Obituaries
Mark Andrew Benson
Apr 23, 2017
Mark Andrew Benson, 58, died April 23, 2017 in Hartville, Ohio. Mark was born in Akron on November 17, 1958. He was fond of saying that he was the fifth child of Arvid and Anne (Lusnak) Benson. Preceding Mark were his parents; and sister, Karen Benson. Mark is survived by siblings, Dennis (Terry), Carol (Lee) Helfer, David (Ann); and many...
Delilah J. Wagler
Apr 19, 2017
"Together Again" Delilah J. Wagler, age 58 of Canton, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 19, 2017. She was born in Canton, Ohio on May 4, 1958 to Jonas and Edna (Coblentz) Hershberger. Delilah married David E. Wagler on May 2, 1981 and his death on March 14, 2006 left her a widow for 11 years....
Marianne "Mimi" Remark
Apr 19, 2017
Marianne “Mimi” Remark (nee Potter) Marianne “Mimi” Remark, age 69, passed away surrounded by her loving family on April 19, 2017. Born in Barberton, Mimi made her family home in Uniontown, Ohio after graduating from St. Mary’s High School in Akron. She was a longtime member of Nativity of the Lord Jesus Catholic Church in Springfield Township. Mimi loved her...
Harry A. Wise
Apr 19, 2017
Harry A. Wise, age 101, passed away on April 19, 2017 in Brooksville, Fla. Born in Suffield, Ohio, Harry was a lifelong Dairy Farmer. He was an avid Indians fan, enjoyed hunting, and grew dahlia flower beds. Mr. Wise was predeceased by his wife, Betty Wise; daughter, Nancy Wise; and two sons, Forrest and Martin Wise. He is survived by...
Nola "Trollie" Pearson (nee Proctor)
Apr 17, 2017
Nola “Trollie” Pearson, age 84, died peacefully in her sleep on April 17, 2017. A life resident of Akron, she graduated from Ellet High School and had been retired for 20 years after working for Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority. Nola was a member of the Akron Metro Parks Hiking Club and enjoyed travel, hiking and playing cards. Preceded in death...
Mary Margaret Ferris (nee Reed)
Apr 16, 2017
Mary Margaret Ferris, age 93, passed away on April 16, 2017. Born on January 5, 1924, she was the beloved wife of the late Frank Ferris; loving mother of Jeff (Joyce) Ferris, Patti (Rick) Given and Pamela (William) Taylor and the late Karen Linderman; dear grandmother of seven and great-grandmother of seven. The family will receive friends Friday, from 12...
Ronald L. VanHorn
Apr 9, 2017
Ronald L. VanHorn, age 71, passed away at home on April 9, 2017. Ron proudly served his country in the Air Force, honorably discharged as an Airman 3rd Class, Fireman II. He was National President of Akron Big Wheels RVC. One of his great loves was not only building motorcycles but riding them also. Ron loved spending time with his...
Elizabeth M. "Betty" Howiler (nee Fisher)
Apr 4, 2017
Elizabeth M. “Betty” Howiler (nee Fisher) Elizabeth M. “Betty” Howiler, age 97, passed away on April 4, 2017. She was born in Youngstown, Ohio to Milton and Sarah Elizabeth Fisher, the youngest of four daughters. She moved to Akron and was a graduate of South High School. Betty married John “Bill” Howiler on January 26, 1941 and they were active...
Lester "Les" Kinsey
Apr 3, 2017
SPRINGFIELD TWP. – Lester “Les” Kinsey, age 87, passed away on April 3, 2017 after a long illness. Born in Akron, he lived in the Springfield Twp. area most of his life. Les served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and was the owner of Kinsey Hardware. He also was employed by the Mogadore and Springfield school systems...
Betty Jeanne Bourn
Apr 2, 2017
Betty Jeanne Bourn, 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 2, 2017. She was born on November 1, 1927 in Akron, Ohio. Betty worked for Lake Local Schools as head of their cafeteria services for many years. She also volunteered at Edwin Shaw Hospital for 27 years. Betty loved knitting and quilting and was an avid gardener. Preceded in death...
Mary E. Rhodes
Apr 1, 2017
Mary E. Rhodes, age 87, passed away on April 1, 2017. Born in St. George, West Va. to parents, Harry and Effie (Hedrick) Sommerville, Mary lived most of her life in Akron, and was employed with Quickey Manufacturing. Preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Thomas; and son, Thomas Ronald, she is survived by grandchildren, Tara (John) Stewart,...
James Ronald "Sonny" Crew
Mar 27, 2017
James Ronald “Sonny” Crew passed away peacefully into the arms of his beloved Lord and savior Jesus Christ, his devoted wife of 65 years and loving family at his bedside on March 27, 2017 at his residence in Mogadore, Ohio at the age of 83. James was born on July 29, 1933 in Akron, Ohio to Orlan and Freda Crew....
Michael Patrick Murphy
Mar 27, 2017
Michael Patrick “Mike” Murphy, age 74, passed away on March 28, 2017 due to a heart attack. A life resident of Mogadore, he graduated from Mogadore High School and retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber after 36 years of service. Mike enjoyed getting together with his Goodyear buddies, but his family was always first in his life. He was always...
Doris Maxwell
Mar 22, 2017
Doris Maxwell, 85, passed away on March 22, 2017. Doris was born on December 31, 1931 in Sand Fork, W.Va. to Rolla and Pauline Burk. She graduated from Glenville State College and retired as a kindergarten teacher from Springfield Local Schools. Doris was a member of Goodyear Heights Baptist Church. Doris was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Rusty...
Herman F. Huth
Mar 22, 2017
Herman F. Huth, Jr. MOGADORE – On Wednesday, March 22, 2017, Herman F. Huth, Jr., 76, passed away at his home in Newcomerstown, Ohio. Born on November 6, 1940, Herman was the third of seven children born to Herman F. Huth, Sr. and Lorrayne (Muncy) Huth. A 1959 graduate of Mogadore High School, he excelled in athletics and was a...
Marie Ann Reynolds
Mar 22, 2017
Marie Ann (Myers) Reynolds At 85, Marie’s body lost a battle with cancer, but her mind, spirit and soul are renewed and rejoicing in heaven in the arms of her Savior, Jesus. Born in Olney, IL she moved with her family to Davenport, IA in 1963. She moved to Des Moines to finish her career with the phone company, then...
David L. Culp
Mar 21, 2017
David L. Culp, age 74, passed away on March 21, 2017 in Mesa, Ariz. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Barbara; sons, Richard (Sheryl) and Mark of Akron; and daughter, Cheryl (Chris) McCormick of Tempe, Ariz.; grandchildren, David (Meg), Michelle, Nicole, Declan, Ellery and Maeve; and great-granddaughter, Jillian. David graduated from Buchtel High School and served in...
Dorothy Tharp (nee Fruth)
Mar 16, 2017
Dorothy Tharp (nee Fruth) Dorothy Tharp joined the love of her life, William Tharp Jr., in Heaven on March 16th, 2017. She was born in Akron in 1930 and lived in the area most of her life. Dorothy successfully raised six children, using the Ten Commandments, the Golden Rule and the philosophy “if you can’t say something nice, don’t say...
Alta "Louise" Gross
Mar 16, 2017
Alta “Louise” Gross, age 88, passed away on March 16, 2017. Born in Martins Ferry, Ohio, she lived in the Akron area most of her life, where she was a homemaker and a member of TOPS. Louise enjoyed going shopping in Hartville with her cousin, Lena, tending her flowers and quilting. Preceded in death by her husband, Edward G. Gross...
George W. Bean
Mar 15, 2017
George W. Bean, age 85, passed away on March 15, 2017. Born in Akron, he lived in the area all of his life. Mr. Bean was a sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps, serving for 10 years and retired from the Lawson Milk Company after 25 years of service. He was a fan of NASCAR racing, enjoyed being outdoors, and...
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