Obituaries

May 17, 2012

Raymond L. "Ray" Watkins, 80 went home to be with the Lord May 17, 2012. He was a devoted family man, father, grandfather, brother and friend who will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Born in Mogadore, he lived most of his life in the Akron area. Ray served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War,...

May 15, 2012

May 15, 2012

Alfreda Norma Layne, 90, passed away May 15, 2012.

She was born in Marietta, Ohio into a family of two boys and eight girls. Alfreda graduated from Marietta High School in 1940, then m oved to Akron in 1942 and worked at Goodyear Aircraft. After the war was over, she worked at B.F. Goodrich until 1952, when she began to...

May 13, 2012

Shirley Y. Corbin, 82, passed away peacefully at her home with her loving family by her side on May 13, 2012.

Born in Akron, Shirley lived in the Springfield Township area most of her life, and was a homemaker.

Preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Mavin W. Jr., on May 2, 2012; she is survived by daughters,...

May 12, 2012

Lucille Feola, 95 years young, passed away suddenly on May 12, 2012. Her final days were spent with family and friends. Lucille's greatest joy was being a wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Those who were privileged to know her will be forever blessed. She was a very loving, generous, and fun-loving woman.

Lucille was a life-long resident of Akron. She...

May 7, 2012

Theodore (Ted) E. Stump, 70, passed away Monday, May 7, 2012.

A lifetime resident of Springfield Township, he was born on May 19, 1941. Ted provided for his family by working 35 1/2 years at Chrysler in Twinsburg.

He was preceded in death by a young brother, Larry; parents, Gordon and Anna K. (Koval) Stump; and nephew, Mark Marsh. He...

May 6, 2012

Freda “Fritzi” Mae Craft, 80, passed away peacefully May 6, 2012.

She was born in Parkersburg, West Virginia, lived most of her life in the Ellet/Akron area where she had been employed as an administrative assistant at the University of Akron.  Fritzi was a Eucharistic Minister, a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church and Mogadore Moose #1082.  She loved her...

May 6, 2012

James E. Cromer, 60, passed away May 6, 2012.

Born in Akron, he lived most of his life in the area before moving to Medina. James was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in Vietnam.

Preceded in death by his parents, Hank Cromer and Marian Brophy; and brother, Charles; he is survived by sons, James, Jon, Justin (Mindy) and...

May 6, 2012

Pauline L. Ivy, 82, passed away May 6, 2012.

Born in Akron, Pauline was a homemaker, and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Preceded in death by her husband, Charles; and son, Laurence; she is survived by her children, Mark and Lisa Ivy; grandchildren, Melissa and Tyler; and brother, Ronald Huhn of California.

Mass of Christian Burial will be...

May 4, 2012

Therese M. Matthews, 84, passed away May 4, 2012.

Born in Belgium, she lived in the Akron area most of her life.  Mrs. Matthews retired from St. Thomas Hospital, and was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church.

Preceded in death by her husband, Larry “Pete”; daughter and son-in-law, Anita and Michael Pologi; grandson, Kenneth Pologi; and sister, Simone Sanders;...

May 2, 2012

Mavin W. “Bud” Corbin, Jr., 86, passed away peacefully at his home with his loving family by his side on May 2, 2012.

Born in Akron, he was a lifetime area resident. Bud graduated from Manchester High School, and served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Akron, and went on...

May 1, 2012

Hazel Windle McCombs, 101, passed away May 1, 2012.

Born on Nov. 23, 1910 in Fenwick, W. Va., Hazel lived in Akron since 1942, and was a member of Springfield Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Richard (Gene) McCombs on Dec. 3, 2003; son, Richard II on Jan. 9, 2010; son-in-law, Gerald Mollohan...

Apr 25, 2012

Joanne M. Wearley, 77, went home to be with the Lord on April 25, 2012.

Born in Akron, she grew up in North Hill and was a lifelong resident of Suffield.  Joanne loved her family dearly – they were her life.

Preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Chester; son, Mark Eric Wearley; brother, Henry (Julien) Cullen; and...

Apr 23, 2012

Margaret M. Epling, 86, went home to be with the Lord April 23, 2012.

She was born in Akron, Ohio, lived in West Virginia and Florida for part of her life before returning to Brimfield.  Margaret had been employed many years with the A & P Tea Company.  She was a member of the Chapel on Fir Hill, where she...

Apr 22, 2012

Glenn Maranville, age 84, passed away April 22, 2012 at Select Hospital in Canton.

A lifetime resident of the area he retired from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company as Manager, Corporate Personnel Staff after 42 years of service.

Glenn was a member of the Hartville Church of the Brethren, North Canton Elks Lodge #2029, Cuyahoga Falls Lodge #187 F....

Apr 21, 2012

Michael J. Woutat, 33, went home to be with the Lord and his loving Grandmouther Woutat on april 21, 2021.

Michael loved music and enjoyed reading the bible, especially the 23rd Psalm. He was a loving and devoted father to his daughter, Jessica. Michael loved his family and was a happy person who would do anything for anyone.

Preceded in...

Apr 18, 2012

Eva L. Moore, 99, went home to be with her Lord on April 18, 2012. 

Born October 19, 1912 in Shippenville, Pa., Eva spent her childhood in St. Petersburg, Pa. before moving to Akron. 

She was a Sunday School teacher at First Brethren Church in Ellet for many years and a graduate of the Akron Bible College in 1944. She was...

Apr 17, 2012

Together in eternity, just as they were on Earth, Marty and Robin went home to be with the Lord.

Nearly inseparable over the last 41 years, Marty and Robin fell in love when they were two skinny 13 year olds. Married on April 24, 1976, they shared a love that was an example to others of what a marriage relationship...

Apr 16, 2012

Ed Lampe, 88, passed away April 16, 2012.

Born in Akron, he lived in Randolph most of his life.  Ed retired from General Tire & Rubber Company, and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.  Ed was an avid fisherman, hunter, golfer and gardener. 

Preceded in death by his parents, Felix and Mary; twin brother, Joseph; brother, Bill; and...

Apr 15, 2012

Connie Lynn Weiss, 50, joined her mother and father in heaven on April 15, 2012 after a courageous fight with cancer.

Born in Columbus, Ohio, Connie was a very loving mother, grandmother and sister and will be missed by all who knew her. She graduated from Field High School in 1980. One of her favorite past times was spending time with her...