Obituaries
Thomas L. Watson
Sep 20, 2012
Thomas L. Watson, 81 of Hampton Twp., Pennsylvania, died Thursday, September 20, 2012 in UPMC-St. Margaret Hospital in Pittsburgh.
Mr. Watson was a graduate of Ellet High School and the University of Akron. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was a member of Oak Hill Presbyterian Church in Akron. Tom loved golfing, traveling and...
Patricia M. Shipp
Sep 17, 2012
ROOTSTOWN -- Patricia Shipp, 69, passed away September 17, 2012. Preceded in death by her husband, Peter; Patricia is survived by son, Peter Jr.; daughters, Sylvia (Clint) Nicholas and Tami Shipp (Roger Kisner); 11 grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and brothers, Jim, Joe and Albert Montgomery. A memorial service will be held Saturday, 11 a.m., at Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, 547 Canton...
Esther Mae Galloway
Sep 13, 2012
Esther Mae (Hendrix) Galloway Esther M. Galloway, 89, passed away September 13, 2012 following a long illness.
She was born on December 1, 1922 in East Springfield, Ohio to Jay and Laura Hendrix. Preceded in death by her husband, Donald; sons, Donald Jr. and James; parents, Jay and Laura (Potts) Hendrix; sisters, Maxine and Mary Evelyn; and brothers, Bill,...
Wilbur "Bill" Frieden
Sep 10, 2012
Wilbur “Bill” Frieden, 87, passed away September 10, 2012.
Born in Akron, he lived in Mogadore most of his life. A U.S. Army veteran serving during World War II, he retired from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company after 33 years of service. Bill was a member of Mogadore United Methodist Church where he was known as the “Candy...
Betty L. Manges
Sep 10, 2012
Betty L. Manges, 75, passed away September 10, 2012. Born in Lenoir, N.C., she lived in Akron for over 60 years.
Preceded in death by her husband, Roy in 1990, Betty is survived by her son, Stephen (Jennifer) of Springfield Twp.; daughter, Theresa (Patrick) Janovick of Rootstown; grandchildren, Ryan and Renee Manges, and Patrick and Jennifer Janovick.
Friends...
Robert V. Brouse
Sep 6, 2012
Robert V. Brouse, 89 years, passed away September 6, 2012.
Bob was born in Akron, and graduated from South High School. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII and lived the past 55 years in Mogadore. Bob was employed in furniture sales at the downtown O’Neil’s for 35 years and had been a loving caretaker for his wife....
James B. "Jim" Hill
Sep 5, 2012
James B. “Jim” Hill, 68, passed away Sept. 5, 2012.
Born in Michigan, he lived most of his life in Springfield Twp. and the Hartville and Uniontown areas. Jim was valedictorian of the Springfield High School Class of 1962, and graduated with honors from the University of Akron with a bachelor’s degree in Engineering. He retired from McCoy and...
Marguerite Ball
Sep 1, 2012
Marguerite gracefully walked into the loving arms of her Savior late Saturday night, September 1, 2012, after a long, courageous battle with COPD.
Marguerite was born on December 5, 1929 in Akron, Ohio to her loving parents, Mary and Fay Smallridge. She resided in the Akron area her entire life, and lived in Ellet on Wirth Avenue for over...
Patrick J. Rafferty
Aug 31, 2012
Patrick J. Rafferty, 87, of Suffield, passed away August 31, 2012.
He was a Goodyear retiree with 42 years of service; a 50-year Mason; and a member of the “greatest generation” who saw duty in the European Theater of Operations during World War II as a radio operator and a B-26 gunner.
Pat was preceded in death by...
Roxy J. DeTello
Aug 30, 2012
Roxy J. DeTello Jr., 84, passed away August 30, 2012.
Roxy enjoyed dancing at the Sheraton and spending time with his family. He was a member of F.O.E. #2207.
Preceded in death by his wife, Polly; Roxy is survived by daughters, Tina (Bill) Nay, Sheila (Ralph) Craig, and Kimberly Cardoni; grandchildren, Angela (Mike) Jacobs, David Nay, Christopher Donnella,...
David Russell Gorham
Aug 28, 2012
David Russell Gorham, 2 years, went home to be with the Lord on August 28, 2012.
David loved airplanes, penguins, cars and his little brother, Josiah. He will be deeply missed and we long for the day we will see him again. David is survived by his loving parents, Nicholas and Kimber; little brother, Josiah; grandparents, Bruce and Linda...
Frederick Lawrence "Fred" Esker
Aug 27, 2012
Frederick Lawrence “Fred” Esker passed away August 27, 2012.
Born in Akron, he lived in the area his entire life. Fred was a veteran of the U.S. Army, where he served in France and Germany during World War II in the Military Police. He retired from Babcock and Wilcox in Barberton after working as a machine operator in the...
Shirley A. Cramer
Aug 27, 2012
Shirley A. Cramer, 78, passed away August 27, 2012.
Born in Barberton, she retired from Visiting Nurse Service after 40 years of service. Shirley was a loving wife, mother, grand and great-grandmother, and a friend to all who knew her.
Preceded in death by her son, Jeffrey Hastings, Shirley is survived by her devoted and loving husband of...
Ruby G. McCune
Aug 26, 2012
Ruby G. McCune, 88, passed away August 26, 2012.
She was born April 15, 1924 in Clay County, West Virginia and lived most of her life in the Akron area. Ruby was a loving homemaker and a friend to all who knew her. P
receded in death by her husband, Alva; daughter, Janice Morris; brother, Wade Gibson; and sister,...
Richard K. Dirrig
Aug 24, 2012
Richard K. Dirrig, 82, passed away August 24, 2012.
He was born in Akron and was a life resident of the area. Richard served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Upon his return, he spent nearly 40 years working at the Atlantic Foundry Company in Akron, Ohio. During his free time, he enjoyed fishing and hunting at...
Robert B. "Moe" Higgins
Aug 24, 2012
Robert B. “Moe” Higgins, 82, passed away August 24, 2012.
Born in Akron, he lived in Uniontown for the last 49 years, retiring from Goodyear Aerospace after 26 years of service. Mr. Higgins served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict, and was a member of Lakemore United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife of...
Thomas E. "Tom" Arnold
Aug 24, 2012
Thomas E. “Tom” Arnold Tom went home peacefully on August 24, 2012.
Born in Akron, he was a life resident of the area. Tom was actively involved with the Home Builder’s Association, and then became self-employed as a real estate agent and appraiser.
He leaves behind his wife of 47 years, Marlene; three daughters, Kristen (Shawn) Miller, Laura...
Charles C. Cleavenger
Aug 23, 2012
Charles C. Cleavenger was born June 6, 1928 and died August 23, 2012 after a courageous battle against cancer. His entire family was able to see and comfort him at the end of his life. Mr. Cleavenger lived in Ohio all but three years of his life when he was stationed in the U.S. Air Force in Montana. He was...
E. Malinda Force
Aug 23, 2012
E. Malinda Force, 93, passed away August 23, 2012 at Summa Barberton Hospital.
Born in Brimfield, Mrs. Force was a resident of the Portage Lakes area for over 60 years. Preceded in death by her husband, Royal “Tom”; son, Harry “Tom”; and daughter, Ruby Baker, she is survived by grandchildren, Dan Baker (Jina Dimarzio), Kellie (Kim) Bond, and Kristi...
Mildred Marsey
Aug 22, 2012
Mildred Marsey, 84, passed away on August 22, 2012.
Born in Akron on May 21, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Claude and Grace Steele. Mildred was a graduate of Ellet High School, and then worked for the City of Akron and eventually Goodyear Aircraft/Aerospace. She was a member of the Model T. Club in Akron. Mildred...
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