Obituaries

Benjamin J. Hymes

Benjamin J. Hymes

Apr 22, 2016

Benjamin Jackson Hymes, Jr. “Ben”, age 60, went home to be with the Lord on April 22, 2016. Born in Akron, Ohio, he was a lifetime area resident. Ben graduated from Kenmore High School. He retired from UPS after 30 years of service and was a member of Teamsters Local 348. Ben loved baseball but his greatest joy in life was...

Harry  Eugene Woods

Harry Eugene Woods

Apr 21, 2016

"Together Again" Harry Eugene Woods, 87, of Akron, Ohio passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 21, 2016 at Akron City Hospital. He was born in Akron to Harry and Goldie Woods and lived most of his life growing up in Akron with an adventurous childhood and a much fulfilled life. Harry served in the U.S. Army as a young man and...

Charles S. Hugi

Charles S. Hugi

Apr 20, 2016

Charles Sylvan Hugi “Chuck”, 89, of Stow, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on April 20, 2016. After graduating from Clarington High School, he went into the army, supervised the personnel section of the 390th Antiaircraft Battalion, and received the Army Occupation Medal (Germany) World War II Victory Ribbon. Charles was employed at Pennsylvania Crusher Corp, as a highly...

Lois  I. Wile

Lois I. Wile

Apr 19, 2016

Lois I. Wile, age 97, passed away on April 19, 2016. Born in Rimersburg, Pennsylvania, Lois lived in the Akron area most of her life. She was employed with Goodyear Aerospace for 22 years and enjoyed playing Bingo and spending time with her family. Preceded in death by her husband, Arthur; son, James and daughter-in-law, Dorothy; and grandson, David Troyer. Lois...

Robert G. Edwards

Robert G. Edwards

Apr 18, 2016

Robert Edwards, 65, passed away April 18, 2016. Born in Akron, Ohio, Robert has lived in the Akron area all of his life. After graduating from Green High School and the University of Akron, Robert began his career with Akron Standard/ Micro Poise, and retired after 43 years of service. He was a past member of the Ellet Youth Baseball and...

James L. "Jimmy" Kirk

James L. "Jimmy" Kirk

Apr 13, 2016

James L. “Jimmy” Kirk, age 55, passed away suddenly on April 13, 2016. Born in Akron, he resided in Brimfield, Ohio and was employed by Uniontown Septic for 17 years. Jimmy enjoyed bowling, golfing and riding his motorcycle. Preceded in death by his father, James “Bud” Kirk; and brother, Paul Wilson, he is survived by his loving wife, Shelley; mother, June;...

Robert  E. Clark

Robert E. Clark

Apr 12, 2016

Robert E. Clark, age 97, went home to be with the Lord on April 12, 2016. Born in Akron, he was a life resident of Suffield. Bob was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy, stationed at Lakehurst, New Jersey with the Lighter-than-Air Operations. He was employed with Christenson Construction in Kent, Ohio retiring as General Superintendent. Bob was a lifetime member...

Hazel Irene Hicks

Hazel Irene Hicks

Apr 9, 2016

Hazel Irene Hicks, age 91, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2016. Born in Alabama, Hazel lived in the Akron area most of her life and retired from Steere Enterprise. Preceded in death by her first husband, Clinton Hilley; grandson, Marvin Hilley, Jr.; and great granddaughter, Summer Goudy; she is survived by her husband, Fred Hicks; son, Marvin (Frances) Hilley, Sr.;...

Frances J. "Jerrie" Skidmore

Frances J. "Jerrie" Skidmore

Mar 29, 2016

Frances J. “Jerrie” Skidmore, age 76, went home to be with the Lord on March 29, 2016 after a short battle with cancer. Born in Hanging Dog, North Carolina, Jerrie lived in the Uniontown area most of her life. She graduated from Springfield High School in 1957, and went on to earn her associates degree from Bob Jones University. Jerrie was...

Marilyn Gaylord

Marilyn Gaylord

Mar 28, 2016

Marilyn Gaylord, age 90, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 28, 2016 at home surrounded by family and loved ones. Marilyn graduated from Twinsburg High School in 1943 and in 1944 married the love of her life, George. A lifelong resident of Green, she was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She served her country in World...

Raymond F. Lentz

Raymond F. Lentz

Mar 26, 2016

Raymond F. Lentz, age 86, passed away on March 26, 2016. Born in Akron, Raymond lived in the area most of his life. He served in the U.S. Army and Airforce along with the Kent National Guard. Raymond was a member of the Airport VFW Post 8975. Preceded in death by parents, Frederick F. and Edith L.; brother, Tom; he is...

Karen D. Sizemore

Karen D. Sizemore

Mar 26, 2016

Our loving mother went to her final resting place with the Lord after a lengthy illness at the age of 77 on March 26, surrounded by her loving family. Karen was born in Akron to parents, Delmar and Esther Vanhook. Karen was a fun loving and devoted mother and grandmother. Her family was always first and foremost in her life. She...

John H. Beck

John H. Beck

Mar 23, 2016

John H. Beck, age 94, joined his wife in Heaven on March 23, 2016. Born in Akron, he graduated from the University of Akron with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Mr. Beck retired from General Tire after 28 years of service, and was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church for over 60 years. John loved animals, especially squirrels, and was...

Betty L. Gombert (Woodling)

Betty L. Gombert (Woodling)

Mar 22, 2016

Betty L. Gombert, age 93, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2016 and went home to be with the Lord. Born in Akron, she lived in the Akron/Mogadore area all of her life. Betty retired from the Administration department of Kent State University after 25 years of service. She was a devoted member of Mogadore United Methodist Church for more than...

Vidalee  Cuthbert

Vidalee Cuthbert

Mar 20, 2016

Vidalee Cuthbert, 97, died peacefully on March 20, 2016. She was born in Braxton Co., WV on January 22, 1919 to the late Clyde and Jessie Stump. Vidalee lived in the Akron area most of her life and retired as a secretary from Consolidated Freightways. She enjoyed gardening, crossword puzzles, and vacationing in Florida and South Carolina with her husband. Preceded in...

Kenny Ray

Kenny Ray

Mar 20, 2016

Kenny Ray Jr. Kenny Ray Jr., 32, passed away unexpectedly March 20, 2016. He was born in Akron, graduated from Springfield High School in 2002 and lived in Lakemore before moving to Atwater. Kenny served part time with the Uniontown Fire Department, the Creston Police Department and was a volunteer with the Atwater Fire Department. He was currently employed with Timken...

Ellis (Bud) Bourn

Ellis (Bud) Bourn

Mar 18, 2016

Ellis Bourn, age 89, passed away on Friday, March 18, 2016. Born in Akron, Ohio to his parents, Ralph and Hazel Bourn, he graduated from Springfield High School and lived in Uniontown most of his life. Mr. Bourn retired from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company after 46 years of service. He was a dedicated member of the Uniontown Lions Club...

Leland L. "Roy" Hartline

Leland L. "Roy" Hartline

Mar 17, 2016

Roy Hartline passed peacefully in his sleep on March 17, 2016. He was born on February 13, 1932 in Akron, Ohio. Roy always enjoyed his trips with his brother, Jack and friend, Linda Laird. Preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Ellodean; mother, Vivienne Tipton; and brother, William Miller, Roy is survived by his daughter, Diane Reymann (Todd); son,...

Lori Beth  (Light) Swiger

Lori Beth (Light) Swiger

Mar 16, 2016

Lori Beth Swiger, age 50, passed away suddenly on March 16, 2016. Born in Del Rio, Texas, she lived in the Akron and Uniontown areas most of her life. Lori was a devoted homemaker and loved caring for her family. One of her favorite activities was watching her children participate in horseback riding competitions. Preceded in death by her grandparents, Lori...

Jonathan Kyle Shaffer

Jonathan Kyle Shaffer

Mar 12, 2016

Jonathan Kyle Shaffer, 35, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, March 12, 2016. Jonathan was born in Akron, Ohio to Gary and Vida Shaffer on May 10, 1980. He attended Ellet High School and graduated in 1998. He went on to join the United States Navy aboard a nuclear submarine and was honorably discharged...