All Obituaries

Corinne A. Faith, 93, passed away October 27, 2019. She was born in Akron to the late Henry and Mildred (Zinninger) Treadaway and was a member of Firestone Park Presbyterian Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Mervin, she is survived by her children, Randy (Christine), Lee Anne, Connee and Susan (David); and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also leaves the loving arms and hand-holding walkers of her family at Gentlebrook. Cremation has taken place and a private...

Curtis L. Riffle, 29, born in Barberton on July 12, 1990, passed away October 16, 2019. Preceded in death by his father, David and brother, Timothy, he is survived by his mother, Tammy; brother, Kevin; children, Tessa, Sasha, Lina, Ryder and Colton; girlfriend, Chelsea; grandma, Joann; grandpa Adrian; aunts, Saunia & Laurel; uncles, David and Eddie; cousins, Celissa (Tyrone), Justin (Andrea), Jolene (Ryan); and nieces, Gia and Jocelynn, as well as many other loving relatives and...

Elizabeth A. Galanis, 88, passed away October 9, 2019.  Born in Akron to the late Arden and Edith Lake, she was an East High School graduate and worked as a warehouse manager for Fomofil. She loved Bingo, cooking and baking and she will be deeply missed. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Theodore Jr.; brother, Vernon; and aunts, Ethel and Opal.  Elizabeth is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Theodore; son, Paul (Debbie); grandchildren,...

Dorothea A. “Dottie” Ranson, 82, went home to be with her Lord and Savior October 8, 2019. She was born in Indianapolis, IN to the late Warren and Katherine (McDonald) McClain on September 24, 1937 and was an Akron resident since 1964. Dottie spent most of her life following her calling and passion, which was helping children. She was an assistant at her daughter’s In His Care pre-school and was proud of her time working at a burn unit in West Virginia. She was a long-time...

Stanley P. Aronson, 77, passed away September 22, 2019.  Stan was an adoring and devoted husband, proud and loving father, loyal friend, and determined attorney. He was born to Herbert and Tillie (Segal) Aronson in Canton, Ohio on December 27, 1941.  At a young age, Stan’s family knew he was destined to be an attorney. He earned his JD from the University of Akron School of Law on June 15, 1969 and was admitted to the Arizona, Ohio and Florida Bars.  He worked for many...

Philip John Grom was born March 27, 1963 and passed away September 19, 2019. In his younger years he attended Wadsworth City Schools and was a 1981 Wadsworth High School graduate. He attended the University of Akron, where he was elected President of Sigma Pi Fraternity. Philip worked for the Medina Gazette and Channel 3. He then went on to found Intellifran and grow it into a successful business. He leaves the mother of his children, Patricia Roese; his five children, Meredith, Hilary,...

Robert H. Farrance, 86, passed away September 11, 2019. He was born in Akron to the late Martha (Cutright) and Charles Farrance and served in the US Army as a corporal, proudly earning his paratrooper wings. Robert retired from Firestone with 30 years of service, and also worked at O'Neils and Spagnuolo & Associates. He was a member of Family of Faith United Methodist Church and in retirement, he loved going for coffee and donuts and watching football. Preceded in death by his wife,...

William L. Clifford, 95, passed away peacefully at home September 10, 2019. He was born in Akron on July 20, 1924 to the late Edwin and Helen (Moore) and was a proud Navy veteran of World War II. Bill retired from General Tire with 32 years of service and was a member of Wedgewood United Methodist Church. He had also belonged to the American Legion Post 209 and the Norfolk VFW Post 3160.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Marybell (George) and...

Larry W. “Coon Dog” Hall, 73, passed away unexpectedly September 10, 2019. He was born in Servia, WV to the late Lertie and Mary Jane (Sibert) Hall and was an Akron resident over 50 years. Larry retired from the Ford Motor Company with 42 years of service and was a member of Temple Baptist Church and the UAW Local 420. Preceded in death by Mabel, he is survived by his sisters, Betty (Ron) Serich and Evelyn (Bob) Murray; wife, Debra; children, Larry Jr. (Rachelle), Lynn (Erick)...

Charles F. Reichenbach, 66, formerly of Akron, passed away suddenly due to natural causes.  Known to many as Uncle Chuck, he was a self-made man, using his God given abilities to become a career mechanic in the U.S. Army.  Chuck was a hardworking, generous man, always lending a helping hand, often time for church functions, and unceasingly fixing things for his nieces and many others. Despite being loved and encouraged by so many, Chuck often expressed feeling lonely in this...