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Akron, Ohio and Surrounding Areas
Robert "Rd" D. Sutphin
Aug 15, 2017
Robert “R.D.” D. Sutphin, 92, passed away August 15, 2017 at Altercare of Wadsworth. Born in Tams, WV to Robert and Ida (Sheppard) Sutphin he had resided in the Akron area many years and was a retired truck mechanic. R.D. was a people person and was always smiling. He also loved sweets, boating, walking the Metropolitan Parks and spending...
Edward "Eddie" N. Brooker
Aug 6, 2017
"Eddie" A wonderful loving brother who is greatly loved, passed away peacefully at his home.
Private family services have been held.
Thank you to everyone, especially his Bob Evans "family", for your very much needed prayers.
Roberta Lenore Board
Aug 5, 2017
Roberta Lenore (Norie) Board, age 87, died peacefully on August 5, 2017.
Born in Akron, she was a 1948 graduate of Akron North High School. She graduated from Miami University in 1952 and became an executive secretary for G.E. and B.P. She retired from B.P. in 1992.
Lenore lived most of her life in Cleveland. ...
Edward F. Herbruck
Aug 1, 2017
Edward F. Herbruck, 88, of Mogadore, OH passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2017. He was born in Akron to the late Arthur and Hallie (Dickerhoff) Herbruck and was a graduate of South High.
Ed met his wife Bessie while serving in the U.S. Air Force. He returned to the Akron area to raise his family and retired...
Thomas Arnold J.
Jul 31, 2017
Thomas Arnold Jr., 46, passed away July 31, 2017. He was very active in the Portage County community, where he knew just about everyone. He was also a devoted family man, especially to his children, and he loved Christmas.
Preceded in death by his father, Thomas Sr., he is survived by his children, Jessica, Janice and Maci;...
Michael D. Morris
Jul 31, 2017
Michael D. Morris, 46, passed away July 30, 2017 as the result of a motorcycle accident. He was born in Akron, was a proud United States Navy veteran and was a talented granite fabricator for many years.
Michael was an honorable man and an unlimited source of guidance and mentorship to everyone he met. The impression he...
Robert "Bob" W. Young
Jul 29, 2017
Robert “Bob” W. Young, 81, passed away July, 29, 2017. Born in Tulsa, OK to Ernest and Jewell (Johnston) Young, he had resided in Wadsworth since 2001. Bob was a retired United States Air Force veteran, reaching the rank of Chief Master Sergeant. He was a member of Akron First Assembly as well as the New Horizons Band. He...
Berl F. Smith
Jul 24, 2017
Berl F. Smith, 82, passed away July 24, 2017. He was born in Buckhannon, WV and was a veteran of the US Army.
Berl was a member of the Teamsters Local 348 and had worked at Kohn Distributors and the F.W. Albrecht Acme Warehouse. He loved fishing and gardening as well as spending time with his family...
Edward Eugene Aylward
Jul 8, 2017
Edward E. Aylward was born February 14, 1924 in Pittsburgh, PA and passed away July 8, 2017. Ed was preceded in death by his father, Joseph M. Aylward and mother, Catherine Boyle Aylward. Also preceded in death by brothers, Joseph, John, and William Aylward; and grandson, Michael Aylward. He is survived by wife, Geri; daughter, Constance of...
Katherine E. Maupin
Jul 6, 2017
Katherine E. Maupin, 94, passed away peacefully in her home on July 6, 2017. Born in Ashland, Kentucky to the late Wylie and Gertrude (Hall) Worix and lived most of her life in Akron, Ohio.
Preceded in death by her husband, Jess in 1997; sister, Wanda Howard; and brother, JW. She is suvived by her daughters, Joyce...
Harry N. Mcelfresh
Jul 5, 2017
Harry N. McElfresh, 70, passed away July 5, 2017. He was born in Akron to the late Lloyd and Marjorie (Burr), was a graduate of Manchester High School and was a U.S. Army veteran. He also worked as an insurance broker for many years and was a chef at Walsh University.
In addition to his parents, he...
Gordon W. Huber
Jun 26, 2017
Gordon W. Huber, of Cuyahoga Falls, peacefully passed away on June 26, 2017 at the age of 90, with his family by his side.
He was born on November 1, 1926, the son of Arthur and Minnie (Jordon) Huber, and was raised in Akron, graduating from West High School. In 1945, he was called by the Army...
Dale Forest Helsel
Jun 24, 2017
Dale Forest Helsel of Hudson, Ohio, died June 24, 2017 of heart failure and pneumonia. He was 90. Dale died peacefully, surrounded by his loving children, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law elect, grandchildren, and his very special friend, Mary Jo.
He was born on St. Patrick's Day, March 17, 1927 in the no longer extant coal mining company town of...
Raymond C. Bertram
Jun 24, 2017
Raymond C. Bertram, 69, passed away peacefully June 24, 2017. He was born in Akron, was a veteran of the US Army and retired from Goodyear with over 25 years of service.
Raymond was a devoted family-man and loved his grandkids dearly. He had a life-long passion for auto racing, especially at Barberton Speedway. He grew up...
Raymond G Morgan
Jun 23, 2017
Raymond G. Morgan, 51, passed away June 23, 2017. He was born in Akron to the late Donald and Catherine (Baugher), was a veteran of the US Navy and retired as a police officer from CMHA with 25 years of service.
He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Lisa; children, Donnie, Trenton and...
William Joseph Jackson Ii
Jun 20, 2017
William Joseph Jackson II, 67, passed away June 20, 2017. He was born in Akron to the late William and Sara (Secrest) Jackson, lived in Tallmadge for most of his life and had worked as a welder.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Delbert. He is survived by his children,...
Forrest J. Stein
Jun 10, 2017
Forrest J. Stein, 85, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 10, 2017. He was born in Akron to the late Forest and Dorothy (Spinel) Stein and was a kind and loving husband, father and grandfather.
Forrest was an East High School graduate, served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War...
Edward E. Glomski
Jun 1, 2017
Edward Earl Glomski, who died after a short illness on June 1, 2017 in Warren, Ohio at the age of 61, was named after his grandfather, the son of Polish immigrants who had settled in Minnesota.
Edward Earl (known affectionately as “the Pearl”) was born in Royal Oak, Michigan on July 21, 1955 and came to live...
Mary Walk
May 20, 2017
Mary Walk, 91, passed away May 20, 2017 at Bath Creek Estates. Born in Huttonsville, WV to Virgil and Melviney (Louk) Defibaugh, she resided in the Akron area most of her life. Mary enjoyed housekeeping, her pets, shopping and staying active. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by husband, Charles; and 7 siblings. Mary will...
Linda (Hildreth) Stewart
May 11, 2017
(Hildreth)Linda Hildreth Stewart, 69, passed away May 11, 2017. She was born in Akron to the late Dr. Benjamin and Dolores Hildreth and was a 1966 graduate of Firestone High School. She received her nursing degree from Pasadena City College in Pasadena, CA and worked as an LPN at REM Ohio for many years. She is survived by her...
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