Obituaries

Robert J. Rosen

Robert J. Rosen

Nov 8, 2017

Robert J. Rosen, 72, passed away unexpectedly Nov. 8, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Akron, he served in the U.S. Army National Guard and was employed by the Akron Beacon Journal as a District Manager and attended The Chapel in Green. He loved fishing, hunting, and spending time with his family and will be deeply missed by...

Stephen M. Panar

Stephen M. Panar

Nov 5, 2017

Stephen Panar, age 49, passed away November 5, 2017. Born in Akron, Steve lived in the Akron and Cleveland areas all his life. He graduated from Green High School in 1986 and was employed with the Union Laborers Local 860 for 25 years. Steve loved music, spending time outdoors and animals, but his greatest joy in life was spending time...

Cecil J. Shrock

Cecil J. Shrock

Nov 3, 2017

LAKEMORE -- Cecil J. Shrock Jr., age 56, passed away unexpectedly on November 3, 2017. Born in Akron, he lived in Lakemore all of his life and was a foundry worker for many years. Cecil enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Cecil Shrock Sr., Barbara Triplett and Delbert Harris; he...

Rod Brannon

Rod Brannon

Oct 29, 2017

Rod Brannon, age 74, passed away October 29, 2017, after battling Dementia with Lewy Bodies. Born in Canton, Rod lived in Mogadore all of his life. He retired from Forest City Enterprises. Rod was a member of Oak Hill Presbyterian Church, was a Charter Member of Port Summit Rotary Club, the Mogadore Historical Society, Mogadore Alumni Association and Community Leaders....

Earle Curtis Cameron

Earle Curtis Cameron

Oct 25, 2017

Earle Curtis Cameron Jr. The world lost a dear man and heaven gained a faithful servant on October 25, 2017 when Earle Curtis Cameron Jr., age 74, went home to be with His Lord. His life of love and kindness began in Warren, Ohio, but he later raised his children in Suffield. Earle graduated from Youngstown State University where his...

Maxine Elaine Rohner (nee Lynch)

Maxine Elaine Rohner (nee Lynch)

Oct 23, 2017

Maxine Elaine Rohner (nee Lynch) Maxine, age 90, passed away on October 23, 2017. She was born on Dec. 16, 1926 in Akron, Ohio to Enos and Devona Lynch, and graduated from East High School in 1944. Maxine was married to Martin Rohner for 67 years. She retired from Evans Savings & Loan/American Bank of Commerce after 22 years before...

Leroy Wagler

Leroy Wagler

Oct 22, 2017

Leroy Wagler, age 84, passed away October 22, 2017. Born in Uniontown, Leroy lived most of his life in Hartville, Ohio. He was the owner/operator of Wagler’s Excavating and was a member of Pleasant View Amish Mennonite Church. Leroy enjoyed gas engines, trap shooting, hunting and fishing. He also loved traveling to and working with churches and missions in Haiti....

Kenneth C. Croasmun

Kenneth C. Croasmun

Oct 22, 2017

Kenneth C. Croasmun was born March 16, 1929 and passed away October 22, 2017 after a brief illness at the age of 88. He leaves his wife of 63 years, Viola (Stevens) Croasmun; son, Keith (Darlene) Croasmun; and daughter, Kathleen Jernigan; four grandchildren, Kevin (Carmen) and Dawn Croasmun, Kyle (Sarah) Jernigan and Kara Jernigan; great granddaughters, Emily, Isabel, Maisey and...

Melissa Lou Coury

Melissa Lou Coury

Oct 21, 2017

Melissa Lou Coury, age 54, went home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on October 21, 2017. Born in Akron, she lived in Suffield all of her life. Missy earned a BSN from Ohio University and was employed as a nurse for more than 30 years. She was a member of Suffield Fellowship Church. Missy’s greatest pleasure was spending...

Larry G. Bissell

Larry G. Bissell

Oct 20, 2017

Larry G. Bissell In loving memory of Larry G. Bissell, age 68, who passed away on October 20, 2017. He is survived by daughters, Kerry, Lora, Lisa and Jennifer; and his grandchildren and great-grandchild. Private family services are being held. (Hopkins Lawver, AKRON, 330-733-6271) www.hopkinslawver.com

Harry P. Riddle

Harry P. Riddle

Oct 19, 2017

Harry Riddle, Jr., age 48, went home to be with the Lord on October 19, 2017. Born in Akron, he graduated from Ellet High School went on to retire from Citrus County Schools in Inverness, Fla. Harry enjoyed fishing, hunting, working on his truck, having a cold beer and laughing with his family. Preceded in death by his biological mother,...

Mary A. Mick

Mary A. Mick

Oct 18, 2017

Mary A. Mick, age 79, passed away suddenly on October 18, 2017 surrounded by her family and friends. Mary was born in Monroe County, Ohio and lived in the Akron/Canton area most of her life. She drove tractor/trailers long distances with her husband, John for many years. Preceded in death by her husband, John, Mary is survived by her son,...

Shelva J. Roth

Shelva J. Roth

Oct 17, 2017

"Together Again" Shelva J. Roth, age 77, went home to be with her husband on October 17, 2017. Born in Belington, West Va., she lived in the Brimfield area most of her life. Shelva enjoyed reading, cross stitching and ceramics. She also liked to watch stock car racing and visit casinos. Shelva was preceded in death by her husband, Gary;...

Ethel Frost

Ethel Frost

Oct 17, 2017

Ethel Frost, 87, died on October 17; she was a long-time resident of Suffield, and earlier Akron, Ohio. She was the loving wife to the late David A. Frost and is survived by her children, Jennifer (Jeff) and Linda; five grandchildren, Ian, Hannah, Emily, Lucy and Cora; sister, Ruth Mohlmaster; nieces, Wendy and Beth; and nephew Martin. Born in Orrville,...

Roger Pressler

Roger Pressler

Oct 14, 2017

Roger Pressler, age 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on October 14, 2017. Roger was born on July 26, 1940 in Akron, Ohio. He was a partner of the family owned business, Pressler Meats, for more than 50 years. Roger was also a member of many local clubs and organizations. He was preceded in death by his...

Walter J. "Walt" Evans

Walter J. "Walt" Evans

Oct 12, 2017

Walter J. “Walt” Evans, age 95, passed away on October 12, 2017. Born in Rootstown, he was a life resident of the Mogadore area and graduated from Suffield High School. Mr. Evans served as a Staff Sargent in the U.S. Army during World War II, and spent over 30 years teaching and coaching at Mogadore High School. He enjoyed coaching,...

Margie M. Goch

Margie M. Goch

Oct 10, 2017

"Together Again" Margie M. Goch, age 79, went home to be with the Lord on October 10, 2017. Born in Akron, she graduated from Akron Central High School in 1956, and was a member of the National Honor Society. Margie retired from National City Bank and was a member of Advent Lutheran Church. She enjoyed crafts, gardening, sewing and playing...

Amy L. McCrossin (nee Fredrickson)

Amy L. McCrossin (nee Fredrickson)

Oct 9, 2017

Amy L. McCrossin, age 47, passed away unexpectedly on October 9, 2017. She was born in Akron and lived in the area most of her life. Amy was a loving mother, daughter and sister. She will be greatly missed. Preceded in death by her father, Evert H. Fredrickson, she is survived by son, Alex Fredrickson; mother, Donna Fredrickson; and brother,...

Steve  Whitaker

Steve Whitaker

Oct 7, 2017

Following a brief hospital stay, Steve Whitaker, age 75, of Mogadore, passed away peacefully after complications from a stroke on Saturday, October 7, 2017 surrounded by his family. The family and all who knew Steve suffer the loss of a truly kind and gentle man. Steve shared his life in full with his loving wife, Sue. They appreciated each other...

Audrey Jane Watkins (nee Moon)

Audrey Jane Watkins (nee Moon)

Oct 7, 2017

"TOGETHER AGAIN" Audrey Jane Watkins, 87, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 7, 2017. She was born in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada and lived in Akron, Ohio, where she graduated from Kenmore High School. Audrey enjoyed traveling, people and getting together with her friends. Preceded in death by her husband, John; parents, Virgil and Mary; daughter, Kim;...