Obituaries

Carleton R. "Sonny" Hartman

Carleton R. "Sonny" Hartman

Dec 25, 2015

Carleton R. “Sonny” Hartman, age 75, passed away on December 25, 2015. Born in Kingwood, W.Va., he was a longtime resident of Mogadore. Mr. Hartman retired from Item and had been employed by Ripley Machine. He enjoyed cars, especially Dodges, and also fishing, walking and spending time with his family. Preceded in death by his parents, Carleton and Orva Marie, he is...

Gail Sholley

Gail Sholley

Dec 23, 2015

Gail Sholley, 85, passed away on December 23, 2015 after a brief illness. He was born on June 5, 1930 in Akron, Ohio where he resided his entire life. Following graduation from Central High School, he served in the US Marine Corps from 1951-53. He was employed by the Norfolk and Southern Railroad for over 30 years. In his retirement, he...

Shelly S. Delhorbe

Shelly S. Delhorbe

Dec 22, 2015

Shelly S. Delhorbe, age 52, passed away on December 22, 2015. Born in Akron, she lived in Orrville and was employed at Wadsworth Rittman Hospital. Shelly was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Ethel Cogar; and brother, Michael Cogar. She is survived by her husband, Andrew; sons, Brandon and Eric; grandchildren, Macenna and Dylan; brother, William (Marianne) Nagley; twin...

Dwayne R. Francis

Dwayne R. Francis

Dec 22, 2015

Dwayne R. Francis, age 89, died on December 22, 2015. Born in Akron, he lived most of his life in Mogadore after graduating from South High School and serving in the U.S. Navy. Mr. Francis retired from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company after 55 years of service. He was a member of Victory Masonic Lodge #649 F&AM and was a...

Penny Lynn Knox

Penny Lynn Knox

Dec 21, 2015

Penny Lynn Knox, age 54, passed away on December 21, 2015. Born in Buffalo, New York, she lived in the Akron area since 1976, and retired from Hattie Larlham. Penny loved life and was a true angel here on earth. Preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Katherine Jones; in-laws, John and June Knox; and great-nephew, Caleb Huffman, she is survived...

Joseph  L. Colosetti

Joseph L. Colosetti

Dec 19, 2015

Joseph L. Colosetti, 94, lived a full and eventful life before passing away December 19, 2015. He was born on September 20, 1921 in Akron and graduated from East High School. Joseph worked at Thacker’s Hamburgers as a young man, and then became a Right-of-Way Agent for Ohio Edison where he retired in 1984 after 31 years of service. He was a...

Eugene J. "Gene" Sofran

Eugene J. "Gene" Sofran

Dec 16, 2015

Eugene J. “Gene” Sofran Sr., age 87, joined his family in Heaven on December 16, 2015. Born in Akron, he lived most of his life in Uniontown. A veteran of the U.S. Army, Gene graduated from the University of Akron and retired from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company after 36 years of service. He was a member of Nativity of...

Marshall "Mutt" Hodges

Marshall "Mutt" Hodges

Dec 16, 2015

Marshall Hodges, age 81, passed away December 16, 2015, with his family by his side at Coshocton Springs Health & Rehab (formerly Autumn Healthcare). Marshall was a devoted family man and avid stock car racing fan. Jackie, Marshall’s beloved wife of 60 years, preceded him in death in 2014. Marshall leaves behind son, Russell (Sarita) Hodges; daughter, Susan Hoover; grandchildren, Jeff...

Kathryn  Lenore (Lewis) Walker

Kathryn Lenore (Lewis) Walker

Dec 16, 2015

Kathryn Lenore (Lewis) Walker went to be with the Lord on December 16, 2015, in Tucson, Arizona, following a brief illness. She was a resident of Akron, Ohio and moved to the Southwest in 2014, to be with several of her children. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of Byrd and Lenore (Schwecheimer) Lewis. She graduated from Glenville High...

Mary Imogene Brown

Mary Imogene Brown

Dec 15, 2015

Mary Imogene Brown, age 93, passed away following a short illness on December 15, 2015. Born in Harford County, Maryland on August 12, 1922, Mrs. Brown lived in Lakemore all of her life and was briefly employed at Goodyear Aircraft during World War II. She was most happy the rest of her life as a loving and caring wife, mother, mother-in-law,...

Joseph Carmen Biondi

Joseph Carmen Biondi

Dec 14, 2015

Joseph Carmen Biondi, age 80, went home to be with the Lord on December 14, 2015. Born in Buffalo, N.Y., he served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Joseph retired from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company after over 40 years of service, and was a member of St. Matthew Parish. Always proud of his Italian heritage, he enjoyed...

Geraldine Landenberger

Geraldine Landenberger

Dec 12, 2015

Geraldine Landenberger, age 97, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2015. Born in Suffield, Ohio, she lived in the Mogadore area most of her life. Geraldine was a member of Springfield Church of the Brethren, and was Past President of the Tallmadge/Akron/Mogadore Garden Club. She was also very proud to work at the Board of Elections. Preceded in death by her husband,...

William  L.  Shannon

William L. Shannon

Dec 12, 2015

William L. Shannon, age 78, passed away on December 12, 2015 after a short illness. Born in Akron, he was a life resident of the area. Bill retired from GenCorp in 1996 after 37 years as a Research Assistant. He was very active in the Ellet Athletic Association and the Ellet Community Center, and also enjoyed working on Sundays and Wednesdays...

Karen Lee Ann Traugh

Karen Lee Ann Traugh

Dec 6, 2015

Karen Lee Ann Traugh, born on April 18, 1937, was received into the arms of Jesus, her precious Saviour on December 6, 2015. Preceded in death by her husband, Jacob, she is survived by her children, Debby Bond, Leslie (Bob) Jolliff, Rick (Debbie) Traugh, and Karen (Al) Hajdarwish; grandchildren, Daniel (Julie) Jolliff, Stephanie Jolliff, Ian (Ashley) Bond, Nadia, Riyah, Mariyah, and...

Phyllis M. Rueschman (McKain)

Phyllis M. Rueschman (McKain)

Dec 6, 2015

Phyllis M. Rueschman, age 89, went home to be with the Lord on December 6, 2015. Born in Canton, she lived in the Ellet area most of her life and was a former member of Akron Baptist Temple, where she was a Sunday school teacher. Phyllis was an excellent cook and enjoyed walking. Preceded in death by her husband, John L.; and...

Ruby Mae (Edwards) Valk

Ruby Mae (Edwards) Valk

Dec 6, 2015

On Sunday, December 6, 2015, Ruby Mae (Edwards) Valk, 94, passed away peacefully and was reunited with her husband, Dale, and her daughter, Penny. Ruby was born August 25, 1921 in Akron, Ohio as the youngest child of Frank Earl Edwards and Ethel Mae (Sarver) Edwards. She was a 1939 graduate of Central High School. In 1940, Ruby met Dale Fredrick...

Michael "Shane" Ryan

Michael "Shane" Ryan

Dec 6, 2015

Michael “Shane” Ryan, age 32, was taken suddenly from his family and friends on December 6, 2015. Born in Akron, he lived in Mogadore and graduated from Field High School. Shane worked alongside of his dad doing construction, and enjoyed spending time outdoors with his family and friends. He also liked playing Euchre and was an avid country music fan. Shane...

Doris M. Mathers

Doris M. Mathers

Dec 5, 2015

Doris M. Mathers, 99, passed away peacefully December 5, 2015. Born in Pensacola, Florida, Doris lived in Akron most of her life. She was a member of Gospel Crusaders Church over 65 years. Preceded in death by her husband, George; son, Richard Mathers; brothers, John and James Anderson; sister, Hilda Gadberry; and daughters-in-law, Janice Mathers and Jean Mathers, she is survived by...

Maria Edl

Maria Edl

Dec 4, 2015

Maria Edl passed away peacefully at home December 4, 2015. She was born in Nemetker, Hungary February 26, 1926. After emigrating from Germany following the war, she and "her Tony" came to this country and settled in Akron, Ohio. Maria and her husband were two of the founding members of The Nativity of the Lord Jesus Catholic Church in Uniontown where...

Wilberta "Birdie" Johnson

Wilberta "Birdie" Johnson

Nov 28, 2015

Wilberta “Birdie” Johnson, age 85, passed away on November 2, 2015. Born in Akron, she graduated from Springfield High School and was employed with Rogers Manufacturing for 15 years. Wilberta enjoyed fishing, camping and Bingo. Preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur; son, Terry; brother, Charles; and sisters, Margaret and Ruth, she is survived by sons, John and Howard; daughters, Sheri...