Obituaries
Dorothy Mae Matwiju
Feb 9, 2017
Dorothy Mae Matwiju was born December 1st, 1920 in Akron, Ohio to Thora and Theodore Adkins. She had two brothers, Kenneth and Lloyd, and four sisters, Thelma, Betty, Helen, and Ruth. She and husband, Stephen Matwiju II had three beautiful children, Dorothy, Stephen, and David. She spent many happy years working at the Summit County Title Bureau before retiring in...
Paul Dewey Wood
Feb 5, 2017
Paul Dewey Wood, age 96, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2017. Born in Akron, he lived in the area all of his life, and retired from Goodyear Aerospace after 41 years of service. Mr. Wood was a lifetime member of Brown Street Church of Christ, and enjoyed gardening and tinkering with cars. Preceded in death by his wife of...
Gloria M. Decker
Feb 5, 2017
Gloria M. Decker Gloria M. Decker, age 82, passed away February 5, 2017. Born in Los Angeles, California, a daughter of the late Walter and Leona (Stockbridge) Deaton, Gloria lived in the Canton area. She spent many years as a Staff Accountant with a CPA Firm. Gloria loved doing crafts, playing cards, crossword puzzles, and most of all, getting together...
Paul Byron Elliott
Feb 4, 2017
Paul Byron Elliott Paul Byron Elliott, age 59, passed away of natural causes on February 4, 2017. Paul was born June 11, 1957 in Akron to his mother, Amy, and was the youngest of five children. He enjoyed fishing, movies and silly “dad” jokes. Paul ran his own construction company, video store and ice cream shop with his brother George...
Lily (Dimarco) Doering
Feb 4, 2017
Lily (Dimarco) Doering, 92, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on February 4, 2017. Born in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of John and Ontonia “Anna” Dimarco. She graduated from West High School in 1943. Lily and her future husband worked at Goodyear Aircraft Assembly Plant during WWII. Later, she worked as a Certified Dietician for several years. Lily...
Ellen E. Bogard
Feb 1, 2017
Ellen E. Bogard, age 82, passed away peacefully February 1, 2017. Born in Akron, Ellen was raised in North Hampton Township. She graduated from North High School. Ellen enjoyed her children, many friends, bowling, and her work at Mobile Meals and RGIS. Ellen became an instant mother of a five year old when she married Dad (Harry) at the age...
Valeria J. "Enright" Pacuit
Jan 30, 2017
Dr. Valeria J. “Enright” Pacuit, age 89, passed away after an extended illness with Parkinson’s Disease on January 30, 2017. Valeria was born in German Village, Columbus, Ohio where she graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic High School. She graduated from The Ohio State University and then from Georgetown School of Medicine, graduating in 1952, and then serving her residency in...
Jeffrey D. Hooper
Jan 29, 2017
Jeffrey D. Hooper, age 70, passed away January 29, 2017 after a long illness. Born in Akron, Jeff lived in the area most of his life and served in the U.S. Navy Reserves. He was employed with Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. for 38 years before retiring in 2004. Jeff enjoyed many things, including bowling, woodworking, cooking, gardening, photography, spending...
Clara Violet Sourbrine
Jan 29, 2017
Clara Violet Sourbrine, 82, passed away January 29, 2017. Born in Frostburg, Maryland, Clara lived in the Akron/Uniontown areas for nearly 60 years. She was retired from Lou & Hy’s Deli and Restaurant. Preceded in death by her husband, Richard; parents, Frank and Nancy Garritano; two brothers, Paul and Bill; two sisters, Bea and Angie; she is survived by her...
Dorothy J. Miller
Jan 29, 2017
Dorothy J. Miller, age 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family January 29, 2017. Born in Scottsdale, Pennsylvania, Dorothy had resided in Ohio for many years. She was a loving mother and grandmother who will be greatly missed. Preceded in death by her husband; Mont, granddaughter; Valarie Miller. Dorothy is survived by sons, Mont (Judy) and Kenneth (Marianne); daughters,...
Brenda J. Sacratini
Jan 29, 2017
Brenda J. Sacratini, age 70, went home to be with the Lord on January 29, 2017. Born in Altoona, Pa., she grew up in Six Mile Run, Pa. before moving to Akron in 1967. Brenda retired from Bridgestone/Firestone after 37 years of service. She was active in the Methodist Church in Six Mile Run, and was a dedicated member of...
Opal Ruth Hartman (Franks)
Jan 27, 2017
Opal Ruth Hartman (Franks), age 86, passed away on January 27, 2017. Born in Randolph, she lived in the surrounding area most of her life. Opal was employed with Loral (Goodyear Aerospace) and was a member of several community organizations. She enjoyed playing piano and organ, and could never pass up an opportunity to sit down and play. She played...
Joan Marie Longstreth
Jan 24, 2017
"Together Again" Joan Marie Longstreth, age 85, went home to be with the Lord and her husband, John “Jack” on January 24, 2017. Born in Atwater, she graduated from Springfield High School and lived in the Tallmadge area most of her life. Joan was a homemaker and artist. She enjoyed crocheting, canning, sewing and painting. Joan was a devoted daughter,...
Charles R. "Bob" Egger
Jan 22, 2017
Charles R. “Bob” Egger, age 67, passed away on January 22, 2017 after a long illness. Born in Akron, he was a lifetime area resident and had worked as a machinist for many years. Bob was a member of the NRA and the Zeppelin Rifle Club. Preceded in death by his parents, Bruno and Pauline, he is survived by sister...
James R. "Jim" Ripley
Jan 20, 2017
CANAL FULTON – James R. “Jim” Ripley, age 71, passed away on January 20, 2017 after a long illness. Born in Akron, he lived in area most of his life and served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam. Jim was employed with B.F. Goodrich for 20 years, and also at Jeter Systems for 20 years. He was a member of...
Cleasy M. "Sunnie" Johnson
Jan 19, 2017
“Together Forever” Cleasy M. “Sunnie” Johnson Cleasy M. “Sunnie” Johnson, age 89, went home to be with the Lord on January 19, 2017. Born in Akron, she was a life resident of the area and was a member of Sawyerwood United Methodist Church. Cleasy was employed with Rogers Manufacturing and Macy’s warehouse jewelry department, where she was proud to have...
Felix Alonzo Basug
Jan 17, 2017
Felix Alonzo Basug, 103, of Uniontown, OH, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by loved ones on January 17, 2017. He was born in the Philippines on November 19, 1913 to Agustin and Ana Basug. He is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Carmen (Dannug), daughter Carmencita (Mark) Slabinski, and three granddaughters, Victoria, Elizabeth, and Christina Slabinski,...
Carl R. Stover
Jan 14, 2017
Carl R. Stover Carl R. Stover, age 87, went home to be with the Lord on January 14, 2017. Carl was born in Akron, Ohio and graduated from Garfield high school before joining the U.S. Army and serving in the Korean War. He was employed with the Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. for over 36 years. Carl was a member...
Mike Fields
Jan 12, 2017
Mike Fields Once a Marine always a Marine, Mike Fields fought hard through his 67th birthday. After being exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune and Agent Orange in Vietnam, the proud veteran succumbed to multiple cancers, including pancreatic and prostate. He passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Born on January 11th, 1950, he...
Jerome R. "Bobby" Whited
Jan 11, 2017
Jerome R. “Bobby” Whited, age 81, passed away on January 11, 2017 at his home of a broken heart. Born in Swords Creek, Va. to Jerome B. and Ruby Whited, he lived in Richfield, Ohio most of his life. Bob retired from Consolidated Freight after 33 years of service. He enjoyed cars, especially his Corvettes. Bob loved his grandchildren and...
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