Joyce E. (Harbarger) Emerick
Nov 9, 2017
Our beloved mother, Joyce Emerick, passed away from this world on November 9, 2017.
Joyce was born December 3, 1941 in Uniontown, PA, the fifth of 13 children born to Asa and Irene (McElroy) Harbarger. Joyce was preceded in death by her loving husband of 45 years, Gerald F. Emerick; son, Gerald F., Jr.; brothers, Thomas and...
Jack F. Norman
Nov 7, 2017
Jack F. Norman, 77, passed away November 7, 2017. He was born in Akron to the late Albert and Mary (Binns) and retired from Goodyear with 39 years of service. After retirement, he worked at Adesa for 6 years. Jack was a devoted family man, especially to his beloved grandchildren. He also loved fishing, playing cards and...
Arleen J. (Doolittle) Mccoy
Oct 31, 2017
Arleen J. (Doolittle) McCoy, 77, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 31, 2017. She was a wonderful mother, a bookkeeper for many years, and loved to take long rides.
Preceded in death by her parents, Ray C. and Hazel M. Doolittle; and sister, Shirley R. Brown, she is survived by daughters, Melinda...
Hazel Berniece (Carson) Lantz
Oct 26, 2017
Hazel Berniece (Carson) Lantz, 89, of Akron, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2017 at Stow-Glen Retirement Village surrounded by her family. Berniece was born in 1928 in Wyandot County in Marion, Ohio. She moved to Galax, Virginia in 1930 and then to Akron in 1943. She was a wonderful homemaker and caring aunt to many nieces and...
John "Johnny" W. Lee
Oct 22, 2017
John “Johnny” W. Lee, 69, lost his battle with cancer, which was a tough one, on October 22, 2017. He was born in Alexandria, VA to the late Henry and Nora (Doyle) and lived in Akron the last 54 years. He leaves his best friend and wife of over 50 years, Barb; daughter, Michele Carter; grandchildren, John...
Paula Marie Harris
Oct 21, 2017
Paula Marie (Breese) Harris, 65, passed away on Sweetest Day, October 21, 2017 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Sandusky, OH, she was raised in Akron and graduated from Ellet high school in 1970. Paula retired from the organic and natural food industry after a management career of 46 years. She adored, cherished and...
Donald W. Perry
Oct 19, 2017
Donald W. Perry, 76, passed away October 19, 2017 after a long and courageous fight against the odds. After suffering a massive stroke 10 years ago, Don managed to rally in an amazing way, living an entertaining existence at Traditions at Bath Road. Over the course of his life, he had many avocations that are too numerous to mention....
Robert Allen Mitchell
Oct 13, 2017
Robert Allen Mitchell, 41, passed away October 13, 2017.
"The train riding hobo", affectionately known as Rail, was fun-loving and will be missed.
Preceded in death by his parents, Dellene and Dave and aunt, Denise, he is survived by his brothers, John, Doug and David; loving wife Hannah; aunt Dottie (Jim); uncles, Rick (Mary), Danny...
Nevaeh Nicole Rollins-Edwards
Oct 12, 2017
Nevaeh Rollins-Edwards, age 6, passed away October 12, 2017 after a courageous battle with epilepsy and Rett syndrome. She was born in Alexandria, LA and lived in Akron most of her life.
She is survived by her parents, Tianna and Randy; brother, Tashaun and sister, Jaelynn; grandparents, Karoline, Sonya and Glenda; aunts and uncles, Gwendolyne (Albert), Destiny...
Phyllis J. Upchurch-Vannatten
Oct 9, 2017
Phyllis J. Upchurch-Vannatten, born in Akron to the late Arnold and Betylou (Gilbert) Hamlin, passed away October 9, 2017 at the age of 62.
Preceded in death by previous husband, Dean Upchurch, she is survived by her husband, William Frederick Vannatten; daughter, Deanna; granddaughter, Lillian; siblings, Mary, John, Eilajune, Michael and Viola; and many nieces and nephews....
Josephine S. Monk
Oct 7, 2017
Josephine “Jo Jo” S. Monk, 81, passed away October 7, 2017 at Fairlawn Rehab & Nursing Center. Born in Akron to Frank and Sophie (Hitty) Klansek, she was a lifelong area resident and previously worked in the dinette at Polsky’s. Jo was a member of Guardian Angels Catholic Church and more recently was extremely active at Fairlawn R. &...
Earl T. Baxter
Oct 5, 2017
Earl T. Baxter, 77, passed away October 5, 2017. He was born in Akron to the late Gene and Margaret (DeMyer) and was a veteran of the United States Air Force.
Earl worked for Cleveland Track Material, and was a member of the American Legion Post 281 and the American Legion Riders. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle,...
Carl F Mainarick
Sep 26, 2017
Carl F. Mainarick, 80, passed away September 26, 2017. Born in Akron to Richard and Catherine (Nagley) Mainarick, he resided in the Akron area most of his life and retired from the McNeil Corporation. Carl proudly served in the United States Air Force as well as the United States Army. His memberships included the Firestone VFW Post #449, Fraternal...
Christine R. Murphy
Sep 19, 2017
Christine R. “Chrissy” Murphy, 50, passed away September 19, 2017. She was born in Akron, was a 1985 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School and was the owner of Chrissy’s Partners in Grime.
“Crazy Chrissy” was an outgoing and lovable person with a contagious laugh, and her family meant everything to her. She will be deeply missed....
Dwight Mcgee
Sep 15, 2017
Mann Dwight McGee, 100, of Akron, OH, went to his heavenly home on Friday, September 15, 2017. He was born on September 10, 1917 in Lewisville, Ark. He met his beautiful wife, Nerine, when they were teenagers, and they were married on March 9, 1940. In the 1930’s Dwight enlisted in the Civilian Conservation Corps, and helped build roads...
Richard "Ricky" L. Hanley
Sep 11, 2017
Richard "Ricky" Hanley, a brilliant mind and magnetic soul, died at home Monday surrounded by his family. He was 35 years old. Whatever his struggles in this life, they were far outweighed by the legacy of love and compassion he leaves behind. Known for his quick wit and charming personality, Ricky enjoyed a legion of friends and...
Danny Dale Clegg
Sep 10, 2017
Danny Dale Clegg, 71, passed away into the arms of the Lord on September 10, 2017. Born in Akron on July 16, 1946 to the late Dale and Phyllis (Parker) Clegg, he was a 1966 graduate of Springfield High School. He was also an avid golfer, gardener and fisherman.
Danny was a good Christian man who loved...
Wayne A. Bee
Aug 26, 2017
Wayne A. Bee, 82, passed away August 26, 2017. He was born in Akron to the late Ordell and Anna (Coward) and was a proud Marine veteran of both the Korean and Vietnam Wars.
Mr. Bee retired from Goodyear with 30 years of service, was a member of the Akron Police Department reserves for 25 years and...
Dinah L Tenney
Aug 26, 2017
Dinah L. Tenney, 74, passed away August 26, 2017. She was born in Akron, Ohio to the late Raymond and Vauneita (Morgan) Tenney and had worked for O'Hare and Midway Airports in Chicago.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Raymond and Wilbert; and sister, Elizabeth. She is survived by sister,...
Ba Luong
Aug 22, 2017
Ba Luong, 76, passed away August 22, 2017. He was born in Thu Thien Hue, Vietnam to the late Diep and Hieu Luong and had been a United States resident for over 30 years, including in Akron since 1999.
Ba retired from AC Machine in 2011 and loved to spend time with his family and friends. He...
