Obituaries

Stanley (Dale) Woodard

Stanley (Dale) Woodard

Feb 13, 2015

Stanley (Dale) Woodard, age 59, passed away on February 13, 2015 after an 11-month battle with leukemia.

Stanley was born in Akron, Ohio to John Lee Woodard and Lucille Silcox. He was employed at Prospect Mold and Die. He was also a U.S. Army Veteran.

He was preceded in death by father, John Woodard; stepfather, John Theiring; and...

Jean Halverson

Jean Halverson

Feb 12, 2015

Gramma Jean has gone upstairs to be with Jesus at the age of 98 on February 12, 2015. With the style and grace with which she ended long Sunday visits with family and friends, or brought closure to a warm summer day spent on the swing, Gramma Jean stated, with her heart this time rather than her words, “I think...

Pauline Korenz (nee Hamas)

Pauline Korenz (nee Hamas)

Feb 10, 2015

Pauline Korenz (nee Hamas), age 91, went home to be with the Lord on February 10, 2015.

Born in Cambridge, Ohio, she lived in the Uniontown area most of her life. Pauline was a member of Nativity of the Lord Jesus Catholic Church. She was very artistic, and enjoyed painting, flower arranging and sewing.

Preceded in death by...

Anne Ruby

Anne Ruby

Feb 9, 2015

Anne Ruby (Angelich), 84 years young, passed away Monday, February 9, 2015 into eternal life.

Born in Mogadore on August 8, 1930 to Peter and Anna Angelich, she graduated from Mogadore High School in 1949, where she was honored to be selected as the May Queen and the Hi-Y Queen. Anne worked in various offices most of her life...

Thomas Ralph Hermann

Thomas Ralph Hermann

Feb 9, 2015

Thomas Ralph Hermann, age 82, was surrounded by his family as he passed away in his Randolph home after a brief illness on February 9, 2015.

He leaves behind his loving and devoted wife of 56 years, Dolores (Swartz) Hermann. He also leaves his sons, Michael (Paula) of Salina, KS; Dave (Jennifer) of New Athens, Ohio; Steven (Vickie) of...

Glenn E. Mellinger

Glenn E. Mellinger

Feb 7, 2015

Our loving son, Glenn E. Mellinger Jr., 52, passed away February 7, 2015.

He was born in Akron and graduated from Ellet High School. Glenn was a life resident of the Akron/Uniontown area and was formerly employed with the Akron Beacon Journal. He was an avid sports fan and an area high school baseball coach.

Preceded in death...

Patricia J. Dawson

Patricia J. Dawson

Feb 7, 2015

Patricia J. Dawson (Kelly), 78, of Uniontown passed away on February 7th, 2015 to be with the Lord and reunite with her loving husband Ken.

Patricia was born in Akron on January 15, 1937. She was a beloved Mother, Grandmother, Second Mother to many and Friend. Patricia was a great example of strength, hard work, compassion and unconditional love...

Edna K. Spaugy

Edna K. Spaugy

Feb 5, 2015

Edna K. Spaugy, age 90, went home to be with the Lord on February 5, 2015.

Born in St. Paul, Pa., she lived most of her life in the Mogadore area, and was a member of Lakemore United Methodist Church. Edna’s greatest joy in life was spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Edna was preceded in death by...

Thomas Shelton "Tommy" Lybrook

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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...