Obituaries
Ken Miller
Dec 26, 2017
Ken Miller, age 65, passed away on December 26, 2017. Born in Ravenna, he grew up in Suffield and graduated from Field High School. Ken served in the U.S. Army and most recently resided in Texas. He is survived by his wife, Marianne; children, Joshua, Jodie, Shane (Kerri) and Cory (Jen); nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brother, Mont (Judy); sisters, Vicki...
Richard John May
Dec 25, 2017
Richard John May Jr. “Dick” Richard John May, age 86, went home to be with the Lord December 25, 2017, Christmas afternoon, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Akron, Ohio on August 13, 1931, he graduated from East High School and attended Kent State University. Dick served in the U.S. Air Force for four years and retired from Goodyear...
Richard Joseph Schuck (Rich)
Dec 24, 2017
Richard Joseph Schuck (Rich), age 90, passed away on December 24, 2017. Rich was born on March 4, 1927 to Mary (Bauer) and Henry J. Schuck in Hartville, Ohio. He resided in the Randolph/St. Joe area his entire life. He proudly served in the Merchant Marines during World War II. Rich married Pat (Conner) on August 7, 1948 and was...
Carl H. Nuzum
Dec 24, 2017
Carl H. Nuzum, age 94, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2017 and went home to be with the Lord after a long illness. He was born in Fairmont, W. Va. to J. Dallas and Pearl Nuzum and had lived in the Akron area all of his life. Carl was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Force, serving during...
Miriam F. Chipps "Mims"
Dec 22, 2017
Miriam F. Chipps “Mims”, age 92, went home to be with the Lord on December 22, 2017. Born in West Virginia, she lived in the Akron area most of her life. Miriam was employed as a switchboard operator while in West Virginia, and went on to become a nurse’s aide at Edwin Shaw Hospital in Akron. She was a member...
Louise Bowser
Dec 19, 2017
Louise Bowser “Weezie”, age 92, went home to be with the Lord on December 19, 2017. Born in Akron, she was a life resident of the area. Louise worked at Edwin Shaw Hospital for 30 years, and another 17 years at Pleasant View Health Care Center. She enjoyed helping and caring for the senior patients, and also playing Bingo. Preceded...
Eloise G. Krausse
Dec 17, 2017
Eloise G. Krausse, age 90, went home to be with the Lord December 17, 2017. Born in Ashland, Ohio, Eloise lived in the Akron area most of her life. She graduated from Central High School, received her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Akron and later her Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Kent State University. Eloise retired from...
Mary L. Rummell
Dec 17, 2017
Mary L. Rummell, age 74, went home to be with the Lord December 17, 2017. Born in Akron, Ohio, she was a lifetime area resident. Mary graduated from East High School and retired from Aircraft Breaking Systems Corporation (ABSC). She was a member of The Chapel in Green, where she was known as a “master quilter” in their quilting group....
Gloria Ann Riddell
Dec 16, 2017
Gloria A. Riddell “Sis”, age 74, passed away peacefully at Akron City Hospital after a lifelong battle with Crohn’s disease on December 16, 2017. A life resident of Akron, Gloria was a dedicated homemaker who enjoyed doing crafts, playing Bonco and loved spending time with her family. She especially loved her grandchildren, to whom she was very devoted and always...
"Jim Beasley"
Dec 16, 2017
“Jim Beasley” Charles James Beasley, age 89, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2017. A life resident of Akron, he was employed by O.K. Trucking (formerly Anderson Motor) for many years, retiring in 1983. Jim was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was an avid golfer and bowler. He was a very loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Preceded...
William Thomas "Bill" Witmyer
Dec 15, 2017
"Together Again" William Thomas “Bill” Witmyer, age 88, passed away on December 15, 2017 with his daughters by his side. Born in Akron, he lived in the area all of his life and graduated from Tallmadge High School. Bill served in Panama in the U.S. Army, and retired from PPG and MK Architectural Metal, Inc. In his spare time, he...
Robert L. Snowden
Dec 14, 2017
Robert L. Snowden II, born June 23, 1965, passed away December 14, 2017 in Greenville, TN. He lived in Akron, Ohio his entire life until recently moving to TN. He is preceded in death by his father, Robert L. Snowden I; and mother, Evelyn Stark. Robert is survived by his wife, Vera; daughter, Bobbi Snowden; sons, Robert Snowden III and...
Sandra "Sandy" Lee Pierce
Dec 10, 2017
Sandra “Sandy” Lee Pierce (Humbert) age 64 answered her call to be with the Lord on Dec. 10th, 2017 after her courageous battle with lung cancer. Sandy was born in Canton, OH and graduate of Lake High School, class of 71, and The University of Akron. Sandy is a retiree from Bridgestone Firestone where she worked as a Pension Analyst...
Theresa Ann Proudfoot-VanHorn
Dec 7, 2017
Theresa, 51 years, went off to ride in Paradise on December 7, 2017. Preceded in death by her husband, Ron; parents, Robert and Regina Proudfoot; and nephew, Robby Croft. She is survived by her only son, Joshua (Amanda) Proudfoot; sisters, Chrissy, Tammy and B.J.; niece, Krystal and nephew, Brett; lifelong friends, Pam, Bon Bon, Gail and Tamera. Theresa was a...
Elsie M. DeLong
Dec 6, 2017
Elsie M. (Jones) DeLong of Akron, Ohio passed away on December 6, 2017 at the age of 97. She was born on April 27, 1920 in Parsons, West Virginia, and has been a resident of Akron since 1927. Elsie was preceded in death by parents, McClure B. Jones and Etta (Adams) Jones; her husband of 40 years, Oliver R. DeLong...
Timothy J. Gogel
Dec 2, 2017
Timothy J. Gogel, Sr., age 73, passed away December 2, 2017. Born in New York City, Tim grew up on Long Island. He served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. Tim was the co-owner/operator of Frank J. Stolitzka and Son. He enjoyed golfing, going to the beach, spending time with friends, watching movies and most importantly, spending...
Edith M. Corl
Dec 2, 2017
Edith M. Corl (nee Calcei) RANDOLPH – Edith M. Corl, age 93, passed away December 2, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Italy to Francesco and Maria Calcei, she grew up in Mogadore and lived in Randolph most of her life. Edith was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening. She was a very active and dedicated volunteer for many...
Joyce Richards Malinas
Nov 27, 2017
Joyce Richards Malinas, age 90, went home to be with the Lord on November 27, 2017. Born in West Virginia, she moved to the Akron area after graduating and was employed with B.F. Goodrich for 43 years. Joyce loved spending time at the ocean, and enjoyed painting as a hobby. She was a member of the Jim Beam Association. Preceded...
William J. Gearhart
Nov 21, 2017
William “Bill” J. Gearhart, 92, our dad, grandpa, great-grandpa, and our hero, passed away November 21, 2017. Dad was born on November 13, 1925, in Dayton, PA. He was the youngest and last surviving of ten children. Dad moved to Akron following his graduation from high school, but he never forgot his roots. He remained an avid Penn State and...
Karl Zachery Eisentraut
Nov 20, 2017
Karl Zachery Eisentraut, beloved son of Karl and Tammy, passed away quietly in the night on November 20, 2017. Memorial Service will be held Saturday, 4:30 p.m. at Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, 547 Canton Road (Route 91), Akron (Ellet), Ohio 44312. The family will receive friends at the funeral home prior to the service Saturday, from 3 to 4:30 p.m....
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