Obituaries

May 11, 2014

Betty M. Colegrove, 89, of Barberton went home to be with the Lord May 11, 2014. A native of Somerset, PA, Betty worked for Merryweather Foam Latex. She also enjoyed traveling, gardening and crafts.

Preceded in death by her parents; George and Alma(Blanche) Hamilton, beloved husband; Harold and Daughter; Barbara Pecimon, she is survived by her son;...

May 3, 2014

Jim Lewis, 70 years old, of Uniontown, lost his 2 1/2 year battle with cancer in the early morning hours Saturday, May, 3, 2014, with his wife Janet by his side.

He was born on June 12, 1943 and was a long time resident of Akron. He graduated from Kenmore High School in 1961 and the University...

Apr 29, 2014

Alva B. Drumm, 65, of Akron went home to be with the Lord April 29, 2014. A life resident of the area, Alva worked as an auto mechanic for Ganley Ford, and proudly served in the United States Marine Corps.

Preceded in death by his parents; Alfred and Ruth (Griswald) Drumm, he is survived by his son...

Apr 23, 2014

Mabel Combs Righter, 93 of Akron, went home to be with the Lord, April 23, 2014. A native of Owsley County, KY, Mabel was a homemaker and attended Grace Brethren Church in Norton.

She was preceded in death by her parents; William and Nanny Combs, eight siblings and beloved son; Marvin Marcelli. She leaves behind her children;...

Apr 18, 2014

Arthur Nelson Paradis, lifelong resident of Kenmore, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2014 in Memphis TN with his niece by his side. He was 96. Art enjoyed a lifetime of exceptional health, but despite an incredible battle, was taken down by hospital-acquired infections after renal failure.

Art was born January 20, 1918 in Wyoming, OH to...

Apr 16, 2014

Lester Belofi, 68, of Akron passed away at 10:05 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, 2014. Lester proudly served in the United States Army as a Military Policeman for 2 years.

He is survived by his loving wife; Ellen Belofi  (McDaniel) of Akron, son and daughter-in-law; Timothy (Katie) Belofi of Kenmore, daughter and son-in-law; Lisa (Kevin) Clarke of Akron,...

Apr 8, 2014

Betty E. Belchambers, 102, of Barberton went home to be with the Lord, April 8, 2014. She was born in Murray City, Ohio and retired from Akron General Medical Center where she sterilized instruments.

Preceded in death by her parents and beloved husband; Earl, she leaves behind her daughter; Carol (Danny) Fisher and son; Gary Belchambers.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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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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,...

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,...

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...

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,...

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...