Obituaries
Marilyn J. (Gardner) Bowers Brocco
Aug 1, 2019
MOGADORE -- Marilyn J. (Gardner) Bowers Brocco, age 84, passed away on August 1, 2019. Born on December 27, 1934 in Portage Lakes, she lived in Mogadore most of her life, and with her husband, Jim was co-owner of J. Bowers Construction. Marilyn loved to golf and travel. Preceded in death by her parents, Albert Gardner and Helen Winebrenner Gardner;...
Betty O. Feller
Jul 27, 2019
Betty O. Feller passed away Saturday, July 27, 2019 at age 92. She was born in Mogadore, Ohio November 29, 1926, and lived her entire life in the community. Betty was a member of the Springfield Church of the Brethren, and an avid dog lover. Preceded in death by husband of 55 years, Warren J. Feller; twenty one year old...
Margie L. Crew
Jul 26, 2019
Margie Louise (Martin) Crew entered Heaven on July 26, 2019 at the age of 84. Margie enjoyed floral arranging, gardening, crafts, sewing, camping, and especially being surrounded by her family. Preceded in death by her parents, Carlos and Bernice Martin; husband, Sonny ”Jim”; son, Randy; son-in-law, Herb; and daughters-in-law, Shirley and Connie. Margie is survived by her children, Ronnie, Jan,...
Helen A. Chimera
Jul 26, 2019
Helen A. Chimera (nee Becker) lifted the veil and stepped into the presence of Jesus on July 26, 2019. Born January 18, 1922, in Brookville, Pennsylvania to John Otto and Theresia Mary Becker, she was the last surviving of their eleven children. Helen grew up in Pennsylvania, graduating from Brookville High School in 1940 . An original ‘Rosie the Riveter’,...
Robert "Bob" Lapolla
Jul 22, 2019
Robert “Bob” Lapolla, age 78, passed away on July 22, 2019. Born in Warren, Ohio, he lived in the Akron area most of his life and served in the U.S. Air Force. Bob retired as a machinist and enjoyed car racing and following the Pittsburgh Steelers. Preceded in death by his parents, Nicholas and Isabel; son, David; and brother-in-law, Jon...
Keith Miller
Jul 20, 2019
Keith Miller, age 65, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2019. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Keith lived in the Hartville area most of his life. He graduated from Lake High School in 1972 and was employed in Retail and Grocery Management. Preceded in death by his father, Maynard; Keith is survived by his mother, Ruth; brothers, Stanley, Derwood (Deborah) and Brian...
Donna Jeanne Compton
Jul 20, 2019
Donna Jeanne Compton, age 89, passed away on July 20, 2019 after a long struggle with dementia. Born in Akron, she was a lifelong area resident. Donna was employed with Springfield Local Schools as a Library Assistant and was a member of Lakemore United Methodist Church. She was instrumental in starting nursery programs at both Lakemore and Goodyear Heights Methodist...
Merle E. Berg
Jul 18, 2019
Merle E. Berg, age 91, was reunited with his family on July 18, 2019. Born in Mt. Pleasant, Pa., he grew up on a farm, then moved to Akron, Ohio and became a machinist at Robinson Clay. Merle also ran his own machine shop for many years. He was a member of the Foresters and Mogadore Moose Lodge No. 1082....
Gerald T. "GT" Morneweck
Jul 12, 2019
Gerald T. “GT” Morneweck, age 82, went home to be with the Lord on July 12, 2019. Born in Akron, he was a lifetime area resident and graduated from East High School. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he retired from Firestone Research after 35 years of service. Jerry was a 32nd Degree Mason, and member of Wayfarer Lodge #789...
Garry V. Shilling
Jul 12, 2019
Garry V. Shilling, age 79, passed away July 12, 2019, after a long illness. Born in Akron, he was a life resident of Lakemore, and graduated from Springfield High School in 1958. Garry was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and was stationed in Korea. He was employed at Edwin Shaw Hospital, and served as the union representative. Garry enjoyed...
Audrey Seese
Jul 10, 2019
"Together Again" MOGADORE – Audrey Seese, age 97, went home to be with the Lord on July 10, 2019. Born in Jefferson, Ohio, she lived in the Mogadore area most of her life. Audrey was employed with Lincoln Electric in Cleveland for 10 years, and was also self-employed caring for the elderly. She was a member of Mogadore Christian Church....
Robert D. Evans
Jul 9, 2019
Robert D. Evans, age 88 of Canton, went home to be with the Lord on July 9, 2019. Born in Akron, Ohio he graduated from Springfield High School and served in the Korean War. He loved classic cars, drag racing in his younger days, playing golf, going to garage sales on the weekends, traveling to Daytona Beach, Florida, and spending...
Carl William Whetstone
Jul 9, 2019
Carl William Whetstone Jr., age 83, passed away on July 9, 2019. Born in Alexandria, Va. on February 12, 1936, he grew up in Clearwater, Fla. until serving four years in the Navy and another four years in the Air Force. After his military service, Carl was hired by the Pennsylvania Railroad and he and his wife, Janet moved to...
Allen L. "Big Al" Kisamore
Jul 8, 2019
Allen L. “Big Al” Kisamore, age 88, passed away suddenly at home on July 8, 2019. Born in Suffield on May 7, 1931, he lived in the Suffield and Randolph areas all of his life. Al was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having received a Purple Heart during the Korean War. He was a member of the Combat Engineers...
Betty L. Taylor
Jul 6, 2019
MOGADORE – Betty L. Taylor, age 91, passed away on July 6, 2019. Born in Uniontown, she lived in the Mogadore area most of her life. Betty attended Boheckers Business College and was a member of the Mogadore Dirt Daubers and OES Ellestar Chapter 565. Preceded in death by her parents, Charles L. and Catherine Weaver; husband, Charles E. Taylor;...
Richard C. "Rick" Susong
Jul 1, 2019
Richard C. “Rick” Susong, age 59, passed away July 1, 2019. Born in Akron, Ohio, Rick graduated from Ellet High School in 1978. He was self-employed and worked as a welder and fabricator. Rick enjoyed sprint car racing, and was a diehard Dallas Cowboy fan Preceded in death by parents, Calvin and Mary Ellen Susong. Rick is survived by his...
Jaxson Colt Alejandro
Jul 1, 2019
Jaxson Colt Alejandro, born March 30, 2019, was a gift to two families from God himself. He was beautiful, and he deserved so much more time than what he was given. On July 1, 2019 God decided he served a greater purpose, but he will live on through his parents; Haley McKinney and Ethan Alejandro; and all of the family...
Helen D. Waszil "Grandma"
Jun 27, 2019
Helen D. Waszil “Grandma”, age 84, is now residing in Heaven with her angels. Born in Akron, Ohio, she lived in the area all her life. Helen was a kind gentle woman who made you feel right at home. She enjoyed working with her plants, flowers, listening to country music, and riding on the back of a Harley with David....
Betty Lea Bibey (Wilmoth)
Jun 26, 2019
Betty L. Bibey, 94, went peacefully and joyously to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 after a long and meaningful life. Known for her positive outlook and strong faith, Betty inspired everyone she met. She leaves her legacy in sons Phillip G. Bibey and Bradley R. Bibey, daughter Lisa D. Mohler, brother, Ira S. Wilmoth, sister, Helen...
James G. "Jim" Mackey
Jun 25, 2019
James G. “Jim” Mackey, age 83, passed away on June 25, 2019. A life resident of Akron, he graduated from East High School and retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber. Jim was a motorcycle enthusiast. Preceded in death by his parents, and all of his brothers and sisters, Jim is survived by his wife of 37 years, Teri; and was...
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