Obituaries
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...
John H. Lucas
Aug 27, 2019
John H. Lucas, age 63, passed away on August 27, 2019. Born in Akron, he graduated from Springfield High School and currently resided in Massillon. John was a car enthusiast and enjoyed collecting model cars. Preceded in death by his mother and sister, John is survived by his wife of 25 years, Mary Ann; children, Natalie, Ryan and Brittany; father,...
Jim Eickelman
Aug 22, 2019
Jim Eickelman On the afternoon of August 22, 2019, Jim Eickelman passed away peacefully at the age of 91. Jim was born in Carmi, Ill. and lived his entire life in the Akron and Mogadore areas. Jim graduated from East High School in 1946 and retired from the Akron Beacon Journal, then worked for Martin Wheel for many years. He...
Olive A. Wise
Aug 21, 2019
Olive A. Wise, age 89, passed away on August 21, 2019 after an extended battle with cancer. Born in Atwater, Ohio, she graduated from Atwater High School and lived in the area all of her life. Olive spent her life being involved with her family and community. In her spare time, she enjoyed gardening and bird watching. Preceded in death...
June Opperman
Aug 20, 2019
June Opperman "The Great Non" June Opperman, age 89, went home to be with her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on August 20, 2019. A resident of Akron for 72 years, she enjoyed gardening, crafting, and cooking. June will be deeply missed, and always remembered for her love and commitment to her family. She was preceded in death by her...
Beverly A. Snider
Aug 20, 2019
Beverly Snider, age 84, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on August 20, 2019. Born in Canton, Ohio, Beverly graduated from Timken High School and lived in Hartville for 55 years. She was employed as T.O.P.S coordinator for 32 years. Bev had a personal relationship with her Heavenly Father. She said she wasn’t afraid of leaving, she just...
Nancy Kay France
Aug 20, 2019
Nancy Kay (Hall) France, 75, passed away peacefully with family surrounding her on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 after battling various cancers for 22 years. Nancy was a graduate of Springfield High School where she met her loving husband of 56 years and raised three kids in the community. Nancy was a lover of flowers, warm Coke, peanut butter crackers, Manchester...
George Seccombe
Aug 19, 2019
George Seccombe, age 80, passed away on August 19, 2019. Born in Akron, he graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School and served in the U. S. Army. George lived most of his life in Uniontown and began working at First National Bank, and retired as Vice President of First Merit Bank. He was the President of the Board of Cuyahoga...
William E. Swan
Aug 19, 2019
In Memory of William E. Swan William E. Swan, age 52, passed away unexpectedly on August 19, 2019. A lifetime resident of Akron, he graduated from East High School. William was a car enthusiast and enjoyed working on them in his free time. He is survived by son, Will Swan; daughters, Brittany (Jeremy), Courtney Sabalek and Nicole Swan; grandchildren, Nathan,...
Lois Regina "Jeanie" DeHaven
Aug 19, 2019
Uniontown - Lois Regina DeHaven “Jeanie” passed away unexpectedly August 19, 2019 at the age of 75. Born in Gypsy, WV Jeanie lived in the Uniontown and Akron area most of her life. A loving wife of 55 years, mother of three, grandmother of ten, she taught us all the true meaning of unconditional love. Jeanie is survived by and...
Edene Faye Adams
Aug 19, 2019
Edene Faye Adams, 84, of Uniontown, Ohio, went home to our awesome God on Monday, August 19th, 2019. Born November 7th, 1934, she is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Denver Adams. Edene was the very proud mother of three children, Faye (Mark) Grisez, Jeff (Melanie) Adams, and Mary (Frank) Unick, along with six grandchildren (Sarah, Renee and...
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