Obituaries
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
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)
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
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
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...
Harry V. Smith
Mar 6, 2015
Harry Vose Smith, 93, passed away March 6, 2015.
Harry was born in Kenova, West Virginia and preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Carol. Harry will be deeply missed by daughters and sons-in-law, Sandra (Dennis) Gotsch of Harvard, Ill., Barbara (Philippe) Esteve of Charleston, SC, Kathleen (Charles) Lang of Mogadore, Pamela (Shawn) Werner of Mogadore; and...
Eva M. Templeton
Mar 1, 2015
Eva M. Templeton, 81, passed away peacefully after a brief illness, March 1, 2015, surrounded by her family.
Born in Akron, Eva was a lifetime area resident. She was a homemaker, a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Eva was a member of The Country Chapel in Doylestown.
Preceded in death by her daughter, Dona Pittillo; she is survived...
Marilyn E. Horning
Feb 28, 2015
”I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith.” 2 Tim 4:7
Marilyn E. Horning, 91, passed away February 28, 2015. Marilyn was born in Seattle, Wash., on September 8, 1923 and has been a resident of the Randolph area since 1950. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
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Deborah J. Catalano (nee Mangus)
Feb 27, 2015
Deborah J. Catalano (nee Mangus), age 58, passed away February 27, 2015. She was a life resident of Akron, and is survived by her son, Paul III; and daughter, Sarah. The family will receive friends Thursday, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, 547 Canton Road (Route 91), Akron, Ohio 44312.
Charlie C. Holland
Feb 27, 2015
Charlie C. Holland, age 85, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2015.
Born in Andalusia, Ala., he lived in Akron all of his adult life. Charlie served in the U.S. Navy and retired from the Leader National Insurance Company after many years of service. He was a member of Oak Hill Presbyterian Church where he was active in the...
Mark A. Quinn
Feb 26, 2015
Mark A. Quinn passed away peacefully after a long illness February 26, 2015.
Quinn, 56, lived most of his life near his hometown of Akron. He was disabled by psychiatric illnesses that may have been triggered by a childhood accident, but he became an accomplished musician and writer. He studied classical guitar at the University of Akron and with...
Wayne Lawrence Selden
Feb 25, 2015
Wayne L. Selden, age 60, passed away on February 25, 2015 at his home with his children, after battling cancer.
Born in Akron, he lived in the area most of his life and graduated from Lake High School. Wayne served in the U.S. Coast Guard on the presidential yacht for President Carter, and finished his service in Clearwater, Fla....
Leonard Young
Feb 21, 2015
Leonard Young, 94, passed away February 21, 2015 and is now with his Lord.
Born February 7, 1921 in Finger, Tennessee to William and Martha (Walker) Young, he moved to the Akron area in 1946. Leonard served in the U.S. Army during WWII and retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber in 1980 after nearly 35 years of service.
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Towana Lee Woods
Feb 19, 2015
Towana Lee Woods (Flowers), 57, was called home to the Lord peacefully in her sleep on Thursday morning February 19, 2015.
She is preceded in death by her father Edward Ray Woods. Towana will be deeply missed by her lifetime partner, Michael Flowers; daughter, Dakota (Christopher) Challancin; son, Michael Flowers; grandchildren, William (Hunter), Madalyn, Ayla and Lucas; mother, Nola...
Leroy "Mac" McHugh
Feb 18, 2015
Leroy “Mac” McHugh, 83, passed away February 18, 2015.
He was born in Cleveland and graduated from East Technical High School in 1950. Mac attended Asbury College in Wilmore, Kentucky and entered the U.S. Army in 1953. He married Dolores Large in 1954 and graduated with honors from Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science in 1956. Mac was employed with...
Donald Russell "Don" Kenepp
Feb 17, 2015
Donald Russell “Don” Kenepp, age 87, passed away on February 17, 2015.
Born in Akron on January 17, 1928, he lived in Akron all of his life, graduating from East High School. Don was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in the Naval Reserve, and was a member of the American Legion. He was employed with the...
Michael W. Heggedus
Feb 16, 2015
Michael W. Heggedus (Combs) “Jammer”, age 45, died unexpectedly on February 16, 2015.
Born in Akron, he lived in Mogadore most of his life, and graduated from Mogadore High School in 1988. Michael was employed with Cuyahoga Falls Replacement Windows for 27 years as Joe’s right hand man. Music was his life. As a member of three tribute bands,...
Scott Shookman
Feb 15, 2015
Scott Shookman couldn’t imagine having more fun in the next world than he did in this one, but that won’t stop him from trying. His answer to every adversity was his signature ear-to-ear smile. After a courageous fight with cancer, Scott drifted peacefully into eternal life on Sunday, February 15, 2015. He was 58.
Scott was born July 29,...
Frederick George Krager
Feb 15, 2015
Frederick George Krager, 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, February 15th.
He was born April 20, 1931 to Leonard and Elizabeth Krager in Akron, Ohio. Fred grew up in Akron and graduated from Central High School. He was a veteran of the Korean War and retired from General Tire computer operations. He attended The...
Gerald E. Factor "Papa
Feb 13, 2015
Born May 24, 1942 in Cleveland, Ohio, Gerry went home to meet his maker February 13, 2015.
Born to Rose and Gerry Factor in Maple Heights, Ohio, he attended Maple Heights High School and Kent State University. He was in the United States Air Force from 1960 to 1964 stationed in Mississippi and Portugal. He married the love of...
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