Obituaries
Aaron Justin Kilgore
Jun 23, 2015
Aaron Justin Kilgore, 33, passed away June 23, 2015 after a 2 ½ year struggle with heart disease. He was born in Akron and graduated from Stow High School in 2000. Aaron lived in Marietta, Georgia the past 5 years where he was attending Life University, and was in his final year in the Doctorate of Chiropractic Program. He loved his...
Walter Fredrick Henkel
Jun 23, 2015
Walter Fredrick Henkel Jr., age 87, completed his life-long earthly adventure and entered into the arms of our Heavenly Father on June 23, 2015. Walter was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey on July 7, 1927 to the late Walter Sr. and Ida Henkel, the oldest of six children. His family was his life. On September 9, 1948 he married the love...
Merlin D. "Doc" Swank
Jun 22, 2015
Merlin D. “Doc” Swank, age 90, went home to be with the Lord on June 22, 2015. Born in Akron, he lived most of his life in Suffield. Merlin was a graduate of East High School, and was a D-Day survivor while serving in the Army 29th Infantry Division during World War II. Merlin retired from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber...
Larry A. Evans
Jun 21, 2015
Larry A. Evans – 1943-2015 June 21, 2015 Larry left this life the way he wanted - quick and no suffering. Preceded in death by his parents, Dorothy Burr and Allen J. Evans; mother-in-law, Belva Ellen Livingston Breth Adkins, whom he helped take care of ten years along with his wife, Karen and father-law. Also preceded in death by sister-in-law, JuDee...
Leonard E. "Bud" Staeger
Jun 19, 2015
"Then & Now" Leonard E. “Bud” Staeger, age 92, passed away at Akron City Hospital on June 19, 2015. Born in Mogadore, he lived in the Akron area all of his life. Bud was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in World War II, and retired from the Akron Fire Department after 33 years of service as a fireman. He...
Violet (Opal) Jones
Jun 16, 2015
Violet (Opal) Jones, age 93, of Akron, Ohio, loving Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother passed away Tuesday June 16, 2015. She was born in Amma, W.Va. July 17, 1921 to the late Thomas McCune and Bessie (McGlothlin) McCune. We know mom heard Christ call her home to heaven… “Well done, good and faithful servant…today thou shall be with me in Paradise.”...
W. Stanley Shanafelt
Jun 14, 2015
W. Stanley Shanafelt, 89, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2015. He was born in Suffield and was a life resident of the area. Stan graduated from Suffield High School in 1943 and was employed with Field Local Schools as school custodian, bus driver and also farmed his own land. He was a member of Tallmadge Lutheran Church, Farm Bureau and a...
Ernest L. Reynolds
Jun 14, 2015
"Then & Now" Ernest L. Reynolds, age 86, passed away June 14, 2015 after a brief illness. A life resident of Akron, he retired from the U.S. Post Office in 1992, with 38 years of service from Akron Main Post Office. Ernie enjoyed collecting coins. He played Euchre at the Ellet Community Center. Ernie was never able to choose a favorite...
Jean Conley
Jun 14, 2015
Jean Conley, age 80, passed away June 14, 2015 after a full life and a long illness. Born in Akron on March 10, 1935 to Vernon and Ida Watson, she was a loving mother and a strong woman in the face of adversity. Preceded in death by her beloved son, Chris Conley; her grandchildren, Mike, Matt and Rebecca; and her parents,...
Gary L. Heffner
Jun 13, 2015
Gary Heffner should be credited with single handedly keeping the rattail cool. He had a mouth like a sailor but a tender heart. He loved his family, his friends, and his wiener…dog. Gary was born in 1959 to Nancy and Raymond Heffner of Suffield, Ohio. Growing up, he spent his time swimming and roughhousing with his two brothers and buying...
Maryland R. (Crites) Nagle
Jun 13, 2015
Maryland R. Nagle, 90 of Uniontown, passed away peacefully June 13, 2015 surrounded by the ones she laughed with, lived for, and loved. She was born April 8, 1925 in Sutton, WV and was a lifetime resident of Springfield. “I was given the gift of life, and now I have to give it back. This is hard. But I was a...
Jack R. Cliver
Jun 12, 2015
Jack R. Cliver, age 76, passed away unexpectedly on June 12, 2015, following a long illness. Born in Akron, he lived in Lakemore all of his life, and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Jack was employed by the B.F. Goodrich Company for 29 years, and was member of Lakemore United Methodist Church. He was a loving husband and father,...
Bertha (Sam) Thornton
Jun 12, 2015
Bertha (Sam) Thornton, age 66, passed away on June 12, 2015 after an extended illness. Born in Akron, she lived in the Akron area all of her life, and was a graduate of Garfield High School. Sam was employed with Myers Industries (Akro-Mils) for over ten years, and also worked at Goodwill of Lakemore. She was a member of Portage Lakes...
Russell Garfield Heaton
Jun 3, 2015
Russell Garfield Heaton passed away at home on June 3, 2015 due to complications of lung cancer, surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by parents, Sarah and Arthur Heaton; brother, James Marshall Heaton; and sister, Millie Heaton. Survived by sister, Ruth (Frank) Whited; and brother, Walter (Carzel) Heaton. Left to cherish the memories of his youth is...
Judith Ann "Judy" Icenhour
Jun 1, 2015
On June 1, 2015, all of Judy’s prayers were answered. Her week was filled with so many loved ones spending time with her, celebrating her life. Her home was surrounded with family and friends. Her life and purpose was fulfilled according to HIS will and plan. Her Pastors came and loved on her and prayed over her, and as Pastor...
Dennis P. Polatas
May 30, 2015
Dennis P. Polatas II, 55, of Ellet, died at his home on May 30, 2015 after a long battle with multiple illnesses. Family and friends will be received 10-11 a.m. Monday, June 8, at Nativity of the Lord Jesus Catholic Church, 2425 Myersville Road, Akron, Ohio 44312 where a funeral liturgy will be held at 11 a.m. with Father David Halaiko...
Ronald W. Grable
May 24, 2015
Ronald W. Grable, age 67, went home to be with the Lord on May 24, 2015. Born in Akron on August 22, 1947, Ron lived in Uniontown, Ohio most of his life and graduated from Green High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and was employed with Grable Excavating. Ron enjoyed working with heavy equipment on...
Wallace D. Webb
May 22, 2015
Wallace D. Webb, age 81, passed away on May 22, 2015. Born in Zaleski, Ohio, he lived in Akron most of his life. Wally served in the U.S. Air Force for four years and was an Akron Police Officer for almost 25 years, retiring in 1984. He was a wonderful, loyal friend who was always there to help anyone in need....
Helen Globits Lapham
May 20, 2015
Helen Globits Lapham, age 100, died peacefully May 20, 2015 surrounded by her loving family and friends. Helen was born on May 13, 1915 in Des Moines, Iowa to Bess and Fred Schweiker. She was educated in the Akron Public Schools and was a member of First United Presbyterian Church of Alliance, Ohio. Helen was preceded in death by husbands, Julius Globits...
Barbara J. Boyes
May 18, 2015
Barbara J. Boyes, age 82, joined her husband, Poppy on May 18, 2015. Barbara was born in Akron and graduated from West High School. She was a member of Order of the Eastern Star. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert Boyes; her parents, John Earl and Eva Mae Campbell; brothers, John and Roger Campbell; and sister, Kay Lynn, she is...
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