Obituaries
Patsy R. (Murphy) Tompkins
Oct 7, 2019
MOGADORE – Patsy Ruth Tompkins, age 89, went to be with Jesus on Monday, October 7, 2019. Patsy was born in Mogadore on August 9, 1930 to John Murphy and Edna (Ghere) Murphy. She had ten brothers and sisters, John, Kenneth, Dolores (Davis), Barbara, Jim, Paul, Tom, Mike, Edna (Pierce) and Larry. Patsy was a life resident of Mogadore and...
Shane M. Nalepa
Oct 1, 2019
Shane M. Nalepa, age 44 of Hartville, died unexpectedly as a result of an underlying heart condition, which led to a heart attack on October 1, 2019. He was born on January 16, 1975 in Steubenville, Ohio, the son of John and Lois “Poochie” Holub. He attended Steubenville City Schools, where Shane was a multi-sport athlete, excelling in football, basketball...
Margaret G. Sturm "Muggs"
Sep 28, 2019
Margaret G. Sturm, age 92, passed away on September 28, 2019. Born in Morgantown, W. Va., she graduated from the University of West Virginia and lived in the Tallmadge and Hartville areas most of her life. Margaret was employed with Goodyear for six years as a chemical research librarian. Her hobbies included gardening, woodworking, travel, cooking and caring for her...
Frank Gross
Sep 27, 2019
Frank Gross, age 93, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on September 27, 2019. Born in Croatia, he moved to the United States in 1952. Frank was a member of Nativity of the Lord Jesus Catholic Church and the German Family Society. He loved gardening, was a hard worker and loved his family. Frank was preceded in death by...
Pat (McCord) Poole
Sep 26, 2019
Pat (McCord) Poole, age 91, passed away at her home on September 26, 2019 and is now with the Lord. Born in Leoma, Tenn. to her parents, Joseph and Lena Luncford, she moved to Akron in the early 1950’s. Pat retired from Goodyear Aerospace in 1983 after 35 years of service. She was a longtime member of Springfield Baptist Church....
Betty J. Wagers (Kurtz)
Sep 25, 2019
Betty J. Wagers (Kurtz) went home to be with the Lord on September 25, 2019. Betty was born in Akron, Ohio, where she lived the majority of her life. Betty enjoyed reading, tending her flower garden, traveling and playing cards, but her greatest joys were being with her family and meeting others. A stranger was just a friend that she...
Verlene Rose Hone
Sep 18, 2019
Verlene Rose Hone Some folks must wait a little longer than others to get to heaven. Such was the case for Verlene, who made the journey two days after her 104th birthday. Verlene was a gifted homemaker. So much so that in 1938, she founded a local homemakers club, consisting of a close-knit group of women who met for more...
Dale R. Yengling
Sep 17, 2019
Dale R. Yengling, age 79, passed away on September 17, 2019. Born in Salem, Ohio he lived in the Akron area for most of his life. Dale served in the Air Force from 1960 to 1964. He worked at Firestone and later retired from Buckeye Abrasives. He loved cars, car parts, gardening, and going to swap meets. Dale was preceded...
Pansy M. Michael (Butler)
Sep 17, 2019
Pansy M. Michael (Butler), age 86, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2019. Born in North Carolina, she lived in the Akron area for most of her life. Pansy was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. In addition to her parents, Johnnie and Vista Butler, Pansy was preceded in death by her husband, Warren G. Michael; sisters, Hassie, Viola,...
Darce S. Smith
Sep 15, 2019
Darce S. Smith, 90, of Green went home to be with the Lord surrounded by his family on Sunday, September 15, 2019. Born in Johnsonville, Tennessee, to Oscar and Rosa Smith, he was one of 18 children and was an Akron area resident since 1943. Darce retired from truck driving at the age of 81, with 61 years of service....
Thomas Jay "Tommy" Cowman
Sep 12, 2019
Tom Cowman, 69, went home to be with the Lord on September 12, 2019. Tom was born in Akron, Ohio and lived in Uniontown, OH. He graduated from Garfield High School and retired from the Akron Beacon Journal where he worked for 40 years. Tom was a member of the Akron Typographical Union. His hobbies were golf, chess, reading, talking...
Michael G. Lane
Sep 12, 2019
Michael G. Lane, age 72, passed away on September 12, 2019. He was born in Buckhannon, WV, and lived in the Akron area most of his life. Mike served in the United States Marines Corps with two tours of duty in Vietnam, receiving commendations. He retired from Albrecht Grocery after many years of service. Mike was a member of the...
Georgia M. Croston
Sep 12, 2019
Georgia M. Croston, age 81, of the Uniontown/ North Canton area, was relieved of her earthly suffering on September 12, 2019. Georgia was known for her cooking and hospitality. No one ever left her home without a meal or being hungry. Preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Quentin; daughter, Gloria Spencer; sister, Anne Krause; brother, Orval Croston;...
Jerrie Jean Scott
Sep 10, 2019
Jerrie Jean Scott, 74, of Akron, a cancer warrior of 24 years, passed peacefully surrounded by her family at Akron City Hospital early on Sept. 10, 2019. Jerrie was born Sept. 15, 1944 in Randolph to the late Ross Sr. and Freda (Bowers) Misner and was a 1962 graduate of Randolph High School. She married Earl C. Scott on Aug....
Helen Pauline (Zuray) Long
Sep 10, 2019
Helen Pauline (Zuray) Long. 95, of Akron, Ohio, formerly of Alverda, Pennsylvania died, Tuesday, September 10, 2019. She was born on May 26, 1924 in Heilwood, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Joseph John Zuray and Frances (Bregar) Zuray. She was married to George Allen Long and together they shared 50 years of marriage until his death in 1996. Helen...
Cathy E. Berger
Sep 10, 2019
Cathy Berger, age 66, went home to be with the Lord on September 10, 2019. She was born in Akron, Ohio and was raised in Mogadore. Cathy lived most of her life in the New Philadelphia area, and worked as a Librarian. She participated in many singing groups over the years, one being the Sweet Adaline singers. Cathy loved reading...
Michael F. Fankhauser
Sep 9, 2019
Michael F. Fankhauser, age 62, passed away from an unexpected illness on September 9, 2019. Mike was born in Akron, Ohio and remained a life resident of the area. He graduated from Ellet high school, and retired from the City of Akron after over 20 years of service. Mike enjoyed painting, listening to and playing music, and especially photographing his...
Brea Elizabeth Martin (Mullen)
Sep 4, 2019
Brea Elizabeth Martin, age 40, passed away suddenly early Wednesday morning, September 4, 2019. She was born on July 4, 1979 in Akron, Ohio. Brea truly lived a life to the fullest through simple pleasures; spending time with her family, chatting with friends, and cheering on her kids at every game. Brea had an uncanny ability to put a smile...
Tammy Jane Reels (Tryon)
Sep 3, 2019
Tammy Jane Reels (Tryon), age 59, went home to be with the Lord on September 3, 2019. Born in Bedford, Ohio, she lived in the Akron area most of her life and graduated from Coventry High School. Tammy enjoyed scrapbooking and spending time with her grandkids. Preceded in death by her mother, Jane Tryon; and grandsons, Jeremy and Joseph Lamp,...
Thomas L. McKee Sr.
Sep 2, 2019
Thomas L. McKee Sr. “Chief”, age 72, crossed the river into eternal life on September 2, 2019. Born in Salineville, Ohio in Columbiana County, he lived in Amherst, Ohio and most recently in Akron. At age 17, Thomas enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, serving in Vietnam. Thomas was a member of Oak Hill Presbyterian Church where he served as...
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