Obituaries
Catherine V. McCabe
Jun 24, 2019
SUFFIELD – Catherine V. McCabe, age 87, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Akron, she lived in the area all of her life. Mrs. McCabe retired as a secretary from Field High School. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the VFW Women’s Auxiliary. Catherine enjoyed knitting, sewing and...
Elaine Wymer
Jun 20, 2019
MOGADORE – Elaine Wymer, age 86, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2019, surrounded by family. Born in Mogadore, she lived in the Mogadore and Brimfield areas most of her life. Preceded in death by her husband, Donald “D.R.”; daughter, Joyce; and grandson, Jason, Elaine is survived by sons, Kenneth (Vicky) and Michael (Debbie); daughters, Dee Wymer, Cheri Timmons and...
Edward M. Yonders
Jun 19, 2019
Edward M. Yonders Edward M. Yonders, age 80, passed away on June 19, 2019. Born in Erie, Pa., he lived most of his life in Fairlawn, and the past three years in Hartville. Edward served in the U.S. Army and was an officer in the Artillery Division. He was employed as an International Salesman for the General Electric Company, retiring...
Robert P. Wilson "Pop a Top"
Jun 14, 2019
Robert P. Wilson “Pop a Top” passed away on June 14, 2019 at home, surrounded by his loved ones. Bob graduated from Central High School and retired from Consolidated Freightways after 30 years in Local 24. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Audra Wilson. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend of almost...
Bert William Orban
Jun 10, 2019
Bert William Orban passed away on June 10, 2019 at the age of 92. He was born January 13, 1927 to Bertalan and Margaret (Berish) Orban in Vintondale, PA. He graduated from Penn State University in 1953 where he participated in wrestling and boxing. He was awarded best all-around athlete of the year in 1951. He served in the US...
Patricia A. "Pat" Pierce
Jun 9, 2019
Patricia A. “Pat” Pierce, age 76, passed away on June 9, 2019. Born in Warren, Michigan, she currently lived in Jackson Township, Ohio. Pat graduated from Fitzgerald High School, and retired from Haines & Co. She was a member of St. Marks Church in Michigan, and St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Canton, Ohio. Pat enjoyed woodcarving, making baseball...
Mary T. Wieland
Jun 8, 2019
"TOGETHER AGAIN" Mary T. Wieland, age 85, went home to be with the Lord on June 8, 2019. Mary was born in Akron, and was a lifetime area resident. She was a homemaker. Preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Lee; her parents, Louis and Teresa Falcone; sister, Lucy Miller; and brothers, Leonard and Louis Falcone, Mary is...
Ann M. Christian
Jun 6, 2019
Ann M. Christian, age 92, passed away suddenly and went home to be with the Lord on June 6, 2019. She was a life resident of Suffield and was a longtime dedicated member of Suffield United Church of Christ. Ann enjoyed playing cards and games, and loved watching birds. She was an avid Cleveland Indians fan. Preceded in death by...
Lola Elizabeth Ledgerwood
Jun 5, 2019
Lola Elizabeth Ledgerwood, age 90, passed away on June 5, 2019. “There are no words that could ever express the gratitude and love I feel and shall always feel for you, my Mother.” There will be no services. Private burial has taken place at Hillside Memorial Park. (Hopkins Lawver, AKRON, 330-733-6271) www.hopkinslawver.com
Patricia L. Von Maluski (nee Beard)
Jun 4, 2019
Patricia L. Von Maluski (nee Beard), 84, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2019 at the Gardens of Cuyahoga Falls, where she resided since 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, and her husband, Eugene “Gene” Von Maluski. She is survived by her siblings, Barb (Sam) Burnett, Jerry Beard; and sister-in-law, Madonna Beard. Her legacy includes...
Jeffery L. Burton
Jun 2, 2019
Jeffery L. “Jeffro” Burton, age 64, went home to be with the Lord on June 2, 2019. Born in Akron, he was a graduate of The University of Akron and had been retired from Ramco Specialties for one year. Jeff was a Past Master and current Secretary of Wayfarer Lodge #789 F&AM, and a 32nd Degree MM, Scottish Rite Valley...
Clyde A. Tramill
Jun 1, 2019
Clyde Allen Tramill passed away Saturday, June 1, 2019 from esophageal cancer. He was born September 8, 1940 in Akron, Ohio to Allen and Lillian Tramill. Clyde grew up in Tallmadge and lived out his life in Ellet. He worked 25 plus years for Nabisco in Lodi. Clyde was mechanically inclined and liked to tinker on small gasoline motors, especially...
Richard H. "Dick" Lohr
May 28, 2019
SPRINGFIELD TWP. -- Richard H. “Dick” Lohr, age 76, went home to be with the Lord on May 28, 2019. Born in Barberton, he was an Akron area resident most of his life. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Dick was a member of Springfield Fellowship Church, a Volunteer Auxiliary of the Springfield Twp. Police Department (VASP), and a...
Emily B. Marquette
May 28, 2019
"Together Again" Emily B. Marquette, age 86, of Uniontown, Ohio went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, May 28, 2019. She was born on August 20, 1932 in Findlay, Ohio as the 12th of 13 children to William Lester and Eva Mae Alge. She enjoyed being raised in her large Catholic family. Emily met her husband-to-be, Phillip G. Marquette,...
Mary L. Curry
May 24, 2019
Mary L. Curry Mary Lynn Curry went home to be with her Lord on May 24, 2019, after a valiant battle with ovarian cancer. She was born in Akron, Ohio, to W. Richard and Mary M. (Kast) Curry on February 5, 1954. She is now with her mother who she dearly missed, having lost her mother at age 17. “God...
Betty J. Steele
May 24, 2019
Betty J. Steele, age 83, went home to be with the Lord on May 24, 2019. Born in Sutton, W. Va., she lived in the Rootstown area prior to moving to Zanesville. Betty’s hobbies included gardening and cooking. She enjoyed working with kids and was an animal lover, but most of all she loved spending time with her family and...
Florence M. Durkey
May 22, 2019
"Together Forever" Florence M. Durkey (Buhite) Florence M. Durkey, age 88, passed away on May 22, 2019. Florence was born in Uniontown Ohio, and lived in the Akron area her whole life. Florence graduated from Uniontown High School. Her nickname “Babe” came at an early age being the youngest of the family. Babe was a lead majorette for Uniontown High...
Victoria Darrah (nee Hixson)
May 19, 2019
Victoria Darrah (nee Hixson), age 68, passed away and went to be with her Lord Sunday, May 19, 2019 after a hard fought two-year battle with cancer. She was a dedicated and loving wife, step-mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother as well as an avid reader and active member of Grace Church of Greater Akron. Victoria graduated from Buchtel High School and...
Susan Kennedy-Meese
May 19, 2019
Susan Kennedy-Meese, age 71, went home to be with the Lord on May 19, 2019. Born in Conneaut, Ohio, she grew up in Mogadore, graduated from Mogadore High School, and was most recently a resident of Cuyahoga Falls. Susan enjoyed computers and reading. She was preceded in death by her father, Clarence Kennedy; brother, Jerry Kennedy; and sister, Bonni O’Brien,...
Rob Anderson
May 16, 2019
Rob Anderson, age 24, passed away unexpectedly on May 16, 2019. Born in Akron, he lived in Cuyahoga Falls and graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School. Rob enjoyed drumming, video games and cars, especially Mustangs. Preceded in death by his uncle, Harry Riddle Jr., Rob is survived by his parents, Bob and Denise Anderson; brother, Anthony (Brooke) Anderson; grandparents, Jeanie...