Obituaries
Myrtle J. Feick
Sep 8, 2023
Myrtle Joanne Feick (née Robertson), age 75, of Akron went home to be with the Lord on September 8, 2023. Joanne graduated from Ellet High School in 1966 and is retired from the Akron Summit County Library. She enjoyed spending time in nature, especially bird watching. She also enjoyed watching old movies and tv shows, reading the Bible, watching her grandchildren...
Irene E. Laughorn
Sep 8, 2023
Irene Elizabeth Laughorn, 87, passed away peacefully to Jesus, her Lord and Savior, on Friday, September 8, 2023.
Born March 31, 1936 to Laurence and Anna Soos. She was a resident of Akron for 63 years. Irene attended The Chapel in Akron since 1962. She enjoyed attending bible studies at The Chapel. She worked at Harwick Chemical, Famous Manufacturing, and...
David J. Persons Sr.
Sep 7, 2023
David J. Persons SR., age 78, passed away after a long illness on September 7, 2023, with his family by his side. David was a longtime resident of Suffield.
Better known as “Pops” to some, David retired from Goodyear Machine Design with 38 years of service. He served in the Army and was a Vietnam veteran. He enjoyed his tractor...
Carol J. Beightol
Sep 7, 2023
Carol J. (Thorn) Beightol, 76, of North Canton, Ohio, passed on to eternal life September 7, 2023 at St. Luke Lutheran Community following an extended illness.
Born December 26, 1946 in Akron, Ohio, she lived most of her life in the Akron area and was a 1965 graduate of Green High School. She was a stay at home mom taking...
John C. Cain
Sep 7, 2023
John C. Cain, 82, passed away unexpectedly on September 7, 2023.
Born in Clarksburg, West Virginia, he spent most of his life in Mogadore. John graduated from Hower Vocational School. He retired from Akron Equipment Company after 39 years. John was a member of Community Life Church, formerly known as Mogadore Christian Church. He was formerly active in Mogadore Jaycees...
William C. Sells, Jr.
Sep 6, 2023
William "Bill" C. Sells went home to be with the Lord suddenly on Wednesday, September 6th after an accident at home. He was a kind, considerate, and loving husband and was loved by all. He will be missed greatly by his wife, Rose, and everyone who knew him.
Celebration of Life services will be held at Mogadore Baptist Church, 3750...
Mary Lou Snider
Sep 6, 2023
Mary Lou Snider, age 82, passed away September 6, 2023.
Born in Beallsville, Mary Lou spent most of her life in Green, Ohio. She graduated from Beallsville High School and worked at TLT Babcock for 15 years. Mary Lou was a member of the Eastern Star. Her hobbies included travelling, crochet, games, reading, and the Eastern Star. She enjoyed gardening,...
Robert F. Dishman
Sep 5, 2023
Heaven gained the strongest angel on September 5th when Robert Dishman, 94 of Akron Ohio, went home to be with the Lord and reunite with his loving wife.
Robert was born December 3, 1928 to Mae and E.M. Dishman in Livingston Tennessee. Always the hard worker, Robert could be found working in the saw mill for 2 dollars a day...
Zachary Mudd
Sep 5, 2023
Zachary “Zach” Mudd, age 28, passed away unexpectedly September 5, 2023.
Born in Akron, Zach lived most of his life in the Uniontown area. He graduated from Lake High School and worked with Mudd Construction. Zach loved deeply and played hard. He loved riding his motorcycle and mechanics, but most of all he loved his children and spending time with...
Thomas F. Taylor
Sep 3, 2023
Thomas F. Taylor, 83, passed away September 3, 2023. He lived in New Castle, PA and Akron, OH. He enjoyed beading and making necklaces, as well as fishing, police shows, day program activities at The Blick Center, and family visits.
Tom was preceded in death by his mother, Angie Wimer; step-father, Raymond Wimer; brothers, Robert Taylor and Mike Nelson; and...
Glenn A. Horning
Sep 2, 2023
Glenn A. Horning, 86, passed away quietly on September 2, 2023 in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Randolph, OH to the late Herman and Carrie Horning and lived most of his life in the Akron area. Glenn served his country in the U.S. Army. He had been self employed most of his life and...
Karen S. Fulton
Sep 1, 2023
Karen Sue Fulton (McKissick), 64, went home to be with the Lord on September 1, 2023 at 12:37 a.m.
Born in Akron, she was a resident of Uniontown. Karen graduated from Springfield High School and retired from Citgo Petroleum Tallmadge Terminal after 34 years of service. She enjoyed listening to music, reading books, dancing, and planting flowers. But most of...
Josephine Macchiarella
Aug 29, 2023
Josephine was born Dec. 1, 1922 in New York City to immigrants from Ficarazzi, Sicily. She grew up in Brooklyn, NY where they lived on top of a bakery. This is where she discovered her love of baking and cooking. When Jo was 11 her family moved back to Sicily because of the “Great Depression.” This is where she met...
Ann M. Hollingsworth
Aug 29, 2023
Ann Hollingsworth, 65, passed away August 29, 2023.
Born in Victoria, Texas she was a resident of Uniontown. She was employed with Giant Eagle for 16 years and enjoyed playing pool, gardening, and traveling.
Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Virginia Brunst, and brothers, Daniel and David. She is survived by her husband of 26 years,...
Richard A. Hites
Aug 28, 2023
Richard A. Hites, 86, went home to be with the Lord on August 28, 2023.
Born in Akron, he was a resident of Amherst, Ohio. Richard graduated from Ellet High School and worked as a USPS Carrier for 17 years. He enjoyed classic cars, music, traveling, and spending the holidays with his family.
Richard was preceded in death by his...
Lowell "Mac" McDonald
Aug 28, 2023
Lowell “Mac” McDonald, 91, went home to be with the Lord on August 28, 2023.
Born March 20, 1932 to David and Wilma McDonald in Akron, he was a 50 year resident of Hartville. He graduated from Springfield High School and served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Mac retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber after 47 years of service. He...
Melissa, Renee, Amber, and Evan Dunham
Aug 24, 2023
Melissa Gail Dunham, 42, was born in Akron and a resident of Hartville with her 3 children, Renee, Amber, and Evan. She graduated from Lake Local schools and Westminster College, later earning her MBA at Kent State and Master’s in Tax at the University of Akron. She was employed at Bober Markey Fedorovich, where she recently made partner. Melissa was...
Barbara A. Williams
Aug 21, 2023
Barbara A. (Lynch) Williams, 90, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2023.
She was born on August 23, 1932, in Akron, to Verne and Ruth Lynch, and was a lifelong resident of the Akron/ Springfield area. Her primary education was completed in Springfield, and she graduated from Springfield High School. Barbara was a studious woman, and she continued her education...
Paul A. Hanus
Aug 18, 2023
Paul A. Hanus, 84, passed away August 18, 2023.
Born in Elyria, he lived most of his life in Green before moving to Lenoir, NC eight years ago. He was a radio and telegraph operator for the United States Marines from 1956 to 1958. Paul worked for Goodyear Tire & Rubber and Motor Wheel Corp. for 36 ½ years and...
Evelyn K. Garver
Aug 11, 2023
Evelyn K. Garver (Kraszewski) passed away on August 11, 2023 at the age of 96. Evelyn graduated from Cuyahoga Falls H.S. and spent her life in the Akron area. She was a member of St. Matthew Parish. The loss is immeasurable, but so is the love she left behind.
In 1951, while working at The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, Evelyn met...
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