All Obituaries

Louis Milton Miller, age 92, joined his Savior on November 16, 2018.     Born in Vancouver, Washington and raised at Mooseheart Child City facility in Illinois, Louis became a Veteran of the U.S. Navy during WWII and retired as a Corporate Manager at Akron Standard Mold Co.    Louis was an ordained Elder at Firestone Park Presbyterian Church in Akron, Ohio, an accomplished woodworker, vocalist, golfer and dedicated family patriarch.   He is survived by his...

Irvin David Hileman, 95, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 8, 2018. He was born October 4, 1923, in Mogadore, to the late William Clark and Margaret Marie (Jones) Hileman, and had four sisters and three brothers, all of whom predeceased him.   A graduate of Akron East High School, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps serving honorably in the Pacific Islands during World War II.   Irvin was married to Joyce Reid for 72 years, and was currently a member...

Mrs. Carolyn Jean Cary (nee Cline) died on November 5, 2018. She was born on December 2, 1932. She was a 1951 graduate of Garfield High School. She attended Baldwin-Wallace College, Berea, Ohio for two years and grew up in the Firestone Park area. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold L. and Irene Kimes Cline; and a sister, Shirley C. and Paul Pontius. Carolyn is survived by a son, David K. and Karin H. Cary of Springfield, Oregon; a daughter, Julie and Dick Riedel of Denver,...

Donald Ray Johnson, 69, went home to be with our Lord and Savior after a fierce fight against cancer on 10/29/2018. Donny was a second-generation outdoorsman and coon hunter that loved his Coon Hounds dearly. He was a longtime member of the Yale Coon Hunters Club in Portage County and was always willing to talk about dogs with anyone willing to listen.  Donny was very proud of his many nephews and nieces. Some followed their Uncle Donny’s light through the woods on many...

James M. “Jay” Judge, 54, died November 3 from lung cancer. He grew up in Firestone Park, graduated from Central-Hower in 1982, and lived most of his life in the Akron area.   After working in various careers, he became a certified hearing aid specialist and eventually operated his own business, Hear in the Valley, serving many local clients.    Jay is survived by his father, Kenneth Judge of Akron, and siblings Laura of Baltimore, MD;...

James V. McCauley, 96, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, October 24, 2018. A life resident of the area James was born June, 6,1922 to the late James and Aileen McCauley. He retired from Firestone T& R Co as a tire inspector after 44 years. James was a veteran of the United States  Army where he received a Bronze Star during WWII and was a faithful member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.   He once made the comment "Life isn't worthwhile unless...

 Virginia C. Stewart  97, recently of New Orleans, LA and formally of Akron, Ohio went home to reunite with the love of her life, James S Stewart (Stew).  She was born to Thelma and Russell E. Stetler in 1920 and was raised in Firestone Park, graduated from Garfield High.     She worked in the payroll department of Goodyear until her retirement to Phoenix, Arizona in 1975. On return to Akron she rejoined her communities in Firestone Park and...

Peggy Jo Cameron died October 20th,2018 after a courageous fight with emphysema. She was born in Cullman AL on May 1st 1944 and moved to Akron OH with her parents in 1951. Peggy worked in the family business "Hammond Movers" and took over when her mother passed in 2004. Peggy was a hard working, problem solving, book reading, puzzle loving, family supporting inspiration that touched many lives. She was a strong woman that beat cancer, loved her family without question and had a...

Russel N. Jones, 86 of Akron, went home to be with the Lord, October 7, 2018. A life resident of Akron, Russ retired from ATT/Ohio Bell after 32 yrs. of faithful service.   A Navy Korean war veteran, he retired after 34yrs. from the Navy Reserves. Russ was a proud member of the Telephone Pioneers. He was a member of Star Lodge #187 F & A.M., A.A.S.R Valley of Akron where he was presented the prestigious Meritorious Service Award in 2014, Ravenna Chapter #46 O.E.S previously Anna...

Alice B. Conner, 99, of Barberton passed away peacefully October 3, 2018. Born February 12, 1919 to the late Walter and Mable (Rankin) Workman.   Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Johnny; she leaves to cherish her memory, sister, Joanne Holland; grandchildren, Todd (Leeann) Wasil, Wendy Wasil (Lenny), Natalie Langenfeld (Paul); great grandchildren, Gregory, Cecilia, Grayson and Evan.   Friends may call from 5-7 p.m. Friday, October 5, 2018 at the Schlup Pucak Funeral...