Obituaries
William D. Zehnder
Apr 9, 2013
William D. “Bill” Zehnder, 74, passed away April 9, 2013.
He was born in Akron, and was a lifetime area resident, retiring from General Motors after 30 years of service. Bill loved fishing, camping and being outdoors. Preceded in death by his son, Terrance; parents, Dayle and Florence (Mackey) Zehnder; and brothers, Dayle Zehnder, Tim Smith and Jimmy Zehnder,...
Marilyn Reardon
Apr 6, 2013
Marilyn Reardon passed away April 6, 2013. She was born in Akron, and was a lifetime area resident. Preceded in death by her husband, Harold; Marilyn is survived by son, Jay (Holly); grandchildren, Kathryn and Ella; niece, Deborah (John); and nephew, Gary (Pat). Private services will be held at the convenience of the family with Pastor Eileen Woyen officiating, with...
Gordon T. Price
Apr 1, 2013
Gordon T. Price, 81, went peacefully into the arms of the angels with his family by his side on April 1, 2013.
He spent his entire life enjoying the outdoors. He was a hunter, golfer, and an avid fisherman. He retired from Akron Standard Mold in 1994 to fulfill his lifelong dream to fish every day. Most weekends he...
James L. Marshall
Mar 31, 2013
James L. Marshall, age 83, went home to be with the Lord on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2013. He passed peacefully with his family by his side and is now absent from the body but present with the Lord.
He was born in Lakemore, Ohio, graduated from Springfield High School and lived in Suffield since 1955. Mr. Marshall retired...
Jacob Traugh
Mar 29, 2013
Jacob “Red” Traugh, 77, passed away peacefully after a long illness on March 29, 2013.
Born in Copen, W. Va., he had lived in Mogadore since 1967, and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Mr. Traugh was employed with Akron Standard Mold and Wright Tool Company, and attended Faith Family Church. He loved being outdoors, and was an avid...
Russell E. France
Mar 26, 2013
Russell E. France, age 89, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2013.
A life resident of the Akron and Green areas, Mr. France was a veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict, serving in the U.S. Navy. He retired from Standard Oil Company, was a former member of the Green Twp. Volunteer Fire Department, and served as a...
Betty L. Borror
Mar 25, 2013
Betty L. Borror, age 86, passed away March 25, 2013.
Betty was born in Nutter Fort, W. Va., and lived in the Akron area most of her life. She was a member of Springfield Fellowship Church. Preceded in death by her parents, Lester and Pauline Borror; and sisters, Emma Jean and Irene, she is survived by sister, Evelyn Drummond...
Darlene A. Seiler
Mar 25, 2013
Darlene A. Seiler, 53, passed away March 25, 2013.
Darlene was born in Cleveland, and lived in the Cleveland area prior to moving to Portage County for the last several years. She had many friends with the Akron Brothers Motorcycle Club. Darlene is survived by her life partner, Vince Baniecki; sons, William and Michael Cole; five grandchildren; mother, Joann...
Kenneth E. Batchik
Mar 23, 2013
Kenneth E. Batchik, age 87, passed away March 23, 2013 in Akron, Ohio.
He was born in Buffalo, Ohio in 1925 to Joseph and Grace Batchik and came to Akron as a child. Ken married Jean Brooks on September 4, 1946 and served in the Navy during WWII and the Korean War. He worked at Goodyear Tire and Rubber...
Charles F. "Chic" Schrader
Mar 21, 2013
Charles F. “Chic” Schrader, 73, passed away March 21, 2013 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. We lost a great man, husband, father and grandfather this morning.
He was born in Akron, and lived most of his life in the Akron and Mogadore areas. Chic graduated from Mogadore High School and attended the University of Akron. He was...
Mary Ann Horschak
Mar 20, 2013
Mary Ann Horschak joined her loving mother, Anna, father, Samuel and brother, John in heaven on March 20, 2013. Left to cherish her memory are sister, Irene (Tony) Mykych of Clifton, N.J.; brother, Pete (June) Horschak of Kent, Ohio; and sister-in-law, Dolores Horschak of Akron, Ohio. Mary was affectionately known as “Aunt Marish” by her nieces and nephews, Julie, Danny,...
John G. Urdiales
Mar 17, 2013
John G. "Keke" "Pancho" Urdiales, 71 years, went into the arms of Jesus on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 2013, after a long illness that he fought with great dignity and courage.
Born in Monterrey, Mexico, he resided in Springfield Township the majority of his life. John proudly served in the U.S. Army and retired from F.W. Albrecht Co....
Neva L. Hembury
Mar 15, 2013
Neva L. Hembury, 92, passed away March 15, 2013.
Born in Upshur County, Texas, she lived most of her life in Akron where she was a school teacher for over 30 years, and was a member of Oak Hill Presbyterian Church. Neva also taught school after moving to Mississippi, where she lived for 20 years.
Preceded in death...
Bruce D. Piotter
Mar 14, 2013
Bruce D. Piotter, 78, passed away March 14, 2013. He was born in Akron, Ohio and was a life resident of the area. Bruce was a U.S. Army veteran, and was employed with Consumers Plumbing.
Preceded in death by his wife, Beatrice; his parents, Edward and Constance; brothers, Edward, Robert, Stewart and Donald; and sister, Theresa, he is survived...
Pamela S. Gossard
Mar 10, 2013
Pamela S. Gossard, 68, passed away March 10, 2013.
Born in Akron, Ohio, Pamela graduated from North High School in 1962 and was employed as an Advertising Controller with May Co. for 15 years. Pamela always had a special place in her heart for her dogs.
Preceded in death by her parents, Paul and E. Jane Evans; she...
Barbara Mary Vassel
Mar 9, 2013
Barbara Mary Vassel (nee Burtscher) of Barberton, formerly of Mogadore, passed away March 9, 2013.
Barbara practiced as an attorney for many years before becoming the Chief Operating Officer of Pastoral Counseling Service. She was an active parishioner of St. Matthew Parish where she was involved in many ministries. She faithfully served on the board of the Reymann Foundation...
Chester L. "Chet" Henthorn
Mar 6, 2013
Chester L. “Chet” Henthorn, age 71, passed away March 6, 2013.
Born in Spencer, W. Va., he lived in Akron most of his life. Chet was employed with Painters Local #841, and attended Community Church of Kenmore. He was a strong, hardworking man, and everyone loved him.
Preceded in death by his parents, Arlie and Jeanette, and daughter,...
Gary L. McElfresh
Mar 5, 2013
Gary L. McElfresh, age 70, passed away March 5, 2013.
Born on November 1, 1942 in Cuyahoga Falls to Margie and Earl McElfresh, he was a graduate of Manchester High School. Gary was a member of Bethany Mennonite Church in Hartville and Faith Baptist Church in New Port Richey, Fla. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam...
Louise E. Smith
Mar 4, 2013
Louise E. Smith, age 86, passed away March 4, 2013.
She was born in Akron in 1926, and lived most of her life in Cuyahoga Falls. Louise belonged to the Golden Agers at the Akron Baptist Temple, and Stonecroft Missions in Cuyahoga Falls. She was a member of Ohio Country & Western Music Association and a lifetime member of...
Patricia E. "Patsy" Cliff
Mar 3, 2013
Patricia E. “Patsy” Cliff, age 76, passed away March 3, 2013.
Born in Akron on September 9, 1936, Patsy lived all over the country, splitting her residence between Texas and Ohio, but always considered Akron, Ohio as her home. She was a wonderful housewife and loving mother, and also worked as a florist and in medical collections. Patsy worked...
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