Obituaries
James R. Rollence
Sep 3, 2018
James R. Rollence, age 83, passed away on September 3, 2018. Born in Akron to parents, John and Anna Rollence, he lived in Green most of his life. Jim was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and graduated from the University of Akron. He was the owner/operator of LRM Engineers for over 50 years. Jim enjoyed golf, watching all Cleveland...
Jeanne Stoltz
Sep 2, 2018
"Together Again" Jeanne Stoltz, age 84, went home to be with the Lord on September 2, 2018. Born in Akron to her parents, George and Ruth (Lemke) Hansen, she lived in Mogadore most of her life and was employed with ACME for 20 years. Jeanne was a member of Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Tallmadge. She enjoyed cooking...
Joan F. Ritzman (Limburg)
Sep 2, 2018
Joan F. Ritzman (Limburg), 76, passed away Sunday, September 2nd, 2018 after a long illness. Joan was born in Akron, Ohio to Floyd and Betty Limburg. Joan had a kind heart, and a soft spot for animals from very early on. It is difficult to find a childhood photo of Joan that doesn’t include her gently holding a favorite pet....
Harley N. McDaniel
Sep 1, 2018
Harley N. McDaniel, age 88, passed away on September 1, 2018 and went home to be with the Lord. Born in Akron to his parents, John and Wilma McDaniel, he lived in the Portage County area most of his life. Harley served in the U.S. Air Force and retired from Chrysler Corporation after 32 years of service. He had attended...
Laura Sommers
Aug 30, 2018
Laura Sommers, age 66, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 30th, 2018 after her courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her devoted family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edna (Coblentz) and Monroe Detweiler; and three brothers, Laverne, Wilber and his wife, Rose Mary, and Raymond. Laura was a loving wife...
Chuck Simmons
Aug 29, 2018
Chuck Simmons, age 77, passed away on August 29, 2018. Born in Beverly, West Virginia he lived in Akron, Ohio. Chuck retired from horse training and went on to become owner of CE's Auto. His hobbies included fishing, spending time with his family and his grandchildren. He enjoyed time with his “70 and Older Club” playing cards and sharing stories....
Bohncile "Bonnie" (Tate) Hower
Aug 28, 2018
Bohncile “Bonnie” (Tate) Hower 1920 – 2018 Bonnie Hower, 98 years and six weeks, went home to be with the Lord on August 28, 2018. She died at home surrounded by her family. Born in Calhoun, Fla. on July 7, 1920, she lived in Akron most of her life, and was a member of the Akron Baptist Temple. Bonnie loved...
Leroy A. Kappler
Aug 27, 2018
Leroy A. Kappler, age 76, passed away on August 27, 2018. Born in Canton, he was a life resident of the area and served in the U.S. Army Reserves during the Vietnam Era. Leroy retired from Williams Toyota Forklift and enjoyed working on farm tractors and small engines. He loved the outdoors, and liked hunting, gardening and riding in his...
Mary Elizabeth "Betsy" (Spangler) Rosso
Aug 26, 2018
Mary Elizabeth “Betsy” Rosso, age 81, passed away August 26, 2018. Born in Mount Vernon, Ohio, Betsy lived in California from 1960 until recently moving to Tallmadge, Ohio earlier this year. She was employed with O’Connor Hospital in San Jose, California for many years. Betsy was an avid reader, sometimes reading several books per week and occasionally reading several in...
Richard Jerome Tomasik
Aug 21, 2018
Richard Jerome Tomasik, age 63, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2018. Born in Akron, Rick graduated from Field High School and then moved to Mesa, Arizona. He was employed with Car-Graph and loved his dogs. Preceded in death by his father, Jerome J. Tomasik; and brother, Ronald Tomasik, Rick is survived by his mother, Delores; brothers, Ed, Tom (Jan)...
Larry D. Hershberger
Aug 21, 2018
Larry D. Hershberger, age 70, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2018 after a courageous battle, and went home to be with the Lord. Born in Canton, Ohio to Daniel and June Hershberger, he lived in the Akron area most of his life. Larry served as a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force for eight years, and retired from...
Suzanne E. Riley
Aug 21, 2018
Suzanne E. Riley, age 71, went home to be with the Lord on August 21, 2018. Born in Elyria, Ohio, she lived in Akron and was a longtime resident of Norton. Sue was employed at Buckingham, Doolittle and Burroughs, LLC as a legal secretary for many years. She was a dedicated member of Hametown Baptist Church where she served in...
James J. Koegle
Aug 19, 2018
James J. Koegle, age 87, passed away August 19, 2018 after a long illness. Born in Akron, James lived in Akron before moving to Uniontown where he resided the last 45 years. He served in the U.S. Army and was employed with the Akron City Police for 26 years before his retirement in 1983. He was a member of the...
June E. Hinton
Aug 19, 2018
LAKEMORE - June E. Hinton, age 94, passed away August 19, 2018. Born in Lakemore, June was a lifetime area resident. She graduated from Springfield High School and was a member of Lakemore United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Ralph; parents; and sisters; she will be missed by many loving family members and friends. The family wishes...
Rose Sue Burket (nee Larry)
Aug 18, 2018
Rose Sue Burket (nee Larry), age 89, died peacefully surrounded by family and friends on August 18, 2018. Rose was born in Fairmont, West Virginia on August 12, 1929. She moved to Akron, Ohio after joining in the covenant of Holy Matrimony to John Joseph Burket on September 4, 1954 in West Virginia. Rose loved feeding her family and friends...
Marie A. Kiehl
Aug 18, 2018
Marie A. Kiehl On August 18, 2018 Marie A. Kiehl, age 96, passed away after a long life to be with Our Lord. Born September 26, 1921 in Akron Ohio, to Anna and Frank Kawczk, Marie grew up in Akron, and attended South High School. Soon after graduating in 1940, she accepted a position in the office at American Hard...
Maynard J. Miller
Aug 15, 2018
Maynard J. Miller, age 88 of Hartville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 and went home to be with Jesus Christ, his personal Savior. He was born on March 3, 1930 in Hutchinson, Kansas. Maynard founded M.J. Miller & Company C.P.A.’s in 1957. He was an active member of Hartville Mennonite/Evermore Community Church for 65 years, and loved...
Randall L. "Randy" Combs
Aug 14, 2018
SPRINGFIELD TWP. -- Randall L. “Randy” Combs, age 67, passed away peacefully at the Hospice Care Center on August 14, 2018, surrounded by his family. Born in Charleston, W. Va. to Hubert and Geraldine, he lived in Springfield Township all of his life. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Randy was employed as a machinist for many years, working...
Gloria A. Price (nee Yannayon)
Aug 13, 2018
Gloria A. Price (nee Yannayon) Gloria A. Price, age 81, went home to be with the Lord on August 13, 2018. Gloria was born in Erhart, Ohio to Glen and Verda Yannayon, and had resided in the Mogadore area most of her life. She was a faithful member of Mogadore Baptist Church where she taught the four and five year...
Jacquline L. "Jackie" Peterson
Aug 11, 2018
Jacquline L. Peterson, age 66, left us unexpectedly on August 11, 2018. Jacquline lived in Suffield most of her life. She loved music, movies and shopping for others. Jacquline was a loyal caregiver to her mom and her greatest joy in life was spending time with her loved ones. Preceded in death by her father, William Wright; brothers, Rex and...
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