Obituaries
Norma Jean Griggy (Leskanic)
Jan 24, 2020
Norma Jean Griggy (Leskanic), age 87, went home to be with the Lord on January 24, 2020. Born in Barberton, she lived in the area all of her life and was employed with Firestone Tire & Rubber Company. Norma Jean enjoyed reading and playing with her grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Ray J. Griggy Sr.; brother, Michael Leskanic;...
Inas L. "Peggy" Vaughn
Jan 24, 2020
Inas L. “Peggy” Vaughn, age 95, passed away on January 24, 2020. Born in Kentucky, she lived in Livingston and Allons, Tennessee prior to living in Akron most of her life. Peggy was employed with Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company for over 40 years. She was a member of Goodyear Heights United Presbyterian Church and Order of Eastern Star, and...
Paul R. Staats
Jan 24, 2020
Rev. Paul R. Staats, born December 6, 1928, went to be with the Lord January 24, 2020, to be reunited with family and friends. He was a dedicated pastor, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. His life spoke for itself. Friends and family will be received Saturday, from 9:30 to 11 a.m., at Harmony Baptist Church, 1127...
Mary Lou Sano
Jan 23, 2020
"Together Again" Mary Lou Sano, age 89, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on January 23, 2020. Born in Blairsville, Pa. to William and Elva McBurney, she lived in the Akron area most of her life. Mary Lou was a member of Nativity of the Lord Jesus Catholic Church. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing and playing Bingo. Mary Lou was...
Mary Joan Wilkinson
Jan 23, 2020
Mary Joan Wilkinson, 89, of Mogadore, Ohio, passed away on January 23, 2020, surrounded by her family. Born in Iowa, the daughter of Ernest and Ruth Reed, she had one brother, the late Marvin Reed. She graduated from Owasa Schools, earned a two-year teaching degree from Iowa State Teachers College, and finished her degree at Kent State University. Most of...
Carl Roy Strahler
Jan 23, 2020
"Then & Now" Carl Roy Strahler Carl Strahler, age 70, passed away on January 23, 2020. Born in Akron, he graduated from Field High School in 1968 and served in the U.S. Air Force for four years. Carl lived in Marlboro most of his life and retired from Teledyne Monarch/Trelleborg Wheel Systems after 40 years of service. He was a...
Roger E. Rich
Jan 21, 2020
Roger Rich, 56, went home to be with the Lord on January 21st, 2020. Born in Akron, he was previously employed by R.W. Sidley, Inc. as a cement truck driver. Roger was preceded in death by his father, Mayford Rich and his sister Melanie. He is survived by his son, Benjamin Rich; daughter, Emily Rich; granddaughter, Rilynn Rich; mother, Dean...
Mabel J. Ulm (nee Fowler)
Jan 15, 2020
Mabel J. Ulm (nee Fowler) Mabel J. Ulm, age 84, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on January 15, 2020 after a brief illness. Born in Richfield, Ohio to Frank and Frances (Ruess) Fowler, she was the youngest of five children. Mabel lived in Peninsula and Stow, where she grew up on a farm. She graduated from Stow High...
Joan M. Marshall
Jan 8, 2020
Joan was born to parents, Roy and Adelia Johnson on May 6, 1937. She left her earthly body on January 8, 2020 to join her Savior Jesus Christ after a lengthy illness. Joan graduated from Springfield High School, Class of 1955. Joan was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Adelia Johnson; brothers, Russell Johnson and Raymond Johnson. Joan...
Sara G. Yobi
Jan 7, 2020
Sara G. Yobi, 96, passed away on January 7, 2020. She was born in Akron, Ohio on April 21, 1923, and lived in many areas of the country from Ohio to California. A loving wife and mother, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph; and son, Joseph Jr.; as well as sisters, Lillian, Rose, and Josephine. Sara is...
William R. Staats
Jan 5, 2020
William R. Staats Jr. of Mogadore passed peacefully on January 5, 2020, and went home to be with the Lord. Born to William and Evelyn Staats on June 19, 1947 in Akron. Bill was an Army veteran serving in Vietnam, and retired from Goodyear after 42 years of service. He was a lifetime VFW #8487 member and member of the...
Ronald O. Donner
Jan 4, 2020
Ronald O. Donner, age 73, went home to be with the Lord on January 4, 2020. Born in Barberton, he was raised in Manchester, graduated from Manchester High School in 1964 and graduated from Columbia College. Ron served for 20 years in the U.S. Army and retired a Master Sergeant. A current resident of Hinckley, he retired from UPS and...
Audrey M. (Horning) Pero
Dec 31, 2019
Audrey M. (Horning) Pero, age 83, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2019, leaving her husband, Fred of 63 years. Audrey was a lifelong member of St. Joseph Parish in Randolph, raising seven children on the family farm in Suffield. She enjoyed baking, sewing, gardening, golfing, bowling and especially playing cards. She also had lots of fun listening and dancing...
William J. "Bill" Adams
Dec 28, 2019
William J. “Bill” Adams, 95 years of age, went home to be with the Lord and his beloved wife, Dee, on December 28, 2019. Born in Hamilton, Ohio, he lived in Mogadore for most of his life. Bill graduated from East High School in 1942. He served in the US Army in WWII and also in Korea. Bill was a...
Derrill L. Larch
Dec 26, 2019
Derrill L. Larch, our loving Pop, passed away unexpectedly at home on December 26, 2019. Pop was born in Norton, Ohio on May 3, 1943, to the late Roma and Rosa (nee Reed) Larch. He was raised in Clinton, Ohio along with his 6 older sisters, and often joked about getting all of the hand-me-downs! He was a graduate of...
James M. Barno
Dec 21, 2019
SUFFIELD -- James M. Barno, age 75, passed away suddenly December 21, 2019. Born in Barnesboro, Pennsylvania to George and Anna, James lived in Suffield, Ohio most of his life. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Vietnam War from 1968 to 1969. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Catholic War Veterans and...
Ann Akers
Dec 20, 2019
Ann Akers, age 99, went home to be with the Lord on December 20, 2019. Ann was born in Kulpmont, PA. on August 7, 1920. She was a caring, classy lady of her time who had a passion of living life to the fullest and always put others before herself. During World War II, Ann would write notes of encouragement...
Pauline Hill Rinesmith
Dec 19, 2019
Pauline Hill Rinesmith, age 95, went home to be with the Lord on December 19, 2019. Born in Dola, West Virginia, she lived in the Akron area most of her life. Pauline was a member of Arlington Memorial Baptist Church. She enjoyed listening to bluegrass music, but above all else, Pauline loved spending time with her family. Preceded in death...
Beverly K. "Bev" Winland
Dec 16, 2019
Beverly K. “Bev” Winland, age 72, went home to be with the Lord on December 16, 2019. Born in Cambridge, Ohio, she lived in Akron most of her life and graduated from Buchtel High School. Bev was employed with Ameritech (AT&T) for 27 years, and also owned several businesses over the years: TLC Express Dry Cleaning, Renaissance Poetry Grams, as...
Mark R. Conrad
Dec 15, 2019
Mark R. Conrad, age 67, peaced out on December 15, 2019. Born on August 24, 1952 in Akron, Ohio to his parents, Arie (Fishel) and Wilbert J. Conrad, he was a graduate of Field High School and a veteran of the U.S. Army. Mark retired from the trucking industry and was a member of the Teamsters Union. He was also...