Obituaries
Helen Theresa Daum
Oct 14, 2018
Helen Theresa Daum, age 90, passed away October 14, 2018. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who will be dearly missed. Preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Daum; she is survived by her two sons and their wives; two grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and numerous loving nieces, nephews and extended family. Family and friends will...
Anna C. Baker
Oct 12, 2018
Anna “Carol” Baker, age 86, passed away peacefully October 12, 2018. She was born in Wise, Virginia to her parents, Victor and Leotha Reece and had been a lifelong resident of the Akron area. Carol had worked in the restaurant business most of her life, was employed at Guy’s Party Center for many years, and retired from the Ido Bar...
Joan Leslie Young (Robinson)
Oct 9, 2018
Joan Leslie Young (Robinson), age 72 of Akron, passed into eternal rest peacefully with her family by her side on October 9, 2018. Joan showed her strength and love for her family and friends while fighting a long battle with cancer. Even through tough times she taught us to embrace happiness and enjoy the days we have with family and...
Bernadette "Bernie" Smith
Oct 9, 2018
"Together Again" Bernadette “Bernie” Smith, age 91, passed away on October 9, 2018. Born on September 1, 1927 to Harry and Stella Miller of Suffield, Ohio, she was a graduate of Suffield High School and remained in the area all of her life. Bernie was a beloved mother, grandmother, community volunteer and friend who loved to entertain. She especially enjoyed...
Donald Leo Franze
Oct 9, 2018
Donald Leo Franze, 86, of Randolph, Ohio, went to be with the Lord peacefully on October 9, 2018 with his family by his side. Don was born October 14, 1931 in Akron, Ohio, to Pasquale and Rose Franze. Don was an active member at St. Joseph Parish in Suffield, Ohio, and put great effort into helping the church in any...
Joseph Paul Pepe
Oct 8, 2018
Joseph Paul Pepe, age 75, passed away on October 8, 2018 after a hard fought battle with Multiple Systems Atrophy. Born in Akron on September 16, 1943, he grew up in Akron and graduated from Hoban High School in 1962. Joe was a proud Vietnam veteran that served in the U.S. Navy from 1962-1966, stationed in San Diego, Calif., and...
Gerald R. Nardell
Oct 5, 2018
Gerald R. Nardell, age 71, passed away on October 5, 2018. Born in Akron on January 26, 1947, he lived in the area all of his life. Gerald graduated from Hoban High School and was employed with Goodyear Tire & Rubber for 38 years. He was a lifelong Cleveland sports fan, and enjoyed spending time with his grandkids. Preceded in...
Delores Lee "Dee" Guthrie
Oct 5, 2018
Delores L. “Dee” Guthrie, age 81, from Knoxville Tennessee, formerly from Akron Ohio, went home to meet the Lord on Friday October 5 at 1:45 pm at her home in Knoxville. Dee was born in Southern Ohio and lived most of her life in Akron Ohio until she moved to Knoxville, TN. 11 years ago to be with her daughter...
Seth Michael Young
Oct 2, 2018
Seth Michael Young, age 22, went home to be with the Lord on October 2, 2018. Seth’s pain is over and he is now in Paradise. Born in Akron, he was a lifelong area resident, graduating from Lake High School in 2015. Seth was pursuing a computer science degree at Kent State University, and was employed at Grinders in Hartville....
Geraldine L. "Gerri" Vincent
Sep 30, 2018
Geraldine L. Vincent “Gerri”, age 79, went home to be with the Lord on September 30, 2018. Born in Akron, Ohio to Fred and Martha Myer, she was a life resident of the area. Geraldine was an ordained minister and was a part of Flame Fellowship International and TCO Prison Ministry. Gerri was a member of Faith Family Church and...
Mary Magdalene Mallory Franklin
Sep 30, 2018
Mary Magdalene Mallory Franklin Absent from her body, gloriously present with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 30, 2018. She has been greeting all those who have gone before her. She enjoyed 92 years of mothering, grandmothering, great-grandmothering, great-great-grandmothering, laughing, teasing, loving, caring, serving, playing the piano/organ, singing, quilting, sewing, synchronized swimming-ing, loving life, loving people, loving Milky...
Rebecca S. Woodruff
Sep 29, 2018
Rebecca Sue Woodruff, age 70, passed away on September 29, 2018. Born on September 9, 1948 in Akron, Ohio to Clarence Elwood and Lois Miller Woodruff, she lived most of her life in Ellet, graduating from Ellet High School in 1966. Becky attended the University of Akron and Youngstown State University where she earned degrees in Special Education and Theater....
Rudolph C. "Rudy" Bergman
Sep 29, 2018
SPRINGFIELD TWP. - Rudolph C. “Rudy” Bergman, age 90, went home to be with the Lord September 29, 2018. Born in Akron, Ohio, he was a lifetime area resident. Rudy was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a longtime, dedicated member of Springfield Baptist Church. Preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Delores; he is...
Ernest A. "Ernie" Cornell
Sep 26, 2018
Ernest A. “Ernie” Cornell, age 90, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2018. Born in Akron, he grew up in Atwater and had been an area resident most of his life. A veteran of the U.S. Army, Ernie retired in 1988 from AC&Y Railroad where he worked as a brakeman as well as a conductor. He was a member of...
Virginia Elizabeth "Betty" Sole (nee Walker)
Sep 22, 2018
Virginia Elizabeth “Betty” Sole, age 90, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away on September 22, 2018 to live with her Lord and Savior. Born in Martins Ferry, Ohio, she was a graduate of Martins Ferry High School and lived most of her life in Uniontown, Ohio. Betty was a member of Grace United Church of Christ in...
Dorothy "Ginny" Adkins
Sep 21, 2018
Dorothy “Ginny” Adkins, age 94, passed away on September 21, 2018. Born in Cambridge, Ohio to John and Gertrude (Kirkman) Rayburn, she lived most of her life in the Uniontown area. Dorothy was a homemaker who enjoyed knitting as well as vegetable and flower gardening and was known for her “green thumb”. She loved and adored her grandson, Michael and...
Kay Kathleen (Southard) Campbell
Sep 18, 2018
"Together Again" Kay Kathleen (Southard) Campbell Kay Kathleen Campbell, age 85, of Uniontown, Ohio was welcomed into Heaven on Tuesday, September 18, 2018. Born on September 25, 1932 in Ashtabula, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Ruth and Charles Earl Southard. Kay spent her early years in Conneaut, Ohio, later moving to Medina where she graduated high school...
Margaret Mary Shircliff (Matthews)
Sep 16, 2018
Margaret Mary Shircliff (Matthews) Born November 30, 1929 – September 16, 2018 On a wonderfully warm fall evening with the window open next to her bed, a slight breeze blows across her face, following several hours of family; tiny tots to those with silver locks merging for our customary Sunday “beer break”. Our Mom, Margaret Mary Shircliff made the peaceful...
Maxine McClain
Sep 13, 2018
"Together Again" Maxine McClain, age 93, passed away on September 13, 2018 and is now with her husband, Bert. A lifetime area resident, Maxine was a faithful longtime member of Temple Baptist Church. She enjoyed flowers, camping with her husband, and hunting mushrooms in West Virginia, but one of her greatest loves was the many pets that she cared for...
Carl C. Cunningham
Sep 12, 2018
Carl C. Cunningham Jr., age 59, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on September 12, 2018. A lifelong resident of the Akron community, Carl was an avid sports enthusiast and involved in coaching and mentoring sports in Coventry, North Canton and Goodyear Heights. He was a member of Goodyear Heights Baptist Church. Preceded in death by his...
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