Timothy Joseph Fitzpatrick, age 82, passed away on November 2, 2024.
Born in Akron, he lived in Uniontown, Ohio. Timothy graduated from Garfield High School, and served in the United States Army. He was retired after 20 years from Sealmaster 2009, and employed by BF Goodrich.
Timothy was a member of Holy Name and Knights of Columbus. His hobbies were building airplanes...
Tara Feldman
Oct 27, 2024
Tara Feldman, age 57, sadly left us unexpectedly on 10/27/2024.
Born in Akron, Ohio, she most recently lived in Tallmadge, Ohio. Tara was a graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School in Kent, Ohio.
She leaves behind her parents, Janet Currey and Wayne Lehman; brothers Doug Lehman (Jeannine) and Michael Lehman; step-siblings David Currey (Monica), Kim Currey (Gary), Angela Mason, and Meghan Eatinger;...
Carl D. Edwards
Oct 26, 2024
Carl Edwards, age 87, went home to be with the Lord on the morning of Saturday, October 26, 2024.
Born in Akron, Ohio, he lived in the areas of Tallmadge, Suffield, and Rootstown. Carl graduated from Ellet High School in 1955.
At the age of 55, Carl retired from a career at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and enjoyed the next 32...
Gary E. Lybarger
Oct 24, 2024
Gary Lybarger, 82, of Akron, passed away Oct. 24, 2024.
He was born Mar. 24, 1942, in Barberton, was a Vietnam Navy Veteran, and retired from Meggitt (formerly Goodyear Aerospace) after 25 years of service. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and riding his Harley Davidson.
He is preceded in death by his parents Earl (Mary Howard) Lybarger. He is survived by his son...
Darrell W. Sommers
Oct 19, 2024
Darrell Wade Sommers passed into the presence of the Lord on October 19th. He was born in Alliance, Ohio on October 1, 1943, and grew up on a farm in Lousiville. He attended Louisville High School, playing varsity basketball and baseball, and graduated in 1961. He briefly attended Bluffton University and then graduated from Malone University in 1965. He went...
Elma Livingston
Oct 17, 2024
Elma R. Livingston, 92, went home to be with the Lord on October 17, 2024.
Born in Suffield, she graduated from Suffield High School and was a lifelong resident of the area. Elma retired from Quickeys, Mfg. and was a member of Milheim Baptist and Bradenton Baptist churches. Her hobbies included Bridge, Euchre, gardening, and bowling. But most of all, she...
Rufus Lovett Jr.
Oct 17, 2024
Rufus Lovett Jr. (Buddy) 91, born 8-27-1933 passed away 10-17-2024, resident of Uniontown Ohio and longtime resident of Saint Simons Island Georgia. Buddy was proceeded in death by his parents Rufus Lovett Sr. and Myrtle Lovett, wife Joyce Lovett (Driggers), children Tammy and Andy, brother Danny Lovett, sister Jeanette Roberts and many other family members.
Worked as a project manager for...
Kelvin D. Snyder
Oct 17, 2024
Kelvin "Butch" Davern Snyder, 75, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024, in Beckley, WV. He was born on December 5, 2024, in Barberton, Ohio, to Garnie and Frances Snyder, and lived in Springfield Township most of his life.
Butch was a graduate of Barberton High School, class of 1967. He honorably served in the US Navy, becoming a respected veteran. After...
Harold H. Houseman
Oct 14, 2024
Harold “Hank” Houseman passed away early Monday, October 14, 2024 at the age of 87. A lifelong resident of Akron, Ohio, Hank retired from the Goodyear Tire Plant Protection team after 32 years of dedicated service. He was also known to many as a builder — of families, friendships, associations, homes and memories. He will be missed by all who...
George F. Klein
Oct 13, 2024
George F. Klein of Randolph, Ohio, passed away at his home on October 13th. He was 98.
George was born on December 16, 1925 to William and Louisa Klein. He was a lifelong member of St. Joseph's parish, graduating from St. Joseph School in 1940 before moving on to Randolph High School. He was very close to his brothers and sisters,...
Emma L. Hicks
Oct 10, 2024
Emma L. Hicks, 76, passed away on October 10, 2024.
Born in Wadsworth, she was a resident of Akron and then Green. Emma worked as an LPN for 50 years and was a member of Akron Baptist Temple and City Church. She enjoyed southern gospel music, lighthouses, and seashells. But most of all, she loved helping others and spending time with...
Donald R. Bourn
Oct 7, 2024
Donald R. Bourn, “Don,” age 83, of Hartville, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on October 7th, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on June 24th, 1941, in Akron, Ohio, Don was the son of Robert and Virginia Bourn. Don was a lifelong resident of Hartville, Ohio. Known for his generosity and kind heart, Don touched the lives of everyone he...
Catherine L. Knapp
Oct 6, 2024
Catherine Knapp (Begue) of Randolph, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on October 6, 2024 at the age of 91.
Katie was born October 11, 1932 to Ellen and Charles Begue.
Katie was a woman filled with love and her heart grew with each person she met. She knew no stranger and made everyone feel like they belonged. Friends and...
James W. Lambert
Oct 5, 2024
James W. Lambert of Uniontown, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home on October 5th, 2024, at the age of 79. Born in Fairfield, California, he grew up in Warsaw, Indiana, moving to Ohio after proudly serving in the Vietnam War.
A machinist for over 25 years at Hunt Machine and Manufacturing, Jim was a hardworking man who loved and treasured...
Dorla Lawver
Oct 4, 2024
Dorla (Dodie) Hopkins Lawver, age 93, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on October 4, 2024.
Dodie graduated from Ellet High School in 1948. In 1949 she married Bob Lawver, later attended Kent State University, and became a licensed funeral director. They, together with Dodie’s parents, Otis and Gertrude Hopkins, son Ted and daughter Coral Bowers, owned...
Lora J. Weidleman
Oct 4, 2024
Lora J. Weidleman, 92, passed away on October 4, 2024. She was a longtime resident of North Canton and retired from the Hoover Company. Lora was an avid Kent State athletics supporter and season ticket holder for the basketball team. She had a love for traveling that started with cross country trips as a child with her parents.
Lora was preceded...
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