Obituaries

Quinn Harper Eggert "Quinnie"

Quinn Harper Eggert "Quinnie"

Jul 12, 2016

Quinn Harper Eggert "Quinnie" Quinn spent 85 days fighting and passed fighting the morning of July 12th. Quinn inspired those who knew her with her fight and tenacity. That spirit will live on in those folks. She touched the hearts of so many during her time with us. Quinn loved watching everyone who came to visit her and always kept an...

Carol J. Sanner

Carol J. Sanner

Jul 2, 2016

Carol J. Sanner (Milhoan) Carol J. Sanner, age 74, passed away peacefully July 2, 2016. Born in Akron she was a life resident of the area. Carol retired from The Crawford Library Bindery. She was a member of the South Akron Orioles Nest 167. Carol loved spending time at the ocean in Florida. Preceded in death by her parents, Carl and...

Joseph E. White

Joseph E. White

Jul 1, 2016

Joseph E. White, age 91, passed away on July 1, 2016 after a brief illness. Born in Weston, W. Va. to James and Mabel White, he moved to Akron in 1946 after serving in the U.S. Army during World War II. Joseph retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company after 40 years of service, and had also been employed as a...

Stephanie F. Nivens (Roberson)

Stephanie F. Nivens (Roberson)

Jun 26, 2016

Stephanie F. Nivens (Roberson), 59, passed away June 26, 2016. She is survived by her husband, Steven L. of Fort Wayne, Indiana; and son, Andrew (Katherine) of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. Graveside service and burial will take place Friday, July 1, 2016, 1:30 p.m., at Sunset Hills Memory Gardens, 7920 Frank Rd., North Canton, Ohio 44720. Instead of flowers, memorials may be...

William "Bill" R. Mills

William "Bill" R. Mills

Jun 25, 2016

William “Bill” R. Mills, age 70, went home to be with the Lord on June 25, 2016. Bill was born and raised in Buckhannon, West Virginia, and graduated from Buckhannon Upshur High School in 1964. He went on to serve in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Enterprise. After marriage Bill lived most of his life in Marlboro Township. He retired...

Gary Noble Shoemaker

Gary Noble Shoemaker

Jun 20, 2016

Gary Noble Shoemaker, age 74, passed away peacefully on June 20th, 2016 with his family at his side. Gary was born in Columbus, Ohio, and was a Green resident the past 18 years. Born September 17th, 1941, he was the son of Noble and Inez Shoemaker, and younger brother to Marlene and Betty. Living in the Akron area for most of...

Teresa Ann Snyder (Collins)

Teresa Ann Snyder (Collins)

Jun 18, 2016

Teresa Ann Snyder (Collins) Teresa Ann Snyder, age 58, went home to be with the Lord on June 18, 2016. Born in Morgantown, W. Va., she lived in the Akron area most of her life. Teresa retired from Giant Eagle after 20 years of service, and worked for the U.S. Postal Service for the past 12 years. Teresa always enjoyed her...

Joanne  Marie (Jordan) Krantz

Joanne Marie (Jordan) Krantz

Jun 18, 2016

Joanne Marie (Jordan) Krantz, age 82, passed from this life to the next peacefully at sunset surrounded by family on Saturday, June 18, 2016. She was born in Akron, the daughter of Clement and Jennie Jordan, the youngest of six and last surviving sibling. Joanne graduated from St. Mary’s High School and then worked at St. Thomas Hospital as a transcriptionist...

Robert Dale Underwood

Robert Dale Underwood

Jun 17, 2016

Robert Dale Underwood Jr. “Robbie”, age 25, passed away unexpectedly on June 17, 2016, joining his sister Danielle. Born in Akron, he lived all of his life in Tallmadge. Robbie loved life and lived each moment to the fullest. He enjoyed being with his family and friends, always having a smile on his face and a big hug for everyone he...

Joseph R. Weicht

Joseph R. Weicht

Jun 16, 2016

Joseph R. Weicht, age 79, passed away on June 16, 2016. Born in Kitzmiller, Maryland, he lived in the Akron area most of his life and graduated from Springfield High School. Joseph retired from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company after 42 years of service. He enjoyed driving his hot rod, and was an excellent woodworker who loved creating and lending...

Jean Lucille Shull

Jean Lucille Shull

Jun 16, 2016

Jean Lucille Shull, age 80, passed away on June 16, 2016. Born in Boston, Mass., she lived in the Portage Lakes area and was employed with B.F. Goodrich and Trail Mobile as an accountant. Jean was a member of the VFW, and enjoyed Bingo, music, cooking and spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert,...

Sandra Lee Green (Perri) "Ninni"

Sandra Lee Green (Perri) "Ninni"

Jun 12, 2016

On June 11th 2016 surrounded by family and close friends Sandra joined her loving parents, Tony & Hazel Perri, A.T. and Mae Green, brothers-in-law, Joe Moran and R.C. Green and great niece, Toree Lee Poder whom we are sure came dancing to welcome her Ninni at the Gates of Heaven. (What a reunion that must have been!) Sandi met the love...

George  A. Taylor

George A. Taylor

Jun 10, 2016

George A. Taylor, age 79, passed away unexpectedly on June 10, 2016, after a short illness. Born in Akron, George lived in the Suffield area most of his life. He was a Master Carpenter and worked most recently for Bernard Busson Builder. George was a member of Suffield United Church of Christ, the Past President for Suffield Lions Club and a...

Gordon Rice

Gordon Rice

Jun 8, 2016

Gordon Rice, age 87, died on June 8, 2016. Born in Mogadore on December 18, 1928, Gordon was an industrial arts teacher for both Mogadore and the Akron Schools, and was the Coordinator of Industrial Arts for the Akron Schools for 14 years. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, was an instructor for a year and was...

Mary Ann (Bitzer) Garfield

Mary Ann (Bitzer) Garfield

Jun 5, 2016

Mary Ann Garfield, age 75, went home to be with the Lord on June 5, 2016. Born in Ashland, Wisconsin, Mary lived in Uniontown, Ohio most of her adult life. She graduated from Ashland High School. Mary was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church, had a great love of nature and animals, but most importantly, she loved the time she...

Joan Letha Smith

Joan Letha Smith

May 31, 2016

Joan Letha Smith “Granny”, age 84, went home to be with the Lord on May 31, 2016. Joan was born in Pennsylvania, loved being a homemaker, preparing family meals, and taking care of her grandchildren and her loving husband. She attended the Ravenna Assembly of God. Joan enjoyed growing and caring for flowers, and loved going on long car rides with...

Dreama L. Spiker (Robinson)

Dreama L. Spiker (Robinson)

May 31, 2016

Dreama L. Spiker, age 92 of Akron passed into eternal rest peacefully at home with family by her side May 31, 2016. She was born in Millboro, Va. to parents George and Carmie Loan. Dreama was an avid child advocate working for the Children’s Home for 25 years. She was a mentor to many local children remembered as “Mom Robinson” and...

John R. Preston

John R. Preston

May 30, 2016

John R. Preston, 89, of Akron passed away Monday, May 30, 2016 at National Church Residences (Traditions). John was born March 24, 1927, in Akron, Ohio to the late Bazil and Veronica (Gluzak) Przeniczny (Presinski). He proudly served in the U.S. Army during World War II, and retired from Akron Standard Mold in 1989 after 33 years. In addition to his parents,...

Juanita Mary Moutz

Juanita Mary Moutz

May 26, 2016

Juanita Mary Moutz was born in the small town of Forbes, Tennessee to Aster and Myrtle Davidson on November 10, 1923. She passed away peacefully at the age of 92 on May 26, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Alvin Moutz; son-in-law, Phillip Mauldin; and sisters, Willie Harter and Phyllis Chinrock. Juanita is survived by...

Ruth Marie Kreiner

Ruth Marie Kreiner

May 22, 2016

Ruth Marie Kreiner Ruth Kreiner, age 98, of Suffield went to be with the Lord on May 22, 2016. Preceded in death by parents, William and Veulah Myers; her husband of 64 years, Dwight Kreiner; sisters, Dorothy Sprankle, Laura Andrick, Eva Frame; and great-grandson, Matthew Titko, Ruth is survived by sister, Thelma Uplinger; sons, Ken (Marjorie) Kreiner of Reminderville and Kyle...