Obituaries

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...

Sep 7, 2015

Lyle Weaver, 67, passed away on September 7, 2015 surrounded by his family and in the warmth of God's love.

His family feels very blessed to have had such a loving and kind husband, father, brother in law,uncle and grandfather.

He will remain in the hearts of those who loved him, his wife, Marianne; daughter...

Aug 28, 2015

Gene W. Smith 76 yrs. of Akron, went home to be with the Lord August 28, 2015.

A life resident of the area, and a veteran of the US Air Force Gene retired from Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Local #219, after 50yrs. service. Gene was Asst. Scoutmaster for Troop 204 for many years and volunteered for many...

Aug 28, 2015

Alfred F. Houpt, 98yrs. of Akron, went home to be with the Lord August 28, 2015.

Born in Mercersburg, Pa he was a resident of Akron where he retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber after 30yrs service and later became a Mixologist for the Mayflower, Youngs and Fairlawn Country Club. He was a member of the Akron...

Aug 23, 2015

JOSEPH P. VOLOVAR KD8 ADM, 64, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord surrounded by his loving family and friends, August 23, 2015.

Joseph was a loving husband, father and grandfather who served in the United States Air Force. He worked for Summit County for 30 years, enjoyed fishing, ham radio, coaching baseball and was...

Aug 17, 2015

David M. Michelli, 55, of Akron went home to be with the Lord August 17, 2015. David was born September 20, 1959 and was a life resident.

David enjoyed cartoons, loved his family and was a member of Pipefitters Union #219.

Preceded in death by his grandparents; father, David Michelli and beloved wife, Linda Michelli,...

Aug 15, 2015

Evelyn Thornton, 96, passed away restfully Saturday at St. Lukes Lutheran Community Center. Evelyn was born in Texas, and moved with her family to Akron when she was two.

She married her high school sweetheart, E. H. 'Jim' Thornton and raised two sons.

She retired from ICWU and traveled with her husband. She was preceded...

Aug 14, 2015

Dan passed away on August 14, 2015.

He is survived by his father Scott Kresowaty (Eileen Hill), mother Darlene Donager (Eli) and 3 siblings; Grandmothers Linda Gable and Donna Davis; Many Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.

Dan loved to be with his family and many close friends. He enjoyed many family vacations in Ocean City, MD,...

Aug 8, 2015

Robert D. Baldwin, 79, of Akron passed away Saturday, August 8, 2015 after a long illness. Born February 14, 1936 in Akron, Ohio.

He is survived by his four brothers, Donald Baldwin, Dale Baldwin, Richard Baldwin and Kenneth Baldwin; children, Mark Baldwin, Dawn Johnson, Michael Baldwin and Charles Baldwin.

Cremation has taken place and private...

Aug 8, 2015

HELEN M. NELSON Helen M. Nelson passed away Saturday, August 8, 2015 after a long illness. Born July 27, 1956 in Akron, Ohio.

Survived by her husband of 36 years, Rodney; daughter, Amy of Akron; son, Terry (Sandy) of Barberton; brothers, Cliff (Pat) of Akron, Clem (Kelly) of Springfield; sisters, Pat (Bill) of West Virginia and Pam...

Aug 7, 2015

Florence E Guilliams (Baker) born September 2, 1922 in Virginia, went home to be with the Lord and her husband August 7, 2015. She peacefully passed away at her son's home surrounded by loving family.

Preceded in death by her husband of 60 years John; son, John (Butch); parents, Irene Brown and Louis Baker; brother Walter Baker;...

Aug 7, 2015

Mary Drope, 92, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord, August 7, 2015. Mary was a life resident of the area.

Preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Mary Varga; daughter, Christine Shearer; siblings, Irma Lynch, Velma Vargo, Louis Vargo and Joey Vargo; she is survived by her loving husband, Darwin; daughter, Denise (Bruce)...