Gilbert L. Cramer
Dec 30, 2019
Gilbert L. Cramer, 74, passed away December 30, 2019. He was born in Akron to the late George and Juanita (Arthur) and was a Woodridge High School graduate.
Gilbert was a US Army veteran, retired from Marlin Tool and was a member of Medina Church of God.
Preceded in death by his wife, Cathy, he...
Gerald E. Morrow
Dec 28, 2019
On Saturday, December 28, 2019, Gerald "Jerry" Edison Morrow died peacefully with his family by his side at the age of 79. Jerry is survived by his beautiful wife of 50 years, Patricia (Brown) Morrow; son, Eric Morrow; brother, Frank (Donna) Morrow; granddaughters, Erica and Ella Morrow; brother and sister-in-law, John and Lorraine Mitchell; and many other cousins, nieces ...
Lora L. (Osborne) Phillips
Dec 22, 2019
Lora L. Phillips, 58, passed away unexpectedly December 22, 2019. She was born in Memphis, TN, was a 1980 North High School graduate and worked at Giant Eagle for 30 years. Lora was an avid pin collector, especially from Hard Rock, and was known for the pins she wore on her work hat. She also collected Coca Cola artifacts...
Robert J. Horvath
Dec 20, 2019
Robert J. Horvath, 75, went home to be with the Lord on December 20, 2019. He was born in Akron, was a Garfield High School graduate and retired from Goodyear with 40 years of service.
Robert was a former Vice President of Union Local #2, President of the Retirees Club, was a member of the Star Masonic...
David C. Ranson
Dec 17, 2019
David C. Ranson, 84, went home to be with his Lord and Savior December 17, 2019. He was born in Liberty, WV to the late Samuel and Mary (Rash) on September 22, 1935 and was an Akron resident since 1964.
David was a proud Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War and retired from Monsanto with 27...
Don E. Monroe
Dec 17, 2019
Don E. Monroe, 70, went home to be with our beloved Saviour on December 17, 2019, after a short but fiercely fought illness.
He was born July 21, 1949, in Orlando FL, but lived most of his life in Ohio. He was a 1967 graduate of Garfield High School in Akron and a Vietnam Veteran who was...
Dale R. Starkey
Dec 8, 2019
Dale R. Starkey, 78, passed away December 8, 2019. He was born in Frostburg, Maryland to the late Albert C. and Mildred (Myers) Starkey, was a Buchtel High School graduate and a proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps.
Dale was a recovering alcoholic and dedicated his life to helping thousands of addicts. He volunteered at St....
Earl A. Menefee
Nov 29, 2019
Earl A. Menefee, 89, passed away November 29, 2019. He was born in Cleveland to the late John and Bessie (Hershberger) Menefee and was a Springfield High School graduate.
Earl retired from Goodyear with 42 years of service and also worked at Tallmadge Spinning and Metal and for Coventry schools as a bus driver. He was active...
William H. Dipaolo
Nov 20, 2019
William H. DiPaolo, 82, passed away November 20, 2019. He was born in Bellaire, OH to the late William and Wilma (Beilby) and was a proud Army veteran. He retired from Manchester Tool with 45 years of service and was the owner of DiPaolo’s gym in the 80’s.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...
Dr. Janet M. Noble
Nov 16, 2019
Dr. Janet M. Noble, 79, passed away peacefully November 16, 2019, having spent her final days filled with laughter, love and time with family.
She was born in Ontario, Canada to the late Cecil and Florence (Powers) Noble and grew up in Akron, OH. She was a retired professor emeritus having taught Hospitality & Restaurant Management at...
Beverly A. Mcalarney
Nov 15, 2019
Beverly A. McAlarney, 69, passed away November 15, 2019. She was born in Akron to the late James and Betty McAlarney and was a Cuyahoga Falls High School graduate. She continued her education in nursing school and, after earning her degree, worked as an RN at Green Cross Hospital (later Cuyahoga Falls General). She was also a nursing teacher...
Gene V. Frye
Nov 13, 2019
Gene V. Frye, 87, passed away November 13, 2019. He was the loving husband of Onaline (Swain); father of Marcia Dupont (Michael), Rev. Donald Frye (David Shallow) and David (Sherry) Frye; grandfather of Zachary (Ashley) Frye and Cameron (Lindsey) Frye; and great-grandfather to Evie, Grey, Eloise and Sawyer.
He was born in Akron on March 8, 1932,...
Sandra J. Johnson
Nov 11, 2019
Sandra Joan Johnson 74, born March 19, 1945, in Akron, Ohio, was called to her heavenly home on November 11, 2019, while at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital.
She graduated from South High School in Akron, where she played the clarinet in the school's marching band. Since graduating, she was married and moved to live in Washington,...
Richard K. "Dick" Montgomery Sr.
Nov 9, 2019
Richard K. “Dick” Montgomery Sr., 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family November 9, 2019. He was born in Akron to the late Kirby and Etta Faye (Cyphert) Montgomery, was an East High School graduate and earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Akron, graduating Summa Cum Laude. He was also a proud Air Force veteran of...
Corinne A. Faith
Oct 27, 2019
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. ...
Curtis L. Riffle
Oct 16, 2019
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,...
Elizabeth A. (Lake) Galanis
Oct 9, 2019
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,...
Dorothea A. "Dottie" (Mcclain) Ranson
Oct 8, 2019
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....
Stanley P. Aronson
Sep 22, 2019
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...
Philip J. Grom
Sep 19, 2019
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...
