Obituaries
Walter M. Bright
May 26, 2022
Walter M. Bright Jr., age 73, went home to be with the Lord on May 26, 2022.
He was born on March 12, 1949 to the late Walter and Peggy Bright. Walter was an Akron native and graduated from Hammel College. He enjoyed fishing and going out on his boat, flying his model airplanes, and traveling down south in the family...
Charles John Joseph
May 26, 2022
Charles John Joseph passed away on May 26, 2022. He was 73 years old. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years of marriage Marjorie Joseph (Luli), son Robert Joseph, daughter Nancy Turchin (Joseph) and Son-in-Law Paul Turchin. He is preceded in death by his mother Elizabeth Joseph, father Victor Joseph, sister Mary Ann Estafen and brother Victor...
Cora Belle Leiser
May 23, 2022
Cora Belle Leiser, age 85, went home to be with the Lord on May 23, 2022. Born in Akron, she was a resident of Greentown. She attended Springfield High School and retired from the North Canton City School District in 1996. Cora was a member of The Greentown United Methodist Church. Her hobbies included crafting, sewing, and crocheting. She enjoyed...
Robin Lynn Abshire
May 23, 2022
Robin Lynn Abshire, age 66, passed away Monday, May 23, 2022. Born in Akron, she was a resident of Uniontown, OH and Holland Patent, NY. She graduated from Tallmadge High School and worked several secretarial jobs. Robin was the coordinator at Sarah’s Pet Pantry and spay-neuter program in Holland Patent, NY. Her hobbies included gardening, planting flowers, bowling, and baking,...
Rose E. Mallory
May 20, 2022
Rose E. Mallory, age 89, went home to be with the Lord on May 20, 2022. She was born in Akron on August 25, 1932 to the late Michael and Theresa Lehr. Rose worked at Goodyear, where she met her husband Carl. She was a longtime resident of Suffield and a member of the Suffield United Church of Christ. She...
Betty L. Siegenthaler
May 19, 2022
Betty L. Siegenthaler, loving mother and grandmother, age 97, went home to be with the Lord on May 19, 2022. Betty was born in Canton, Ohio and was a life resident of Green. She was previously employed at Firestone Tire and Rubber and Bolin Oil. Betty was a member of Greensburg United Methodist Church and the Tyler Garden Club. She...
Vicky L. Weyrick
May 18, 2022
Vicky L. Weyrick, age 71, passed away May 18, 2022. Born on April 5, 1951 to the late Charles and Avis Funk, she was a lifelong resident of Akron. She was employed at K-Mart for 34 years. Vicky enjoyed all sports, participating as score keeper for her children’s teams and watching the games of her grandchildren. She was a Nascar...
Daniel L. Greathouse
May 17, 2022
Daniel L. Greathouse – A mentor to many, a friend to all. Daniel L. Greathouse went home peacefully on May 17th to be with the Lord, his beloved wife Kay, parents Otho and Blanche Greathouse, brothers Gene Greathouse, Glen and Iris Greathouse, sister Eloise and George Shrader and grandson Ryan Greathouse. Dan was born August 8, 1936 and graduated from...
Nancy J Byard
May 17, 2022
Nancy Jean Byard, 87, passed away peacefully on May 17th, 2022 with family by her side. Nancy was born in Akron, Ohio on October 31, 1934 to the late Thomas G. Reed and Ruth M. Reed. At the age of 17, on February 9th, 1952, Nancy eloped with her high school sweetheart, Gary Byard. Upon graduation from East High School,...
David W. Cornell
May 17, 2022
David W. Cornell went home to be with his Lord and Savior on May 17, 2022. He was preceded in death by father, Bill Cornell and mother, Pinty Cornell. He is survived by his wife, Pamela; sons, Craig (Joline) and David (Nicole); daughter, Kara (Nat) Dennison; grandchildren, Zachary Cornell, baby Elijah David Cornell, Alexander Dennison, Hannah Dennison, and Noah Dennison;...
MaryAnn (Grubb) Ludwick
May 15, 2022
MaryAnn (Grubb) Ludwick, age 88, died on May 15th, 2022. Mary Ann was born in Wadsworth Ohio to Harlan and Mildred Grubb February 18, 1934. She met her husband Howard while serving in Brethren Volunteer Service. They were married November 25th, 1954. They raised their children in Doylestown Ohio and were active members of the East Chippewa Church of the...
Nathan Kent "Itchy" Salyers
May 14, 2022
Nathan Kent Salyers (Itchy) age 40 passed away suddenly on May 14, 2022. Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, he lived in the Akron area for 32 years, most recently in Barberton, Ohio. Nathan was a graduate of Coventry High School and attended Wayne County Career Center. He was a lifetime member of the NRA and Future Farmers of America. He was an...
Joseph C. Reischman
May 13, 2022
Joseph Reischman, 76, passed away on May 13, 2022. Joe was a 1964 graduate of Green High School and a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, serving with the 589th Engineers Battalion during the Vietnam War. He was a 50 year retiree from Carpenters Local #285. Joe took pride in the work he did while employed as a construction superintendent...
Bruce Kaufman Jr. "Pogi"
May 11, 2022
Bruce Kaufman Jr. “Pogi”, age 71, passed away on May 11, 2022. Born in Texas, he lived in Akron, Ohio and graduated from Ellet High School. Bruce retired from K.O. after 40 plus years’ service. He was a member of Mogadore Moose and his hobbies included, hunting, fishing, golfing, and bowling. Bruce is preceded in death by his mother, Mary...
Joseph B. Serbin
May 10, 2022
Joseph B. Serbin, Pastor of Springfield Assembly of God for 40 years, went home peacefully to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 10th after several months of declining health. At the age of 90, he still attended his beloved church faithfully until the middle of March when he went into the hospital for the last time- after which he...
William E. "Bill" Barna
May 9, 2022
William E. (Bill) Barna passed away May 9, 2022, two days shy of his 86th birthday. Born in Akron, Bill worked with his Dad and brothers in his family’s landscaping business before being employed for 25 years by Goodyear Tire and Motor Wheel in Akron. He lived in Uniontown for 45 years, where he was a member of the Uniontown...
P. David Shanafelt
May 8, 2022
P. David Shanafelt, age 90, went home to be with the lord on May 8, 2022. Born in Akron, Ohio, David graduated from Mogadore High School and then from Miami University. He served his military service in the Navy. David was employed and retired from First National Bank of Akron with 37 years of service. He was a member of...
Marjorie Ann "Pum" Seese
May 7, 2022
Marjorie Ann “Pum” Seese, age 78, went home to be reunited with her husband on May 7, 2022. Her greatest joy was her family and she will be greatly missed by all. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert N. Seese. Marjorie is survived by her children, Robert Seese, Tammy Smith, Debbie Patton (Mike), Tim Seese (Renee), and...
Marlene Ann Hays
May 2, 2022
Marlene Ann Hays, age 73, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2022 after a long and courageous battle with many illnesses. She was born in Akron and lived in Green until residing at Chapel Hill Community in Canal Fulton. Marlene graduated from Green High School and retired from Choices Social Center after 15 years. She was a member of Greensburg United...
John L. Frola
May 1, 2022
Dr. John L. Frola Sr., age 84, passed away on May 1, 2022. He was born on March 1, 1938 in Latrobe, PA to the late Joseph and Helen Frola. He lived in Uniontown for a majority of his life. John graduated from Waynesburg College and received his PhD from West Virginia University. He worked as a biology professor at the...
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