Obituaries

Jan 28, 2019

Irene L. Muster, 83, passed away January 28, 2019. She was born in Akron to the late William and Urszula (Kobiela) Falenczykowski and was a 1952 graduate of Buchtel High School.

Irene worked at Firestone when she was young and retired from Goodyear Aerospace Aircraft Braking System with 25 years of service. She was a member of...

Jan 22, 2019

Michael E. Snyder, 49, passed away peacefully at home January 22, 2019. He was born in Akron on April 20, 1969, was a 1987 Firestone High School graduate, and earned a bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University.

As a youth, Mike caddied at Portage and Firestone Country Clubs, and he especially loved caddying in the Pro-Am...

Jan 18, 2019

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...

Jan 16, 2019

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...

Jan 11, 2019

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...

Jan 11, 2019

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...

Jan 10, 2019

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...

Jan 2, 2019

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...

Dec 21, 2018

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...

Dec 16, 2018

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...

Dec 4, 2018

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...

Nov 29, 2018

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...

Nov 24, 2018

Iva J. Mollohan, 95, passed away November 24, 2018 in Boca Raton, FL. She was born in Clay, WV to the late Jacob and Anna Argabrite, lived most of her life in Akron, and moved to Florida 16 years ago.

Iva worked for Goodyear during World War II and was a long-time member of Millheim Baptist Church....

Nov 21, 2018

Helen L. Porter, 96, passed away November 21, 2018. She was born and raised in Menominee, MI to the late Arthur and Jeannette (Pedersen) Schmidt and moved to Akron in her 20’s after graduating from the Apostolic Bible Institute in St. Paul, MN.

Helen worked in bookkeeping at First National Bank and in the meat-cutting department at...

Nov 19, 2018

Eli Lamon, just 4 months old, passed away in his sleep on November 19, 2018.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, November 23, 2018 from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. at the Eckard Baldwin Funeral Home and Chapel, 760 E. Market St. A graveside service will be at 12 noon at Mt. Peace Cemetery, 183 Aqueduct St....

Nov 17, 2018

Dorothy-Jean (Shaffer) Callahan, 83, passed from our hearts into her Savior's loving arms on November 17, 2018. She was born in Akron on March 20, 1935 to the late Shelbert and Stella (Manges) Shaffer and was a 1952 East High School graduate. Dorothy-Jean worked at Goodyear and the Summit County Welfare Department, and regularly attended The Chapel. She also...

Nov 15, 2018

Daniel I. Mitchell, 28, passed away November 15, 2018. He was born in Barberton and was a 2008 Barberton High School graduate. He was hard-working, a friend to all who made everyone laugh, and loved his family, especially his son, Roman.

Preceded in death by his mother, Susan and grandmother, Doris Prichard, he is survived by his...

Nov 11, 2018

William Strazinsky, 72, passed away November 11, 2018 in Mt. Pleasant, TX. He was born in Cleveland, OH on May 9, 1946 to the late John and Julia (Nemec) Strazinsky and attended Cleveland State College. He worked as the solid waste coordinator for Medina County and lived for many years in Bath Township.

He is survived by...

Nov 9, 2018

Ruth M. Lee, born September 17, 1917, passed away on Friday, November 9, 2018 at the age of 101.

Ruth was born and raised in Akron, Ohio, and retired from Goodyear Aerospace in 1974 after 30 years of service.  She was a member of Goodyear’s Blue and Gold Club and a lifetime member of the Sons &...

Nov 9, 2018

Robert W. Skinner, 83, passed away November 9, 2018. He was born in Parkersburg, WV to the late Earl and Lucy (Sweezey) and was a proud Army veteran of the Korean War, where he earned the prestigious Bronze Star.

Bob retired from the Akron Public School System with 38 years of service and also worked at Firestone...