Obituaries

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 #...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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, ...

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;...

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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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...