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Akron, Ohio and Surrounding Areas
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...
Sylvia (Partridge) Dillon
Jul 8, 2016
Sylvia Dillon, 84, passed away July 8, 2016. She resided in Mogadore until retiring to New Market, TN in 2001. Sylvia had been a member of the Mogadore WOTM Chapter 852 since 1974 and she held many degrees, including the Deputy Grand Regent for the State of Ohio in 1982-83. Sylvia was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and...
Helen (Castleberry) Riggle
Jun 29, 2016
Helen Riggle (nee Castleberry) died in Barberton, Ohio on June 29, 2016 after a long illness. She was born October 23, 1928 in Jonesboro, Arkansas to Drucilla (nee Diamant) and John Castleberry. At age fourteen she moved to Barberton where a handsome dancer named Robert Riggle lived next door with his family. They wed when she was seventeen, and were...
Jesse Charles Neuhauser
Jun 29, 2016
Jesse Charles Neuhauser, 72, passed away June 29, 2016. He was born in Barberton to the late Paul and Beulah (Raines). He was raised in Akron, and then lived in Canal Fulton before moving back to Akron. Jesse was a 1961 graduate of Garfield High School and a veteran of the United States Air Force. He worked for many years...
Stuart R. Soulsby
Jun 16, 2016
Stuart Ross “Stu” Soulsby died unexpectedly in his home on June 16, 2016 in Newton Falls, Ohio at the age of 76. Stu is survived by his Son and daughter-in-law, Christopher and Tracy; his companion of many years, Sharon Hawkins; and many cousins and friends. Stu was born on Oct 17, 1939 in Akron, Ohio and was a jack of...
Michael D. Witwer
Jun 6, 2016
Michael D. Witwer, 44, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on June 6, 2016 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born in Akron, was a 1990 Firestone High School graduate and earned both Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Civil Engineering from the University of Akron. Mike worked for AECOM for 20 years, recently earning...
Harriet L. (Warner) Thornton
Jun 3, 2016
Harriet L. Thornton, 92, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Akron on December 23, 1923, the youngest daughter of Birtus and Minnie (Morrow) Warner and was preceded in death by her husband, William J. Thornton; son, Gerald; sisters, Jessie and Marguerite; son-in-law, Eugene “Buddy”; and daughter-in-law, Elizabeth “Beth”. Mom we...
Marjorie L. (Esmeyer) Schuck
Jun 2, 2016
Marjorie L. Schuck went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 2, 2016 at the age of 93. She was the devoted wife of Thomas Schuck for 64 years, who preceded her in death. She will be dearly missed by her devoted children, daughter, Karen (Don) Laber and son, Gary Schuck; grandchildren, Carol (John) Sayre and Brian (Lynett)...
Marla J. Zwoll
May 23, 2016
Marla J. Zwoll, 84, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2016. She was born in Akron to the late Oliver Sr. and Ermel (Groves) Zwoll and was a lifelong resident. She retired from Ohio Bell with 39 years of service and was an active, lifetime member of Wedgewood United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, Marla was preceded in...
Ronald R. Floyd Sr.
May 20, 2016
Ronald R. Floyd Sr., 77, went home to be with the Lord on May 20, 2016. He was born in Akron to the late Randolph “Doc” and Willie “Billie” (Parker) Floyd and was a lifelong resident. Ron was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, retired from Goodyear as Chief of Emergency Services after 35 years, and worked...
Sarah Ann (Cooley) Hudson
May 17, 2016
Sarah Ann Hudson, 94, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2016. She was born in Akron to the late William and Laura (Thomas) Cooley and was a lifelong resident. Sarah worked for many years in the Akron Public School system, was a member of ABWA and was a long-time member of Family of Faith United Methodist Church. In addition to...
Norman E. Swope
May 13, 2016
Norman Ernest Swope, 86, passed quietly away in his sleep May 13, 2016 at Altercare of Hartville. He was born on October 25, 1929 to the late Ernest and Thelma (Sypherd) and was an Akron area resident his entire life. Norman was a U. S. Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict and a member of the VFW Post 3383 where...
Margaret A. (Pfost) Kelley
May 8, 2016
Margaret A. Kelley died May 8, 2016 after a long decline into dementia. How sad. BUT, on May 8, 2016, Margaret Kelley entered heaven and no longer has uncertainty or loss – praise God! Margaret was born 95 years ago as Margaret Ava Pfost on March 14, 1921 to Boyd and Ora (Chase) Pfost. She was the youngest of six...
Elizabeth Florence (Yale) Wise
May 3, 2016
Elizabeth Florence (Yale) Wise, 100, passed away peacefully May 3, 2016 in Lansdale, PA. She was born in Chester, PA to the late Stanley and Pearl (Elam) Yale and lived in Akron, Las Vegas, Oceanside, CA and Lansdale, PA. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Akron Fire Department Captain James F.A. Wise;...
Paul D. Bowers
Apr 23, 2016
Paul D. Bowers, 67, passed away April 23, 2016. He was born in Akron to the late Paul E. and Annie (Cutlip), was a US Army veteran and was a retired truck driver. He is survived by his children, Jessica, Jina and Jaime; 4 grandchildren; 3 sisters and 2 brothers. He was preceded in death by his sister, Sarah. Burial...
Julia Ann (Foltz) Eckard
Apr 14, 2016
Julia Ann (Foltz) Eckard, 98, died peacefully at home at 5 p.m. on April 14, 2016. She was born in Akron and was a lifetime resident. Julia always felt fortunate and blest to be the daughter of Marie and Ralph Foltz, the sister of Daniel E. Foltz and Maryjane Foltz Gwinner, the wife of R. Willis Eckard, and the mother...
Cristofer Perez-Ixcoy
Apr 11, 2016
Cristofer Perez-Ixcoy, 8, passed away April, 11, 2016. He very much enjoyed being around his family, going to church and reading his Bible. Cristofer also loved playing soccer, collecting pokemon cards and making other people laugh. He will be sadly missed by his mother, Blanca; brothers, Fredy and Anderson; sister, Celina and many friends. Calling hours will take place Thursday,...
Justin Chandler Young
Apr 5, 2016
Justin Chandler Young, 40, died in the early hours of April 5, 2016 due to a drug overdose. Justin is the son of Harry E. (Nancy) Young Jr. and Holly Dearden Hart and he leaves behind his lovely partner Jillian Newland, and their two precious sons, Miles Daniel Newland and Rio Soule Young. He will also be missed by his...
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