All Obituaries

Karl E. Grubaugh, 84, passed away January 18, 2019. He was born in Akron to the late Kenneth and Jesse (McMaster) Grubaugh and was a proud Marine veteran of the Korean War. Karl worked for the New Hope Treatment Center and loved traveling out west. He moved to southern California in 1981 before returning to Cambridge in 1993. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Jackie; son, Paul; brothers, Bill and Mel; step-children, Debbie and Patrick; and brother-in-law, Fred Nelson Jr. He is...

Janet G. Worthington, 63, passed away January 16, 2019. She was born in Barberton to the late Leonard and M. Irene (Jolly) Harrison and was a lifelong area resident. She was a 1973 Stow High School graduate, worked for many years at Empire Wholesale Lumber and the last 12 years at Carter Lumber. Janet is survived by her husband of 45 years, Jack; daughter, Jessica Bilbrey-Worthington (Julie Bilbrey); grandchildren, Reese, Jonathan, and Andrew Nicholson and Esten Bricker; and brother, Len...

Robert L. Gorham , 91, went to be with his Lord on January 11, 2019. He was born in Akron to the late Harry and Helen (Wykoff) and was a 1946 Garfield High School graduate. He was a US Army veteran and retired from Goodyear with 43 years of service. Bob was also a long-time member of the Akron Baptist Temple, was past Master of the Coventry-Akron Masonic Lodge #83, past Commander-in-Chief of AASR Valley of Akron and was a 33rd degree Mason. He loved spending winters in...

Carol A. Vanderveen, 87, passed away January 11, 2019. She was born in Akron to the late Erwin and Norma (Bewie) Runge and was an active volunteer in scouting when her children were young. Carol was a devout member of Fairlawn Lutheran Church for many years. She served as the church secretary, taught Sunday School and sang in the choir. She was also a member of LWML, the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League, was a member of the singing group "Harmony", and loved knitting and...

George A. Helmstedter, 90, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2019, at Summa City Hospital from complications of pulmonary fibrosis. George was born in Barberton on May 25, 1928 to Levi and Francis (Nagel) Helmstedter. He was a lifelong resident of the Barberton/Akron area and graduated from Coventry High School in 1947. George served in the U.S. Army for two years and afterward, married Peggyan Staire in 1953. George loved life and enjoyed talking with everyone he met. He was an avid...

Janet E. Orris-Zamule, 80, passed away peacefully January 2, 2019.  Born in Mount Pleasant, PA to the late John T. and Mildred (Wilson) Mosch, she spent most of her life in Pittsburgh. She earned a bachelors degree from Penn State University and worked at Columbia Gas for many years. Janet was a proud, 26-year survivor of a kidney transplant given by her sister, and urges everyone to please be organ donors. She was also an avid bowler, even appearing on tv several times. She is...

Betty Lee (Rudolich) Schopper, 93, passed away at her home on Friday, December 21, 2018. She is eternally reunited with her beloved husband, John, to whom she was married for 60 years. Betty was born May 25, 1925 in Moundsville, West Virginia, the daughter of Daniel and Marie (LeMasters) Rudolich. She grew up in Akron and spent her adult life there working at RCA Rubber, Goodyear, Lawson's and Schwebel's Bakery for 20 years before retiring. She was preceded in death by her parents,...

George David Davis, 77, passed away December 16, 2018 at his residence. He was born on October 19, 1941 in Belsano, PA to the late George and Twila (Rummel) Davis. He lived on the family dairy farm in Colver, PA until graduating from Central Cambria High School, Ebensburg, PA., in 1959.   After graduating, he moved to Cuyahoga Falls, OH and retired from the Ford Motor Plant in Walton Hills after 48 years. He enjoyed outdoor activities such as camping,...

Virginia O. Hinkle, 101, passed away December 4, 2018. She was born in Gay, WV to the late Clem H. and Mae Mathews and lived most of her life in Akron. Virginia was a graduate of East High School, was a Rosie the Riveter during World War II and worked for many years at Polsky’s. She enjoyed living in the Silver Lake Towers for over 20 years, was a member of the Bunko Club and loved to cook. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul; daughter, Paula...

Stella M. Riffle, 93, passed away November 29, 2018. She was born in Grapeville, PA on October 3, 1925 to the late Arthur and Stella (Engle) Welser and lived in Akron most of her life. She retired from Goodyear and also worked at PoGo as a teenager and later, J.C. Penney. She was a member of the Goodyear Local 2 Retirees Club and enjoyed crocheting, fishing, roller skate dancing and traveling. Stella also enjoyed living in Florida for several years and her dogs, Sparky (who she would go...