All Obituaries

Halex Elizabeth Amethyst Vanmeter, just 2 months old, passed away July 28, 2021. She is survived by her parents, Cheyenne Edgell and Thomas Vanmeter; brother, Kenneth; grandparents, Lisa Anthony, Millie Vanmeter and Larry Edgell; great-grandparents, Betty Edgell and Alice Vanmeter; uncles, Taven Edgell and Ronnie Anthony; aunts, Deana Vanmeter and Glenda Yost; and cousin Mya. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Kenneth Vanmeter; great-grandfather, Paul Gunsett; aunt, Ashley West;...

Well shoot, if you’re reading this, I’ve passed from this earth to my Heavenly home. If I know me, I went kicking and screaming – sort of like a four-year-old being dragged out of a birthday party by her parents. But don’t be too sad. I assure you that I am more alive right now in Heaven than I ever was here on Earth. It was on Thursday, July 29, 2021 that Jesus, my Lord and Savior, came to take me home. Born in January of 1963, I grew up in East Liverpool, Ohio and...

Robert Gordan, 92, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ July 27, 2021.  Bob was born in Akron on March 21, 1929, the only child of Condo and Sophia (Kreuter) Giordanengo.  He graduated from Kent State University with degrees in Elementary Education and Business.  Bob was a member of Alpha Phi Omega and helped build the Victory Bell monument on Blanket Hill, where the events of May 4, 1970 took place. Bob was a fifth-grade teacher at Seiberling Elementary...

Thomas R. Hollin, 69, passed away July 23, 2021. He was born in Akron to the late Arnold (Ray) and Marciel (Springston) Hollin, was a Lake High School graduate and retired from the City of Akron Water Treatment Department with nearly 30 years of service. Thomas grew up roller skating at both Playland and Springfield where his father was an instructor and coach, and entered many competitions as did his brother, John. He was an avid fisherman, a loving father, and a loyal friend.  He is...

Mary L. Tharp, 92, passed away July 23, 2021. She was born in Akron to the late Thomas and Mary (Cochran) Scott and had been a member of Greensburg Church of God. Preceded in death by her husband, Gayle, 2 brothers and 4 sisters, she is survived by her children, Kim (John) Petty and Brian (Chris) Tharp; grandchildren, Jared (Angie) Petty, Andrew Petty and Olivia (Joe) Huntley, Marisa (Jacob) Tilton and Curtiss Tharp. The family would like to give special thanks to Kindred Hospice for their...

Theresa “Terri” Norman, 72, passed away July 18, 2021. She was born in Akron to the late Martin and Helen (Stefanka) Streharsky and was a former member of Cornerstone Community Church. Terri had a life-long passion for genealogy research and enjoyed vacationing . Also, spending time with her grandchildren brought her tremendous joy.   Preceded in death by her husband, Jack and sister-in-law, Betty, she will be deeply missed by her daughters, Traci (David) Teeple and...

Delores G. Kriston, 86, passed away July 15, 2021. She was born in New Castle, PA to the late George and Mary (Pavlosky) Vasilcik and was a devout member of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Mogadore. She retired from McGregor and McGregor and although retired from working, she never retired as a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Delores was preceded in death by her husband, Louis; siblings, George, Joey, John and Patty; brother-in-law, John Hudak; and step-daughter, Cynthia...

Joel J. Reed, age 73, passed away July 11, 2021.  He was a decorated US Air Force Veteran of the Vietnam War and retired from Goodyear with 40 years of service. Joel was a life member of the DAV, Past Master of Joppa Lodge 666, member of the American Legion, the Star Lodge, and the Scottish Rite and 32nd Degree and Royal Arch Mason.  He was also a lifetime member of the NRA and an active member of the Chapel, serving as an usher and deacon.  He will be sadly missed by his...

Richard Paul Dillon, 88, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021 in New Market, TN. He was born in Akron, was an Army veteran of the Korean War and retired from Goodyear with 43 years of service. Richard and his wife enjoyed traveling the country in their motorhome and they eventually relocated to New Market, TN, where he was a member of  Cedar Grove U.M.C. and a 46-year member of the Loyal Order of the Moose. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia Dillon; parents, Floyd F....

John W. Springer passed away July 7, 2021. He graced this earth for 97 1/2 years and will be in Grace for eternity with his Savior Jesus Christ. John was born April 2, 1924 to Frank and Emma Springer in Lawrence County, TN., the youngest boy of 7 children. Preceded in death by his parents, wife of 64 years, Opal, his brothers, Aaron, Carroll and Dick, and sisters, Ermatrude and Lurlene as well as infant grandson, Aaron Moneypenny, he is survived by his sister, Lucile Locke; daughters,...