Obituaries
Aysel Isik
Feb 16, 2016
Aysel Isik, age 78, passed away on February 16, 2016. Born in Istanbul, Turkey, she was a resident of Uniontown. Aysel enjoyed cooking, knitting and spending time with her grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Sanal Isik; son, Bulent (Bill) Isik; and parents, Ibriham and Fatma Guvencer, she is survived by sons, Levent and Deniz Isik; grandchildren;...
Robert E. Bauer
Feb 13, 2016
"Together Again" Robert Edward Bauer, age 89, passed away February 13, 2016. Born in Akron, he was a lifetime area resident. Bob served in the U.S. Navy and was a member of the Akron Turner Club. He was a self-employed construction worker and also owned and operated Mogadore/Massillon Road Cab Co. for many years. Preceded in death by his wife, Helen;...
Robert J. "George" Klainer
Feb 12, 2016
Robert J. “George” Klainer, age 74, passed away on February 12, 2016. Born in Akron, he lived in the Ellet area and served in the Army Reserve. Robert retired from Akron Metropolitan Housing after 20 years of service. His hobbies included hot rod and classic cars, and he enjoyed going to car shows and racing motorcycles. Preceded in death by his...
Charlotte Ann Salamon
Feb 12, 2016
Charlotte Ann Salamon, age 83, went home to be with the Lord on February 12, 2016. Born in Dailey, W. Va. to Bert and Thelma Ash, she resided in the Akron area most of her life, and was a member of Graham Road Baptist Church. Charlotte was a homemaker, and her greatest love in life was spending time with her grandson,...
Beatrice R. Green
Feb 10, 2016
Beatrice R. Green, age 92, passed away on February 10, 2016 and earned her wings in Heaven, leaving us with the loss of our best friend. Born in Akron on May 9, 1923, she was a life resident of the area. Beatrice was employed by John Mazzola Interiors and as the Administrative Secretary of Laborers Local #894. She was a member...
Michael B. Drake
Feb 9, 2016
Michael B. Drake, age 66, passed away at Summa Barberton Hospital on February 9, 2016. He was born on September 26, 1949 in S. Charleston, West Va. to the late Brooks and Lakie (Justice) Drake. Michael was an O/R Triple Driver, retiring from Yellow Freight in 2007, and was a member of Teamsters Local #407 (Super Duck). Friends and family will...
Agnes R. Miller
Feb 7, 2016
Agnes R. Miller Agnes R. Miller, 89, passed away February 7, 2016. Private services were held and interment took place at Hillside Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army in her memory.
Floyd Bernard Hammar
Feb 7, 2016
Floyd Bernard Hammar Jr., 84, went home to be with the Lord on February 7, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 3, 1931 in Akron, Ohio to the late Floyd B. Hammar, Sr. and Violet (Brown) Hammar and was a life resident of the area. Floyd graduated from Garfield High School and married Betty (Reed) Hammar on...
Lawrence Augustin Stoltz
Feb 5, 2016
Lawrence Augustin Stoltz, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, and good friend to so many, has passed away peacefully at his home, at the age of 89, on February 5, 2016. Larry was born on May 25, 1926 in Akron, Ohio. He grew up on North Hill, and was the son of Herman and Mary (Hicks) Stoltz, brother of Charles and George,...
Virginia Irene Smith (Boggs)
Feb 4, 2016
Virginia Irene Smith (Boggs) was born September 12, 1922 in Kenmore, Ohio to Guy and Effie Marsh Boggs. She graduated from Kenmore High School in 1940. On March 23, 1942 she married Oscar L. Smith who passed away January 1, 1988. She was employed for many years at Green Cross Hospital, later Cuyahoga Falls General from which she retired. She...
James Oliver Pigg
Feb 4, 2016
James Oliver Pigg, son of Dennie and Verlie (Walters) Pigg, was born in Paintsville, Kentucky on February 24, 1924. “Oliver” was the fifth of ten children. The family was poor and it being the depression resources were very limited. His father operated a general store and although there was enough food for the large family to eat there was little...
Chris Outland
Feb 4, 2016
"Together Again" MOGADORE – Chris Outland, age 81, went home to be with the Lord on February 4, 2016. Born in Akron, she was a lifelong resident of Mogadore, and a lifelong member of The Chapel in Akron. Chris was a strong supporter of Camp Carl, and enjoyed sewing and playing with her grandchildren. She was a loving and devoted...
Garry A. Blakely
Feb 1, 2016
Garry A. Blakely, age 67, passed away on February 1, 2016 surrounded by his family. Born in Akron, he lived in the Akron area all of his life. Garry was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in Vietnam during the war. He was a member of The Wintergreen Ledges Church of God, Akron VFW Post 8975 and Mogadore Moose...
George L. Bornman
Feb 1, 2016
George L. Bornman, age 79, went home to be with the Lord February 1, 2016 after a brief battle with cancer. George was born in Akron and was a lifetime area resident. He served in the U.S. Army and retired in his mid 60’s from the Quality Control Department from Owens Corning. George was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran...
Phyllis S. Strahler
Jan 28, 2016
Phyllis S. Strahler, age 86, passed away January 28, 2016. Born in Green Township, she lived in the Suffield area all of her life and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. In her spare time, Phyllis loved to crochet. Preceded in death by her husband, Herman; grandson, Thomas J. Strahler; sister, Illa; brothers, Loy and Roger; she is...
Edmond Russell Vercamen
Jan 28, 2016
Edmond R. Vercamen, age 92 of Akron, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2016. Ed was born on October 27, 1923 in Monongahela, Pennsylvania, a son of the late Edmond Vercammen, Sr. and Mae Frances (Allridge) Vercammen. Ed was a paratrooper in World War II serving in Europe as a member of the 82nd Airborne Division. He was also a...
Joanne E. Mauller
Jan 28, 2016
Joanne E. Mauller (nee Petty), age 87, passed away peacefully January 28, 2016, surrounded by her family. She was born in Uniontown to Otis and Betsy Petty and was a lifelong area resident. Joanne attended the Millheim Baptist Church. She was a dedicated homemaker always putting the needs of her family first. Joanne cherished the time she spent babysitting her...
Geneva A. Henry
Jan 27, 2016
Geneva A. Henry, age 93, went home to be with the Lord on January 27, 2016, surrounded by her family. Born in Akron, she lived in the area her entire life. Geneva was a member of First Evangelical Congregational Church for over 60 years where she also taught Sunday school classes. She was a loving wife, mother and Nana. Preceded in death...
Harry Ernest Brent
Jan 26, 2016
Harry Ernest Brent, age 72, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 26, 2016. Born in Akron, Ohio he lived in Hartville for the past 40 years. Harry graduated from Springfield High School and was employed for 40 years in auto sales. He enjoyed boating, fishing, golf and playing with the grandkids. Preceded in death by his mother, Grace...
Gregory A. Powers
Jan 21, 2016
Gregory A. Powers, age 80, passed away on January 21, 2016, surrounded by his family. Born in Akron, he was a lifelong resident of the area and was employed as a Construction Manager for the Lawson Milk Company. Greg was a faithful and devoted member of Suffield United Church of Christ, where he served in many capacities over the years. He...