C. Ruth Booth
Nov 7, 2016
C. Ruth Booth passed away November 7, 2016 after a long battle with dementia. Ruth was pre-deceased by her loving husband Frank. She is survived by three sons, Bobby, Rob (Lisa) and Randy (Margo) and daughter Cherie. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by family and friends. Visitation will...
James "Red" A. Carson
Nov 7, 2016
James A. "Red" Carson, 92, passed away November 7, 2016. He was born in Athens, GA to the late Jesse and Ada and was an Akron resident his entire life.
In 1943, "Red" worked under Sheriff Bob Smith as a detective with the Summit County Sheriff Department for many years, along side of Bob Campbell, Sherman Gandee,...
J. David Spice
Oct 22, 2016
J. David Spice, 76, passed away peacefully at home on October 22, 2016. He was born in Barberton to the late Dwight and Frances (Ozbolt) and was a veteran of the US Army. He lived in Wadsworth for most of his life before spending the last 8 years in Cuyahoga Falls.
Dave worked as an Editor for...
Evelyn J. (Hahn) Stein
Oct 17, 2016
Evelyn J. Stein, 96, passed away October 17, 2016. She was born in Akron to the late William and Miriam (Spidle) Hahn and was a member of Grandview United Methodist Church. She was also a member of the Patterson Park + 50 Club and the Generettes.
Evelyn loved flowers, to work in her yard, and to watch...
Kaden Matthew Wheeler
Oct 12, 2016
Baby Kaden Matthew Wheeler came into this world and shared his love with us for a short while on October 12, 2016 before entering heaven a little angel.
He is survived by parents, Matthew and Heather; siblings, Haley, Aubree and Brendan; grandparents, Sandy Stanley, John Gardner and Michelle Wheeler; and great grandmother, Edith Hamilton.
The...
Jacob E. Yates
Oct 11, 2016
Jacob Eugene "Gene" Yates, 77, moved on from this life to his eternal home in heaven on October 11, 2016. He was born in Huntington, WV to the late Archie and Flora (Hagley) Yates and was an Akron resident since 1959.
Gene was a proud Army veteran of the Korean War and served as Commander and Past...
Lester W. Starcher
Oct 11, 2016
Lester W. Starcher, 74, passed away October 11, 2016. He was born in Parkersburg, WV to the late Walter and Nettie (Dowler), retired from the Ford Motor Company with 18 years service and was a member of the UAW.
Preceded in death by his sister, Donna Catanese, Lester is survived by his wife of 42 years, Diane;...
Marvin C. Bell
Oct 9, 2016
Marvin C. Bell, 94, passed away October 9, 2016. He was born in Woodbury, TN to the late Hardy and Beulah (Wells) Bell and was a graduate of East High School. Marvin proudly served in the US Navy on the USS Briareus in World War II as a Fire Controlman, First Class and retired from Ohio Bell...
Nancy C. (White) Hanes
Sep 29, 2016
Nancy C. Hanes, 91, formerly of Akron, passed away September 29, 2016 in San Antonio, Texas.
She was preceded in death by her husband Gerald, and sister Julia, who died at a young age.
She is survived by her sister, Naomi McIntyre, of Akron; children, Martha Panter, Ernie (Mary Ann), Tim, and Patty Allen (Chuck)...
Da'Nyla Denee Norman
Sep 29, 2016
Baby Da’Nyla Denee Norman came into this world and shared her love with us for 8 precious hours on September 29, 2016 before entering heaven a little angel. She is survived by her father, D.J., mother, Laterah; “Nana” Tosha Sleet (Damon Taylor); grandparents, Douglas and Ayanna Nelson; and several aunts and uncles. The family shared a private moment together...
Frances I. (Gross) Jones
Sep 25, 2016
Frances I. Jones, 92, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2016 at Altercare of Hartville Center. She was born in Gassaway, Braxton County, WV on December 18, 1923 and was the daughter of the late Orville and Flora Ann (McMorrow) Gross. Frances worked at Ohio Bell Telephone and as a Riveter at the Goodyear Hangar during World War...
Merle H. (Chief) Carder
Sep 24, 2016
Merle H. “Chief” Carder, 94, passed away September 24, 2016. Born in Gaddistown, GA to Joseph and Hazel (Dodd) Carder, he was the oldest of 13 children. He resided in the Akron area most of his life. Merle retired from Ford Motor Co. in 1981 and was a U. S. Navy Chief, serving during World War II and the...
Karen Ann King
Sep 24, 2016
Karen Ann King, 69, passed away peacefully at her home on September 24, 2016. She was born on April 29, 1947 in Akron, Ohio. Karen was a lifelong resident of Akron and will be missed by her family and friends. Karen graduated from Akron East High School and the University of Akron where she earned her Bachelor...
Rev. Joe Dillon
Sep 24, 2016
Rev. Joe Dillon, 89, was received into God’s loving arms on September 24, 2016. He was born in Sharondale, Ky to the late Texie (Smith) and Hiram Dillon one of 14 children and was an Army veteran of World War II.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by daughter, Madonna; son, Thomas Jeff;...
Edward W. Hathaway
Sep 22, 2016
Edward W. Hathaway, 76, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2016. He was born in Canton and was a Marine Corps veteran. He owned and operated Hathaway Construction Company and was a devoted father and grandfather.
He is survived by his mother, Viola; son, Ed (Melissa); several grandchildren; brother, William (Kathy); step-son, Scott (Amy) Pascu; and many...
Carl H. Myers
Sep 19, 2016
Carl H. Myers, 63, passed away September 19, 2016 at his residence. Born in Akron, he was a lifelong area resident and was a U. S. Army Veteran. Carl was a truck driver for ABF in Brimfield and belonged to a local Teamster’s. Preceded in death by his father, Carl W. Myers in 1983, he will be...
Helen A (Verbosky) Lammlein
Sep 19, 2016
Helen A. Lammlein, 96, passed away September 19, 2016.
She was born in Glassport, PA to the late Andrew and Mary (Zebak) Verbosky and was an Akron area resident for most of her life. She worked at O’Neil’s and the Avon Glass Factory and was a member of Visitation of Mary Catholic Church.
Preceded in...
Catherine A. Grant
Sep 14, 2016
Catherine A. Grant, 72, passed away September 14, 2016 at Essex Healthcare of Tallmadge. Born on March 14, 1944 to Robert and Charlotte (Wheeler) Grant she resided in the Akron area for many years. Catherine was a proud member of the Daughters of Scotia and was an associate member of the Greater Akron Motorcycle Club. While always looking after...
Elizabeth A. "Dean" (Gregg) Alleshouse
Sep 7, 2016
Elizabeth A. “Dean” Alleshouse, 83, passed away September 7, 2016. Born in Tennessee to the late Claude and Josephine (Hensley) Gregg, she lived in Akron all of her adult life. Dean loved to play bingo as well as spending time with her family.
Preceded in death by her son, Alan; daughter, Mary Mullins; and 6 siblings, she...
Betty Lou (Lang) Hawkins
Sep 4, 2016
Betty Hawkins, 88, passed away September 4, 2016 at her residence. Born in Atlanta, GA to Joeseph and Ethel (Sibley) Lang, she had resided in Akron since age one. She previously worked as a Tour Guide for the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. World of Rubber. Betty was a member of the Chapel of Prayer Baptist Church as well...
