Obituaries

Mattielu Willoughby

Mattielu Willoughby

Jul 17, 2017

Mattielu Willoughby, age 87, passed away July 17, 2017. Born in Moundsville, West Virginia, she lived most of her life in the Akron area. Mattielu graduated from East High School and retired as a secretary from RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company. Preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Varetta White; and brother, Jim White; she is survived by dear friend,...

Kelly Ann Vaughn

Kelly Ann Vaughn

Jul 16, 2017

Kelly Ann Vaughn, age 37, went home to be with Jesus on July 16, 2017 after a long battle with medical issues. She was born in Akron, Ohio and lived in Uniontown, Ohio, graduating from Green High School in 1997. Kelly was employed at The Bistro in Green for many years. She loved to decorate her home, take pictures and...

Roger Buchanan Garver

Roger Buchanan Garver

Jul 14, 2017

Roger Buchanan Garver, 96, passed away on Friday July 14, 2017. Roger was born in Ashland Ohio and lived most of his life in Ellet. He graduated from Akron Central High School in 1939. In 1943 he earned a Bachelor of Science in engineering from The University of Akron where he was a member of Sigma Tau engineering honor society....

Terence W. "Terry" Wilson

Terence W. "Terry" Wilson

Jul 13, 2017

Terence Warren “Terry” Wilson, age 51, passed away on July 13, 2017 after a long illness. Born in Akron on July 29, 1965, he lived in the Suffield and Akron areas and graduated from Field High School. Terry worked in several occupations, including restaurant cook and plastics molding. He attained the rank of Eagle Scout, and earned an associate degree...

Teri Bonvenuto (nee Bowers)

Teri Bonvenuto (nee Bowers)

Jul 13, 2017

Teri Bonvenuto, 62, of Hartville, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on July 13, 2017. Teri was a long-time resident of Mogadore where she graduated in 1973. Teri was a member of the Mogadore Methodist Church. She enjoyed vacationing at Ocean City, riding in convertibles with the top down, butter pecan ice cream and being with friends and...

Phyllis Helen Teal

Phyllis Helen Teal

Jul 12, 2017

"Together Again" Phyllis Helen Teal, age 90, passed away on July 12, 2017. A life resident of Mogadore, Ohio she was a graduate of Kent State University and a member of Mogadore United Methodist Church. Phyllis’ hobbies included golfing and participating in the Mogadore Dirt Daubers Garden Club. She enjoyed reading and spending time with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and family....

Ella B. Glover

Ella B. Glover

Jul 12, 2017

Ella B. Glover, age 100, passed away on July 12, 2017. Born in Jackson County, Tenn., she lived in Hartville most of her life and was a member of the Church of Christ. Ella enjoyed cooking, sewing and spending time with her family. Preceded in death by her husband, Edd Glover, she is survived by her daughters, Mat (JT) Whitley,...

Elizabeth  Ann Rainville

Elizabeth Ann Rainville

Jul 11, 2017

Elizabeth Ann Rainville, age 58, passed away suddenly on July 11, 2017 and is now at rest, fallen asleep in Christ, awaiting the soon coming of Jesus where she will be reunited with her Savior. 1 Thess. 4:13-18. Elizabeth lived in Hartville, Ohio and retired from the Akron Summit Public Library after 30 years of service. She was a member...

Shane Michael Treich

Shane Michael Treich

Jul 10, 2017

Shane Michael Treich, age 40, passed away on July 10, 2017 after a courageous 2-1/2 year battle with cancer. Born in Akron, he was a life resident of the Suffield area. Shane graduated from Springfield High School in 1995 and the University of Mount Union in 1999. He worked as a brick layer and project manager in the construction industry....

Robert "Bob" Egli

Robert "Bob" Egli

Jul 5, 2017

Robert “Bob” Egli, Jr., age 61, went home to be with the Lord on July 5, 2017. Bob was born in Barberton, and lived most of his life in the Akron area. He was employed with the Perrin Asphalt Company for 25 years. Preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Carol; son, Michael; and sister, Carol Ann. He is...

Clifford W. Drumm

Clifford W. Drumm

Jul 4, 2017

Clifford W. Drumm, age 90, went home to be with the Lord on July 4, 2017. Born in Akron, he was a life resident of the area and graduated from Central High School. An Army veteran of World War II, Mr. Drumm retired from The Goodyear Bank after 45 years of service and was a member of Oak Hill Presbyterian...

Edna Hoisington

Edna Hoisington

Jul 4, 2017

Edna Hoisington After a lengthy and declining battle with Alzheimer’s her life ended on a day of celebration for all Americans – July 4th. This day was also celebrated by her family knowing that she left this earth to again be whole with the Lord and continue to do what she did best – look out for her family. Edna...

James Howard Harlan

James Howard Harlan

Jun 29, 2017

James Howard Harlan, age 66, went home to be with the Lord on June 29, 2017 after a long illness. Born in Akron, he grew up in Firestone Park, graduating from Garfield High School in 1969, and was a current resident of Green. Jim retired from the F.W. Albrecht Grocery Company after 49 years of service. Jim participated with the...

Jewel Bryant Piekarski

Jewel Bryant Piekarski

Jun 28, 2017

Jewel Bryant Piekarski (nee Clotfelter), age 73, passed away suddenly in a car accident in Green on June 28, 2017 with her best friend, Josephine Murdocco. She has now gone home to be with the Lord. Born in Akron, she resided in Green for over 47 years. Jewel graduated from Central High School in 1961 and attended the University of...

James O. King

James O. King

Jun 27, 2017

James O. King, age 84, passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 27, 2017. He was born in Mogadore and was a lifetime resident. Mr. King proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force, serving during the Korean War. He retired from Matco Tools after 35 years of service. He was a member of the Mogadore Fire Department...

Nancy Lou Barton

Nancy Lou Barton

Jun 27, 2017

Nancy Lou Barton, age 81, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on June 27, 2017. Nancy was a 1956 graduate of Idabelle Firestone School of Nursing and retired from Akron City Hospital after 40 years of service. The doctors referred to her as “the oldest living ICU nurse”. She is survived by her husband of 61...

Joyce Ione Havens

Joyce Ione Havens

Jun 27, 2017

Joyce Ione Havens, age 89, passed away on June 27, 2017. She was born in Lampasas, Texas, and lived in the Akron area most of her life. Joyce enjoyed gardening and making crafts. Preceded in death by her husband, Edward A. Havens; son, Larry D. Havens; daughter, Florence Mae Havens; and grandson, Jesse Lee Havens. She is survived by children,...

Wanda M. Tyson

Wanda M. Tyson

Jun 26, 2017

Wanda M. Tyson “Nan”, age 83, went home to be with the Lord on June 26, 2017, after a brief illness and is now singing with the angels. Born in Middletown, Kentucky to Herbert and Beatrice (McKnight) Bowman, Wanda lived in the Uniontown area most of her life. She retired as an auditor with Goodyear Aerospace/Aircraft Braking Systems after 27...

Paul F. Matisak

Paul F. Matisak

Jun 24, 2017

CANAL FULTON--Paul F. Matisak, age 46, went home to be with the Lord after a long illness on June 24, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Ravenna, Paul lived in the Akron/Portage Lakes area most of his life. He was formerly employed with Key Bank and then became the Vice President of Corporate Banking as a Senior Loan...

Yvonne Louise (Moore) Ward

Yvonne Louise (Moore) Ward

Jun 23, 2017

Yvonne Louise (Moore) Ward, born in Mogadore December 29, 1935, left her home to go with her family in heaven to be with her dad and mom, Paul and Katie (Flittner); sisters, Helen Conley and Marjorie Johnson; and brothers, Paul V. and Gerald Moore. Yvonne was from the Class of 1953 at Mogadore. She worked at Mogadore Christian Church, Eldon’s...