Obituaries

Jan 31, 2015

Shirley V. Harris (Brooks) passed away January 31, 2015. She was a very loving, caring and tender mother, and will be missed very much. She was born in Akron, Ohio, on May 14, 1927 to the late Frank and Annis (Schrewsbury) Brooks.

Proceeded in death by her parent, husband, Theodore Harris, sisters Betty Laney and Lucille Sinnett....

Jan 28, 2015

BARBERTON – Maxine C Garden, 98, born September 9, 1916, died peacefully Wednesday, January 28, 2015.

She was a resident of Kenmore her entire life and a member of Goss Memorial Church in Akron, Ohio. She later resided at Pleasant Pointe in Barberton, Ohio where she had good care and loving friends.

Preceded in death...

Jan 20, 2015

Sophie Woodall,100, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 20, 2015. Born in Big Bay, Michigan, Sophie was preceded in death by parents, Thomas and Helena Misic; husband, Thomas Woodall; sisters, Mary Jo Don, Angie Childers, Jenny Porter and Constance Gathier.

She is survived by nephew; Thomas Jo Don(Karen Cooper); great nephews, Tom Jo Don II (Tommy III, Tyler,...

Jan 19, 2015

Edward B. Monsour, 48, of Akron went home to be with the Lord January 19, 2015. Edward was self employed, loved spending time with his grandchildren and enjoyed riding motorcycles and dirt bikes.

Preceded in death by his mother, Delores Durieux; uncle, Walter Morgan, he is survived by daughter, Jessica (D'Andre) Lee; son, Timothy (Ashley) Monsour; mother...

Jan 19, 2015

Roger Von Kanel, 76 yrs. of Akron, went home to be with the Lord January 19, 2015. A life resident, Roger with his beloved mother by his side, attended United Disablities Services for many years, where he made many friends he enjoyed working along side.

He is survived by his loving companion Jackie Pruiett, special cousin Roy...

Jan 18, 2015

Elizabeth “Betty” Myers, 87yrs of Akron, went home to be with the Lord January 18, 2015. A native of Kenmore and a homemaker, Betty was a member of Firestone Park U. M. Church, Zeta Tau Alpha, Past Pres. of Smith, Innes and Kenmore PTA’s, Past Pres. Bauceant #26, Past Matron of Fernleaf Chapter #422 O.E.S and current member of...

Jan 16, 2015

Robert Louis Vigar, 88, passed away on Jan. 16, 2015. He was born on Jan. 6, 1927 in Denver, CO to Ruth and George Vigar.

He was preceded in death by sisters Bernice Vigar, Doris Gray, Geraldine Ingersoll, Francis Hague, and brother George Vigar. He is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years Wanda B. Vigar...

Jan 15, 2015

David L. Parr, 68, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, January 15, 2015 after a short battle with cancer. David was a Veteran of the United States Army.

Preceded in death by his parents, Herb and Gerri Parr; son, David, he is survived by his daughters, Misty (Damon) Curley and Shannon Greathouse, seven grandchildren,...

Jan 8, 2015

Robert (Jack) Marks, 60, passed away of a lengthy illness on January 8, 2015.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Flossie Stephens Marks, brothers Jim and Brett, he is survived by loving wife Jennifer Paul-Marks, brother Steve (Shannon), children Robert , Crista Marks (Jesse), Dawn (Howard) Dietrich, Sean (Erika) Shotts, grandchildren Izzy and...

Jan 1, 2015

Private family services were held January 4, 2016 for Jerilyn Severns, 41, of Akron who passed away unexpectedly January 1, 2016. A life resident of the area, Jerilyn graduated from Kenmore High School in 1992.

Preceded in death by her father, James; she leaves behind her mother, Judy; daughter, Alyvia; brother, Jack (Monique); sister, Heather...

Dec 31, 2014

Lloyd G. Cain, (94) passed away on December 31, 2014 in Akron, OH. Lloyd was born in Brundidge, AL to Fred and Florence Cain on October 14, 1920.

Lloyd served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII, received an honorable discharge, and was awarded the Purple Heart. He helped build area metro park shelters while with...

Dec 24, 2014

David E. Strouth, 66yrs of Akron, went home to be with the Lord December 24,2014. A life resident of the area, David retired from BF Goodrich after 30 years of service. David was an active member of The Temple Baptist Church, and a proud Army veteran serving in Vietnam.

He was preceded in death by his parents...

Dec 20, 2014

Ada F, Tyrity, 82 yrs., of Akron went home to be with the Lord, December 20, 2014. A native of Kenova, WVa., Ada was an area resident most of her life. She was a former member of Fernleaf Chapter #422 OES. and active with Rainbow girls. Ada bought and sold antique all her life, she was a homemaker, who’s...

Dec 15, 2014

Charles R. Worthington, 88, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord December 15, 2014. Charles was a Veteran of the United States Army and retired from the Akron Fire Department after 35 years service.

Preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Florence Worthington; beloved wife, Margaret and son, Richard. He is survived by his...

Dec 9, 2014

Daniel (Danny) Hodnick, 62, went home to be with Jesus on Dec 9th, 2014.

Dan was the loving father of 5 children, Angela, Amanda, Katie, Danielle, and Seth; and the loving Grandfather to Alexis.

He was also the dedicated son and caregiver of his Mother, Lillian Hodnick. He also leaves behind his best friend and...

Nov 30, 2014

SaraJane Cullison, formerly of Akron Ohio, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2014 at the age of 87 in Murfreesboro TN. SaraJane was born July 2, 1927 in Akron Ohio to the late William and Novella Coleman. She graduated from North High School in 1945 and was married to Donald Cullison in 1952.

She retired from the USPS...

Nov 21, 2014

Harold Henry Lehman, 66, of Akron passed away unexpectedly November 21, 2014.

Harold was a lifelong resident of Akron and a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Debbie (Peters) Lehman; brothers, Wayne and Walter "Buster" Lehman; sons, Rod, Josh, Darrin, Harry Lehman and Donnie Peters; and several...

Nov 21, 2014

Walter W. Carpenter, 50, of Canal Fulton died suddenly on November 21, 2014 at his home.

Walter is survived by his fiance, Stephanie Schmidt; sister, Charlene Yost and many other family members and friends.

A memorial service will be held at 4 pm on Saturday December 6 at the Schlup Pucak Funeral Home, 788 Kenmore...

Nov 13, 2014

"Treweezy" Trina L. Wood peacefully transitioned to glory on November 13, 2014. She was born April 23, 1958 in Akron, OH to the late Ralph E. Wood, Sr. and Virginia M. Wood.

She is also preceded in death by brother, Ralph E. Wood, Jr., nephew, William E. Wood, Jr., and lifetime friend, Freddie Jackson. She leaves to...

Nov 13, 2014

Betty L. Jackson, 81, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, November 13, 2014.

Betty loved to play bingo, make jewelry and rescue dolls. She loved her family and her family loved her.

She was preceded in death by her parents; children, Ed Lambes and Jeff Dudley; beloved husband, Paul Jackson. She is...