Obituaries

Linda L. Wolverton

Linda L. Wolverton

Jun 22, 2013

Linda L. Wolverton, age 64, passed away June 22, 2013. Linda was born in Akron, and had lived in Suffield for the past 20 years. She is survived by her husband, Edward B.; and brother, Donald (Stephanie) Campbell of North Canton.

Funeral service will be Tuesday, 1 p.m. at Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, 547 Canton Road, Akron, Ohio 44312....

Anna M. Knecht

Anna M. Knecht

Jun 19, 2013

Anna M. Knecht, age 103, passed away June 19, 2013.

Born in Keyser’s Ridge, Md., she lived most of her life in the Akron area, where she was employed for years and was a member of Eastern Star. Preceded in death by husband, Bernard Michael; and son, John James, she is survived by daughters, Betty Weakland and Margaret “Peggy”...

Ellen "Marie" Donohew (Reed)

Ellen "Marie" Donohew (Reed)

Jun 19, 2013

Ellen “Marie” Donohew (Reed), age 87, passed away June 19, 2013. She was surrounded by her loving family at the Hospice Care Center in Fairlawn, Ohio during her brief struggle with kidney failure.

Marie was born to the late Francis Reed and Minnie Cox on September 12, 1925 in Akron, Ohio. Marie thoroughly enjoyed bingo several days a week...

Virginia Alma  Muir

Virginia Alma Muir

Jun 15, 2013

Virginia Alma Muir, 97, passed away June 15, 2013.

Born July 2, 1915 in Houtzdale, Pennsylvania, Virginia lived most of her life in the Akron area and was a member of Goodyear Heights Baptist Church.

Preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, Luther Muir; grandson, Michael Krzykoski; parents, Ecra and Alma Shoff; five brothers and seven...

Sandra L. Stafford

Sandra L. Stafford

Jun 10, 2013

Sandra L. Stafford, age 66, passed away June 10, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Akron, she lived her entire life as a resident of the Village of Lakemore. Sandy was the clerk for the Village for 32 years, and served as a fire fighter and EMT for ten years. She was one of the first...

Robert A. Mong

Robert A. Mong

Jun 10, 2013

Robert A. Mong, age 68, was reunited with his loving wife of 43 years, Mary on June 10, 2013, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Robert was born in Canton on September 13, 1944 to the late Lawrence and Margaret Mong. He graduated from East Canton High School in 1962, and following graduation served with the U.S. Navy on...

Lauren Patrice  Kunklier

Lauren Patrice Kunklier

Jun 9, 2013

Our Angel, Lauren Patrice “Wo” Kunklier, 27 years, went to Heaven June 9, 2013 after a long, brave battle with cancer.

She was a 2004 graduate of Lake High School. Lauren had a smile that would light up a room. She loved everything Italian; the food, music and the culture. Her laughter was contagious and she had a hug...

John Harrison Engell

John Harrison Engell

Jun 9, 2013

John Harrison Engell, age 92, of Pickerington, Ohio (long time resident of Akron, Ohio), beloved husband and best friend of Marilou (Rife) Engell for 57 years, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2013.

Besides his wife, Marilou, John is survived by his sons, John (Jan) of Oklahoma and Mark (Valerie) of Ohio; his granddaughters, Rachel and Brittany; step-grandsons, Brad,...

Arza Emerson Baker

Arza Emerson Baker

Jun 9, 2013

Arza Emerson Baker, age 90, of Greer, S. Carolina, died June 9, 2013.

Born on February 21, 1923 in Newell, West Va., he was the son of the late Clyde and Nettie (Freeland) Baker. After spending three years in the Army Air Force, Arza moved to Akron, Ohio in 1947 to work for IBM. He retired from IBM in...

Lynda S. Maxwell

Lynda S. Maxwell

Jun 7, 2013

Lynda S. Maxwell, 54, passed away June 7, 2013.

She was born in Akron and was a life resident of the area. Lynda was a 1978 graduate of Ellet High School and was employed with the Teamsters. Preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Pauline Gorman; and brother, Richard Gorman. She is survived by her husband of 33...

Charles W. Lemons

Charles W. Lemons

Jun 6, 2013

As family and friends grieve, angels cheer as Charles W. Lemons arrives at Heaven’s Gate on June 6, 2013, at age 78.

Born in Akron, he lived in Springfield Township most of his life. Charles was an outstanding maintenance foreman for 41 years at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., whose expertise was used at Goodyear plants all over the...

Janet B. Manack

Janet B. Manack

Jun 5, 2013

Janet B. Manack, 66, passed away June 5, 2013.

She was born in Akron and was a life resident of the area. Preceded in death by her parents, James and Bernice Gavin; and brother, Thomas V. Gavin. She is survived by daughter, Annamarie Robinson; son, Richard R. Robert; lifelong partner, Thomas Willis; brother, James (Patricia) Gavin Jr.; sisters, Jackie...

Hazel Cruise Lancaster

Hazel Cruise Lancaster

Jun 5, 2013

Hazel Cruise Lancaster, age 94, proceeded into Glory to her Lord and Savior on June 5, 2013.

She was born in Starr, Ohio on Armistice Day, November 11, 1918 at 11:00 a.m. Hazel was a loving mother and devoted friend. A daughter of Jesus, she was a lifelong member of Hartville Church of God and a member of Apostolic...

Andy Sikula

Andy Sikula

Jun 4, 2013

Andy Sikula, Sr. passed away on June 4, 2013 from complications after a two-year battle with kidney failure.

He was born an identical twin on October 7, 1944 in Akron, Ohio. He attended Mogadore schools. He spent his high school years on the baseball diamond, football field and basketball court, lettering in nine sports. When not involved in sports,...

Charles J. McDermott

Charles J. McDermott

Jun 4, 2013

Charles J. McDermott passed away June 4, 2013 at home, surrounded by his family and friends.

He was born in Youngstown, Ohio to Agnes and Peter McDermott on November 5, 1936, and was a graduate of Ursuline High School, Youngstown State University and the University of Akron. He was a lifelong educator and administrator at Bloomfield, Tallmadge, and Cuyahoga...

Thomas H. "Tom" Bowers

Thomas H. "Tom" Bowers

Jun 3, 2013

Thomas H. “Tom” Bowers, 80, passed away June 3, 2013.

He was born in Lumberport, WV, to Henry and Rose Bowers, the only son of the supervisor of the Grant Town Coal Mines. Tom later moved to the Akron area where he has resided since 1959. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War as a...

Joseph J. Veverka

Joseph J. Veverka

Jun 1, 2013

Joseph John Veverka, 47, passed away June 1, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Parma, he most recently lived in Atwater. Joseph was employed with Swagelok Co. in Solon, Ohio as a Lean Project Manager. His previous employers included; The Little Tikes Co., Ametek, TLT-Babcock Inc., Lubriquip Inc., and The University of Akron.

Preceded in...

James E. "Jim" Pfaff

James E. "Jim" Pfaff

Jun 1, 2013

James E. “Jim” Pfaff, 75, passed away June 1, 2013.

He was born in Akron, lived the past 41 years in the Mogadore area and had served in the United States Air Force. Jim retired after 25 years as a Sergeant of Service with the Mogadore Police Department, the last 12 years of service with the K9 unit. He...

Kathryn M. Kidd

Kathryn M. Kidd

May 30, 2013

Kathryn M. Kidd, age 81, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2013 in Tulsa, Okla.

Kathryn was born August 10, 1931 in Bomont, West Va., and had lived in this area prior to moving to Tulsa, Okla. to be near her family. Preceded in death by her husband, Clifford in 1996, Kathryn is survived by her daughters, Deborah (Crandall) Holmes...

Mary Jane  Knapp

Mary Jane Knapp

May 30, 2013

Mary Jane Knapp, age 86, of Suffield, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2013 at Summa Hospital in Akron.

She was the daughter of Oscar and Ollie Knapp of Randolph. Jane was one of 12 children and was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Ollie Knapp; and siblings, Roy, Paul, John, William, Edna Nuzzo and Dorothy Miller. She...