Obituaries

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...

Marlena Denette (Duffield) Greth

Feb 5, 2014

Marlena Denette Greth (maiden name Duffield) of Kenmore, Ohio passed away on Wednesday February 5 at Barberton Hospital at the age of 44.

She was born on January 12, 1970 in Irving, Texas to Carl and Mary Anne Duffield. She and her family moved shortly thereafter to Akron, Ohio where she grew up. She graduated from Kenmore...

Sheryl Gennis

Feb 4, 2014

Sheryl Ann Gennis, 58, passed away peacefully following a long illness on February 4,2014. A life resident of Akron, Sheryl was with United Disability Service over 40 years.

She is survived by sisters; Rebecca (Thomas) Savalan and Deborah Mental, nieces; Dawn (Tim) Leo and Erica (Chris) Howard, great-nephews; Mitchell and Zachary Epling, and great-niece; Nyah Howard.

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Enid Janet Haneline

Jan 30, 2014

Enid J. Haneline, 83, of Wadsworth went home to be with the Lord, January, 30, 2014. Enid was a life resident of the area. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and foster mother to twelve girls that she took wonderful care of.

Preceded in death by her parents; Carl and Gladys (Hazelett) Davis, beloved husband; Calvin,...

Robert L Bier

Jan 29, 2014

Robert (Bob), age 67, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2014.

Bob was a resident of Uniontown, Ohio where he lived for the last 29 years with his wife, Jan Bier, who passed away October 2, 2013. Bob was a loving son, brother, cousin, husband, father, and grand father. Bob served in the United States Navy. Bob...

John M Mccormack

Jan 27, 2014

JOHN M. McCORMACK John M. McCormack, 76, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord, January 27, 2014. John was a life resident of the area and owner of Die-Mac Industries.

Preceded in death by his parents; Joe and Mary (Guy) McCormack, son; John Jr. sisters; Olene Paugh, Reba McCormack, Hassie Lee Grissom, Opal...

Marilyn L Dye

Jan 23, 2014

Marilyn L. Dye, 61, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, January 23, 2014. She was a life resident of the area. She was a legal secretary for over 40 years, and enjoyed ceramics, her cats and easy listening.

She was preceded in death by her parents; Robert and Chloe (Jarvis) Dye, sister; Shirley Fallon,...

Denby A Westfall

Jan 22, 2014

Denby A. Westfall, 67, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, January 22, 2014. He was born in Weston, West Virginia and a life resident of the area. Denby was a veteran of the United States Marines and the owner of Westport Electric for over 40 years.

He was Past Master of Wayfarer Lodge #...

William E Brown

Jan 18, 2014

William "Bill" Brown passed away January 18, 2014 after a long battle with MS. He was a lifetime member of the V.F.W and the American Legion Post #449.

He was preceded in death by his parents; Jack and Minnie, sisters; Imogene and Nancy (Jones) and son; Eddie brown. He is survived by his brothers; Carl and Lee...

James R Steven

Jan 16, 2014

James Ross “JR” Steven, age 74, passed away on Thursday, January 16 after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Born July 31, 1939 in Akron Ohio to the late George and Agnes Steven. He resided most of his life in the Akron area, moving to Carrollton, Ohio in 2011 .He was retired from Firestone Tire...

Lloyd Griffith

Jan 12, 2014

Lloyd Griffith, 91, went home to be with the Lord, January 12, 2014. Lloyd was born in Thacker, West Virginia where he served in the United States Army.

He was a kind-hearted man who enjoyed woodworking, fixing cars, being a handyman and reading the bible on a daily basis. He was also a member of the Victory...

Esther L Mcgraw

Jan 11, 2014

Esther L. McGraw, 86, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord, January 11, 2014. Esther was a life resident of the area, a member of the V.F.W Auxiliary and a Barmaid/Waitress for over 50 years at various places.

She was preceded in death by her parents; John and Cora Hunt Kennedy, beloved husband; Charles and...

Carol A Naylor

Jan 4, 2014

Carol A. Naylor, 70, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, January 4, 2014. Carol was a life resident of the area and retired from Akron Public Schools with 32 years service.

She was a member of Park United Methodist Church, Eastern Star Anna Dean Chapter #595, ...

Sandra S Bolin

Dec 30, 2013

Sandra S. Bolin, 60, of Medina, went home to be with the Lord, December 30, 2013. Sandra was born February 6, 1953 in Louisville, Kentucky. She was loving, caring mother, daughter, sister, aunt and wife.

She was preceded in death by her parents; Robert L and Mildred I Bryson (Vinson), husband; Leslie H. Bolin, three sister-in-laws, brother;...

Betty Jane Mcvickar

Dec 28, 2013

Betty jane McVickar, 89 , of Akron went home to be with the Lord, December 28, 2013.

A life resident of the area, she retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber after many years of service. Betty was a member of Kenmore United Methodist Church before becoming an active member of Firestone Park United Methodist Church.

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Gerald L Lawrentz

Dec 26, 2013

Gerald L. Lawrentz, 74, of Tallmadge, went home to be with the Lord, December 26, 2013. Gerald was born in Akron and was a life resident of the area. He was also a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.

He was a self employed carpenter. He loved to build and fix various things, loved watching "Shoot...

Arthur Williams

Dec 6, 2013

Arthur Williams III, 98, died December 6 at Concordia at Sumner on Ridgewood under the loving care of Great Lakes Hospice.

Arthur was born in New Brusnwick, New Jersey to Arthur and Hazel (Johnson) Williams. He graduated from Andover Academy, Yale University (Economics), Harvard Business School, and the University of Akron Law School. Following college, Arthur worked...

Dorothy L Culver

Dec 1, 2013

Dorothy L Culver, 92, passed away peacefully December 1, 2013, at Pleasant View Health Care Center.

She was born May 13, 1921, in Akron to Benjamin F and Anna L (Mohler) Martin Metz. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, whom she married...