Obituaries

Nov 25, 2015

Diana (Dee) L. Johnson, 68, of Akron passed away unexpectedly November 25, 2015.

Dee loved the gorge, beautiful sunsets, music, her cat Tigger and Mickey Mouse.

Preceded in death by her parents, Augustus and Dorothy Smith; son-in-law, Nicholas Zender; brothers, Johnny Smith " Eldon Miller" and Augustus (Smitty) Smith; she is survived by her son,...

Nov 25, 2015

Pattilou Judge (nee Kirk) died on Wednesday, November 25, aged 81. She was born in Barton, Maryland and moved with her family to Akron in 1940. She graduated from Garfield High School in 1952, and received her BA and MA in Education from the University of Akron. She taught elementary and special education students in the Akron Public School...

Nov 25, 2015

Dorothy (Dot) Meadows, 78, passed away on Wednesday, November 25th, at Bath Manor nursing home in Akron.

She is survived by her son, Kevin Furr, and ex-husband, Carol Furr, both of Akron; her son, Mark Furr (Tina Ferrato), of Princeville, Hawaii, and her twin brother, Don Egbert, of Wooster, Ohio. Dot was born in Wooster, but was...

Nov 21, 2015

Laural A. Cook, 74, of New Franklin went home to be with the Lord, November 21, 2015. Born July 23, 1941 in Horsham Township, PA.

Laural was a member of First Baptist Church of Akron and enjoyed doing geneology work.

Preceded in death by her parents, William and Elva Ramsey; beloved husband, William and daughter,...

Nov 21, 2015

Dorothy L. Ochs, born in Akron, Ohio June 9, 1926 went home to be with the Lord, November 21, 2015. She retired from City Laundry and Dry Cleaning at Wolf Ledges. Dorothy was a Lutheran who attended Zion E. Lutheran Church

Preceded in death by her parents; beloved husband, Henry J. Ochs...

Nov 18, 2015

Mildred M. Jones, born June 1, 1942 passed away November 18, 2015.

Mildred was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend who will be dearly missed. She accepted you for who you were and enjoyed doing puzzles.

Proceded in death by her parents, Gerald and Annetta Miller; she is survived by...

Nov 17, 2015

Carolyn S. Dye, 63, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, November 17, 2015. An area resident, Carolyn retired from South Akron Awning after 26 years' service as secretary/treasurer.

Preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Chloe; sisters, Shirley Fallon and Marilyn Dye.

A graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Friday,...

Nov 8, 2015

Lee, as she was known to family and friends, passed away November 8, 2015 from complications of Alzheimer's Disease. Lee was from the Firestone Park area and a charter member of Firestone Park Presbyterian Church.

Preceded in death by her loving husband, Glenn; survived by her nieces and their spouses, Jane (Andy) Berenyi and Sherry (Butch) Burgner;...

Oct 23, 2015

"Together Again" Barbara A. Carr, 74 years , of Akron went home to be with the Lord, October 23, 2015. A life resident of the area, Barbara graduated from Garfield High School and Akron City Hospital School of Nursing. After graduating she worked for City Hospital and then Goodyear Tire and Co. for 34 years and a nudge. She was...

Oct 22, 2015

Betty L. Billman, 87, formerly of Norton, died Thursday October, 22, 2015 at Barberton Manor Care. She was born in Akron and was the daughter of Scott and Jennie (Tait) Hudson. She lost her father at a  young age during the Great Depression. They moved to many, many places including, Illinois, Indiana,  Ohio and finally Akron. They lived at the...

Oct 20, 2015

Mildred Moyer, 95 years, born in Akron March 1, 1920 died October 20, 2015 after an extended illness. She was a member of the Firestone Park United Methodist Church since 1933. Active in the Church Choir, Civic Chorus, Women's LYDIA Circle and AARP. She worked as a bookkeeper for Lucky Furniture, a homemaker and a PTA Mom. Preceded in death...

Oct 16, 2015

Oct 16, 2015

Alma J. Yutzy, 83 years, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, October 16, 2015. A native of Somerset, PA. and a area resident most of her life, she was a homemaker and member of St John/St Pauls Lutheran Church. Preceded in death by her parents and son, Ken; she is survived by her beloved husband, James; sons,...

Oct 15, 2015

Frank Fazio, 93, went home to be with the Lord, October 15, 2015. Frank was born in New Brighton, PA on October 4, 1922. He moved to Ohio to work for Goodyear Aerospace and served in the United States Army during WWII. He was an active member of Immaculate Conception Church and AARP. Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph...

Oct 7, 2015

Harold P. Mann, 72, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, October 6, 2015. Born November 16, 1942, Harold retired from Ohio Bell after 20 years of service.

Preceded in death by his parents, Philip and Mildred Mann; sister's, Beth Wellsby and Cindy Manin; he is survived by loving sister,...

Oct 6, 2015

Alexander H. Tyrity, 98, of Akron went home to be with the Lord at the Ohio Veteran's Home on October 6, 2015.

He retired from West Chevy as a salesman after 40 years service, was a member of V.F.W Hockley Post #3532 and a Veteran of the United States Army where he served in WWII and Korea....

Oct 2, 2015

Earl W. Greathouse passed away on October 2, 2015. Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Helen J. Greathouse; survived by children, Kathy, Carol (Terry), Jenny, Burt (Julie) and Dan; grandchildren, Josh, Justin and Hailey Greathouse, Somer Silcox, Jaden and Stacie Williams; special niece and nephew, Tammy DeSantis and Ben Greathouse. Per his request, no services are planned. For those...

Sep 25, 2015

Craig Easton TrentCraig Easton Trent, 46, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 25, 2015.

He leaves behind, mother, Shirley Trent; aunt, Seena (Trent) Yonally; uncle, Randy Trent; and cousin, Brian Trent; and other friends and family.

Calling hours 5 to 7 p.m. TOMORROW, Thursday, Oct. 1, and service at 7 p.m....

Sep 25, 2015

Earvin Carl Leslie of Akron, 77, passed away on September 25, 2015 at the Akron General Hospice Care Center.

Earvin (Carl) was born in Portsmouth, Ohio, to Beecher and Connie Mae Leslie. He had a sense of adventure, living in various states and performing a wide...

Sep 9, 2015

Patrick P. Shreffler, 69, of Akron left us to go off to a better place on September 9, 2015.

After graduating from St. Vincent's Catholic High school he joined the Air Force & translated five different languages as a Intelligence Interpreter. He retired from NAPA Auto Parts.

He was the most kind hearted person that...