Obituaries

Isabelle M. Ayers

Isabelle M. Ayers

Dec 20, 2018

Isabelle M. Ayers, age 98, went home to be with the Lord on December 20, 2018. Born in Mill Creek, W.Va. on March 30, 1920, she lived in the Akron area for the past 75 years. Isabelle was a charter member of The Hillwood Chapel and was a Sunday school teacher for 38 years. She graduated from The Akron School...

Norma J. Benfield

Norma J. Benfield

Dec 19, 2018

Norma Jean McClaren Benfield Norma J. Benfield, age 86, passed away on December 19, 2018. Born in Akron, Ohio, on March 19, 1932, she lived in Akron, Cuyahoga Falls, Munroe Falls and Tallmadge. Norma was employed at Scotts 5&10 and East Akron Insurance Agency. Preceded in death by her parents, John Dorman McClaren and Blanche Walker McClaren, Norma is survived...

Eugene Edgar Grand

Eugene Edgar Grand

Dec 18, 2018

TALLMADGE – Eugene Edgar Grand, 85, died December 18, 2018 at the Arbors at Stow after a long illness. Gene was a longtime resident of Tallmadge. He was an MBA graduate of Kent State University and a 32nd Degree Mason of the Grand Lodge No. 187 F&AM of Ohio, Valley of Akron. He was a career mortgage loan officer in...

George R. Wohlwend

George R. Wohlwend

Dec 17, 2018

George R. Wohlwend 1942 - 2018 George Wohlwend, 76, of Green, Ohio passed away December 17, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 3, 1942 in Suffield, to Joseph P. and Helen E. (Klein) Wohlwend. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Elaine Wohlwend; daughter, Krista Wohlwend (Lee Peplinski) of Milwaukee; son, John Wohlwend (Candice...

Theresia (Balzer) Ambach

Theresia (Balzer) Ambach

Dec 17, 2018

Theresia (Balzer) Ambach, known as Oma to many, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2018 in Akron, Ohio surrounded by her loving family. Theresia was born on March 26, 1927 in Hungary. She immigrated with her family to the United States in 1956 and settled in Akron where she lived and raised her family. A member of St. Francis de...

Betty M. Darling (nee Westfall)

Betty M. Darling (nee Westfall)

Dec 15, 2018

Betty M. Darling (nee Westfall) Betty M. Darling, age 88, went home to be with the Lord December 15, 2018. Born in Weston, West Virginia, she lived in the Akron area most of her life. Preceded in death by her parents; she is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, John and Mary Kay; grandchildren, Lukas, Katie and Annabelle; friends and...

Kathryn Wolonsky

Kathryn Wolonsky

Dec 15, 2018

Kathryn Wolonsky, age 82, passed away after a brief illness on December 15, 2018. A life resident of Akron, she retired from General Tire after many years of service. Kathryn belonged to the Mogadore VFW Post 8487 Ladies Auxiliary and enjoyed working puzzles and crocheting. Preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Nick; she is survived by daughters,...

Marilou R. Engell

Marilou R. Engell

Dec 13, 2018

Marilou R. Engell, age 95, of Mother Angeline McCrory Manor, Columbus, Ohio (long time resident of Akron, Ohio), beloved wife and best friend of John H. Engell (deceased) passed away peacefully on December 13, 2018. Marilou is survived by her two sons, John (Jan) of Oklahoma and Mark (Valerie) of Ohio; her granddaughters, Rachel and Brittany; step-grandsons, Brad (Irica), David...

Robert H. Wilkins

Robert H. Wilkins

Dec 11, 2018

Robert H. Wilkins III, age 49, passed away on December 11, 2018. Born in Wiesbaden, Germany, he graduated from Kent Roosevelt High School and currently resided in Uniontown. Previously employed by Superior Heating and Plumbing, he was the owner of Akron Leak Detection. Rob was a great handyman and jack-of-all-trades, and was truly at his happiest when completing projects. He...

Angelo "Buster" Rizzo

Angelo "Buster" Rizzo

Dec 8, 2018

Angelo “Buster” Rizzo, age 90, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2018 at his residence. Buster was a lifelong Akron resident and a graduate of Garfield High School. He also attended The University of Akron, where he played football. Buster served in the U.S. Army and returned to work at the Akron Beacon Journal where he retired after 33 years....

Martha Jane Hull Sneyd

Martha Jane Hull Sneyd

Dec 6, 2018

Martha Jane Hull Sneyd died in East Cleveland on December 6, 2018, in the McGregor retirement community she had moved to three years ago to be nearer her daughter. She was exactly a month shy of her 90th birthday. Martha had been a resident of Mogadore for close to 60 years and belonged to the Mogadore United Methodist Church for...

Lucille L. Schlabach

Lucille L. Schlabach

Dec 4, 2018

Lucille L. Schlabach, age 90, went home to be with the Lord on December 4, 2018. A life resident of Hartville, Lucille graduated from Aultman School of Nursing and retired from Aultman Hospital in 1991. She was a member of Bethany Mennonite Church and spent many years teaching Sunday school. Lucille volunteered at many places throughout the years including Mennonite...

Wilfred Charles (Bud) Clayton

Wilfred Charles (Bud) Clayton

Dec 3, 2018

Wilfred Charles (Bud) Clayton passed away on December 3, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born August 21, 1929 in Akron, Ohio to the late Sadie Agnes and Charles Clayton. Bud graduated from Springfield High School in 1947. After graduation, he entered the Army in 1951 and served in the Third Armored Division. He married Dorothy Ann Weiss on October...

Diane Lynn Reymann

Diane Lynn Reymann

Dec 3, 2018

Diane Lynn Reymann, age 60, passed away suddenly on December 3, 2018. Cremation has taken place. Family and friends will be received Saturday, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, 547 Canton Road (Route 91), Akron (Ellet), Ohio 44312. (Hopkins Lawver, AKRON, 330-733-6271) www.hopkinslawver.com

Ivan Russell Gillis

Ivan Russell Gillis

Nov 28, 2018

Ivan “Ike” Gillis, age 90, went home to be with the Lord on November 28, 2018. Born in Akron, he lived in the Ellet area. Ivan graduated from Randolph High School, Goodyear Apprentice School and Goodyear Squadron. He retired from Goodyear after 40 years of service. Ivan was a member of Oak Hill Presbyterian Church and Yusef Khan Grotto. He...

Gary L. Prough

Gary L. Prough

Nov 27, 2018

Gary L. Prough, 71, peacefully entered the Kingdom of Heaven and into the arms of Jesus on November 27, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Lola, and his brother, George; and is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Barb; his children, Erin (Oscar) and Jeff (Megan); grandchildren, Calina, Kylee, Maribel, Gabriella, Gabriel, Laila,...

Morris Wayne "Bud" Persons

Morris Wayne "Bud" Persons

Nov 24, 2018

BOUGHT THE FARM Morris Wayne “Bud” Persons, age 86, passed away on November 24, 2018. He was born in Suffield and graduated from Suffield High School, a Veteran of the United States Army, Bud served in the Korean War. He retired from Goodyear with 40 years of service. Preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Eunice Persons; sister, Martha...

Kenneth A. Miller

Kenneth A. Miller

Nov 22, 2018

Kenneth A. Miller, age 81, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family and went home to be with the Lord on November 22, 2018. Born in Tallmadge to his parents, Claude and Dorothy Miller, he was a Mogadore resident for many years. Ken was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be greatly missed. Preceded in death by his...

Tracie L. Costantino

Tracie L. Costantino

Nov 20, 2018

Tracie L. Costantino, age 52, passed away on November 20, 2018. She is survived by her husband, Jerry; sons, Alex, Noah and Bradyn; and parents, Barbara and Jim Stover. Funeral Service will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, November 25, 2018 at Lakemore United Methodist Church, 1536 Flickinger Road, Akron, Ohio 44312 with Pastor Jeff Gindlesberger officiating. Family and...

Donald William Daugherty

Donald William Daugherty

Nov 19, 2018

Donald William Daugherty, age 88, went home to be with the Lord on November 19, 2018. A loving and kind man, he was cherished by his family and friends. Don is survived by his wife, Phyllis; children, Sharon (Roger) Windey, Sharon Shanholtzer (Dale Kinnear), Cathy (Charly) Diak and Kyle (Gayle) Shanholtzer; seven grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. His legacy of love...