Obituaries

Richard H Smyser

Apr 5, 2014

Richard H. Smyser, 85yrs of Canton, died April 5, 2014.

Dick is survived by his beloved wife Lois; sons, Richard II and Charles; daughter, Libby Burcham; six grandchildren; five great grandchildren and sister Mary Lou Anderson.

Friends and family will gather at Dick's favorite place, the Camper's Fire Pit at Craftsman's Park, 4450 Rex Lake...

James Donald Mccarty

Mar 27, 2014

JAMES D. McCARTY James D. McCarty, 88, of Akron passed away March 27, 2014. An area resident all of his life, James retired from Diamond Crystal Salt as a welder and pipefitter after 24 years service, following this he spent ten years taking care of wells.

James was a veteran of the United States Navy where he...

Michelle Lyn Schrock (Stoll)

Mar 27, 2014

Michelle was taken from us March 27, 2014 into the Loving and open arms of her mom and her savior Jesus Christ. Michelle was a hardworker and a homemaker with three children at home and the love of her life, Scott Stoll.

Preceded in death by her mother; Della, grandparents; Donald and Elizabeth Schrock, and father-in-law; Wayne...

Robert E Fritzsche

Mar 27, 2014

Robert (Yoga Bob) Fritzsche, 84 years, of Green Oh, went home to be with the Lord March 27, 2014. Born in Chicago Ill and an area resident for most of his life, Bob retired from Lockheed after 28 years of service as an electrical engineer and was a Navy veteran of the American-Korean War.

Bob was a...

Joseph J Prekop

Mar 21, 2014

Joseph. J. Prekop, 93, of Akron went home to be with the Lord March 21, 2014. Born in Pittsburgh, PA Joe spent the majority of his life in the Akron area. He was honorably discharged from the Army where he served with the 902nd Ordinance Division. He retired from B.F. Goodrich with 42 years service as a tire builder....

Glenn R Mcalarney

Mar 19, 2014

Glenn R. McAlarney, 83, of Akron went home to be with the Lord March 19, 2014. Glenn was a life resident of the area and retired as a truck driver for Chez-Del.

Glenn proudly served in the United States Army in the Medical Co. 172 Infantry Regiment, 43 Infantry Division. He enjoyed taking long walks, especially around...

Catherine M O'Dell

Mar 19, 2014

Catherine O'Dell of Copley, Ohio passed away peacefully on March 19, 2014. Catherine was born in Wooster, Ohio December 26, 1913 to Frank and Hazel (Walters) Mock.

Catherine was predeceased by her parents, her infant son, James Edward O'Dell in 1942 and her husband. Owen V. O'Dell in 1965. She is survived by her children, Gary O'Dell...

Rodger D Overfield

Mar 17, 2014

Rodger D. Overfield, 69 of Ravenna, went home to be with the Lord March 17, 2014. He was a life resident of the area where he worked at Hartwig Transit and as a private carrier for the U.S.P.S.

Rodger loved his family, especially his grandchildren, he was a very supportive person and a great jokester.

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Eric V Paolucci

Mar 15, 2014

Eric Vittorio Paolucci, 44, passed away on March 15, 2014. Eric was a journeyman mason.

He is loved and missed by his mother Sheila Hembury, adoptive parents Mary King and Roland Paolucci, stepfather Richard King, stepmother Marci Paolucci, sister Anna, brother Ilya, former wife Windy Tillman and her daughter Sophia, and children Jason, 22 Aaron, 20 Katelyn,...

Timothy L Christopher

Mar 2, 2014

Timothy L. Christopher, 55, of Akron, Ohio succumbed lung cancer surrounded by his loved ones March 2, 2014.

Tim's strength and spirit are survived by his partner; Patricia Seaman of 13 years, daughters; Brandy (Jason) Christopher, Amanda (Bradley) Sayre, Katie Christopher, his loving grandchildren; Hailey, Cameron, Dannica, his mother; Mary Petley, 4 siblings, his furry companion Max,...

Nancy R Weitzel

Mar 1, 2014

Nancy Weitzel was born April 5 1936 and passed away suddenly Saturday, March 1, 2014 surrounded by her family.

Nancy was preceded in death by her husband George Weitzel, parents; Byron and Nellie Keith, brother; Richard Keith, sons; Randall and Gerhard Weitzel, daughter in law; Lyn Weitzel and grandson in law; Matthew Hardman, sister in laws; Herta...

Joanne L Gisewhite

Feb 28, 2014

JoAnne L. Gisewhite, 72, of Massillon went home to be with the Lord February 28, 2014.

JoAnne was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary V.F.W. post #1066. She enjoyed playing bingo, dancing and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Preceded in death by her parents; Doyle and Louise (Sacconn) Elder,...

Evelyn Powell

Feb 27, 2014

Evelyn June Powell,90 passed away Feb.27,2014.

The second eldest of nine children Evelyn was preceded in death by parents Franklin H. & Clara E.(Nance)Overholt, sisters Ernestine Limbach,Alene Scalera,Lillian Whited,and brothers Alfred,Gerald,and Edward. she was also preceeded in death by the love of her life husband Wayman H. Powell to whom she remained married for 70 years. Evelyn...

John M Castner

Feb 20, 2014

JOHN M. CASTNER John M. Castner 62 years of Akron went home to be with the Lord, February 20, 2014. A life resident of the area, he was Meat Manager for Acme for many years.

Preceded in death by his parents Aelred and Elizabeth Stadvec Castner, brothers Corky and Pat, he is survived by daughters, Stephanie (Michael)...

Lawrence Bob Greth

Feb 19, 2014

Lawrence "Bob" Greth died February 19, 2014 having been diagnosed with Liver Cancer in January.

Born on 11-15-1934 to John and Nellie Elizabeth, he is now reunited with the love of his life, Judy, who preceded him in death.

He worked as a mason for more than 60 years and was a veteran of the...

Gloria P Batchik

Feb 17, 2014

Gloria P. Batchik, 96, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, February 17, 2014. Gloria was a life resident of the Akron area and spent 20 years' at Rempel's as a Toy Painter. She enjoyed bowling, reading and crossword puzzles. She was preceded in death by her parents; Allen and Nina (Brickner) Probert, beloved husband, Emlin and...

Thomas Rutledge

Feb 17, 2014

Thomas Rutledge, 54, of Akron passed away suddenly February 17, 2014. Thomas was a life resident of Akron and enjoyed playing his guitars, drawing pictures and spending time with his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his mother; Linda Mcdermitt, he leaves behind his loving wife; Delores (Cable), father; Thomas Rutledge, son; Greg (Rachel) Rodgers, daughters;...

Ronnie L Pierce

Feb 16, 2014

Ronnie L. Pierce Sr. Ronnie went home to be with the Lord on, Sunday, February 16, 2014 at the age of 58. He was a life long resident of Akron, Ohio and Phoenix, Arizona, where he worked as a recycling manager for 20years.

Preceded in death by his parents, Wilbert Pierce Sr. and Anna May McCown; sister,...

Corey R Hoffman

Feb 15, 2014

Corey R. Hoffman, 20 yrs. of Akron died suddenly February 15, 2014.

He is survived by his father; Robert C Smeal Jr. and mother; Tammy L Hoffman, grandmother; Freda N. Shreve and grandfather Robert (Jo Mary) Smeal Sr.

Cremation and private services have taken place.

Jack E Wilkerson

Feb 14, 2014

Jack E. Wilkerson, 84, passed away February 14, 2014. He was born on October 29, 1929 in Akron, Ohio to the late Jack and Aldine Wilkerson.

Jack was a very loving husband, father and grandfather. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and retired from the City of Akron.

Jack...