Obituaries

Sep 16, 2017

Diana Dawson Mclain (nee Foti), 73, went to be with the Lord September 16th. She was a faithful, strong and loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She is survived by her husband, Ronnie Mclain; her children, Michael Dawson (Joyce) Michelle Dawson Mirka (John) Monica Bertsch (Drew) and Marisa Lutz (Jason); her grandchildren, Crystal, Andrew, Nicole, Logan, Derek, Alivia, Jace...

Sep 10, 2017

Gerald “Jerry” Long of Bucyrus, OH passed away on Sep. 10 th after a short illness.

He was born Feb. 23 rd , 1945 in Richwood, WV and was a graduate of Northwest High School Class of 1963.  A lifelong railroad engineer, he retired from the B&M Railroad in 1990.  He was a member of the Scottish...

Sep 4, 2017

George C. Pifer Jr., 84, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, September 4, 2017. He was born in Barberton, Ohio on October 1, 1932 to the late George and Margaret (Vargo) Pifer. George was a truck driver for Akron Packing, a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and a veteran of the United States Navy. Preceded in...

Aug 30, 2017

Carol Jean Carillon (Szekely), 72, of Akron passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on August 30, 2017. Born in Barberton, Ohio on July 9, 1945 to the late Steve and Irene Szekely. Carol lived in Akron her entire life. She devoted her entire life to her family. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. Carol...

Aug 28, 2017

Dolores "Kay" Cottle, 85, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, August 28, 2017. Born in Zanesville, Ohio on March 5, 1932 to the  late William and Ruth Hauserman. Kay was an integral part of the Kenmore neighborhood since moving to Akron in the mid fifty's with her husband, Roy and son, Douglas. She raised two boys and...

Aug 25, 2017

Xavier B. McMullen, 17, of Akron passed away unexpectedly August 25, 2017. He was born April 19, 2000 in Akron, Ohio to Lisa S. Carswell and Gregory B. McMullen. He was currently in the 11th grade at Akron Digital Academy with his favorite subject being math. He was a member of First Glance and Stop the Violence marches, where he...

Aug 21, 2017

Sue Keener, 75 yrs., of Akron went home to be with the Lord, August 21, 2017.  She was born on November 19, 1941 in Charleston, WV to the late Frank and Camella Hawkins.

Sue attended Green High School and was a display manager for the JC Penny company.

Preceded in death by her daughter, Betty...

Aug 17, 2017

Maxine E. Wyant, 86, of Akron passed away peacefully with her family by her side Thursday August 17, 2017. Maxine was born in Spencer, West Virginia to the late Ota and Mary Miller on May 3, 1931. She was excellent at crafts, never met a stranger and loved her family dearly. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Arthur; daughters,...

Aug 15, 2017

Jack L. Anderson, 93, of Akron passed away peacefully at his lakefront home with his family by his side on Tuesday, August 15, 2017. Jack was a life resident of the area, a graduate of Kenmore High School class of 1940 and a veteran of the United States Army. He was an avid sports fan, an All City Baseball Player...

Jul 23, 2017

In her own words, Ruth, 95, of Akron died July 23, 2017. Ruth grew up on Ling Field (Airport in Sherman) now Norton. After graduating from Norton High School Ruth became a licensed cosmetologist, later retiring from National City Bank now (PNC). Ruth was preceded in death by Husband, William; son, Bill and grandson, Robby. She is survived by her...

Jul 23, 2017

Patricia M. "Pattie" Weber (LaPointe), 75, died peacefully on July 23, 2017. She was born October 7, 1941 in Akron to the late Lynden and Ruth LaPointe. A homemaker and chaplain for the Women's Auxiliary for American Legion Hall # 449 in Kenmore. During her later years, Pattie found great joy in gardening and her numerous Akron Beautification awards. She...

Jul 20, 2017

William A Coupe Jr, 70 yrs of Akron went home to be with the Lord July 20, 2017. a life resident of Akron, he retired from the Akron Fire Department in 1997. Bill was a proud Army veteran, and a member of the Firestone Post 3383 VFW. He loved fishing and spending time with family and friends. Bill was preceded...

Jul 10, 2017

Jerry Ray Cox, born June 8, 1938, went to be with Jesus July 10, 2017, with family by his side. He graduated from Garfield High School in 1956, and apprenticed at B.F. Goodrich printshop, where he earned his Journeymans card in printing. Later in his career he worked with experimental deicers, and retired in 1987 with 30 years of...

Jul 7, 2017

Howard S. Koon, 69, of Lakemore fought a good fight and went home to be with the Lord, July 7, 2017. Born September 30, 1947 in Spencer, WV to the late Millard and Violet (McDonald) Koon.

Howard was raised in Lakermore, Ohio, graduated from Springfield High School in 1966 and was a veteran of the United States...

Jul 1, 2017

Lorene Brewer, 90, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, July 1, 2017. Lorene retired from the Crawford Company after twenty five years service as an office worker. She enjoyed "Find a word puzzles" and "Garage Sailing". Preceded in death by her parents, Alonzo and Lelah (Powell) Carr; beloved husband, Myrl and great granddaughter, Madison, she leaves to...

Jun 23, 2017

Alma S. Hageman, 102 years, of Akron, went home to be with her Lord June 23, 2017.

A native of W. Va and an area resident most of her life, Alma retired from Goodyear T.&R. after over 29 years of service. She attended Goss Memorial Church, volunteered at The Haven of Rest, was a member of the...

Jun 20, 2017

Bonnie L. French Lawrence, 74 years, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord June 20, 2017. A life resident of Akron, Bonnie graduated from South High and in 1960 married the love of her life Donald Lawrence.

She retired from the Akron Public Schools in 2006 as Food Manager for Innes Jr. High School, and...

Jun 17, 2017

Angel Davenport passed away on June 17, 2017.

Angel had a smile that could brighten anyone's day and her laugh was contagious. Her life was full of triumphs followed by hardships, but she never quit trying. She spent most of her younger years in the Rootstown area; moving  to Florida briefly as an adult. Angel graduated from...

Jun 15, 2017

Danielle M. Smeal (Hailey) 25 of Akron went home to be with the Lord, June 15,2017. A graduate of Barberton Schools she was a licensed Cosmetologist. She is survived by her mother Sally Kirkpatrick, father Danny Hailey Jr., daughter Valerie Smeal, son James Smiley. Grandparents Freda Shreve, Robert Smeal Sr., Danny and Priscilla Hailey Sr. Brothers Danny Hailey III, Dakota...

Jun 11, 2017

Betty J. Lloyd, 84, passed away June 11, 2017 in her sleep following a brief illness. She passed away only twenty nine days after her husband Harold's passing. They would have been married 65 years in December.

Betty was born to Fred and Dulcie Jackson on June 23,1932 in Swordscreek, VA and had three siblings. She thoroughly...