Obituaries
Clara L. Stewart
Nov 18, 2016
Clara L. (nee Bibler) Heimberger Stewart Clara L. (Clare) Stewart Our beloved mother, Clara (Clare) Stewart, went to be with the Lord on November 18th after a long battle with cancer. She was born in Akron to George and Clara Bibler on January 3, 1935. A single mother at a time when it was not common, she worked diligently to...
Cynthia J. "Cindy" Perkins
Nov 17, 2016
Cynthia J. “Cindy” Perkins, age 61, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on November 17, 2016. Born in Ironton, Ohio, she had lived in the Akron area since 1970, and graduated from Ellet High School in 1973. Cindy was employed with Omnova Solutions, holding various positions in Human Resources for 40 years. She was a member of...
Deborah J. Smith
Nov 10, 2016
Deborah J. Smith, age 64, passed away on November 10, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. A lifetime resident of the Akron area, she retired from Akron Children’s Hospital after 25 years of service. Deborah was a devoted mother who loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was an avid Cleveland sports fan and was very happy...
Zelletta (Zelda) Fisher
Nov 7, 2016
Zelletta (Zelda) Fisher, age 89, completed her journey on November 7, 2016. Born in Akron, she was a lifelong resident of the Mogadore/Suffield area. Zelda really enjoyed cooking, sewing and crocheting, and especially loved traveling with her late husband. Preceded in death by her husband, Donald; six siblings; her parents; and sons-in-law, Verl Hoisington and Artie Namolik, she is survived...
Mildred Mae (Roth) Ebie
Nov 5, 2016
Mildred Mae (Roth) Ebie Mildred Mae (Roth) Ebie, 104, of Brimfield passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2016. Born December 22, 1911 in Mogadore, Ohio to Francis and Helen (Nash) Roth, she was a lifetime resident of Portage County and lived in Brimfield for more than 90 years. At 104, she was the oldest resident of Brimfield. Mildred graduated from...
Sandra L. "Sandy" Drawkulich
Nov 4, 2016
Sandra Arney Drawkulich Sandra Arney Drawkulich, age 68, went home to be with the Lord on November 4, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eli Drawkulich, Jr.; loving parents, Alvin and Carol Arney; and brother, Gerald Arney. She is survived by son, Eli Drawkulich III (Lori Lowe); daughter, Jennifer Drawkulich-Snooks; son-in-law, Daniel Snooks and Danielle Drawkulich; grandchildren,...
Jill A. Curtis
Nov 4, 2016
Jill A. Curtis, age 73, left this earth to be with her heavenly Father on November 4, 2016. Born in Akron, she lived in the area most of her life and graduated from East High School. Jill was an avid reader, loved being a homemaker and also enjoyed social events. She was elected Parent of the Year in Parents Without...
Richard A. "Dickie" Wise
Nov 4, 2016
Richard A. “Dickie” Wise Richard A. “Dicke” Wise completed his journey on this earth on November 4, 2016 at the age of 49. He was born in Ravenna and lived in Atwater. Dickie received an honorary diploma from Waterloo High School. He enjoyed watching sports and listening to music, and loved to travel with his family. Dickie was preceded in...
Leroy E. "Lee" Strawn
Nov 3, 2016
Leroy E. “Lee” Strawn joined the soul of his wife, Virginia in their heavenly home on November 3, 2016 at the age of 102 1/2. He was born the youngest of four children to Clyde and Dora Strawn on March 14, 1914 in Wood County, Ohio. While living most of his married life in Akron, Ohio, he retired from The...
Sandra V. Hill
Oct 31, 2016
Sandra V. Hill, age 76, passed away October 31, 2016. Sandra enjoyed sewing, crochet, artex, bowling and roller skating. Preceded in death by her husband, Jim; and sister, Arlene; she is survived by her son, Jim Seevers; daughter, Kellee Miller; grandchildren, Brandi, Nick, Derik, Jacob and Kaitlyn; sisters, Irene Bourne and Jean Dobbins. Private services and burial at Woods Cemetery....
Ethel Marie Herald
Oct 30, 2016
Ethel Marie Herald, age 92, went home to be with the Lord on October 30, 2016. Born in Dry Fork, West Virginia, Ethel lived in Akron since 1945. She was the owner/operator of Madge’s Beauty Shop and was the oldest member of Eastwood Church of the Brethren where she belonged to the Quilter’s Group. She also volunteered at Akron City...
Ralph Nisly
Oct 29, 2016
Ralph Nisly, born to John and Lizzie (Miller) Nisly, in Hutchinson, Kansas, went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at The Hospice House in New Philadelphia at the age of 88. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Ruth (Wittmer) Nisly, two sisters Frances Nisly and Edna Blough Miller, two brothers...
Paul M. Sheppard
Oct 27, 2016
Paul M. Sheppard, age 86, went home to be with the Lord on October 27, 2016. Born in Akron, he graduated from Tallmadge High School and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Paul retired from AT&T after 30 years of employment. He was a member of The Chapel in Akron where he was an usher, lifetime deacon and...
Jim H. Yee
Oct 26, 2016
Jim H. Yee, age 64, passed away suddenly on October 26, 2016. Born in Akron, he was a lifetime area resident. Jim was a dedicated employee of Summit County, retiring in 2013 after 30 years of service. He loved being with his family and was a great lover of animals and enjoyed spoiling his dogs, Hildie, Isabella and Tucker, as...
Gary Michael Kisamore
Oct 25, 2016
Gary Michael Kisamore, age 51 of Suffield, passed away October 25, 2016 after a short battle with Pancreatic Cancer. Born on November 30, 1964, he was the fifth child of Allen and Donna Kisamore. He was a 1983 graduate of Field High School. Gary married Linda (Crouse) in May of 1992. They built a beautiful life together in Suffield and...
Julie Ann Kelble
Oct 24, 2016
Julie Ann Kelble, age 51, passed away on October 24, 2016 after a brief illness. Born in Akron, she lived in the area most of her life. Julie enjoyed nature, sunsets and the beach. She enjoyed the simple things in life… preparing meals, sitting by a bonfire and being with family and friends. She especially loved her cat, Lacy Lou....
Harlene Mary Hicks
Oct 19, 2016
Harlene Mary Hicks, age 73, passed away on October 19, 2016. Born in Massillon, she was a graduate of the University of Akron and retired from FedEx Custom Critical after 15 years of service. Harlene Mary was a member of Nativity of the Lord Jesus Catholic Church and enjoyed reading, especially books about history. Preceded in death by her parents,...
Harold C. Messner
Oct 19, 2016
Harold C. Messner Jr., age 92, passed away on October 19, 2016. Born in Akron, he was a lifetime area resident and attended East High School where he met the love of his life, Ethel. Mr. Messner was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during World War II. He retired from the City of Akron Division of Motor Vehicles...
Frances M. Jordan (Abell)
Oct 15, 2016
Frances M. Jordan (Abell), age 81, passed away October 15, 2016. Born in Knottsville, Kentucky, Frances lived in the Akron area most of her life. She was employed with General Tire as a payroll accountant and was a member of Our Lady of Victory. Frances loved golf, bowling, vacationing and touring with her husband Don. Preceded in death by her...
Max V. Traxler
Oct 10, 2016
Max V. Traxler Jr., age 72, passed away suddenly on October 10, 2016. Born in Punxsutawney, Pa., he was raised in Akron and served in the U.S. Army. Max enjoyed cars and gardening. Preceded in death by his parents, Max and Ileen Traxler, he is survived by daughters, Kayla Traxler and Kari (Rick) Walchalk; grandchildren, Lisa (James) Stoneking, Brett (Amy)...
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