Obituaries

Willard "Bill" Skeggs (Coach Skeggs)

Willard "Bill" Skeggs (Coach Skeggs)

Mar 8, 2019

Willard “Bill” Skeggs (Coach Skeggs), passed away peacefully at his home in Akron, Ohio on Friday March 8, 2019 at age 70. Bill was born November 25, 1948 in Cleveland and later moved with his family to Akron where he graduated from Ellet High School in 1966. He joined the U.S. Marine Corps and proudly served his country in the...

Joy M. Sudduth

Joy M. Sudduth

Mar 8, 2019

Joy M. Sudduth, age 86, passed away on March 8, 2019. Per Joy’s request, a private graveside service was held at Grandview Memorial Park in Ravenna. (Hopkins Lawver, Akron, 330-733-6271) www.hopkinslawver.com

Richard Arden Roop

Richard Arden Roop

Mar 7, 2019

Richard Arden Roop, age 83, went home to be with the Lord on March 7, 2019. A life resident of Akron, he graduated from Buchtel High School and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Dick retired from retail sales after many years. His greatest passion was music, forming and playing piano in Dick Roop’s Trio. Dick enjoyed spending time...

Audrey Marie Reeves

Audrey Marie Reeves

Mar 6, 2019

Audrey Marie Reeves, age 55 of Canton, passed away on March 6, 2019. She was born in Canton, Ohio on March 19, 1963 to Joe Finley and Dora Stone. Preceded in death by her parents; sisters, DJ, Linda and Charlene; brother, Pat; and grandson, Matthew, Audrey is survived by her sisters, Terry Paci, Debbie Miller and Kathy Finley; brother, Joe...

Anna B. Wood (Mills)

Anna B. Wood (Mills)

Mar 6, 2019

Anna B. Wood (Mills) Anna B. Wood, age 84, passed away on March 6, 2019. Anna was employed with Stark County Job and Family Services for 21 years. She enjoyed reading, fishing, and spending time with her great-granddaughter, Jaclynn. Preceded in death by her parents, Thurman and Hester Mills, and siblings, Cleburn, Larry and Mae, Anna is survived by her...

Erman Glen Cutlip

Erman Glen Cutlip

Mar 5, 2019

Erman Glen Cutlip, age 83, passed away on March 5, 2019. Born in Akron, Glen graduated from Springfield High School and served in the Army and National Guard. He lived in Suffield most of his life and retired from Killian Latex. Glen enjoyed playing golf, watching the Ohio State Buckeyes, Cleveland Browns, Cavs and Indians. He especially enjoyed spending time...

Linda Kay Lindgren

Linda Kay Lindgren

Mar 2, 2019

Linda Kay Lindgren (Rang) Linda Kay Lindgren (Rang), 74, was called into her heavenly home surrounded by her family, on Saturday, March 2, 2019. Linda was the owner of a small sewing business, retiring after 30 years. She was a member of North Springfield Presbyterian Church, former Deacon and ruling Elder. Linda enjoyed crocheting, sewing, video games, jigsaw puzzles, TV...

Mary Beth Pressler (Rochford)

Mary Beth Pressler (Rochford)

Mar 1, 2019

Mary Beth Pressler passed away on March 1, 2019 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Beth was born and raised in Akron, Ohio having attended St. Vincent-St. Mary High School and the University of Akron. Beth was a member of Advent Lutheran Church in Uniontown. Beth had multiple titles through her short 62 years but the titles she cherished most...

Robert E. Ellis

Robert E. Ellis

Feb 28, 2019

"Together Again" Robert E. Ellis, age 75, went home to be with the Lord on February 28, 2019 after a brief battle with leukemia. Born in Pasadena, Calif., Bob lived in Goodyear Heights most of his life and graduated from East High School. He was formerly an active member of Goodyear Heights United Methodist Church, and was currently a member...

Jason Allen Thompson

Jason Allen Thompson

Feb 26, 2019

Jason Allen Thompson, born June 10, 1977, loving son, father and grandfather, passed away unexpectedly on February 26, 2019. Jason loved being a grandpa! RoRo was the apple of his eye. He also loved hunting and dirt bikes. Jason enjoyed life and lived it on the wild side. He will be deeply missed by everyone. Preceded in death by his...

Thomas E. Nemcheck

Thomas E. Nemcheck

Feb 20, 2019

Thomas E. Nemcheck, age 74, went home to be with the Lord on February 20, 2019. A current resident of Uniontown, Tom graduated from East High School and went on to earn his Master’s degree in Engineering from The University of Akron. He retired after many years of service from Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems, formerly Goodyear Aerospace. Tom was a...

Jeffrey W. Farina

Jeffrey W. Farina

Feb 20, 2019

Jeffrey W. Farina, age 49, passed away on February 20, 2019 after a hard fought battle with cancer. Born in Akron, he lived in Mogadore most of his life and graduated from Mogadore High School. Jeff was a huge sports fan of the Browns, Indians, Cavs, Ohio State football, Mogadore High School football and Detroit Red Wings. He enjoyed fishing...

Doris Jayne Regas

Doris Jayne Regas

Feb 19, 2019

Doris Jayne Regas, age 87, of Uniontown went Home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 following a period of declining health. She was born July 1, 1931 in Osnaburg Township, the daughter of the late Quinter and Louisa (Henning) Royer. Doris was a graduate of Osnaburg High School (1949) and Kent State University (1973). Doris resided...

Janette C. Snyder

Janette C. Snyder

Feb 17, 2019

Jan Snyder, 76, of Charlotte, N.C., formerly of Uniontown, Ohio passed away Sunday, February 17, 2019 at her home. Calling hours will be held Wednesday, February 27, 2019 from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. followed by her funeral service at 1 p.m. at Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, 3553 Northdale Street NW, Uniontown, Ohio 44685. She will be laid to rest...

Anna L. Kline

Anna L. Kline

Feb 15, 2019

Anna L. Kline, age 81, passed away on February 15, 2019. Born in Akron, Ohio on March 26, 1937, Ann married the love of her life, Glenn on August 31, 1956. We had 62 wonderful years together, sharing our faith in God which we applied daily. We lived these last 33 years in Uniontown, Ohio. We are members of Maranatha...

Bonnie L. Susong

Bonnie L. Susong

Feb 14, 2019

Bonnie L. Susong, 72, passed away on February 14, 2019. Bonnie was born in Akron, Ohio and also lived in Cleveland, Ohio for many, many years. She was a graduate of Akron University. Bonnie worked at Akron General Medical Center for 29 years followed by 15 years at University Hospital as a Medical Transcriptionist Supervisor. She had a passionate love...

Karl W. Richards

Karl W. Richards

Feb 14, 2019

Karl Richards, age 67, passed away on February 14, 2019. Born in Akron, Ohio in 1951, Karl graduated from Ellet High School in 1969 and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was employed in the trucking industry for 44 years, retiring from Holland Trucking. Karl enjoyed woodworking, glass etching, and spending time with family and friends. Preceded in...

Margot C. Meighen

Margot C. Meighen

Feb 12, 2019

Margot C. Meighen, age 77, passed away on February 12, 2019. She is survived by daughter, Susan (Rob) Wise; grandchildren, Levi and Elishia; two great-grandchildren; brothers, Michael (Jane) and Allen; and sisters, Carolyn and Sandy. Memorial service will be held Saturday, 3 p.m. at Hopkins Lawver MOGADORE Funeral Home, 34 S. Cleveland Avenue (Route 532), Mogadore, Ohio 44260 with Pastor...

Jay M. Rummell

Jay M. Rummell

Feb 11, 2019

Jay M. Rummell, age 52, passed away at home, surrounded by his loving family on February 11, 2019 after a brave two-year battle with cancer. Born in Akron on September 17, 1966, he graduated from Ellet High School in 1984 where he still holds a school track record. Jay proudly served in the United States Marine Corps from 1984-1988 during...

Eric L. Cresong

Eric L. Cresong

Feb 5, 2019

Eric L. Cresong, age 36, of Uniontown, Ohio passed from this world on February 5, 2019. Eric was a graduate of Springfield High School and was proud of his career as a Troubleshooter for Ohio Edison. Eric loved his family more than anything else. He was always full of smiles and laughs and would light up a room. Eric loved...