Obituaries

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...

Jul 11, 2014

Theresa L. Chitty, 47, of Uniontown, passed away July 11, 2014 after a short illness. Theresa had been employed at Sterling Jewelers for 29 years and was a huge fan of Drag Racing.

Preceded in death by her grandparents, Charles and Margaret Kallai and aunt, Barbara J. Gregory; she is survived by her husband, Terry Chitty; son,...

Jun 26, 2014

Margie M. Warren, 89, of Cuyahoga Falls went home to be with the Lord June 26, 2014. A native of Conneaut, Pennsylvania, she lived most of her life in Cuyahoga Falls and was The Secretary/Treasurer of The Glendale Cemetery for 30 years. She was a founding member of the Widows of the Shrine and Past Mighty Chosen One of...

Jun 21, 2014

Louise M. Derring, 60, of Akron went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, June 21, 2014.

She was a beloved mother, grandmother and wife. She is survived by her husband; Timothy, son; Christopher, daughter; Jenny (Michael), her three treasures and joys of her life, granddaughters; Madison and Kaylee and grandson; James. She also leaves behind her...

Jun 20, 2014

Bernard Dale Cramer, age 90, died peacefully on June 20, 2014. He was a beloved father to Patricia (Bob) O’Donnell of Aledo, TX and Brad (Jean) Cramer of Suffield, OH.

He leaves behind his grand-daughter; Connie (John) Livers and great- great-granddaughter; Alex Smith. He was preceded in death by his mother; Nellie Cramer, father; John Cramer, daughter;...

Jun 12, 2014

Phillip A. Parker, 54, of Akron passed away peacefully at home on June 12, 2014. Phillip was born in Battle Creek, Michigan on October 18, 1959. He was raised in Ocala, Florida before moving to Ohio.

Preceded in death by his mother; Phyllis Parker, brother; Robert Parker, son; Cecil Parker and mother-in-law; Marie LaRue. Phillip is survived...

Jun 11, 2014

Edith L. Ely, 92, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord June 11, 2014. A life resident of the area she retired from Georgia Pacific after many years of service.

Preceded in death by her parents; Carl and Edith Silvers Emery and her husband; Allan, Edith is survived by son; John of Newark, Ohio, daughters;...