Obituaries

Charlene A. Gour

Charlene A. Gour

Oct 4, 2016

Charlene A. Gour, age 62, passed away on October 4, 2016. She was born in Akron and lived in the area all of her life. Preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Jane Gour; and brother, Terry, Charlene is survived by her sister, Rachelle Page; nieces and nephews; aunt, Vivian Phillips; and special friend, David McVicker. Friends and family...

Doris Sue (Pryor) Lemley

Doris Sue (Pryor) Lemley

Oct 4, 2016

Doris Sue (Pryor) Lemley went home to be with the Lord on Oct. 4, 2016. Born on July 1, 1926 in Harrisville, West Virginia, she was preceded in death by her husband, William R. Lemley in 1969. She is survived by children, Linda (Susie) Miller (Tom), Gary Lemley, Carol (Patti) Holloway (Dan), Pamela Lemley, and William Lemley Jr. (Bethany); ten...

Richard Leigh "Rick" Jarvis

Richard Leigh "Rick" Jarvis

Oct 4, 2016

Richard Leigh “Rick” Jarvis, age 34, passed away on October 4, 2016. Ricky was born in Akron, and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. His positive, upbeat approach to life was contagious to all he encountered. He would give you the shirt off his back and put the needs of others before his own. Ricky was an avid NE...

Steven H. Stott

Steven H. Stott

Sep 28, 2016

Steven H. Stott, age 65, passed away on September 28, 2016. Born in Akron, lived in the area all of his life and graduated from Ellet High School in 1970. Steven’s hobbies included bowling, hunting, cooking and golf. He enjoyed music, especially Pink Floyd, and loved riding his Harley and driving his ‘Vette. Preceded in death by his parents, Howard...

Wilma (Metz) Dziados

Wilma (Metz) Dziados

Sep 27, 2016

Wilma (Metz) Dziados, age 91, passed peacefully at home on September 27, 2016. She was born in the Town of Wirt, N.Y. on September 16, 1925. Wilma was a life member of the Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 8975, where she served through the chairs including President. Wilma was preceded in death by her husband, Leo S. Dziados Sr. She...

Kathryn R. Tokes

Kathryn R. Tokes

Sep 26, 2016

Kathryn R. Tokes, age 85, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2016. She was born on September 10, 1931 to John and Myrtle Wilson in Martins Ferry, Ohio. She married Adolph Tokes in 1952 and they moved to Akron shortly thereafter. Kathryn is survived by Adolph, her husband of 64 years; daughter, Kathy Stoops and...

Patricia Ann Horton

Patricia Ann Horton

Sep 23, 2016

RANDOLPH -- Patricia Ann Horton, age 67, passed away September 23, 2016. Preceded in death by her sons, Keith Horton III and Kevin Horton; she is survived by her husband of 51 years, Keith; daughters, Laura Horton, Teresa (Mike) Craft; grandchildren, Elizabeth (Jon) Walker and Danielle Carney; many nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral service will be Monday, 1:30 p.m., at...

Mary Helen Ruman

Mary Helen Ruman

Sep 21, 2016

Mary Helen Ruman, age 92, passed away September 21, 2016. Mary was born and raised in Akron, Ohio before moving to San Antonio, Texas where she lived for 30 years before returning to Akron. She graduated in 1942 from East Akron High School and earned her Bachelor Degree in Secretarial Service from The University of Akron. Preceded in death by...

Jane  Gour

Jane Gour

Sep 21, 2016

Jane Gour, age 92, passed away September 21, 2016, after a brief illness. Born in Akron to Joseph and Mary Hoy, Jane was a lifetime area resident. She was employed with Goodyear Aerospace and the Quaker Oats Company. Jane was a wonderful mother and homemaker. Preceded in death by her husband, James in 2008; son, Terry in 1980; and an...

Ronald Foulk

Ronald Foulk

Sep 20, 2016

Ronald Foulk, age 80, passed away on September 20, 2016 surrounded by his family. Born in Knoxville, Tenn., he had resided in the Akron area since 1965. Ronald had been an electrician at GoJo Industries, retiring in 1998. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be greatly missed. Preceded in death by his parents, John and Bessie,...

Paul A. Lang

Paul A. Lang

Sep 20, 2016

Paul A. Lang, who was born April 17, 1943 in Akron, Ohio to Harry and Helen Lang, died suddenly but peacefully at home on September 20, 2016. He grew up in Ellet, Ohio next to St. Matthew Church, where he also went for his elementary education. He was a neighborhood paperboy for the Akron Beacon Journal. Paul graduated from St....

Karen Sue Cox

Karen Sue Cox

Sep 18, 2016

Karen Sue Cox, 54, passed away September 18, 2016 surrounded by family at her home following an eight year journey with breast cancer. She was born in Akron and lived in Uniontown. Karen believed in the values and rewards of hard work and was an incredibly loving, giving and devoted mother to her three sons. Upon learning of her breast cancer...

Richard W. "Dick" Frost

Richard W. "Dick" Frost

Sep 18, 2016

Richard W. “Dick” Frost, age 77, passed away September 18, 2016 after a long illness. Born in Akron, Ohio, on December 22, 1938. Richard lived in the Uniontown/Hartville area most of his life. He served in the U.S. Navy from June 16, 1957 until 1960, when he then joined the Navel Reserves, serving until June 15, 1962. He served as a...

Douglas L. Yerrick

Douglas L. Yerrick

Sep 18, 2016

Douglas L. Yerrick, 73, passed away September 18, 2016. He was born in Akron, raised in Uniontown where he graduated from Lake High School. Doug lived in Florida for 35 years and recently moved back to the Akron area. He was in sales with Akron Paint and Varnish, a Real Estate Agent, and owner of Acheron Associates. Doug was a fan...

Shirley Lavaughn Elliott

Shirley Lavaughn Elliott

Sep 16, 2016

Shirley Lavaughn Elliott, daughter of Jackson Guy McCoy and Irene (Rittenhouse) McCoy was born November 18, 1937 in Weston, West Virginia and passed away on September 16, 2016 in Akron, Ohio. She was an only child. Shirley’s early years were not happy ones. Money was tight and the family moved frequently between Ohio and West Virginia wherever her father could...

Thomas Phillip Murphy

Thomas Phillip Murphy

Sep 12, 2016

Thomas Phillip Murphy, age 76, passed away on September 12, 2016 following an extended illness. He was attended by family and many dear friends. Tom was born October 29, 1939 in Mogadore, Ohio to John and Edna (Ghere) Murphy as the eighth of eleven children. He graduated from Mogadore High School in 1957 where he excelled not only at athletics but...

Ray Cassel Young

Ray Cassel Young

Sep 9, 2016

Ray Cassel Young, 70, of Akron passed into eternal rest peacefully with his family by his side September 9, 2016. Ray was born in Akron to parents, Martin and Geraldine Young and retired from the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. He was always ready to help anyone or just share a laugh. Ray’s passion was family and friends. He was a...

Margaret M. "Peg" Griffith

Margaret M. "Peg" Griffith

Sep 9, 2016

"Together Again" Margaret M. “Peg” Griffith, age 89, passed away on September 9, 2016 after a brief illness. Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., she lived in the Akron area most of her life. Peg was very artistic and enjoyed crafting. She was a very giving person who loved being at home surrounded by her family. Preceded in death by her husband, Harold “Griff”;...

Shirley Jane Lentz

Shirley Jane Lentz

Sep 9, 2016

Shirley Jane Lentz, 80, passed away September 9, 2016 at her home in Suffield, Ohio. Born in LaSalle, Michigan December 20, 1935, to George and Viola Rink, Shirley later moved to Warren, Ohio where she was raised. She graduated at the top of her class at Warren G. Harding High School, and received her Bachelor and Master Degrees in Education...

Michael  "Mike" G. Singleton

Michael "Mike" G. Singleton

Sep 9, 2016

Michael “Mike” Singleton, age 62, went home to be with the Lord on September 9, 2016. He was surrounded by family and friends. Mike was born in Akron, and he lived all of his life in Green, Ohio. He was employed by Acro Tool & Die for over 40 years. Mike enjoyed living life to the fullest and was a...