Obituaries

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...

Aug 12, 2014

Paul R. McFadden (Dick) age 77, was a beloved husband, brother and friend passed away Tuesday August 12th after a courageous battle with Parkinson's.

Dick enjoyed riding his Honda motorcycle, camping and photography. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Helen McFadden; his sisters, Joann Epling and Patricia Smarr; and brother, Charles McFadden. He...

Aug 1, 2014

Margaret Tavernaris, 90, of Akron went home to be with the Lord August 1, 2014. Born in Akron, Ohio to the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Csahaly) Kristin on July 10, 1924. Margaret was a member of the Hungarian Club, a seamstress and worked for Action Shirt Apparel for 24 years. Preceded in death by her parents; beloved husband, Paul...

Jul 30, 2014

Robert "Bob" L. Santilli, 75, of Fort Myers, FL passed away July 30, 2014. He was born in Akron, Ohio to the late Leo and Evelyn (Roach) Santilli on June 11, 1939. Robert worked as a Jeweler with his father at Leo and Sons Jewelry store before moving to Columbus, where he worked for Combined Insurance until his retirement....

Jul 28, 2014

Elizabeth S. Wiles, debuting life on December 20, 1912, peacefully stepped into Life everlasting July 28, 2014, forever joining her father William M. Shackelford, mother Mary Elizabeth Shackelford, brother William Howard Shackelford, and husband Paul Leland Wiles.

Elizabeth and Paul met in Rittman, Ohio marrying November 15, 1942. Together for 58 years, farming south of Burbank, Ohio,...

Jul 24, 2014

Esther Gardner, born in Akron, Ohio, on October 20, 1932, surrendered to her battle with dementia on July 24, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Bertha Gardner; brothers, William Gardner and Richard Gardner. She is survived by her brother, Charles Gardner and sisters, Jane Drexler and Carolyn Cioffi. She was dearly loved by her...

Jul 23, 2014

Madaline Thelma McCarthy Akron, OH. Madaline T. (Baker) McCarthy, born March 3, 1921 passed away July 23, 2014. Madaline’s life was filled with a child-like innocence and a unique simplicity of spirit. Madaline was Rosy The Riveter at Goodyear Aerospace during World War II. She met her husband, Paul there. She was a lifetime member of Immaculate Conception Church....

Jul 14, 2014

David W. Hornbeck, 45, of Akron passed away July 14, 2014. Preceded in death by his father, Paul W. Hornbeck, he is survived by his mother, Betty J. Hornbeck; wife, Tanya; daughter, Haley and sons, David Jr. and Sy'm; brothers, Andy, Shawn and Tim; sister-in-law, Tawn; nieces and nephews, Krystal, Desiree, Alyssa, Timmy, Triston, Taylor, Madison, Tyler, Andrew and...