Obituaries
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...
Janice S. Vereshack
Oct 3, 2024
Janice S. Vereshack, age 71, passed away unexpectedly on October 3, 2024. She was born on January 10, 1953 to parents, Willie and Vera Lawson. Jan worked at Akron General for 38 years, retiring in 2015. After retirement Jan took on her favorite role, one that she quickly mastered, Grandma to her twin granddaughters. She enjoyed cooking and baking for...
Brook Allen Briner
Oct 1, 2024
Brook A. Briner, 63, passed away on October 1, 2024 while vacationing with his wife in Honolulu, Hawaii. The trip intended to kick off their retired life together sadly ended with his passing during the couple’s final swim in the Pacific Ocean before their planned travel home.
Brook was born on May 22, 1961 in Akron, Ohio to parents Keith and...
Gary K. Bookman
Sep 25, 2024
Gary Bookman, age 70, passed away September 25, 2024. He was born in Akron but spent most of his life in Lakemore.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Gene and Bobbi; sisters, Lynnie and Bev; brothers, Bill and Cary. He is survived by sister, Sheryl (Rusty) Wood; sister-in-law, Debi Bookman; son, Gary (Erin) Bookman; nieces and nephews; and his...
John T. Koehl
Sep 24, 2024
With profound grief, we announce the passing of John T. Koehl on September 24, 2024.
John was born in West Palm Beach, Florida, to Irene Ann Scheatzle and William Joseph Koehl on September 2nd, 1945. He was a third child. The oldest sibling being Bill, then Judy, John T., Patrick and a little later step- brother Wayne. The stories they would...
Gary P. Geis
Sep 22, 2024
Gary Paul Geis, 76, was united with his Lord and Savior on September 22, 2024, following a courageous battle with Parkinson’s. Gary was born on July 2, 1948 to Clarence and Lucina Geis of Louisville, joining his older brother of 10 years, Clarence (Carse). He graduated from Louisville High School in 1966.
Gary was a proud graduate of Bowling Green State...
Patricia A. Thoenen
Sep 22, 2024
Patricia Ann Thoenen, 86 years young, went home to be with her Lord Sunday evening September 22nd 2024 after a short unexpected battle with AML (Acute Myeloid Leukemia). She quietly passed with her Husband of 69 years, John Thoenen and 2 sons John Jr. and Todd at her bedside.
Patricia was born in Akron Ohio January 19th 1938. She met her...
James A. Clawson
Sep 22, 2024
James Allen Clawson; 92, devoted husband, father and grandfather went home to be with the Lord with his loving family at his side on September 22, 2024 after a battle with Mesothelioma lung cancer.
James was born in Akron, Ohio and attended East High School. He entered the 26th US Army Infantry Division where he served in active duty in the...
Larry G. Workinger
Sep 18, 2024
Larry G. Workinger, 83, passed away on September 18, 2024.
Per his request, no services will be held.
Bonnie J. Newman
Sep 4, 2024
Bonnie J Newman (Nana) born March 26th 1948 passed away peacefully at her home September 4th 2024 after a long battle with cancer. Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents George and Marie Patterson of Lakemore, her brother Donald Patterson of Lakemore and her grandson Nathan Eicher of Hartville.
Bonnie was loved by all who had the privilege to know...
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