Obituaries

Robert L. Snowden

Robert L. Snowden

Dec 14, 2017

Robert L. Snowden II, born June 23, 1965, passed away December 14, 2017 in Greenville, TN. He lived in Akron, Ohio his entire life until recently moving to TN. He is preceded in death by his father, Robert L. Snowden I; and mother, Evelyn Stark. Robert is survived by his wife, Vera; daughter, Bobbi Snowden; sons, Robert Snowden III and...

Sandra "Sandy" Lee Pierce

Sandra "Sandy" Lee Pierce

Dec 10, 2017

Sandra “Sandy” Lee Pierce (Humbert) age 64 answered her call to be with the Lord on Dec. 10th, 2017 after her courageous battle with lung cancer. Sandy was born in Canton, OH and graduate of Lake High School, class of 71, and The University of Akron. Sandy is a retiree from Bridgestone Firestone where she worked as a Pension Analyst...

Theresa Ann Proudfoot-VanHorn

Theresa Ann Proudfoot-VanHorn

Dec 7, 2017

Theresa, 51 years, went off to ride in Paradise on December 7, 2017. Preceded in death by her husband, Ron; parents, Robert and Regina Proudfoot; and nephew, Robby Croft. She is survived by her only son, Joshua (Amanda) Proudfoot; sisters, Chrissy, Tammy and B.J.; niece, Krystal and nephew, Brett; lifelong friends, Pam, Bon Bon, Gail and Tamera. Theresa was a...

Elsie M. DeLong

Elsie M. DeLong

Dec 6, 2017

Elsie M. (Jones) DeLong of Akron, Ohio passed away on December 6, 2017 at the age of 97. She was born on April 27, 1920 in Parsons, West Virginia, and has been a resident of Akron since 1927. Elsie was preceded in death by parents, McClure B. Jones and Etta (Adams) Jones; her husband of 40 years, Oliver R. DeLong...

Timothy J. Gogel

Timothy J. Gogel

Dec 2, 2017

Timothy J. Gogel, Sr., age 73, passed away December 2, 2017. Born in New York City, Tim grew up on Long Island. He served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. Tim was the co-owner/operator of Frank J. Stolitzka and Son. He enjoyed golfing, going to the beach, spending time with friends, watching movies and most importantly, spending...

Edith M.  Corl

Edith M. Corl

Dec 2, 2017

Edith M. Corl (nee Calcei) RANDOLPH – Edith M. Corl, age 93, passed away December 2, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Italy to Francesco and Maria Calcei, she grew up in Mogadore and lived in Randolph most of her life. Edith was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening. She was a very active and dedicated volunteer for many...

Joyce Richards Malinas

Joyce Richards Malinas

Nov 27, 2017

Joyce Richards Malinas, age 90, went home to be with the Lord on November 27, 2017. Born in West Virginia, she moved to the Akron area after graduating and was employed with B.F. Goodrich for 43 years. Joyce loved spending time at the ocean, and enjoyed painting as a hobby. She was a member of the Jim Beam Association. Preceded...

William J. Gearhart

William J. Gearhart

Nov 21, 2017

William “Bill” J. Gearhart, 92, our dad, grandpa, great-grandpa, and our hero, passed away November 21, 2017. Dad was born on November 13, 1925, in Dayton, PA. He was the youngest and last surviving of ten children. Dad moved to Akron following his graduation from high school, but he never forgot his roots. He remained an avid Penn State and...

Karl Zachery Eisentraut

Karl Zachery Eisentraut

Nov 20, 2017

Karl Zachery Eisentraut, beloved son of Karl and Tammy, passed away quietly in the night on November 20, 2017. Memorial Service will be held Saturday, 4:30 p.m. at Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, 547 Canton Road (Route 91), Akron (Ellet), Ohio 44312. The family will receive friends at the funeral home prior to the service Saturday, from 3 to 4:30 p.m....

Mona Lee (Simmons) Kratzer

Mona Lee (Simmons) Kratzer

Nov 20, 2017

Mona Lee (Simmons) Kratzer, 86, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2017 with her loving family by her side. Mona was born on November 9, 1931 to the late George and Maycel Thomas. Her entire world revolved around her family and she devoted her life to cooking, cleaning, and caring for them. She was also a woman of great faith...

Patricia Ann Merkle

Patricia Ann Merkle

Nov 19, 2017

After a brief illness, Patricia Ann Merkle, 80, passed away peacefully in Phoenix, AZ on November 19, 2017, surrounded by her loved ones. Pat and her family moved to Arizona from Ohio in the early 70’s, and resided in the East Valley throughout the years. Pat worked in banking for 30 plus years, and after retirement sold real estate part...

John Sikula

John Sikula

Nov 17, 2017

John Sikula Educator John Sikula, age 73, of Ashland passed on to heaven on November 17, 2017 after a short illness. Dr. Sikula was born October 7, 1944 in Akron, Ohio to John and Anna Sikula of Mogadore, Ohio. He had an identical twin brother, Andy. He was preceded in death by his parents, older brother, Gerald, and twin Andy....

Alphious "Clark" Stouffer

Alphious "Clark" Stouffer

Nov 14, 2017

"Together Again" Alphious “Clark” Stouffer, Jr. (Al) Alphious “Clark” Stouffer, Jr., 89, passed away peacefully at home on November 14, 2017, surrounded by his family. Clark was born on September 8, 1928, in Pikeville, Tennessee. He graduated from East High School and the University of Akron and retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company with 38 years of service. He...

Don Greyling Frame

Don Greyling Frame

Nov 14, 2017

Don Greyling Frame, 62, of New Franklin, Ohio went to be with the Lord Tuesday, November 14, 2017. Born on June 20, 1955 in Sutton, W. Va., he was a 1973 graduate of Waterloo High School in Atwater, Ohio. Don worked at Myers Tire Supply Company for 20+ years. Prior to that, he worked at Robinson Memorial Hospital. Don tremendously...

Dale Ford Frick

Dale Ford Frick

Nov 12, 2017

Dale Ford Frick, age 63, went home to be with the Lord on November 12, 2017. Born in Akron, he was a lifetime area resident. Dale was employed with Linden Industries for 28 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and watching his son Glenn race at Barberton Speedway. Dale especially loved to spend time with his family. Preceded in death by...

Harvey M Ford

Harvey M Ford

Nov 9, 2017

Harvey M. “Pete” Ford, age 91, passed away peacefully at home in Mogadore on Wednesday, November 8, 2017. He was born in Wood, Pennsylvania on December 20, 1925 to the late Custer and Olive Ford. He served in the U.S. Navy in World War II as a photographer’s mate. Pete was retired from General Tire. He was a life member...

Joseph  Paul Johnson

Joseph Paul Johnson

Nov 9, 2017

Joseph Paul Johnson, age 60, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2017. Born in Akron, he lived in Mogadore most of his life. Joe enjoyed his family and friends, Ohio State Buckeyes, and golfing. Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Helen; and brother, Dan, he is survived by brother, Michael (Vickie); sisters, Susan Johnson and Marianne (Mike) Reder;...

Virgil L. Hebert

Virgil L. Hebert

Nov 8, 2017

Virgil L. Hebert, Jr. NORTH CANTON -- Virgil L. Hebert, Jr., born January 11, 1931 in Akron, Ohio went to be with the Lord November 8, 2017 after a sudden illness. A Naval Veteran of the Korean War, Virgil was a Life Member of the VFW National Home. Virgil and Mary retired early from The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company...

Sylvia M Hays

Sylvia M Hays

Nov 8, 2017

Sylvia M. Hays, age 89, passed away peacefully November 8, 2017. Born in Akron to John and Olive Simpson, Sylvia lived in Green all of her life. She was a homemaker, longtime member of Greensburg United Methodist Church where she enjoyed singing in the choir. She loved camping with her husband and belonged to the Rubber City Roadrunner’s Club as...

David Thomas Pluck

David Thomas Pluck

Nov 8, 2017

David Thomas Pluck I, age 57, passed away on November 8, 2017 as the result of a sudden accident. A life resident of Akron, Dave enjoyed music, movies, and spending time with his grandkids. He was an honest, hardworking, devoted man who always put his family first. His family holds on to countless joyful memories with him at backyard barbecues,...