Obituaries
Cynthia D. Hubler
Dec 14, 2019
Cynthia D. Hubler (nee Hines) Cynthia D. Hubler, age 50, went home to be with the Lord after a short illness on December 14, 2019. A memorial service time and date will be announced later. (Hopkins Lawver, AKRON, 330-733-6271) www.hopkinslawver.com
Gloria "June" Babich
Dec 11, 2019
Gloria “June” Babich, age 93, passed away on December 11, 2019. She was born on November 13, 1926 in Akron, Ohio to Merle and Clara Patterson. She married Peter J. Babich on June 22, 1947. They resided in Akron, Ohio for all of their marriage. In later years, they enjoyed traveling, especially to Florida, to visit family. June was a...
Geraldine J. Corbin (nee Knesebeck)
Dec 11, 2019
Geraldine J. Corbin (nee Knesebeck) Geraldine J. Corbin, age 86, went home to be with the Lord on December 11, 2019, and is now reunited with her husband, Sam. Born in Cleveland, she spent most of her life in the Akron area and was a member of the First Congregational Church of Akron. Geraldine enjoyed working jigsaw puzzles and coloring....
Lottie J. Lewis
Dec 4, 2019
Lottie J. Lewis, age 84, went home to be with the Lord on December 4, 2019. A lifelong resident of Akron, Ohio, she graduated from East High School in 1954. Lottie served in the U.S. Navy for four years and retired from Summa Hospital after working in the Housekeeping Department for 35 years. She was a member of Emmanuel United...
Patricia Ann Howell
Dec 2, 2019
In Loving Memory of Patricia A. Howell Patricia Ann Howell, age 80, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 2, 2019. Born in Moundsville, W.Va., she lived with her husband in Akron, Ohio, Waco, Tex. and Chicago, Ill., and then in Crown Point, Ind. with her daughter, Trisha and son-in-law, Rob and family during the last ten...
Dennis Robert Galleher
Dec 2, 2019
Dennis Robert Galleher Sr. passed away at his home in Randolph Township, Ohio on November 30, 2019 at the age of 76. Dennis was born in Akron, Ohio in 1943, graduating from East High School in 1962. He worked numerous jobs, retiring from Joseph Industries, where he made some of his most cherished friends. Dennis was a jack-of-all-trades and loved...
Lillis Proudfoot nee Cochran (Oravec)
Dec 1, 2019
Lillis Proudfoot nee Cochran (Oravec) Lillis Mae “Lil” Proudfoot passed away on December 1, 2019. Born in Akron, she graduated from East High School and lived in Uniontown most of her life. Lil retired from Goodyear Aerospace/Loral and was a member of Nativity of the Lord Jesus Catholic Church. She enjoyed playing Euchre, spending time at beaches, and going on...
John J. "Bud" Smith
Dec 1, 2019
John J. “Bud” Smith, age 94, went home to be with the Lord on December 1, 2019. Born in Cresap, WV, Bud graduated from Clarington High School and married his loving wife, Juanita (Pletcher) in 1946. He served in the United States Marine Corp. during WWII, where he was a small arms mechanic in the Pacific Theater of Operations and...
Carrie I. James (nee Tharp)
Nov 30, 2019
Carrie I. James, age 93, went home to be with the Lord on November 30, 2019. Born in Akron to her parents, Oliver and Lydia Tharp, she was a lifetime area resident. Carrie was a dedicated member of Springfield Baptist Church for many years and enjoyed being a part of the Friends and Family Circle. She loved camping, boating and...
Mary M. Kaufman
Nov 28, 2019
Mary M. Kaufman, age 87, went home to be with the Lord on November 28, 2019. Born in Spencer, W. Va., she lived in the Akron area most of her life. Mary worked as secretary at K.O. Jeep, where she and her husband, Bruce were co-owners for more than 50 years. She was a longtime, loyal and active member of...
Mary Angelich
Nov 23, 2019
Mary Angelich, born June 14, 1928, passed away quietly on November 23, 2019 at her home, surrounded by family and friends. She was 91 years old. Mary was born in Mogadore, Ohio. Her first job was working at Motor Cargo Company as a file clerk. Motor Cargo Company moved to Chicago in 1962. She moved with the company and continued...
Wendy K. (Brown) Hall
Nov 22, 2019
"Together Again" Wendy K. (Brown) Hall, age 69, went home to be with the Lord on November 22, 2019. Wendy was born in Akron, and lived most of her life in the Akron area. She was a member of Victory Chapel and worked as a Home Health Aide. Wendy loved watching sports and most of all enjoyed spending time with...
Beverly S. Johnson
Nov 20, 2019
Beverly S. Johnson, age 89, went home to be with the Lord on November 20, 2019. A lifelong resident of Akron, Beverly graduated from East High School in 1948. A devout woman of faith, she studied the scriptures regularly and was a lifetime member of Eastgate Alliance Church. She dedicated her life to serving God by loving her family and...
Vicki L. Brown
Nov 19, 2019
Vicki L. Brown, age 63, went home to be with her Mom on November 19, 2019 surrounded by her family. Born in Everett, Wash., she lived in the Akron area most of her life and graduated from Springfield High School. Vicki enjoyed spending time with her kids, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her mother, Valencia; and brother, Walt,...
Mary Ann Easterling
Nov 18, 2019
Mary Ann Easterling, age 77, passed away on November 18, 2019. Mary retired from Summa Health Systems, family medicine, and was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church. Preceded in death by her parents Donald and Mary Flynn; husband Wylie; son, Donald; brothers, Michael and Lawrence. Mary is survived children, Kathy (Dale) Schopper, Lauren Eastering, and Mike (Casey) Easterling; grandchildren,...
Rodger William Bleichrodt
Nov 18, 2019
Rodger William Bleichrodt, age 83, passed away on November 18, 2019. Born in Akron, he graduated from Buchtel High School and Heidelberg University and lived in the Uniontown area most of his life. Rodger retired from Kent Elastomers as controller and was a member of Grace United Church of Christ in Uniontown. He volunteered at the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank and...
William "Bill" George Hill
Nov 18, 2019
"Together Again" William “Bill” George Hill William George Hill went home to be with the Lord November 18, 2019, at age 92. Born in Barbour County, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Bernard Hill and Virgie (Triplett) Hill. Bill attended Belington High School until enlisting in the United States Navy on January 18, 1945 and received an...
Charles E. "Gene" Reger
Nov 18, 2019
Charles E. “Gene” Reger, age 91, passed away peacefully November 18, 2019 surrounded by his family. Born in Akron, Gene was a lifelong area resident. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Gene retired from Goodyear after 37 ½ years of service, where he worked in the Inside Transportation Department. He was a member of Springfield Fellowship...
Charlotte L. Neidert
Nov 15, 2019
NORTH CANTON – Charlotte L. Neidert, age 80, passed away unexpectedly on November 15, 2019. Born in Parkersburg, W.Va. to Cecil and Lyna Horner, she lived in the North Canton area most of her life. Charlotte was a longtime loyal member of the Greensburg Church of God, serving in many capacities. Her greatest love in life was spending time with...
Gary L. Vaughn
Nov 12, 2019
Gary L. Vaughn, age 72, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 12, 2019.
Gary was born in Akron to Thatus “Milbern” and Inas “Peggy” Vaughn on December 31, 1946. He attended Ellet High School and retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company after 30 years of service. He was preceded in death by his father, Milbern; brother, Ronnie; and daughter-in-law, Kelly....