Obituaries
Warren C. Haney
Apr 19, 2015
Floccinaucinihilipilification, the action of estimating something as worthless, did not define the man shown in the photo holding the string of walleyes. Warren Carlyle Haney made every person he met feel important by showing a genuine interest. He was born exactly two weeks after the Armistice of World War I and died 35,209 days later. What happened in between could...
Donald E. Wells
Apr 19, 2015
Donald E. Wells, age 88, passed away April 19, 2015.
Don was born in Akron and lived in Ellet his entire life. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1944 and served aboard USS LST 1122 in the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre. After his discharge from the Navy in 1946, Don married his childhood sweetheart, Frances Wearley and they were married...
Dorothy J. Elsey (Byers)
Apr 19, 2015
Dorothy (“Dot”), our mother, passed from this world unexpectedly on Sunday April 19th, 2015.
Mom was a loving and giving person whose greatest gift was giving of herself in service to others and her Christian faith. Most of all, mom dearly loved her immediate family, but not to diminish her “extended family”, which included more friends and neighbors than...
Ozell Askea
Apr 17, 2015
Ozell Askea, age 94, passed away in Akron, Ohio on Friday, April 17, 2015.
Ozell was born December 22, 1920 in Guntersville, Alabama and moved to Akron in 1946. She was a long time member of the Hillwood Chapel. Ozell was preceded in death by her husband, Hershel in 1990, and is survived by sons, Don (Geraldine) Askea, Larry...
John A. Cirullo Jr. "Papa"
Apr 16, 2015
John A. Cirullo Jr. “Papa”, age 71, passed away April 16, 2015 after a hard fought battle with kidney failure.
Born in Litchfield, England to John and Barbara Cirullo, he graduated from Tallmadge High School in 1962, where he met Emma, the love of his life. John was employed as an Iron Worker with Local 17. In 1983 he...
Mary Jo (Bry) Anderson
Apr 15, 2015
Mary Jo (Bry) Anderson, age 69, departed this earthly life into the waiting arms of her Lord and Savior on April 15, 2015. She died a peaceful death after fighting a long encounter of postsurgical complications.
Her kind, sweet personality will be missed by all that knew her, especially those that received a “Thinking of you”, or similar such...
Elva Jean Benko
Apr 14, 2015
“Jeannie” Benko, age 82, passed away peacefully April 14, 2015 at her daughter’s home, surrounded by her family.
Born in Akron, she lived in the area all of her life, and was a lifelong member of Arlington Church of the Nazarene, where she served for decades in the baby nursery.
Preceded in death by her parents, Louis and...
Mary Nell (Everson) Wilmoth
Apr 13, 2015
Mary Nell (Everson) Wilmoth of Mogadore, age 92, passed away April 13, 2015.
Born August 1, 1922 to the late Roy and Madge Everson in Belington, WV. December 23, 1939 she married Oral H. Wilmoth who prededed her in death January 21, 1981. Mary was the 5th of 17 children. She retired from Montgomery Ward’s Drapery Department in 1978...
Ralph G. "Mort" Mortimer
Apr 9, 2015
Ralph G. “Mort” Mortimer, age 101, passed away April 9, 2015 after a brief illness.
He was born in Akron on March 4, 1914, and spent his early life in Uniontown. Mort lived in North Canton for many years, where he was a longtime member of Zion United Church of Christ. He owned and operated North Canton school busses...
Helen L. Castner (Worrells)
Apr 8, 2015
Helen L. Castner, age 87, passed away on April 8, 2015.
Born in Youngstown, Ohio on April 7, 1928, Helen graduated from North High School and retired from Krispy Kreme. She enjoyed playing cards, shopping, “gallivanting”, and spending time with family.
Preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Lucille (Samuels) Worrells; son, James Ewing; granddaughter, Cheryl Lynn...
Keith John Thompson
Apr 6, 2015
Keith John Thompson, our loving son, brother and uncle, went home to be with the Lord April 6, 2015.
He was born on January 20, 1977 in Kansas City, Kan., and lived most of his life in Springfield Township, Ohio. He is survived by his loving parents, Alva and Peggy Thompson; sister, Michelle (Aaron) Swan; brothers, Dale, Tony (Tina),...
Eleanor R. Ross
Apr 4, 2015
Eleanor R. Ross, age 74, passed away April 4, 2015.
Born September 27, 1940 in Lakemore to Edward and Kathryn (Butler) McBee, she was an area resident all of her life. She enjoyed painting, going camping and quilting and loved being with her family, especially at cookouts.
Preceded in death by husband, David; sisters, Doris, Nellie and Ruth; she...
Richard T. Carr
Apr 4, 2015
Richard Thomas Carr Sr., 68, passed away April 4, 2015.
He was born in Akron and was a life resident of the area. Richard served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and worked for the City of Akron.
Preceded in death by parents, Gerald and Lillian Carr; sisters, Betty and Geraldine; brother, Mark. He is survived...
Larry D. Asher
Apr 3, 2015
Larry D. Asher, 70, went home to be with the Lord April 3, 2015.
He was born in Monroe, Michigan and lived in the Akron area most of his life. Larry graduated from Hower Vocational; retired from Roundy’s and continued his employment with Park Acura. He was partnered with Asher’s Antiques, Asher Brother Trucking and Asher’s Hallmark. Larry was...
Laura L. Price
Apr 2, 2015
Laura (Moey) Price, age 77, went peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus on April 2, 2015.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon; son-in-law, Greg; brother, Orville; sister, Sylvia; and parents, Lila and Marshall. She leaves behind daughters, Diana and Cathy; son-in-law, Leo; stepson, Shawn (Angel); grandchildren, Jamie, Gregg, Jessica, Jillian and Sydney; great-grandchildren, Josh, Tiffany,...
William R. "Bill" Lewis
Mar 26, 2015
William R. “Bill” Lewis, age 82, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2015 at his home. He is survived by daughters, Margie, Nancy and Julie; and son, Michael; grandsons, Dustin and Alex; granddaughters, Nicole and Jessica; great-grandson, Joshua; and brothers, Jim, George and Donald.
Private burial will take place at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. A Celebration of Life...
Harold E. "John" Flittner
Mar 22, 2015
Harold E. “John” Flittner, 90, passed away March 22, 2015.
Born in Suffield Twp., Harold lived in the area his entire life. He served in the U.S. Army 1st Armor Division during World War II under George Patton and Mark Clark. Harold was wounded in the Italian Campaign where he received the Purple Heart. He was retired from Akron...
Douglas Fela
Mar 14, 2015
Douglas Fela, age 46, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2015, surrounded by his family and friends, after a five year battle with cancer.
Born in Cuyahoga Falls, he lived in the Akron area all of his life. Douglas graduated from Ellet High School in 1987. He was a skilled carpenter and belonged to the Carpenters Union Local 639....
Ian Hawk
Mar 12, 2015
Ian Hawk, age 26, of Lakemore passed away unexpectedly on March 12, 2015. He was taken from us too soon but is now with his Heavenly Father.
He was born on January 12, 1989 in Akron, Ohio and was a graduate of Rootstown High School Class of 2008. He was a believer in Jesus Christ. Ian was a friend...
Bernadine B. White
Mar 12, 2015
Bernadine B. White, age 89, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2015 and is now with the Lord.
Born in Morgantown, W.Va., she graduated from Weston High School in West Virginia in 1944, and lived in the Akron area for the past 70 years. Bernadine retired from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company in 1986 after 18 years of...
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