Obituaries
George L. Long
Oct 6, 2017
George L. Long Sr., age 69, passed away on October 6, 2017. George was born on May 21, 1948 in Canton, Ohio and lived most of his life in the Akron area. His love of motorcycles and of his country and family defined his life. George was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather. George gave 30+ years of service with...
William "Buck" Mudd
Oct 4, 2017
William “Buck” Mudd, 92, passed peacefully on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at his home surrounded by family. Buck was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather to his family. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Angela Livigni. Also surviving are his sons, Steve (Yvonne), Larry (Lisa), Mark (Crissy); and daughters, Julie (Gary) Lancaster, Gina (Chris) Bryan...
Marie A. Kanis
Oct 4, 2017
Marie Kanis, 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 4, 2017. Born on October 31, 1929 in Barberton, Marie graduated from Ravenna High School in 1948. She lived most of her life in Springfield Township. Marie served on the Springfield Township Zoning Board and Board of Appeals. She enjoyed babysitting for numerous neighborhood and Roosevelt Elementary children....
John M. Tosill
Oct 2, 2017
John Martin Tosill, 74, of Akron, Ohio unexpectedly passed on October 2, 2017. He was proceeded in death by his wife of half a century, Sandra “Sam” Tosill, and his beloved mother, Helen Meier. He is survived by his daughters, Breelyn Mehrtens, Bridget Kohut, and Robin Lee; son-in-law, Brad Mehrtens; grandchildren, Devin Kohut, Benjamin Mehrtens, and Bailey Mehrtens; sister, Carol...
Almeda Mary Vechik
Oct 1, 2017
"Together Again" Almeda Mary Vechik passed away on October 1, 2017. She leaves behind her three sons, Kenneth (Gail), Bryan (Diana) and Christopher; and five grandchildren, Almeda, Kenny, Jack, Jessica and Sarah. Friends and family will be received Wednesday, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, 547 Canton Road (Route 91), Akron (Ellet), Ohio 44312. Private burial...
George M. Cochran
Sep 28, 2017
George M. Cochran passed away on September 28, 2017 shortly after celebrating his 97th birthday. Born and raised in Akron, he was a U.S. Navy veteran and retired from Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. George resided at Danbury Senior Living in Cuyahoga Falls. He enjoyed playing bridge, euchre and was a great poker player, but more than anything else he loved...
Timothy A. Cummings
Sep 27, 2017
Timothy A. Cummings, age 63, passed away suddenly on September 27, 2017. A life resident of Akron, he graduated from Garfield High School in 1973 and was a long distance truck driver for 34 years. Tim enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren doing activities such as fishing, exploring, painting and building models. Preceded in death by his...
Randall (Randy) Dean Stuckey
Sep 26, 2017
Randall (Randy) Dean Stuckey, 59, went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017 at Akron City Hospital, while surrounded by his family. His death occurred from injuries sustained from a car accident on Sept. 12th. Randy was born on November 11, 1957 in Hicksville, Ohio. He was the youngest of five children. Randy graduated with a...
Robert "Bob" V. Schoch
Sep 24, 2017
MOGADORE -- Robert “Bob” V. Schoch, age 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September 24, 2017. Born in Bradford, Pa. to Robert and Doris Schoch, Bob was a resident of Mogadore since 1956. He was employed as a General Foreman for Asplundh Tree Expert Co. for 46 years before retiring in 1992. Bob attended Kent Grace Baptist...
Ruth Annabelle (Chevalier) Coey
Sep 18, 2017
Ruth Annabelle (Chevalier) Coey, age 99, passed away September 18, 2017 after a short illness. She was born in Glouster, Ohio in 1918, moved to Akron at age 8, and spent the rest of her life in the Akron area. Ruth graduated from Akron South High School in 1936, retired from Centran Bank (now Key Bank), and was a longtime...
Howard E. Grable
Sep 16, 2017
Howard E. Grable, Sr., age 74, passed away September 16, 2017, surrounded by friends and family at an NRA Banquet in Hartville, Ohio. Born in Akron on June 28, 1943 to parents, Warren and Deloras Grable, Howard lived in the Uniontown area his entire life. He graduated from Green High School in 1961. Howard was an avid hunter and homebody...
Fran Hershberger
Sep 15, 2017
Fran Hershberger, age 79, went home to be with the Lord September 15, 2017. Born in Elmwood, Tennessee, she lived most of her life in Akron, Ohio and was a member of East Market Street Church of God. She enjoyed crafts, cooking and especially spending time with her family and friends. Preceded in death by her husband, Paul R. Hershberger;...
Mary Jane Sokol
Sep 15, 2017
Mary Jane Sokol, 85, passed away on September 15, 2017. She was born on January 17, 1932 in Akron, Ohio. She was a lifetime resident of Akron and graduated from North High School. Mary Jane graduated with a degree in education from the University of Akron, where she was an Alpha Delta Pi. She taught 23 years in the Akron...
Richard "Rick" G. Owens
Sep 14, 2017
Richard “Rick” Owens, age 71, passed away after a major heart attack on September 14, 2017. Born in Akron, Rick grew up in Springfield Township and moved to Hartville in the 1980’s. He graduated from Springfield High School and The University of Akron. Following graduation, Rick served in the U.S. Navy. He retired from Novar Controls. Rick enjoyed reading, computers,...
Betty J. Dieringer
Sep 13, 2017
Betty Dieringer, age 81, passed away September 13, 2017. Born in Akron, Betty lived in Uniontown most of her life. She loved puzzles, traveling and watching the Cleveland Cavaliers, especially LeBron James. Preceded in death by her brother, Frank Homan; and nephew, Frankie; she is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Dick; children, Susan (Bryan) Bokoski, Sandy (Ralph)...
Glenn W. Tipton
Sep 9, 2017
Glenn H. Tipton, age 87, went home to be with the Lord on September 9, 2017. A life resident of Akron, he was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during the Korean War. Mr. Tipton was employed with Goodyear Aerospace, Akron Standard Mold and S.C. Manufacturing. He was a former member of Richville United Church of Christ in Navarre...
Susan D. Willett
Sep 6, 2017
Susan D. Willett, age 68, passed away on September 6, 2017. Born in Akron, she was a graduate of Garfield High School. Susan lived in California for over 40 years and enjoyed making jewelry. Preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Rosemary Willett, she is survived by her brother, David (Kathy) Willett; sisters, Janet Willett and Pat Longacre; nephews...
Christina G. Young
Sep 3, 2017
Christina G. Young (nee Lucille Ann Hagan) Christina G. Young, age 79, went home to be with the Lord on September 3, 2017. She was a life resident of Akron. Christina was preceded in death by her daughter, Renee Wood; parents, Robert and Margaret Hagan; and sister, Sally Miller. She is survived by sons, Andre Lee, Dwayne Jemmings, Forrest Jemmings...
Mary J. Jenior
Sep 3, 2017
"TOGETHER AGAIN" Mary J. Jenior (nee Burtscher) Mary J. Jenior, age 93, passed away on September 3, 2017. She was a life resident of the Randolph area and graduated from Suffield High School. Mary was a life member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and volunteered at Robinson Memorial Hospital for over 30 years. She enjoyed spending time with her family,...
Thomas E. Kirkpatrick
Aug 29, 2017
Thomas E. Kirkpatrick, 53, of Riverview, Fla. passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2017. He was preceded in death by his father Wallace Kirkpatrick. Survivors include his wife of 25 years, Tammie Coburn; stepson, Bobby Landers (Heather) and their children, Jacob, Ethan and Emilie; mother, Beverly Kirkpatrick; brother, Michael Kirkpatrick (Susan); nephew and nieces, Michael, Amber, Jaclyn, and Kaitlyn. He...
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