Obituaries
Delbert Glenn Parsons
Aug 29, 2014
Delbert Glenn Parsons, age 56, of Green, joined his loving wife Sharon in Heaven, on August 29, 2014.
He was born in Akron on February 26, 1958 to Wanda and Vonnie Parsons. Delbert graduated from Green High School in 1977, and was employed with Akron Central Engraving Mold and Machine for 30 years. Delb was deeply devoted to caring...
Richard G Allman
Aug 29, 2014
Richard G Allman, age 86, went home to be with the Lord on August 29, 2014 after a courageous battle with COPD.
Born in Tallmadge, he was an Akron resident all of his life. Richard served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, and retired from Sears service in 1995. Richard was a member of Community Baptist Temple...
Doris E. (Church) Sherrill
Aug 25, 2014
Lord, now lettest thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word. (Luke 2:29)
On August 25, 2014, our cherished mom, grandma and great-grandma took God’s hand and entered into Heaven to once again be with her husband, Jim; her parents, Conley and Mamie Church; her brothers, Louis, Conley, Jr. and Eddie Church; her sister, Wanda Bauer; and her...
Leonard C. Gagen
Aug 24, 2014
Leonard C. Gagen and Wanda J. Gagen Leonard C. Gagen, age 81, passed away August 24, 2014.
A loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, he was an Army veteran, and worked for the City of Akron.
Leonard was preceded in death by parents, Anna and Leonard; sister, Eleanor; and brother, Edward. Wanda J. Gagen, age 75, passed away...
David A. LeBarre
Aug 14, 2014
David A. LeBarre, age 64, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2014.
He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. David was very proud of his military service, and was named “Sailor of the Year” twice. He was a master machinist and worked many years at Manchester Tool and Karder Machine. He also worked at EB Wire...
Dennis W. Neal Jr. (Skip)
Aug 13, 2014
Dennis W. Neal Jr. (Skip), 48, passed away unexpectedly August 13, 2014.
He was born in Akron and lived in the Cuyahoga Falls area. Skip had been employed with J.D. Byrider, and Forrest Motors. He was a member of the Northeast Ohio Mustang Club and enjoyed riding in the car eating chicken but especially loved spending time with his...
Ruth E. Nolan
Aug 13, 2014
Ruth E. Nolan, age 90, passed away August 13, 2014 after a brief illness.
Born in Akron, she lived in the area all of her life. Ruth was employed with Acme for more than 30 years, retiring as a manager of the dairy department. She enjoyed bowling and golfing and was on many different leagues until the past two...
William R. "Bill" Gallagher
Aug 11, 2014
William R. “Bill” Gallagher, 89, passed away August 11, 2014 surrounded by his loving family.
He was born July 30, 1925 in Mantua, Ohio; graduated from Freedom High School and obtained a degree in chemical engineering from the University of Dayton. Bill lived in Mogadore most of his life and was a proud member of his community. He served...
Bruce A. Heisler
Aug 7, 2014
Bruce A. Heisler, born November 14, 1932 in Uniontown, Ohio to P.O. and Lillian Pressler Heisler, passed away Thursday evening, August 7, 2014.
Bruce loved Uniontown, his Heisler, Pressler, Robertson and Climes family and many friends. He was a life member of Grace United Church of Christ, former member of Uniontown Lions Club, and supporter of Lake Schools. Preceded...
Sandra L. "Sandi" Pickard
Aug 6, 2014
Sandra L. “Sandi” Pickard, age 70, passed away August 6, 2014.
Born in Akron, Sandi lived most of her life in the Akron area before moving to Rootstown where she lived for the last 30 years. Preceded in death by brothers, Bob and Jim Thrasher; she is survived by her children, Cynthia Wahl, Tina Lauver and William Lauver II;...
Mary F. Mohring
Aug 4, 2014
Mary F. Mohring, 70, passed away August 4, 2014.
She was born in Connellsville, Pa., and lived in the Akron area most of her life where she was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church. Mary retired from The Longaberger Company and was previously employed with the Akron Public School District in the cafeteria.
Preceded in death by...
James J. Dean
Aug 2, 2014
James J. Dean, 87, passed away August 2, 2014.
Born May 20, 1927, in Akron, Ohio, he was the son of James J. Dean and Louise (Kauffman) (Zaber) Dean. Jim served in the U.S. Army Air Corp. He earned his Electrical Engineering Degree from the University of Akron and retired from Goodyear Aerospace/Lockheed Martin after 37 years. Jim was...
Richard W. Fox
Aug 2, 2014
Richard W. Fox IV, 92, went home to be with the Lord August 2, 2014.
He was born in Crookston, Minnesota and lived in the Akron and Cuyahoga Falls areas for over 60 years. Richard served in WWII on the U.S.S. Colorado and also in the Korean War. He retired from the accounting department of Goodyear Tire and Rubber...
Rosemary Bible
Aug 2, 2014
Rosemary Bible Rosemary Bible, 84, was called Home on August 2, 2014.
She was born in Youngstown, Ohio to Alonzo and Blanche Potts, moving to Akron in 1935. Rosemary graduated from Kenmore High School, earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Education from the University of Akron where she was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta. She married Maxwell...
Mildred Louise (Rader) Boyle
Aug 1, 2014
Mildred Louise (Rader) Boyle, age 94, went home to be with the Lord on August 1, 2014.
Born in Gassaway, W. Va., she lived for a time in the Akron area, and spent her remaining 24 years in Mogadore, Ohio. She was co-owner, with her husband, of Boyle’s Nursery and Landscaping for 50 years. Mildred enjoyed spending time with...
Lou Ann Wellock
Aug 1, 2014
Lou Ann Wellock (nee Guthier), age 76, went home to be with the Lord peacefully on August 1, 2014, surrounded by her family.
Born in Akron, she lived in the Akron/Stow area all of her life. Lou Ann was employed as a secretary for Visiting Nurse Service. She enjoyed researching genealogy and loved gardening. Lou Ann was a very...
Marion A. Rowe
Jul 31, 2014
Marion passed away peacefully on July 31, 2014.
She was born on August 28, 1939 and raised in Warren, Ohio. Marion graduated from Kent State University in 1961 with a teaching degree. She taught Spanish at Rootstown High School, and worked 12-1/2 years at Summit County Children Services Board as a Clerk-Typist II before becoming a full-time homemaker.
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Clark Calvin Bennett
Jul 31, 2014
Clark Calvin Bennett, age 89, passed away July 31, 2014.
He was born on August 5, 1924 outside Grantsville, W. Va., and was a longtime resident of Portage Lakes. The family is proud that he served his country in World War II and the Korean War. Clark retired from Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. and the Akron Canton Regional...
Betty R. Slagle
Jul 30, 2014
Betty R. Slagle (Nestor) Betty R. Slagle, age 88, passed away July 30, 2014.
She was born in Grafton, W. Va., and lived most of her life in the Akron area. Mrs. Slagle was employed ten years with Royal Crown Bottling Company, retired from Pepsi Bottling Company after 16 years of service, and was a member of Cliff Hockley...
Marie Poole
Jul 29, 2014
Marie Poole, age 92, passed away July 29, 2014.
Marie was born in Flemington, W. Va. and lived in the Akron area most of her life. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, James Poole; mother-in-law, Daisy Poole; brother-in-law, Collie Poole; and sister-in-law, Flora Rose Trenter. She is survived by sister-in-law, Joyce Poole; niece, Vickie...