Obituaries
Vivian Gaug
Jan 18, 2014
Vivian Gaug, age 87, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on January 18, 2014.
A life resident of Akron, she had worked in Administration at the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company for many years, and was a member of Beta Sigma Phi sorority. Vivian was currently a member of Stow Presbyterian Church, and had been an active...
Elizabeth C. Wise
Jan 18, 2014
Elizabeth C. “Betty” Wise, age 95, passed away January 18, 2014.
Born in Kent, she was a life resident of northeast Ohio, living in Suffield for the last 45 years. Elizabeth was a member of the Sweet Adelines chorus.
Preceded in death by her children, Nancy, Forrest and Martin, she is survived by her husband of 75 years,...
John W. Filaseta
Jan 17, 2014
John W. Filaseta, 76, went home to be with the Lord on January 17, 2014.
Born in Akron, he lived the last 18 years in the City of Green. John graduated from Hower High School in Akron and was employed as a machinist and locksmith throughout his life. He served in the U.S. Army with a tour of duty,...
Cara L. Reeves
Jan 17, 2014
Cara L. Reeves, age 64, went home to be with the Lord on January 17, 2014.
Born in Canton, she lived most of her life in Akron and graduated from Southeast High School. Cara was employed with RB&W in Kent, and volunteered with the Red Cross. She enjoyed crafts, gardening and sewing.
Preceded in death by her grandmother,...
Helen A. Stutler
Jan 12, 2014
Helen A. Stutler, 91, passed away January 12, 2014.
She lived in the Suffield area most of her life and was a great homemaker for her two children. Preceded in death by her husband of 51 years of marriage, Paul; she is survived by son, Virgil (Janet); daughter, Betty Smith (Victor); six grandchildren; six great grandchildren.
Private graveside...
Mary "Virginia" (Hahlen) Hendrix
Jan 9, 2014
Mary “Virginia” (Hahlen) Hendrix, age 88, passed away January 9, 2014.
Born in Deerfield, Ohio, she lived in Deerfield until 1975 when she moved to Mogadore. For the past two years, she had been a resident at Mulberry Gardens in Munroe Falls. Virginia was an Avon representative for 36 years in both Deerfield and Mogadore. She had been a...
Elizabeth R. McCormick
Jan 8, 2014
Elizabeth R. McCormick “Aunt Lizzy”, age 86, passed away January 8, 2014.
Born in Akron, she lived in Lakemore most of her life, and was a homemaker. Elizabeth enjoyed cats, bowling, and her “Bingo family”. Preceded in death by husbands, Al Sherbondy and Arthur McCormick; and daughters, Helen Marie, Lisa and Carrie Sherbondy. She is survived by many nieces,...
Gary D. Whittaker
Jan 6, 2014
Gary D. Whittaker, age 67, died peacefully at home January 6, 2014 surrounded by his loving family, following a brief illness.
Born in Akron, he lived in the area all of his life. Gary retired from Rockhill Machining Industries in 2011 after many years of service. He loved cars, and especially enjoyed attending car shows. Gary liked going to...
Dale G. Hartong
Jan 6, 2014
Dale G. Hartong, age 79, of Akron, passed away January 6, 2014 after complex illness.
Born in Akron, Dale was a 1952 graduate of Ellet High School. He retired from Meggitt after 25 years of service, and was a member of Coventry Masonic Lodge #83 F&AM. Dale was an avid fisherman and hunter, and was Charter Captain of the...
Betty Louise Hubele
Dec 31, 2013
Betty Louise Hubele, age 91 of Hartville, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2013 at Altercare of Hartville.
Betty was born in Cherry Tree, Pa. on March 20, 1922 to Harry and Ida McDonnell. Betty moved to Akron during World War II and found work at Firestone, where she worked until retirement. Mom loved her frequent shopping trips and...
Evelyn Mae (Hogue) Hayden
Dec 30, 2013
Evelyn Mae (Hogue) Hayden, age 81, passed away at her home in Lakemore.
Born in Akron, she graduated from Akron South High School, Class of January 1950. Evelyn retired from Independent Drug Corp. in Tallmadge, Ohio.
She is survived by her children, Nancy (Henry) Klein of Columbus, Neb., Linda (Richard) Mitchen of Ravenna, and William Hayden of Ravenna;...
Sanal Isik
Dec 29, 2013
Sanal Isik, passed away on December 29 2013 after a brief illness.
He was born in Urfa, Turkey, educated in Istanbul Turkey. During his career, he worked for The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company in Izmit, Turkey, Toronto, Canada and Akron, OH.
He was preceded in death by his son Bulent. Sanal is survived by his wife, Aysel;...
Nicholas D. "Nick" Westfall
Dec 29, 2013
Nicholas D. “Nick” Westfall, age 23, passed away December 29, 2013.
Born in Akron, he was currently serving proudly in the U.S. Army, and returned from his second deployment to Afghanistan. Nick was an avid outdoorsman, and was currently employed at Summit Racing.
He is survived by his parents, William and Karyn Westfall; brothers, Brandon Westfall and Dwayne...
Vera Leidy
Dec 28, 2013
Vera Leidy, age 98, passed away December 28, 2013.
Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., she lived in Mogadore most of her life, and was a member of Mogadore United Methodist Church. Vera was a wonderful mother who loved to cook, and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.
Preceded in death by her husband, George in 1991; four brothers and...
Russell J. "Rusty" Parr
Dec 28, 2013
Russell J. “Rusty” Parr, age 58, passed away suddenly on December 28, 2013, and went to his heavenly home to be with his mother and dad.
Born in Barberton, he lived in Springfield Township all of his life. Rusty retired from Cardinal Roofing after 30 years of service. He loved football and was a loyal Cleveland Browns fan. Rusty...
Tom Baum
Dec 27, 2013
Tom “Tommy” Baum, age 60, passed away suddenly on December 27, 2013.
Born in Akron, he was a life resident and graduated from Springfield High School. Tommy enjoyed bird watching, photography, wine making and traveling, and most of all spending time with his family.
Preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Jeanne Baum; brother, Bob; and sister,...
Loretta R. Sandusky
Dec 22, 2013
Loretta R. Sandusky, 81, passed away December 22, 2013 surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Canton, lived in the area all her life and had been employed for many years with Revco. Loretta was a loving wife and mother, and especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She will be remembered for her skills as an...
Clayton E. King
Dec 22, 2013
Clayton E. King, 88, passed away December 22, 2013.
He was born in Pisgah, West Va. and lived in Akron since 1951. Clayton was a Navy Veteran of World War II, and retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in 1987 after 36 years of service. He was a member of Oak Hill Presbyterian Church and the Men’s Blue...
Donna "Joanne" White
Dec 20, 2013
Donna “Joanne” White, age 85, passed away on December 20, 2013.
Born in Greentown, she lived in the area all of her life. Joanne enjoyed traveling, spending time at the Springfield Senior Center, and playing bingo. She was known as “Grandma” to everyone. Joanne was a member of Billow Chapter #483 Order of Eastern Star.
Preceded in death...
Richard W. Cogar
Dec 18, 2013
Richard W. Cogar, 79, passed away December 18, 2013. Born in Braxton Co., West Virginia, Richard lived in Akron 37 years before moving to Freeport, Ohio, where he resided the last 21 years.
Preceded in death by his wife, Ethel; son, Michael; father, Truman; mother, Ethel Orr; brother, Herb; and sister, Eunice; he is survived by daughters, Patty Fast,...
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