Obituaries
Thomas E. Nemcheck
Feb 20, 2019
Thomas E. Nemcheck, age 74, went home to be with the Lord on February 20, 2019. A current resident of Uniontown, Tom graduated from East High School and went on to earn his Master’s degree in Engineering from The University of Akron. He retired after many years of service from Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems, formerly Goodyear Aerospace. Tom was a...
Jeffrey W. Farina
Feb 20, 2019
Jeffrey W. Farina, age 49, passed away on February 20, 2019 after a hard fought battle with cancer. Born in Akron, he lived in Mogadore most of his life and graduated from Mogadore High School. Jeff was a huge sports fan of the Browns, Indians, Cavs, Ohio State football, Mogadore High School football and Detroit Red Wings. He enjoyed fishing...
Doris Jayne Regas
Feb 19, 2019
Doris Jayne Regas, age 87, of Uniontown went Home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 following a period of declining health. She was born July 1, 1931 in Osnaburg Township, the daughter of the late Quinter and Louisa (Henning) Royer. Doris was a graduate of Osnaburg High School (1949) and Kent State University (1973). Doris resided...
Janette C. Snyder
Feb 17, 2019
Jan Snyder, 76, of Charlotte, N.C., formerly of Uniontown, Ohio passed away Sunday, February 17, 2019 at her home. Calling hours will be held Wednesday, February 27, 2019 from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. followed by her funeral service at 1 p.m. at Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, 3553 Northdale Street NW, Uniontown, Ohio 44685. She will be laid to rest...
Anna L. Kline
Feb 15, 2019
Anna L. Kline, age 81, passed away on February 15, 2019. Born in Akron, Ohio on March 26, 1937, Ann married the love of her life, Glenn on August 31, 1956. We had 62 wonderful years together, sharing our faith in God which we applied daily. We lived these last 33 years in Uniontown, Ohio. We are members of Maranatha...
Bonnie L. Susong
Feb 14, 2019
Bonnie L. Susong, 72, passed away on February 14, 2019. Bonnie was born in Akron, Ohio and also lived in Cleveland, Ohio for many, many years. She was a graduate of Akron University. Bonnie worked at Akron General Medical Center for 29 years followed by 15 years at University Hospital as a Medical Transcriptionist Supervisor. She had a passionate love...
Karl W. Richards
Feb 14, 2019
Karl Richards, age 67, passed away on February 14, 2019. Born in Akron, Ohio in 1951, Karl graduated from Ellet High School in 1969 and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was employed in the trucking industry for 44 years, retiring from Holland Trucking. Karl enjoyed woodworking, glass etching, and spending time with family and friends. Preceded in...
Margot C. Meighen
Feb 12, 2019
Margot C. Meighen, age 77, passed away on February 12, 2019. She is survived by daughter, Susan (Rob) Wise; grandchildren, Levi and Elishia; two great-grandchildren; brothers, Michael (Jane) and Allen; and sisters, Carolyn and Sandy. Memorial service will be held Saturday, 3 p.m. at Hopkins Lawver MOGADORE Funeral Home, 34 S. Cleveland Avenue (Route 532), Mogadore, Ohio 44260 with Pastor...
Jay M. Rummell
Feb 11, 2019
Jay M. Rummell, age 52, passed away at home, surrounded by his loving family on February 11, 2019 after a brave two-year battle with cancer. Born in Akron on September 17, 1966, he graduated from Ellet High School in 1984 where he still holds a school track record. Jay proudly served in the United States Marine Corps from 1984-1988 during...
Eric L. Cresong
Feb 5, 2019
Eric L. Cresong, age 36, of Uniontown, Ohio passed from this world on February 5, 2019. Eric was a graduate of Springfield High School and was proud of his career as a Troubleshooter for Ohio Edison. Eric loved his family more than anything else. He was always full of smiles and laughs and would light up a room. Eric loved...
Janice Douglas Strassner
Feb 2, 2019
Janice Douglas Strassner, age 88, passed away February 2, 2019. Born in Akron, Ohio, Jan was a lifetime area resident. She graduated from Baldwin Wallace College and taught 21 years at Mogadore Elementary School. Jan volunteered for Akron Children’s Hospital for many years and enjoyed reading, playing games and crafts. Preceded in death by her parents; and sister; Jan is...
Freda M. Dye (Robinson)
Jan 29, 2019
Freda M. Dye (Robinson) Freda M. Dye, age 89, went home to be with the Lord on January 29, 2019. Born in Akron, she was a proud resident of Ellet for her entire life, graduating from Ellet High School in 1947. Freda retired after many years from Valley Savings & Loan. She was an avid reader, liked to travel and...
John "Jeff" Short
Jan 26, 2019
John “Jeff” Short, age 70, passed away unexpectedly on January 26, 2019. Jeff retired from Goodyear. He is survived by his wife, Jan Short; son, Cliff Short; daughter, Leeann (Dave) DeLuca; stepson, Steve (Gail) Walters; stepdaughter, Wendy (Larry) Langston; grandchildren, Colton Short, Alexis DeLuca and Payton Short; great-grandchildren, Weylyn Short and Chloe Langston. Private family services will be held at...
Gina F. Benjamin
Jan 24, 2019
Gina F. Benjamin, age 48, went home to be with the Lord on January 24, 2019 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Born in Cuyahoga Falls, she currently resided in Barberton. Gina graduated from Coventry High School where she still holds the record for the longest discus throw. She was employed at Firestone Country Club, and enjoyed bowling in...
Jerry J. Scott
Jan 21, 2019
Jerry J. Scott, age 76, of Akron, Ohio passed away Monday, January 21, 2019 with his loving wife of 51 years by his side. He was born October 23, 1942 to the late Howard and Mabel Scott in Ray, Ohio. Jerry graduated from Allensville High School in 1960. After high school, Jerry joined the U.S. Army serving for three years...
Alverda L. Lancaster
Jan 20, 2019
Alverda L. Lancaster Alverda L. Lancaster, age 75, went home to be with the Lord on January 20, 2019 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. She was born and raised in Kitzmiller, MD, and made her home in Springfield Township, where she lived most of her life. Alverda retired from McDonalds after many years as a manager. Alverda attended...
Lee M. Wieland
Jan 18, 2019
Lee M. Wieland, age 88, went home to be with the Lord on January 18, 2019 after a brief illness. He was born in Akron and was a lifetime area resident. Lee was a U.S. Army Korean War Veteran and worked for many years as a Tool and Dye Maker at Cornwell Tool. He loved playing his Bass Guitar in...
Marian E. Springston
Jan 16, 2019
Marian E. Springston, age 92, passed away on January 16, 2019. Born in Augusta, West Va., she lived in the Akron and Stow areas most of her life. Preceded in death by her husband, Ralph R.; grandson, Allan; and sister, Janet Coomer, Marian is survived by son, Dennis Springston; daughters, Linda Dietrick, Suzanne Mick and Kathleen Hoke; three grandchildren; and...
Sandra Kay Walliser
Jan 14, 2019
Sandra Kay Walliser Sandra “Sandy” Kay Walliser, age 74, went home to be with the Lord, (now running through the fields of flowers), on January 14, 2019. She was a member of Harmony Baptist Church of Tallmadge. Sandy endured and suffered with Muscular Dystrophy. She faced life with great courage, patience, kindness and laughter. Sandy did this with the help...
Gregory Scott Schafer
Jan 14, 2019
Gregory Scott Schafer, 69, passed away on January 14, 2019. Born in Akron, Gregory retired from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company in 2004 after 36 years of service. He began as a forms carrier in the Data Center then became a computer programmer and later a Section Manager/Programmer. Greg worked in Accounts Payable, Purchasing and then HR/Payroll/Benefits programming departments....

