Obituaries

Lu Ann Lilley

Lu Ann Lilley

Jun 21, 2017

Lucinda Ann Fry Lilley (Lu Ann), age 91, returned to her home with the Lord on June 21st, 2017. Born in Cleveland on August 29, 1925, she was the eldest child of the late Mary Finnegan Fry, and Enos. E (Jack) Fry. She graduated from Shaw High School, married Eugene Maynard Lilley (now deceased) in 1945, and dreamt only of...

William R. "Bill" Burton (Butch)

William R. "Bill" Burton (Butch)

Jun 21, 2017

William R. “Bill” Burton (Butch) Bill Burton, age 78, passed away June 21, 2017. He was born on February 5, 1939 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Kertly and Adeline Burton. Bill graduated from Suffield High School in 1957 and was a lifelong Teamster, retiring from OK Trucking. His many hobbies included woodworking, shuffleboard, rehabbing houses and playing cards. Bill...

Michael R. Drake

Michael R. Drake

Jun 18, 2017

Michael R. Drake, age 45, passed away on June 18, 2017. He was born December 7, 1971 in Barberton, Ohio to Michael B. and Shirley M. Drake (Fox). Michael was preceded in death by his father, Michael B. Drake; grandparents, Brooks S. and Lakie A. Drake and William B. and Ruth M. Fox. Michael is survived by his daughter, Misty...

Elizabeth Elaine Sturdivant

Elizabeth Elaine Sturdivant

Jun 13, 2017

Elizabeth Elaine Sturdivant, beloved daughter, sister and aunt, passed away suddenly on June 13, 2017 at the age of 59. She is now at home with Jesus and her loved ones that passed before her. Graveside Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, June 19, 2017 in the chapel at Sunset Hills Memory Gardens, 7920 Frank Avenue NW,...

Ralph E. Greene

Ralph E. Greene

Jun 10, 2017

Ralph Edward Greene passed away June 10, 2017. He was 77 years old. He was born in Barberton, Ohio. He grew up in Coventry Township and moved to Copley during high school, graduated in 1958. He joined the Army Reserves the summer of 1958 and did basic training at Ft. Knox. He lived in Springfield Township the past 46 years....

Dwight C. "Deke" Ickes

Dwight C. "Deke" Ickes

Jun 9, 2017

Dwight C. “Deke” Ickes, age 80, passed away on June 9, 2017. Raised in Mineral City, Ohio, he lived Akron before moving to Uniontown for the past 43 years. Deke graduated from Mineral City High School and served in the U.S. Army in Greenland. He retired from the Sun Oil Company after 35 years of service, and was a member...

Loretta Charles (nee Neeley)

Loretta Charles (nee Neeley)

May 28, 2017

Loretta Charles (nee Neeley), 85, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 28, 2017 in Green, Ohio. She was born in Owsley County, Kentucky on April 6, 1932 to Carl and Lucy (Bowling) Neeley, and has a younger sister, Imogene Neeley, of Booneville, Kentucky. Loretta was the widow of the late John Allen Charles of Irvine, Kentucky, and...

Robert "Bob" Allan Love

Robert "Bob" Allan Love

May 19, 2017

"Together Again" Robert “Bob” Allan Love, age 63 of Randolph, returned to his heavenly home suddenly on May 19, 2017. Bob was devoted to his family and helping others. He enjoyed spending time with his family, friends and playing with his favorite four-legged friends through the years, Scooter, Boomer and his son’s dog, Toby. Bob was born to the late...

Doris Ann (Dee) McClellan

Doris Ann (Dee) McClellan

May 18, 2017

Doris Ann (Dee) McClellan, formerly of Uniontown, Ohio, passed away suddenly on May 18, 2017 in Perrysburg, Ohio, where she had lived for the last two years. Dee was born to Ernest and Nellie Shaffer on November 28, 1938. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne and brother, Ronald. Dee is survived by her son, Scott McClellan (Jennifer);...

Donald L. Keener

Donald L. Keener

May 15, 2017

Donald L. Keener, age 85, passed away into the arms of his Lord and Savior on May 15, 2017. Mr. Keener was a life resident of Mogadore and served in the U.S. Army. He was a kind and generous man who always put his family first. Don was an avid sports fan and a lifelong Wildcat’s fan. He was adored...

Herbert  Neil Kagarise

Herbert Neil Kagarise

May 7, 2017

Herbert Neil Kagarise passed away May 7, 2017, with his wife Sarah by his side. Herb was born July 23, 1928 in East Freedom, PA to Ray and Ethel Kagarise. He graduated from Roaring Spring High School in 1946 and then served in the U.S. Army from 1946 through 1949. Herbert served in the occupational forces in Italy as a...

Mary Lois Noffsinger-Brown

Mary Lois Noffsinger-Brown

May 6, 2017

"Together Again" Mary Lois Noffsinger-Brown, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, born October 13, 1942, passed away May 6, 2017. She joined her husband of 55 years, Robert; parents Ewell and Lois Noffsinger; and brothers, Carl “Mossy” and David in Heaven. Mom was a 1960 graduate of Kenmore High School, living in that community for virtually all of her life....

Robert "Tater" Johnson

Robert "Tater" Johnson

May 3, 2017

Robert “Tater” Johnson, age 86, went home to be with the Lord on May 3, 2017. Born in Kentucky, he was raised in Akron and graduated from Garfield High School in 1949. Robert retired from Goodyear Research after 41 years of service and was a member of Eastgate Alliance Church. He enjoyed refurbishing automobiles, reading, and watching Westerns and other...

William Pall

William Pall

May 3, 2017

William Pall Sr., age 95, passed away peacefully at his residence with his daughter, Joyce on May 3, 2017. Born in Akron, he was a resident of Lakemore. Mr. Pall was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps and retired from B.F. Goodrich. He was the best father, grandfather and provider for his family – God Bless You, Dad....

Sandra Jean Emslander

Sandra Jean Emslander

May 2, 2017

Sandra Jean Emslander, age 49, went home to be with the Lord on May 2, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Carthage, Mo., Sandra graduated from high school in Webb City, Mo. and then went on to graduate from The Akron Institute. She was employed by Galaxy Medical Products and was a member of Tallmadge Lutheran Church....

Allen Verne Kenngott

Allen Verne Kenngott

Apr 30, 2017

Allen Verne Kenngott, 62 years young, of Mogadore, Ohio passed away on April 30, 2017. He will be forever loved and missed by Catherine (nee Redig) his ‘young bride’ of 33 years, and their children Max, Maria and Sarah, whom he cherished most of all. Preceded in death by his father, Milton, he also leaves behind a wonderful family starting...

Hazel A. Cruise

Hazel A. Cruise

Apr 28, 2017

MOGADORE - Hazel A. Cruise, of Mogadore, passed away at her home on April 28, 2017 at age 79 after a long courageous battle of illness. She was born June 5, 1937 in Akron, Ohio and was the second of four children born to Garnett L. Lester and Marjorie (Culton) Lester. The family moved to the Mogadore area when Hazel...

Ronald M "Chuck" Conring

Ronald M "Chuck" Conring

Apr 27, 2017

Ronald M. “Chuck” Conring Ronald M. Conring, 77, died April 27, 2017 after a battle with lung cancer. He was born October 12, 1939 in Pecos, Texas to Milton McAlister and Corynne (Martin) Conring. Spending his early years in Texas, he was raised on a cotton farm in Batesville where his mother instilled in him the rewards of hard work,...

Charles B. Dycus

Charles B. Dycus

Apr 25, 2017

GREEN, Ohio – Charles B. Dycus Sr., age 90, passed away on April 25, 2017. Born in Akron, he lived in Green most of his life and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. After graduating from Hamel Actual Business College, Charles was employed with Roadway Express and retired as the Director of Revenue Accounting. Upon retirement he and his...

Lisa Ann Tripp (Fuller)

Lisa Ann Tripp (Fuller)

Apr 25, 2017

Lisa Ann Tripp, age 47, is home with her Savior Jesus Christ after a courageous two year battle with leukemia. She was born in Akron, Ohio and graduated from Norton High School in 1987. During her summers in high school and college she worked at Camp Carl and went on several missions trips. She graduated with a Degree in Education...