Obituaries
Judith Marie Hynes
Aug 1, 2018
Judith Marie Hynes, born on September 28, 1940, went home to live in glory with her Lord and Savior on August 1, 2018. She died after bravely and joyfully facing a long illness. Judy graduated from the University of Akron with a Bachelor of Science in Education degree in 1968. She obtained her Master of Science in 1974 and achieved...
Shirley Ann Williams
Jul 31, 2018
Shirley Ann Williams, age 82, passed away on July 31, 2018 following a brief illness. Born in Danville, Illinois, she lived in the Akron/Portage County areas most of her life. Shirley was a member of the Akron Club of the Deaf, and was affiliated for many years with the Greenleaf Family Services organization. She was a homemaker, and was the...
William R. Ritter
Jul 31, 2018
Mr. William R. Ritter, age 77, of Cedartown, Ga. passed away on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 unexpectedly at his residence. He was born on January 2, 1941, in Akron, Ohio. He was the son of the late William and Amelia Galko Ritter of Ohio. William, or “Bill” as he was called, graduated from Green High School in Akron, Ohio in...
Clarence "CK" Kennedy
Jul 23, 2018
Clarence “CK” Kennedy”, age 90, went home to be with the Lord on July 23, 2018. He was the patriarch of five generations and was a great example to everyone. Born in Monroe Center, Ohio, Clarence grew up in Conneaut, graduated from Rowe High School in 1946 and went on to college with a full scholarship. He moved to Mogadore...
Burton "Ray" Dunlap
Jul 21, 2018
Ray Dunlap, 89, passed away surrounded by his family on July 21, 2018. He was born in Akron, Ohio on December 7, 1928 and was a lifelong resident. Ray was a veteran of the Korean War. He served as a Sgt in the US Army, Company “G”, 32nd Infantry. Ray retired from Parson Electric in 1974 where he worked for...
Evelyn "Joyce" George Kennedy
Jul 20, 2018
MOGADORE -- Evelyn “Joyce” George Kennedy (nee Evans), age 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 20, 2018. Born in Akron, she was a lifetime area resident. After retiring from General Tire, Joyce began a second career of babysitting local children. She especially enjoyed her time taking care of all the children whom she deeply loved. Joyce was...
Robert Lee Dennison
Jul 20, 2018
Robert Lee Dennison, age 87, went home to be with the Lord on July 20, 2018. Born in Bristol, West Va., Bob lived in the Akron area most of his life. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Anna Laura; and sons, Robert L. II and Steven Dennison. Bob is survived by his wife of 12 years, Marjorie;...
Regina Marie Miller (nee Benedum)
Jul 19, 2018
Regina Marie Miller (nee Benedum) Regina Marie Miller, age 54, passed away on July 19, 2018. Regina was a life resident of Akron and graduated from Kenmore High School. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lovie and Chester Benedum; brothers, Chet Jr. and Thomas Benedum; and former husband, Jerry Miller. Regina is survived by her son, Ryan Miller;...
Nancy A. Lowther (nee Blanco)
Jul 18, 2018
Nancy A. Lowther (nee Blanco) UNIONTOWN – Nancy A. Lowther, age 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 18, 2018. Born in Akron, she was a lifelong area resident. Nancy was a great cook, and was especially known for her Italian cuisine. She enjoyed both vegetable and flower gardening, was a member of the Sons of Italy...
Leslie William Franke
Jul 16, 2018
Leslie William Franke, age 68, passed away on Monday, July 16, 2018 surrounded by his family. A loving husband, father, and grandfather, he was born in Cadillac, Michigan on August 26, 1949. Leslie grew up working with his father in the family owned septic tank/gravel business and started running the gravel pit at the age of 14. A graduate of...
Fred L. Wilson
Jul 15, 2018
Fred L. Wilson Jr., age 80, went home to be with the Lord on July 15, 2018. Fred was born in Ravenna, and is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Louise; son, Fred L. Wilson III (Dana); grandchildren, Sabrina (Cory) Fulst and Josh Wilson; and great-grandchildren, Jolienne, Presley and Journey. Private services will be held. Memorials are suggested...
Judith A. "Judy" Porter
Jul 13, 2018
Judith A. “Judy” Porter, age 73, passed away on July 13, 2018 after a long battle with liver disease. Born in Mogadore to Malcolm and Mary Robb, she was a lifelong area resident. Judy retired from General Tire after many years of service, later also retiring from GBS. She enjoyed crocheting and baking, but her greatest passion was being with...
Frances May Sohl
Jul 11, 2018
Frances May Sohl, age 84, passed away on July 11, 2018. Born on October 18, 1933, her parents who both emigrated from Belfast, Ireland at the beginning of the Great Depression raised Frances and her four brothers in North Olmsted, Ohio. As a child, Frances spent over eight months in Ireland visiting her Great Aunt Frances, whom she was named...
Mary Coppenger
Jul 11, 2018
Mary Coppenger, 81, was called home on July 11, 2018 after an extended illness. Born in Kingman, Indiana, Mary has resided in Akron where she has been an active member of her church community. She was a 1955 graduate of Hudson High School and a retiree from Goodyear Tire and Rubber after 27 years. Mary spent the last 15 years...
Alma King
Jul 8, 2018
Alma King, 92, passed away July 8, 2018. She was born in Brandonville, WV and lived in Akron, Ohio since 1951 with her beloved husband of 66 years, Clayton. She moved to Erie, PA to be near her daughter, Sherrie and her husband, David, in 2014. She was a member of Oak Hill United Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in...
Robert A. "Bobby" Musch
Jul 6, 2018
Robert A. “Bobby” Musch, age 60, went home to be with the Lord on July 6, 2018. A lifetime area resident, he was employed with Graphic Arts Rubber for many years. Preceded in death by his first wife, Billie; second wife, Theresa, who passed away recently; and his father, Herbert. Bobby is survived by his sons, James (Kathy) Lockhart, Mike...
Ruby (Morris) Tengea
Jun 28, 2018
Ruby (Morris) Tengea, age 84, went home to be with the Lord on June 28, 2018. Born in Fairview, W. Va. to parents, Joe and Retha Morris, she lived in Akron, Ohio most of her life and was employed at Sears and Berneath Rexall Drug for many years. Ruby’s hobbies included cake baking and decorating, and she also enjoyed church...
Leroy Norman Hubele
Jun 28, 2018
Leroy Norman Hubele, age 94, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 28, 2018. Leroy was born to Norman and Esther Hubele in Carmi, Illinois on October 2, 1923. Leroy enlisted in the Army and was assigned to the 106th Division (Golden Lions). He fought in the Battle of the Bulge in Belgium and Germany and was...
Danny Joseph Hunka
Jun 28, 2018
Danny Joseph Hunka Jr., age 41, passed away unexpectedly on June 28, 2018. He was born in Akron and was a lifetime resident. Danny was a very loving husband, father and a good friend to many. He will be deeply missed. He is survived by his wife, Jamie; sons, Cameron and Sabin; daughter, Riley; parents, Dianne (Greg) and Danny Sr....
Thomas M. "Tom" Felber
Jun 28, 2018
Thomas M. “Tom” Felber, age 72, passed away on June 28, 2018. Born in Akron, Tom lived the last 31 years in Mogadore. He graduated from Akron Garfield High School and served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Tom loved Ohio State, the Cleveland Indians and playing golf. His greatest joy in life was spending time with and...
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