Obituaries
Carol Ann Southwood
Nov 13, 2020
Carol Ann Southwood, age 75, passed away in her home November 13th, 2020. Carol was a lifelong resident of Akron, Ohio and a 1963 graduate of Garfield High School. Carol’s favorite things were her family, her dog, and all things Snoopy. She was a lover of orchids and had an incredible green thumb. She enjoyed travel, and especially loved visiting...
Betty Marie (Cain) Sheets
Nov 12, 2020
"Together Always" Betty Marie (Cain) Sheets passed away on November 12, 2020. We were blessed to have our Mom with us for 93 years. Born on September 19, 1927 in Akron, she was a life resident of the area. Betty worked in jobs that she could do during her children’s school times, such as driving for Weaver School, cleaning houses...
Robert S. Esposito
Nov 7, 2020
Robert Esposito, age 69, passed away on November 7, 2020. Born on March 10, 1951 to Salvatore and Mary Esposito. He was raised in Bethpage, New York and moved to Connecticut to join the Stamford Police Department. He later settled in Ohio where he enjoyed time with his family. He is survived by his wife, Roseann, his sons, Nicholas (Kristi)...
Charlotte F. Fowler
Nov 6, 2020
Charlotte F. Fowler, age 74, went home to be with the Lord on November 6, 2020. Charlotte was born in Akron and lived in Springfield Township. She graduated from Stow High School and enjoyed watching all kinds of sports. Preceded in death by her husband, Alan Fowler; parents, Ruth and Ray; and brother, Willard. Charlotte is survived by her sons,...
Richard H. Howell
Nov 4, 2020
Richard H. Howell, age 75, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 4, 2020. Born in Akron on April 10, 1945, Richard grew up in Firestone Park and graduated from Garfield High School in 1963. He retired from Firestone Tire & Rubber Company where he was an electrician and proud Local Union President. He was passionate about...
Daniel "Dan" Charles Buchanan
Nov 4, 2020
Daniel Buchanan passed away on November 4, 2020 at the age of 76. Born in Battle Creek, Michigan on June 10, 1944, he was the son of Archie and Kathryn Buchanan, both deceased. Dan served in the Navy on the USS Brinkley Bass as an Electronics Technician. He retired from Americhem in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio with 30+ years of service....
Hoyt Winfred Eady
Nov 4, 2020
Hoyt Winfred Eady joined his wife, Virginia, in the loving arms of Jesus on November 4, 2020. Hoyt was born on March 24, 1928 in Bremen, Georgia (Haralson County) to Andrew and Myrtle Eady (nee Estes). He graduated from Ellet High School, where he met his wife, and went on to work for Goodyear for 42 years. He was an...
Nancy Louise Isom
Nov 2, 2020
Beloved mom/nana and sister, Nancy Louise Isom, went to her heavenly home November 2, 2020. Preceded in death by daughter, Karah Isom, she leaves behind daughter, Tina Gearhart (Scott), son, Aaron Isom, daughter, Jennifer Moore (Steve) and daughter, Sarah Harkness (James); grandchildren, Alexis, Corbin, Jessica, Samantha, Anthony, Jonathan and Matthew; six great-grandchildren; brother, David Larson (Dorothy); and her precious fur-babies,...
James E. Cook
Nov 1, 2020
James E. Cook passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 1, 2020 at the age of 98. He was born and raised on a farm in Suffield, the son of Ruth and Howard Cook, and one of ten children. Jim was a lifelong resident of Suffield. Entering the military in 1942, Jim proudly served his country as a sergeant in the...
Don Kreiner
Oct 26, 2020
“Together Again” Don Kreiner Don Kreiner, age 84, was reunited with his beloved wife Betty on October 26, 2020. Don worked for Ohio Edison for 38 years before retiring and was a 32nd degree Mason. His love of God and his family was apparent to all who knew him. Don was a lifetime member of Mogadore Christian Church where he...
Karyn Spencer
Oct 24, 2020
Karyn Spencer, born November 25, 1938, passed away Saturday October 24, 2020. Karyn loved to make quilts, play golf, bake cookies and take her grandkids to the park. She had her own style. Karyn did a lot of little things that meant so much too so many people. Her beautiful green eyes sparkled when she was with her kids and...
Phyllis J. Evans
Oct 22, 2020
Phyllis J. Evans, age 89 of Canton, went home to be with the Lord on October 22, 2020. Born in Akron, Ohio, she graduated from Springfield High School. Phyllis loved flowers, baking pies, going to garage sales, and mowing the yard. She enjoyed traveling to Daytona Beach, Fla., and spending time with her grandsons, Brad and Brian. Phyllis and her...
Steve R. Sitko
Oct 18, 2020
Steve Sitko, age 80, went home to be with the Lord on October 18, 2020. Born in Washington Pa., he lived in Suffield, Ohio, and graduated from Central High School. Steve was retired from Giant Eagle. His interests included camping, boating, hunting, cars, family and his dog Lilly. Steve also enjoyed his cabin in Pennsylvania, the outdoors, sports and his...
Marjorie M. Gibson
Oct 16, 2020
Marjorie M. Gibson passed away on Friday, October 16, 2020. Margie was born in Glasgow, Scotland and shortly after moved to Akron, Ohio in 1946 where her family would reside. She loved her dogs Sam and Bella, gardening, decorating, and keeping an immaculate house. Blessed with a singular style and adventures spirit, Margie looked forward to any destination and to...
Richard Ward Proudfoot
Oct 16, 2020
Richard Ward Proudfoot, age 85, went home to be with the Lord on October 16, 2020. Born in Akron, Ohio, he lived in Akron and Uniontown his entire life. Richard (Dick, Dickie) graduated from Springfield High School, and retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company with 43 years of service. Preceded in death by his wife (dance, euchre, and bridge...
Gerald R. "Jere" White
Oct 15, 2020
Gerald R. “Jere” White, age 72, passed away on October 15, 2020. A life resident of Akron, he graduated from Ellet High School and was a Vietnam veteran of the U.S. Army. Gerald retired from Meggitt after 25 years of service, and enjoyed golfing, baseball and was a huge fan of Cleveland sports teams. He loved his animals dearly. Preceded...
Mary Theresa (Battista) Maneval
Oct 15, 2020
Mary Theresa (Battista) Maneval Mary, age 84, passed away on October 15, 2020. She will be missed dearly by her family and friends. Born in Akron, Ohio, she lived in Ohio the entirety of her life. She graduated from North High School. Mary was a member of the Women's International Bowling League. Mary’s interests included gardening, bowling, and she enjoyed...
Arthur Lowe Frisbie
Oct 11, 2020
Suffield, Ohio - Arthur (Lowe) Frisbie, 85, passed away on October 11, 2020 following a short illness caused by a fall. Predeceased by his parents, brother Lynn Frisbie, and brother-in-law James Robbins. Lowe was born January 1935 to the late Arthur Elliot and Letha (Lowe) Frisbie in Rehoboth, New Mexico. He was raised in eastern Kansas. During his three-year adventure...
Gary D. Benz
Oct 10, 2020
Gary D. Benz, age 74 of Uniontown, passed away on October 10, 2020. Born in Akron to Helene and Norman Benz, he graduated from Garfield High School and attended the University of Akron. Gary was employed by General Foods Corporation where he met many lifelong friends. Gary was a former member of the Akron Yacht Club and served on the...
Thurman E. "Gene" Carter
Oct 7, 2020
Thurman Carter passed away on October 7, 2020 in Ocala, Florida. Born on August 21, 1931 in Covington, Va., to Lorene (Miller) and Eugene S. Carter, Thurm lived most of his life in Mogadore, Ohio. In Covington he married his high school sweetheart, (Sally) Joanne Hamm. They moved to Akron and he was employed for 30 years at General Tire's...