Obituaries
Shirley J. Kerrigan
Nov 19, 2023
Shirley Joanne Kerrigan, 88, passed away November 19, 2023.
Born in 1935, she was a lifelong resident of Akron. She graduated from West High School and worked at J.C.Penney. She enjoyed crocheting and crafts. She loved feeding and taking care of animals and adventures with her sister and brother-in-law, Yvonne and Irvin Tietz.
Shirley is survived by her daughters, Kim...
John Kurtz
Nov 18, 2023
John E. Kurtz, age 76, went home to be with the Lord on November 18, 2023.
Born in Akron, Ohio, He was a resident of Uniontown, Ohio. John graduated from Mogadore High School. He retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber after 35 years. He was a member of Springfield Church of the Brethren. John was an avid hunter and outdoorsman....
Lynette D. Cutrufello
Nov 16, 2023
Lynette Denise Cutrufello, 53, of Akron, OH, went to be with the Lord on November 16th, 2023.
Lynette was born on May 1st, 1970, to Douglas and Marilyn Vanek in Akron, OH. After Lynette graduated from Ellet High School in 1988, she went on to study Nursing at The University of Akron. After graduating with a degree in Nursing, she...
James P. McCombs
Nov 13, 2023
James P. McCombs, 97, went home to be with the Lord on November 13, 2023.
Born in Richwood, WV, he was a resident of the Akron and Uniontown area. James served in the U.S. Navy WWII and worked for Goodyear Aerospace/Lockheed Martin for 38 years. He was a member of the Goodyear Hunting & Fishing club and enjoyed gardening, fishing,...
Joyce I. Finkel
Nov 12, 2023
Joyce Irene Finkel, 79, passed away surrounded by loved ones on November 12th, 2023.
She was born in Akron, Ohio on April 29th, 1944 to the late Albert and Beaulah Snyder, she was the youngest of eighteen children. A graduate of Garfield High School, Joyce worked for Nobil Shoe Company. Besides enjoying the time she spent with her family,...
Lyle R. Stalnaker Jr.
Nov 10, 2023
Russ (81) passed away November 10th after a difficult battle with Alzheimer’s. He was born December 12, 1941 in Weston W.Va. He moved to Akron at age 18, after graduating from Normantown High School in Normantown W.VA. Once in Akron, during a blind date he met the love of his life, Jane Young. Russ retired with 30 yrs. of service from Goodyear...
James F. Korenz
Nov 7, 2023
James F. Korenz, 76, passed away November 7, 2023.
Born in Akron, he was a resident of Uniontown. He graduated from the University of Akron and retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber after over 30 years of service. He enjoyed HAM radio, 3D printing, geocaching, and biking.
James was preceded in death by his parents, Frank M. and Pauline Korenz....
Barbara A. Pollock
Nov 6, 2023
Barbara A. Pollock, 81, passed away November 6, 2023.
Born in Akron, she lived in both Mogadore and the Akron area, graduating from Central High School. She enjoyed knitting and spending time with family and friends. Barbara was a loving person, always thinking about others and interested in them. She always had a positive impact on her children, grandchildren, niece...
John R. Seaburn
Nov 4, 2023
John R. Seaburn, 88, passed away on November 4, 2023.
Born in Beaver Falls, PA, he was a resident of Akron. He graduated from Beaver Falls High School and completed 2 years at Geneva College in PA. John served 8 years in the Air Force and was employed as a Sports Writer for both the Canton Repository for 10 years...
Denver M. Adams
Nov 1, 2023
Together Again
Denver M. Adams, age 88, of Uniontown, Ohio, was made new in the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. He has been reunited with his wife, Edene Adams, who preceded him in death.
Denver is survived by his children, Faye (Mark) Grisez, Jeff (Melanie) Adams, Mary (Frank) Unick; grandchildren Sarah Grisez, Renee (Chris) Blasiole,...
Rita M. White (Seibel)
Oct 31, 2023
Rita M. White, 89, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2023, with her family by her side.
Rita was born December 26, 1933 in Akron, Ohio to parents Joseph and Anna (Gette) Seibel. She was the last of nine siblings. She met her husband Robert of 67 years when she attended St. Bernard’s Elementary School. She graduated from Central High School...
John C. Birk
Oct 31, 2023
John C. Birk, age 89, passed away peacefully at the Homestead in Hartville. Born in Canton, Ohio in 1934 to the late Louise and Calvin Birk. He lived in Uniontown most of his life. He graduated from Uniontown High School in 1951, electrical engineering in 1956 and the defense of systems management college in 1982.
He worked for RCA in...
Bruce A. Smith
Oct 28, 2023
Bruce A. Smith, entered eternal rest at the age of 77, on October 28, 2023 following a long illness. A 1970 Army Veteran, Bruce was a proud patriot and received commendations for faithful performance of his duties and for meritorious service. Following his military service, Bruce completed his college education and graduated from Kent State with a Bachelor's Degree. His...
Martha Leith McCutcheon
Oct 28, 2023
Leith McCutcheon, age 87, went home to be with the Lord on October 28, 2023.
Born in Caldwell, Ohio, she lived all around Ohio, but settled with her family in Uniontown, Ohio. Leith graduated high school from Spring Arbor University. Leith enjoyed cross stitch, jigsaw puzzles and Pokeno. Leith is preceded in death by her father Robert A. Maxwell,...
Donald R. Philpott
Oct 27, 2023
Don Philpott, 64, passed away on October 26th, 2023.
Born in Akron, he grew up in Brimfield, and lived in Suffield for much of his adult life. Don graduated from Kent State University with a B.S. Music degree. He was proficient with many instruments including guitar, drums and piano. Don also enjoyed bike riding and more recently fly-fishing. He worked...
Gayla M. Brent
Oct 27, 2023
Gayla Brent, age 78, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Oct. 27th, 2023. Born in Akron, Ohio, she lived in Hartville for the past 48 years. Gayla graduated from Springfield High School and was employed by the Lake school district and Hartville News for several years. She enjoyed boating, fishing, bowling, playing cards, concerts and casino trips....
Colette A. Lett
Oct 26, 2023
Colette A. Lett, 71, went home to be with the Lord on October 26, 2023.
A lifelong resident of Akron, she graduated from Field High School and Southern Ohio College. She was employed at Norton Plastics for 7 years. Her hobbies included crocheting, reading and fishing, and she enjoyed boating, walking at the lake, feeding wildlife, and crossword puzzles.
Colette...
Carol Y. Neighbour
Oct 26, 2023
Carol Yvonne (Clark) Neighbour, age 90, of Hartville, Ohio, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 26, 2023, after a courageous nine-year battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP).
She was born on June 11, 1933, in Zanesville, IN, and graduated from Ossian High School (Ossian, IN). She loved her Lord and Savior most...
Robin R. Fink
Oct 24, 2023
Robin Fink, 71, passed away October 24, 2023.
Born in Lancaster, PA, he was a resident of Uniontown. Rob graduated from Springfield High School and served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was an employee at the Ellet Meat Market and Laser Delivery. He loved riding his motorcycle and traveling. Every five years for the past 25...
Samuel C. Smith
Oct 22, 2023
Together Again
Samuel Smith, age 74, went home to be with his wife on October 22, 2023. Born in New Harrisburg, Ohio, he graduated from Carrollton High School in 1967. After graduating, he joined the Marines where he fought in the Vietnam War from 1967-1969. He married the love of his life, Cheryl, in 1978 and they were...
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