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Recent Obituaries
Akron, Ohio and Surrounding Areas
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...
Betty J. (Pryor) Reish
Sep 2, 2016
Betty J. Reish went home to be with her Lord on September 2, 2016. She had a wonderful and full life spanning 93 years, raising four children, helping raise her nine grandchildren, and loving her 18 great-grandchildren.
She was born and raised in Akron to the late Robert and Lulu (Harris) Pryor along with eight siblings, then...
Norma Marie (Brown) Nelson
Aug 31, 2016
Norma Marie Nelson, 84, went home to be with the Lord August 31, 2016. Norma was born in Akron to the late Delbert and Camie (Lane) Brown and was a lifetime Akron resident. She worked as a secretary for Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and retired from her home day care business after 30 years. Norma was a 1950...
Anne G. (Keller) Vaughn
Aug 28, 2016
Anne G. Vaughn, 93, passed away August 28, 2016 in Tiffin. She was born in Akron on May 29, 1923 to the late Eugene and Grace (Morrison) Keller. She married Charles H. Vaughn on April 11, 1948, and they enjoyed 37 years of marriage until his death on October 11, 1985. She was also preceded in death by her...
Tara Lynn Clossman
Aug 20, 2016
Tara Lynn Clossman, 25, passed away unexpectedly on August 20, 2016. She was born in Akron, Ohio on August 10, 1991 to Robert and Kathy Clossman.
Tara’s passion for dance began at the age of 5 at McCardle’s Dance Studio and continued throughout her adult life where she remained a devoted teacher, member of the studio’s competitive...
Thomas Lee (Tommy) Williams
Aug 19, 2016
Thomas Lee Williams, 72, passed away on August 19, 2016. Born in Bridgeport Ohio to the late Charles and Edna (Hill) Williams, he lived most of his life in Akron Ohio.
Tommy served our county in the Navy and was a longtime member of the American Legion and the NRA.
Survived by his loving wife...
William Edward Frankhouser
Aug 19, 2016
William E. “Bobby” Frankhouser, 85, passed away August 19, 2016 at Chapel Hill Retirement Community. Born in Lumberport, WV to Samuel and Cora (Myers) Frankhouser, he spent most of his life in the Akron area. He retired from the former Mohawk Tire and enjoyed camping with his brother Howard.
In addition to his parents he was preceded...
Margaret E. (Grise) Casebier
Aug 17, 2016
Margaret Elizabeth (Grise) Casebier, 92 went to be with her Lord on August, 17, 2016. She was a life-long Baptist, whose sustaining faith led her home in peace. Born November 2, 1923 in Drakesboro, KY to the late Bernie and Bessie (Browning) Grise, Margaret was the eldest of eight children. She married Dewey Baker Casebier, the love of her...
Jessie M. (Knowlton) Chapin
Aug 9, 2016
Jessie M. Chapin, 90, went home to be with the Lord August 9, 2016. She was born in Wingett Run, OH to the late Richard and Edna (Kendall) Knowlton. After graduating from Salem-Liberty High School, she moved to Akron where she met and married Manuel. They enjoyed boating, camping, dancing and traveling for 45 yrs until his...
Otis Lee Clay
Jul 30, 2016
Otis Lee Clay Jr., 39, passed away July 30, 2016. There will be no calling hours.
Ayden Ross Conrad
Jul 28, 2016
Ayden Ross Conrad passed away at just 7 months old due to SIDS. He is survived by his parents, Shervana Ross and David Conrad; grandparents, Marlene Conrad and Alex Carey, Lonza Jack Neal, and Clive and Shirley Ross; aunt, Heather Conrad; and siblings, Angel, D.J., Elijah and Brayden.
Mildred R. (Aronhalt) Blount
Jul 23, 2016
Mildred R. “Millie” Blount, 89, passed away in her home July 23, 2016 in the arms of her loving family. Born in Elk Garden, WV to Warner and Eva (Clark) Aronhalt, she had resided in the Akron area since 1930. Millie graduated from Hammel Business College and worked as a long time office manager for the Buchholzer Family, notably Chapel...
Alexander Mcandrew Mcculloch
Jul 19, 2016
Alexander McAndrew McCulloch, 71, passed away peacefully July 19, 2016. He was born in Inchinnin, Scotland to the late George and Elizabeth (Train) McCulloch and immigrated to Toronto in 1970. He resided in Florida from 1982 - 2005 before moving to Ohio in 2005. Mr. McCulloch studied to become a master diesel mechanic in Scotland after finishing school. His trade...
Mournain Pauline (Tucker) Shepherd
Jul 19, 2016
Mournain P. Shepherd, 96, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus on July 19, 2016. She was born in Woodbury, TN to the late William and Martha (Youngblood) Tucker and moved to Akron at the age of 14. She retired from the M. O’Neil Company in 1980 and was a member of the Springfield Senior Citizens. Mournain...
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