Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

Nov 26, 2013

Florence I. Lintner, 90 yrs, of Wadsworth went home to be with the Lord, November 26, 2013. A homemaker and a life resident of the area, she was a Wayne Co, fair award winning knitter and loved raising cacti.

Preceded in death by her parents; Clarence and Hazel Irish Smith, husband; Charles and daughter; Charleen...

Nov 13, 2013

James M. Ellison, 77, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord, November 13, 2013. He retired with 40 years of Service at Bridgestone/Firestone as a computer hardware analyst and 10 years at ATI (Access to Independence) as a volunteer. James was a member of Mt. Akra # 680 F& AM, Past President of the National Association of Physically...

Nov 1, 2013

James S. Stewart, Jr., 93, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, November 1, 2013. Jim was an Elder and a Deacon with Firestone Park Presbyterian Church, a member of the 'Tuesday Guy's ", Akron Lodge #83 F& A.M. and the Firestone V.F.W #3383.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents; James and Marion...

Oct 29, 2013

Pamela J. Lay, 63, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, October 29, 2013. She was an assistant manager with Circle-K and had attended The Wooster College of Business. Pamela loved crossword books, snacking and listening to Chicago and Barry Manilow. She also loved her family, friends and grandchildren.

She was preceded in...

Oct 18, 2013

ROBERT W. ALLISON

Robert W. Allison , 63 years of Akron, went home to be with the Lord, October 18, 2013. A life resident of the area, Robert worked for the City of Akron and most recently, retired from Ajusta-post after 10 years’ service. Robert attended Immaculate Conception Catholic...

Oct 8, 2013

KATHY B. BOYETT

Kathy B. Boyett, 61yrs. of Akron, went home to be with the Lord October 8, 2013. A native of Cullman, Ala.,and an area resident most of her life. Kathy work for Mobile Meals at the Kenmore Community Center for 20 years,  and truly loved the people...

Oct 2, 2013

JANET S.(MOORE) KAUFMAN BIER Janet, age 59, passed away on a beautiful fall afternoon, October 2, 2013. J anet was born and raised in Akron, Ohio. She was a life-long resident of Uniontown, Ohio. She was a loving daughter, sister, cousin, wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Jan dedicated 35 years to the children of the Akron Public Schools where she...

Sep 29, 2013

Betty Jane Rodger, 89 yrs. of Akron, went home to be with the Lord, September 29, 2013. A life resident of the area and a homemaker, she was a Past matron of fernleaf Chapter #422 OES and a current member of Anna Dean Chapter #595 O.E.S and the Telephone Pioneers.

Preceded in death by her parents; Russell...

Sep 28, 2013

Donald P. Schimmoeller, 75 yrs. of Akron, went home to be with the Lord, September 28, 2013. A life resident of the area, Don retired from Allsides after 33 yrs, service. He was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Eagles Aerie #2736, Barberton Liedertafel and the Sokol Club.

Preceded in death by his parents; Myron and...

Sep 27, 2013

Andrea Blair, 46, was born in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, on April 8, 1967, passed away September 27, 2013.

She is survived by her six children, Christopher (Angela) Bender (31) of North Carolina, Tiffany Bender (27) of Akron, Erika (Hyatt) Addie (26) of Akron, Brandon Bender (23) of Akron, Bryan Bender (20) of Akron and Bryanna Davis (18)...

Sep 22, 2013

MADELINE J. HAYES

Madeline J Hayes, 91 years of Akron,

went home to be with the Lord,

September 22, 2013 in Moss Point, Mississippi.

“Grandma” to everyone that knew her, was a native of

Mannington, W....

Frederick Welch III was born on Feb. 28, 1937 to Frederick Welch, Jr. and Florence Welch. Fred's sister Carol was five years his senior.

As a child, he was a fan of radio shows, particularly The Lone Ranger, Dick Tracy, and The Shadow; however, for his whole life, he was a major fan of baseball, particularly the...

Cody Lee Kyle 25, of Barberton, Ohio passed away suddenly June 22, 2022. Born May 9,1997 to Tari Croft and Robert Kyle. He was employed with Charles Smith Driveway Maintenance for several years. He attended Barberton City Schools where he participated in football, baseball, and band. Cody was an avid fisherman and hunter. He enjoyed cook-offs with his sisters, riding...

John E. Wilkinson, 87, of Cuyahoga Falls went home to be with the Lord, May 20, 2021. He was born July 25, 1933 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio to the late Geo. and Ruth (nee Gudikunst) Wilkinson. He retired From Goodyear Tire and Rubber after 34 years' service as an assistant manager in internal traffic. He attended Spicer Grade School where...

Vickie Ann Allen, 58 years, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, June 24, 2018. A life resident of the area, Vickie worked at the UDS Twinsburg Center for many years and will be greatly missed.

Preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Vera Allen; she is survived by her beloved son, James and...