Obituaries
Paul C. Fultz
Aug 19, 2012
Paul Carmen Fultz, 87, passed away August 19, 2012.
He was born March 19, 1925 to Louise and Samuel Fultz in Akron, Ohio. Paul held a BA from the University of Akron. He worked at the Ohio State Employment Services and then Social Security until his retirement. Paul was a member of Goodyear Heights Presbyterian Church and was a resident...
Marilyn L. Cordier
Aug 16, 2012
Marilyn L. Cordier, 66, formerly of Mogadore, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2012 in Fort Wayne, Indiana after a short illness.
Marilyn worked many years as a batch operator and a computer system integrator for North American Van Lines. She is missed by her family and friends. Preceded in death by her mother, Faye; father, Merl; and sister-in-law, Donna...
Herb Ray Story
Aug 15, 2012
Herb Ray Story, 53, died suddenly on August 15, 2012.
Born in Akron, he lived in the area most of his life, and was employed by Commercial Turf Products.
Herb is survived by his mother, Margie JoAnn Story (Eddie Beal) of Akron; father, Herbert C. Story of Canton; brother, Kevin J. Story of Canton; sister, Kimberlyn Story Kachovec...
Eleanor Fryberger
Aug 13, 2012
Eleanor Fryberger, 91, passed away on August 13, 2012.
Born on November 21, 1920 in Sharon, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Mabel (Wakefield) Bisby. Eleanor lived most of her life in Akron, graduating from Ellet High School and Hammel Actual Business College. She was a founding member of the Ellet High School Alumni Association....
Beverly J. (Dodson) Newell
Aug 11, 2012
Beverly J. (Dodson) Newell, 87, passed away August 11, 2012.
She was born August 7, 1925 in Akron and graduated from East High School. Beverly was a life resident of the area where she was a member of Southeast Church of the Nazarene. She was a devoted homemaker, was “the expert pie baker” and also loved to travel.
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Betty Eldora Austen
Aug 4, 2012
Betty Eldora Austen, 92, of Sun City, Arizona passed away August 4, 2012 after a brief illness.
Betty was born January 16, 1920 in Springfield Township, Ohio, daughter of Martin and Mae Huth and beloved by eleven brothers and sisters. She is preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Robert E. Austen. She is survived by one...
Barbara C. Smith
Aug 3, 2012
Barbara C. Smith, 67, went home to be with the Lord suddenly on August 3, 2012.
Born in Altoona, Pa., Barbara lived most of her life in the Akron area, graduating from St. Mary’s High School in 1962. She was a lifelong member of St. Paul’s Parish, and was employed as a photographer for Pixie Portraits, Expressly Portraits and...
Philip G. Bibey
Jul 31, 2012
Philip G. Bibey, Jr., 48, passed away July 31, 2012 after a long, courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Akron, he lived in the Akron and Hartville areas most of his life. Philip was self-employed as a truck driver, and was an avid NASCAR fan. He attended Werner United Methodist Church.
Preceded in death by brothers, John McHan...
Ruby J. Burdette
Jul 28, 2012
Ruby J. Burdette, 88, went home to be with the Lord on July 28, 2012.
Born in Coshocton, Ohio, she lived in Akron before moving to Columbus to be with her sister 5-1/2 years ago.
Ruby retired from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company after working as an executive secretary. She formerly attended Arlington Memorial Baptist Church and Wedgewood United...
Mary C. (Lloyd) Gallagher
Jul 22, 2012
Mary C. (Lloyd) Gallagher, 83, of Mogadore, passed away July 22, 2012.
She was born in Ashtabula, Ohio and graduated from Harbor High School. Mary was a reporter with the Record Courier, retiring after 20 years and was a member of the Ohio Newspaper Women’s Association and Ohio Press Women. She received numerous awards from these organizations in writing...
Muriel Garner
Jul 22, 2012
Muriel Garner, 75, passed away suddenly surrounded by her loving family and is now present with the Lord.
Born in Jackson, Ky., she lived most of her life in Uniontown. Muriel was a member of The Chapel for 52 years. She loved spending time with her great grandsons and working in her garden. Muriel was a loving wife, mother,...
Sharon R. Paul (nee Tunstall)
Jul 22, 2012
Sharon R. Paul, 54, entered the gates of Heaven on July 22, 2012.
Born in Akron, she lived in the Mogadore and Tallmadge areas before moving to Stow for the last 12 years. Sharon was employed as an Insurance Broker until 2010, and was a member of Southeast Church of the Nazarene. She loved her grandchildren, and had a...
Ralph H. Anderson
Jul 21, 2012
Ralph H. Anderson, 91, passed away July 21, 2012.
Born in Jamestown, N.Y., he lived in Butler, Pa. and South Bend, Ind. before moving to the Uniontown area in 2008. Ralph served in the Air Force during World War II as a bombardier on the B-17, completing 15 missions before being shot down over Germany on September 11, 1944...
Marsha J. Cutlip
Jul 21, 2012
Marsha J. Cutlip, 71, of Suffield, passed away at home on July 21, 2012 after a nearly 2 year battle with pulmonary fibrosis.
She was born August 19, 1940 in Newton Falls to the late John and Mary Prutz. Marsha’s greatest joy in life was her family. She was a fixture at every game and event for her sons...
Vivian "Nell" Breth
Jul 18, 2012
Vivian “Nell” Breth, 78 years, passed on to a better place July 18, 2012.
Nell was born in Clearfield, Pa., and was wonderful woman who was always there for her family.
Preceded in death by her devoted husband, Robert Sr., she is survived by her loving children, Robert Jr., Ronald (Tammie), and Linda (Joseph) Wolfe; granddaughter, Amy Breth;...
Wanda H. Madden
Jul 16, 2012
Wanda H. Madden Wanda was born on September 23, 1940 to Pearl and Samuel Nelson in Elkins, W. Va. She passed away on July 16, 2012 surrounded by her loving family.
She leaves to mourn her loving daughters, Sherida (Daniel) Pohl, Darra (William) Lanning, Janet (Gary) Cline, and Mary Briggs to join her husband, Don, and son, Frank who...
Elkins Pettit
Jul 14, 2012
Elkins Pettit, 93, passed away July 14, 2012.
Born in Ira, W. Va. on Nov. 4, 1918, he served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II as a gunner on bombers, attaining the rank of Corporal. After discharge, he moved to Ohio and worked at B.F. Goodrich/Goodyear for 40 years. Mr. Pettit was a member of the...
Christine K. Rafalko
Jul 13, 2012
Christine K. Rafalko, 45, passed away July 13, 2012.
Born in Akron, she was a life resident of the Mogadore and Springfield Twp. area, and was employed at the BellStore on East Market Street.
Preceded in death by her father, Robert Morrison, and mother, Marilyn Lewis, Christine is survived by her husband, Steve; daughters, Cindy (Freddie) Coleman and...
Robert M. Flee
Jul 12, 2012
Robert M. Flee, 82 years, passed away July 12, 2012. He served in the United States Air Force and was a retired College Professor and high school teacher, having taught for 30 years.
Preceded in death by his son, Roger; he is survived by son, Robert; grandson, Michael; and sister, Nancy.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, 10...
William D. Watkins
Jul 12, 2012
William D. “Don” Watkins Sr. 86 years, passed away July 12, 2012 after a short illness.
He was born in Mogadore, and was a 1943 graduate of Mogadore High School. Don served in the Army Air Corps in England during World War II and later married his sweetheart, Ruth, in 1946. Don lived many years in Mogadore where he...
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