Obituaries
Mary "Edith" Blankenship
Nov 23, 2014
Mary “Edith” Blankenship, 97, went home to be with the Lord November 23, 2014, after a brief illness. Born in Big Rock, Virginia, Edith lived most of her life in Tallmadge, Ohio. She was a homemaker and member of First Baptist Church of Tallmadge.
Preceded in death by her parents, Conley and Georgia Fleming; one sister; five brothers; husband,...
Lawrence H. Pamer
Nov 23, 2014
Lawrence H. Pamer, 94, went home to be with the Lord on November 23, 2014.
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II at The Battle of the Bulge. Lawrence retired from General Tire and was the owner/operator of Pamer TV Services in Suffield. He was a member of Suffield United Church of Christ for over 60...
Madeline Louise Shoemaker
Nov 23, 2014
Madeline Louise Shoemaker, 84 years, quietly passed away November 23, 2014 surrounded by her family.
Born in Suffield in 1930, she moved to Mogadore after her marriage to Donald Shoemaker in 1954, and was a life village resident. Her hobbies included crafts and babysitting her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by parents, James A. and Grace Matheny;...
Laura "Maxine" Kiggans (nee Bonzo)
Nov 22, 2014
Laura “Maxine” Kiggans, 90, passed away peacefully November 22, 2014.
She was born in Akron and was a life resident of the area. Maxine was a homemaker and beautician, a longtime member of Mogadore Christian Church, and the Billow Chapter #483 O.E.S., where she once served as Worthy Matron. She enjoyed crocheting dishcloths that she often gave to her...
Bernard B. (Bernie) (Jake) Jacobs
Nov 22, 2014
Bernard B. Jacobs, 77, went home to be with the Lord, November 22, 2014.
He was born in Akron and was a life resident of the area. Bernie retired from The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company after 41 years of service and was a member of Springfield Assembly of God. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his...
Houston "Bo" Dean Wise
Nov 21, 2014
Houston Dean Wise, affectionately known to all as "Bo", passed away suddenly on Friday, November 21st at Akron City Hospital.
Bo was born in Jewell Ridge, Virginia on July 21, 1934 to Roscoe Paul and Mary Alice (nee Atwell) Wise. Bo is preceded in death by his parents; his siblings, Gaynelle and Winfred; and his wife of 44 years,...
Alma M. Cosner
Nov 21, 2014
Alma M. Cosner, age 92, passed away on November 21, 2014.
Born in Akron, Alma was a homemaker most of her life. She enjoyed playing cards with her buddies, shopping for all the latest fashions, and especially spending time with her family.
Alma was preceded in death by her husband, James “Phil”; and daughter, Pamela A., and is...
Ruth "Joyce" Bernosky
Nov 17, 2014
Ruth “Joyce” Bernosky, 84, passed away November 17, 2014.
Born in Newcomerstown, Ohio, Joyce lived in the North Canton area most of her life and graduated from Lincoln High School. She was employed with G.E. Credit for ten years and was a member of Little Flower Catholic Church in North Canton. Joyce took great pleasure in spending time with...
R. Margaret Keller
Nov 17, 2014
R. Margaret Keller, age 94, went home to be with the Lord November 17, 2014.
Born in Akron, she lived in Hartville over 40 years, graduated from Ellet High School and earned her associate degree with the University of Akron. Margaret retired from Kenmore Lumber where she worked over 50 years. She was a former member of Oak Hill...
Patricia Ann Eldreth
Nov 17, 2014
Patricia Ann (Risner) Eldreth Patricia, 68, was a loving wife, devoted mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She went home to be with her Savior on Monday, November 17, 2014.
Patricia was born July 5, 1946 in Betsy Lane, Kentucky to Byrtle and James Risner. They moved to Akron and Patricia graduated from Field High School in 1964 and The...
Mary "Kathryn" Madlock
Nov 17, 2014
Mary "Kathryn" Madlock, 103, passed away November 17, 2014.
Born in Marietta, Ohio, mary lived in the Akron area most of her life. She was a member of Trinity Nazarene Church, where she played both the piano and organ.
Preceded in death by her husband, Albert in 1981; five brothers; and three sisters. MAry is survived by her sons, Frank...
Kenneth Lamoine Riley
Nov 13, 2014
Kenneth L. “K.L.” Riley, age 68, died peacefully on November 13, 2014.
A life resident of Akron, Kenneth graduated from Ellet High School and retired from Roadway Express, where he was proud to have earned the “One Million Mile Accident-Free” recognition. He was currently working part-time at Lakemore United Methodist Church. K.L. was a member of the Moose, Eagles,...
Philip C. Leonard
Nov 12, 2014
Philip C. Leonard of Green, Ohio passed away Nov. 12, 2014 at the age of 87 years.
Born in Fort Wayne, Ind. the family soon moved to the Ravenna area where he graduated from Ravenna High School with letters in multiple sports all four years. He left school early to join the Navy in the Pacific during World War...
Emily Jane (Shaffer) Abbott
Nov 8, 2014
Emily Abbott was born in Atwater, Ohio, on May 23, 1920, and went to be with the Lord on November 8, 2014.
Emily retired from the Akron public school system where she cooked for many years and was a long time member of South Arlington United Methodist Church. Mom was mainly a stay at home mother, raising five children...
Patricia A. "Pat" Bragwell
Nov 7, 2014
Patricia A. Bragwell, 86, suddenly went home to be with the Lord November 7, 2014.
She was born in Akron and was a life resident of the area. Pat was employed over 20 years with Monarch Rubber Company and was a member of Lakeview Lighthouse Church. Preceded in death by daughter, Billie Wood; and son, Randy. She is survived...
John Joseph Burket
Nov 7, 2014
John Joseph Burket, age 80, died peacefully surrounded by family and friends on November 7, 2014.
Born in Claysburg, Pa., he lived in and around Akron all of his life. John graduated from Springfield High School in 1952. He retired from The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company in 1987 after 35 years of service. John served in many ministries...
Charles Vincent Philips
Nov 5, 2014
Charles died peacefully on November 5, 2014 with his loving family at his bedside after a massive stroke. He passed at Summa’s Palliative Care Unit.
Born in Akron on March 15, 1936, Charles worked at Summit Steel and retired from Burger Iron/Bico after 23 years of service. He served in the U.S. Army and was a Korean War veteran....
Betty L. Jarvis (nee Turney)
Nov 3, 2014
Betty L. Jarvis was called home on November 3, 2014.
She was an Akron resident for 68 years, and was retired from the Akron Public Utilities Bureau (Water Department). Betty is survived by her daughters, Catherine Flaughers, Diane Conley, Sue Lewis, Marilyn Bolt, Joyce Jarvis; and son, Roy Thomas Jarvis.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, from 5...
Maxine L. Henkel
Nov 1, 2014
Maxine L. Henkel, 83, completed life’s earthly journey and entered her eternal home on Saturday, November 1, 2014.
Maxine was born in Cherry Tree, Pennsylvania on July 15, 1931 to the late Charles and Wilda Wood. She spent most of her life in Akron, Ohio where she first met Walter Henkel at a neighborhood cookout; they went to a...
Roger B. Watkins
Oct 29, 2014
Roger B. Watkins, age 57, passed away on October 29, 2014. A life resident of Akron, Roger graduated from Ellet High School and was employed with Stinnett, Padrutt and Aranyosi, Certified Public Accountants. He enjoyed spending time with his family, and coaching baseball for his son’s team through the years. Preceded in death by his father, John; and sister, Kim...
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