Obituaries

Nov 9, 2014

Thomas was born on November 7, 1953 on Long Island, NY to Richard and Lillian Gray. The Gray family moved to Ohio in 1958 due to Richard's transfer with Babcock and Wilcox, and have resided there ever since. Thomas attended the University of Akron and attained a Master's degree in Finance. He was employed at Babcock and Wilcox, and...

Oct 29, 2014

"TOGETHER AGAIN"

An angel here on earth she joined the love of her life Tom in heaven on October 29, 2014.

Suzanne retired from AT&T with 40 years of service. She was a member of St. Pauls Catholic Church and the Heritage Foundation.

She was preceded in death by her beloved...

Oct 29, 2014

Sam's year-long battle with cancer came to a close early Wednesday morning. He courageously faced his struggle with an "I'll do the best I can for as long as I can" attitude. His wife and several friends were at his side as he passed.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Thelma (Snyder) and Harry Coulter...

Oct 20, 2014

Ralph E. Wood, 53 yrs. of Akron, went home to be with the Lord, October 20, 2014. An area resident all of his life, he loved the outdoors and being with family.

He was preceded in death by his parents Ralph Sr. and Virginia Wood, and is survived by his loving wife Samantha, son Ralph E. III,...

Oct 17, 2014

C. Aaron Bogle, 76 yrs. of Kent, is at resting in heaven and together again with his beloved wife Linda. Aaron retired from the shipping dept. of Goodyear T&R in 1981 after 26yrs. service.

Preceded in death by his parents James and Inez Bogle and his wife Linda, he is survived by sons Aaron (Deborah) of Mogadore,...

Oct 16, 2014

Paula S. Freed, 66yrs of Akron, went home to be with the Lord, October 16, 2014. An area resident all of her life, Paula was a Purchaser for Allaint Food Service.

Preceded in death by her parents Paul and Marilyn Narusch, husband Arthur Freed, and brother Greg Narusch, she is survived by son Kraig (Patty) Gabelman of...

Oct 13, 2014

Leola E. Harkless 91, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord October 13, 2014. A native of Vitandale Pa., she was an area resident most of her life. Leola was a member of Kenmore AARP and an active member of Calvary Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School and sang in the Choir more than 50 years....

Oct 13, 2014

Frances M. Sharp (nee Grafton) passed away peacefully on October 13, 2014. She was 88 years young. Frances was born in Akron, Ohio to parents Clayton and Sarah Grafton.

Frances was married for 49 years to Damon W. Sharp who passed away in October 1999. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother William C. Grafton,...

Oct 12, 2014

Mary M. Nockengost, 73, of Norton passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2014 surrounded by family and friends. Mary was born September 18, 1941 in Akron, Ohio to Grace and George Ream. She was a 1959 graduate of Buchtel High School, and also graduated from Hammel Business College and the University of Akron with a degree in accounting.

Oct 2, 2014

Natasha J. Stacey, 59, of Kenmore passed away peacefully on October 2, 2014.

She is survived by her husband, James Stacey; brother, Bruce Flazynski (Christina); sisters, Sue Haller and Sharron Riegelsber. She was a caring and loving woman who was very giving to those in need. She enjoyed nature, riding her Harley and had the heart for...

Oct 2, 2014

Harold G. Buren, 77, of Akron went to be with his Savior on October 2, 2014. Harold was born in Akron, Ohio on September 3, 1937. He was the youngest son to the late John and Mary Buren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his best friend and twin sister, Carol (Gerald) Bourn; sisters, Evelyn...

Sep 18, 2014

June Rogers "June Bug" passed away September 18, 2014 at the Pleasant View nursing home. She was 86.

Survived by son, John Loggins (Rita); daughter, Melody Rogers; step-daughter, Bev Richmond; step-sister, Norma Jean Hartless; grandchildren, Shari (John) Roberts, Leanne Loggins, John and Rachael Rogers; great-grandchildren, Grace and Averie Rogers; nieces and nephews, dear friends Pat and the...

Sep 15, 2014

Dorothy M. Durbin, 96, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, September 15, 2014. A life resident of the area, Dorothy was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and retired after 25 plus years as a stockroom manager at JC Penny's Wooster Hawkins location.

Preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Ruby (Rockhold)...

Sep 6, 2014

Lucy J. Krepps passed away Sept 6, 2014 at the age of 79. B esides her parents, she was preceded in death by her 3 brothers, 4 sisters, and beloved husband, Jay Krepps. She is survived by her children, Gail Banks, Thelma Krepps, Ron Krepps and Cheryl Atkins; grandchildren, Chris (Rick) Gardner, Keith (Mary) Krepps, Jay Banks, Carmen...

Aug 30, 2014

Kathleen L. Beall, 92, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, August 30, 2014. Kathleen was a native of Gilmer Co. West, Virginia and moved to Ohio in the late 50's where she married her late husband, Elwood (Red) Beall. She was a member of Firestone Park United Methodist Church.

Preceded in death by her...

Aug 27, 2014

Jill Renee Graham, 51 yrs. of Akron, went to join her beloved husband Richard on August 27, 2014.

A life resident of Akron she was preceded in death by her husband Richard, mother Ethelyn Ward Matthews, and brother Lee Matthews II, she is survived by her father Lee Matthews of Winter Park, Fla., sisters...

Aug 24, 2014

Barbara was born in Rhodell, West Virginia on July 19, 1932 and moved with her family to Akron in the 1950's. A devout member of the Akron Baptist Temple, she greatly enjoyed volunteering in the nursery and socializing on long walks in the neighborhood around the church where she lived. Preceded in death by her parents, Evan and Emma (Waycaster)...

Aug 16, 2014

Sarah M Woodard nee Adkins, 25 years of Akron, went home to be with the Lord August 16, 2014. A life resident of the area Sarah was the daughter of Jackie and Elizabeth Zenner Adkins who preceded her in death along with her grandfather Fred Zenner and brother-in-law, Alex O’Neal.

She is survived by her husband; Zack...

Aug 16, 2014

Marcel P. Duvall, 48, of Akron went home to be with the Lord August 16, 2014. An area resident, Mark was a machinist at Markham Machine. He was a member of Allenside Athletic Club, Gold's Gym and St, Francis DeSales Catholic Church.

Mark leaves behind his father, Mick (Carolyn) Duvall; mother, Shirley Davis; beloved wife, Karen (Culp)...

Aug 16, 2014

Bettie L Smith 92 years of Akron, went home to be with the Lord, August 16, 2014. A life resident of the area Bettie retired from Ohio Bell after service as a Long Distance Operator.

A Marine S/Sgt., Bettie served in both WWII and the Korean War. She love to volunteer, Bettie was one of the first...