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...
Virgie "Jackie" (Hunt) Lucas
May 10, 2017
Virgie O. "Jackie" Lucas, 97, passed away peacefully at home on May 10, 2017. Born in Decherd, TN to Wylie and Annie Hunt, she resided in the Akron area most of her life. Jackie was a member of the Akron First Seventh-day Adventist Church and was affectionately known as 'Grannie' to many. She enjoyed spending time with her family,...
Gloria J. (Smith) Sutton
May 1, 2017
Gloria J. Sutton, 82, passed away May 1, 2017 at Rockynol. A lifelong Akron area resident, she was a Trust Officer with First Merit, retiring with over 42 years of service. Gloria loved going out to eat as well as shopping.
Preceded in death by her husband, Gary, she will be sadly missed by her niece; Pat...
James L. Mcmillen
Apr 30, 2017
James L. McMillen, 55, passed away peacefully at home on April 30, 2017. He was born in Morgantown, WV and worked as an electrician for the Local 306.
Preceded in death by his parents, Mary Ellen White and William Cargo, he is survived by his wife, Tina; step-children, Tyleasha Campbell, Ashley Blasdel and Erika Reagle; step-grandchildren, NaZhanna,...
Merle Virginia (Pollard) Young
Apr 29, 2017
Merle Virginia Young (nee Pollard), age 89, went home to be with the Lord on April 29, 2017. She was born on December 17, 1927, in Akron, Ohio, to Otis and Dona (Miller) Pollard.
Merle grew up in Goodyear Heights with three older sisters. She attended Seiberling Elementary School and graduated from East High School in 1945...
Gail Alison (Bowers) King
Apr 27, 2017
Gail A. King, 62, passed away peacefully April 27, 2017 with her family by her side. Born in Akron to Paul and Irene (Cutlip) Bowers, she was a lifelong area resident and worked for 11 years at Heather Knoll. Gail greatly enjoyed fishing, yard sales, thrift stores, camping and spending time with her family.
In addition to...
Terry E. Sickels
Apr 25, 2017
Terry lost his 14 year battle to ALS on April 25, 2017. He faced this ugly disease with grace, determination, and total faith, while inspiring everyone who knew him to never give up. He was born on August 16, 1950 in Barberton, Ohio to the late Norman and Colleen “Pat” (Ferrell), he was a graduate of Norton...
Howard A. Stump
Apr 21, 2017
Howard Addison Stump passed away peacefully April 21, 2017. He is survived by his son Gary Stump of Brenham, TX. and daughter, Donna (Dave) Askeland of Marietta, GA. He has three grandchildren; Greg (Nasreen), Erin (Jake) Galley, and Ryan Gardner; five great-grand children, Mina, Sohayla, Everett, Ryan and Alyssia. He is also survived by his sister, Betty Bodo; brother,...
Leticia L. Palania
Apr 13, 2017
Leticia Lee Palania, 23, passed away peacefully April 13, 2017. She was born in Akron and was a proud 2014 graduate of Streetsboro High School.
Preceded in death by her grandfather, Rexal Hutchinson, she is survived by her mother, Melissa (Walter); father, Samuel; brother A.J. and sister, Samantha; grandparents, Ronald Cunningham and Charlotte (Jaggers), Beth Hutchinson; aunt,...
Rev. Charles T. Hunt
Apr 8, 2017
Rev. Charles T. Hunt, 84, went home to be with the Lord in the early morning hours of April 8, 2017. Born in Belgium Congo, Africa to missionaries William and Anna Mae (Downey) Hunt, he had resided in the Akron area since 1961 and pastored the Fulton Street Community Church for 29 years. He also taught at...
Darlene J. Hughes
Apr 5, 2017
Darlene J. Hughes, 58, passed away April 5, 2017. Born to the late Charles and Pauline (Sheakley) Hughes, she was a lifelong resident of the Akron area. Darlene worked as an Account Manager for ComDoc Inc. for over 25 years. She enjoyed spending time with her friends and her beloved dogs, as well as gambling. Darlene is...
