Obituaries
James B. Krausse
Mar 1, 2012
On February 29, 2012, James B. Krausse, a kind and gentle soul went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Born in Ft. Lee, Virginia on May 24, 1954, Jim lived all of his life in the Akron area. He was a lifetime member of Oak Hill Presbyterian Church. Jim took care of his grandma when she was not able...
Ronald S. Cramer
Feb 29, 2012
Ronald S. Cramer, 74. passed away February 29, 2012.
Born in Akron, he lived in Suffield for the past 50 years. Ron and Barb also enjoyed their winter home in Mission, Texas where they had many close friends. Ron was employed with Ohio Operating Engineers for 50 years, retiring in 1998, and was a member of Akron Free Will Baptist...
Herbert Daniel Smith
Feb 27, 2012
Herbert Daniel Smith, 87, went home to be with the Lord on February 27, 2012 after a long illness.
Born in Akron, he lived in the Kenmore and Green areas most of his life. Mr. Smith served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and the Korean Conflict. He was employed at the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and...
Helen B. Bills
Feb 26, 2012
Helen B. Bills, 88, died February 26, 2012.
Helen leaves behind son and daughter-in-law, Charles Jr. and Cheryl; daughter, Barbara Blocke; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and many great friends at Ridgewood Healthcare Center.
The family extends a very special thank-you for the loving care given by all at Ridgewood Healthcare Center.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday, 1 p.m., at...
James E. Warner
Feb 25, 2012
James E. Warner, 85, passed away February 25, 2012.
Born to Mary and Geoffrey Warner in Hagerstown, Md., he was a lifelong resident of the Akron area, attending Garfield High School.
James joined the U.S. Navy, serving as a Radio Technician, and attended Ohio State University. He then worked with his Dad as a finish carpenter before beginning his...
Anna Lee Alexander
Feb 22, 2012
Anna Lee (Short) Alexander, 77, passed away February 22, 2012 at Akron City Hospital.
Anna was born October 21, 1934 in Camden-on-Gauley, West Va. She lived in the Akron area most of her life. Anna graduated from Springfield High School in 1953, and attended the University of Akron. She retired from the First Federal Savings & Loan as an accountant/comptroller.
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Olga I. Wilbourne
Feb 22, 2012
Olga I. Wilbourne, ... "timeless" ..., passed away February 22, 2012.
Born in Akron, Olga lived in Mogadore most of her life. She was employed at Roll-A-Way Lanes for many years, and volunteered at the Springfield Senior Center. Olga was a member of the Polish Legion Club, and was a professional ballroom dancer and model.
Preceded in death by her...
Calvin E. Eyre
Feb 20, 2012
Calvin E. Eyre, Jr., 58, passed away February 20, 2012. He fought a courageous battle with cancer for two years and never complained.
Born in Ravenna, he lived in the Suffield/Randolph area all of his life. Calvin reached Eagle Scout level in Boy Scouts, and was a graduate of Field High School. He was a truck driver for 41 years,...
Marie Gartland
Feb 20, 2012
Marie went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 20, 2012.
She was born in Linton, Indiana, the daughter of Grover and Edith Courter Elkins, and moved to Akron when she was 2 years old. She was employed by Federman's, Ohio Box Board and managed a Honadle Candy Store. Marie was a long time member of Springfield Assembly...

