Paul G. Ellington
Dec 18, 2020
Paul G. “Duke” Ellington, 81, gained his wings on December 18, 2020 after fighting the good fight. He was born September 25, 1939 in High Point, NC to the late Winfred and Virginia (Hazard) Ellington and moved to Akron as a child. As a teen he was led to the Lord by his best friend, Fred Chilton. He was...
Martha R. Miklovic
Dec 14, 2020
Martha R. Miklovic, 86, passed away December 14, 2020. She was born in Jefferson County, OH to the late Ralph and Evelyn (Monney) Williams and was a graduate of Steubenville High School, where she was Salutatorian of her class.
Martha moved to Akron after high school and graduated from Akron General Nursing School, often getting together with...
Melanie Kay Maloney
Dec 13, 2020
Melanie Kay Maloney, 70, passed away December 13, 2020. She was born in Akron to the late Darrell and Joyce (Monihan) Richards and was a Tallmadge High School graduate.
After high school, she graduated from Gerber Beauty School and worked as a hairdresser for several years, including at a senior citizens apartment complex. She also worked for...
Jimmie Linder
Dec 11, 2020
Jimmie Linder, 88, went to her Heavenly home December 11, 2020. She was born in Meigs County, TN on November 16, 1932 to the late Arlin Sr and Saurilla (Robinson) Moore and worked in the mission’s department at Ernest Angley’s Ministries. She was also employed at Decatur Manufacturing in Tennessee in the sewing department for many years.
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Karl W. Brothers
Dec 8, 2020
Karl W. Brothers, 94, passed away December 8, 2020. He was born in Akron to the late Martin Luther and Marie (Krumroy) Brothers. After graduating from East High School, he served with the U.S. Marines in the battle for Okinawa during WWII and occupation duty in China post-war. Returning to Akron, he joined the Akron Police Department, reaching the...
Marjorie A. White
Nov 29, 2020
Marjorie A. White, 87, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020 at 5:00 am. She was born January 31, 1933 in Bloomington, IN to the late Orville and Anna Clark-Essex, the last of five daughters.
“Peggy,” as she was known by family and friends, graduated from Bloomington High school in 1951, married Pastor Eugene D White I in...
Carl G. Ritchey Jr.
Nov 29, 2020
Carl G. Ritchey, Jr. died at home after a sudden illness November 29, 2020 at the age of 87. Carl was born December 3, 1932 in Akron, Ohio to Carl Ritchey, Sr. and Berdella (Myers) Ritchey. He married Shirley (McCrady) Ritchey on March 24, 1980 in Las Vegas, Nevada and they celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary this year. Carl...
Gizella Varga
Nov 25, 2020
Gizella Varga, 86, passed away November 25, 2020. She was born in Opalyi, Hungary to the late Istvan and Ilona (Bartha) Balogh and lived in refugee camps in Italy, Austria and Australia before moving to the United States in 1967. She was a member of Christ Reformed Church of Copley and previously worked at Lahurd’s restaurant. In addition to...
Donald C. Morris
Nov 23, 2020
Donald C. Morris, 93, passed away November 23, 2020. He was born in Fulton, KY to the late Irby and Mary Sue (Williams) Morris and upon graduation from high school, enlisted in the US Navy. He served as helmsman and a bugler on the German, high-speed advanced technology SS Europa, which was captured by the Allies and altered for...
Roy E. Lipscomb
Nov 21, 2020
Roy E. Lipscomb, 85, passed away November 21, 2020. He was born in Aurora, WV to the late Junior and Lola (Sigley) Lipscomb, retired from Yellow Freight and was a volunteer driver for Chapparells. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandchildren, Jason, Andrew and Jennifer, and daughter-in-law, Mary Jo. He is survived by...
Francis A. "Frank" Szarnicki
Nov 19, 2020
Francis A. “Frank” Szarnicki, 78, passed away November 19, 2020. He was born in Natrona, PA to the late Francis and Xavier Szarnicki and moved to Akron after graduating high school. Frank was a 5-year member of the famed Washington Generals, traveling the world to entertain fans with the Harlem Globetrotters. He retired from the County of Summit, working...
Doris I. Nichols
Nov 13, 2020
Doris I. Nichols, 78, went home to be with the Lord Friday, November 13, 2020.
Born December 3, 1941 in Pisgah, AL, she moved to Ohio at a young age, where she met her husband Richard and resided the rest of her life. Anyone who knew her, knew of her love, compassion, and willingness to help others,...
Elsie Brunton
Nov 2, 2020
Elsie Faye Brunton, 93, went home to be with the Lord Monday, November 2, 2020.
Elsie earned a Double Masters in Nursing and Education from the University of Akron, and was an active nurse for 37 years. She worked 10 years at Akron Children’s Hospital Medical Center and taught Maternity Nursing at the St. Thomas Hospital School...
Ralph J. Keener
Oct 30, 2020
Ralph J. Keener, 79, entered into the Kingdom of Heaven Friday morning, October 30, 2020. Ralph was born August 10, 1941 in Akron, OH and was a proud Army veteran, serving a tour in Vietnam. He retired from Metro Regional Transit Authority with 30 years of service and was a long-time member of Southeast Church of the Nazarene, serving...
George T. Smith
Oct 27, 2020
George T. Smith, 74, passed away October 27, 2020. He was born in McKeesport, PA to the late Thomas G. and Harriet Smith, was a proud Navy veteran and retired from Schwebel’s Bakery in 2010.
George was a Commander and 52-year member of the American Legion and won many awards for his volunteer work for veterans, including...
William F Dague
Oct 25, 2020
William F. Dague, 87, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 25, 2020. Surrounded by his loving family, Dad joined the love of his life Rosemary, after a short illness. Born December 4, 1932 in West Virginia, he spent the majority of his life in Akron, Ohio. Even though his mother died in childbirth, and his father was unable to...
Rosa Mary Yerian
Oct 22, 2020
Rosa Mary Yerian, 91, passed away October 22, 2020. She was born in Akron to the late Stanley and Hattie (Steffee) Snyder and was a Springfield High School graduate, where she later worked and retired with 25 years of service. Rosa Mary was a member of Clearview United Methodist Church and belonged to the Eastern Star, recently earning her...
Elizabeth Watt
Oct 19, 2020
Elizabeth P. Watt passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior and loved ones waiting in heaven on Monday, October 19, 2020. She was born February 16, 1926, in Mississippi. Preceded in death by her parents, Edwin and Cora Farmer; her siblings, Edwin, Shula and Winnie; and husbands, Raymond David Pavlick and Albert James Watt; she leaves a daughter,...
Randall "Keith" Carper
Oct 18, 2020
Randall “Keith” Carper, 70, of Akron, OH passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020 after a lengthy battle with cancer and other medical issues. He was born at the Gordon Depue Hospital in Spencer, WV on February 21, 1950 to Bradford Lee Carper Sr. and Mabel Mae Westfall and was a skilled brick mason, auto mechanic and businessman for over...
Linda D. Mason
Oct 10, 2020
Linda D. Mason, 78, passed away October 10, 2020. She was born in Akron to the late Derwin and Katherine (Maulden) Mason and was a Springfield High School graduate.
Linda retired from Cottage Stampers and was a member of the Eastern Star. She was a member of Springfield Baptist Church, where she ran the Busy Bees Mission...
