Jason Paul Gerdes
Nov 26, 2015
Jason Paul Gerdes Jason Gerdes, 45, passed away on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2015 after a courageous fight with lung cancer. He is survived by his children, whom he loved and cared for with all of his heart: Hayden Paul, Caitlyn Jane, Ty Robert, and Molly Sue. The children attend Woodridge Schools. He is also survived by his girlfriend, Kellie...
John P. Weaver
Nov 16, 2015
John P. Weaver, 64, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, November 16, 2015. Born in Galion, OH to the late William H. and Virginia L. (Reif), John was a U.S. Navy veteran who served his country proudly in the Vietnam War. He was employed by Canton City Schools at Lehman Middle School and attended...
Tre'Vion Tisdale-Marks
Nov 15, 2015
Tre'Vion (Bump-Bump) Tisdale-Marks graced us ever so briefly with his presence, arriving in this world on November 15, 2015 at 12:11 pm and departing shortly thereafter, at 1:08 pm the very same day. Though his journey here was brief, he truly left his presence and footprints on many hearts. Tre'Vion leaves to treasure his memory his loving and proud parents,...
Faith Marie Seawright
Nov 12, 2015
Faith Marie Seawright came into this world on October 13, 2015. She could only stay 30 short days, but will leave everlasting love with all who knew her. Little Angels When God calls little children to dwell with Him above, we mortals sometime question the wisdom of His love. For no heartache compares with the death of one small child...
Carl F. Blasdel
Nov 10, 2015
Carl F. Blasdel, 90, went home to be with the Lord on November 10, 2015. He was born in Akron to the late Kenneth and Hermina (Myers) Blasdel, was a Garfield High School graduate and was a Navy veteran of World War II. Carl was an active member of Brown St. Baptist Church for 52 years, worked at Skorman’s Miracle...
James W. Lowery
Nov 9, 2015
James W. Lowery, 71, passed away November 9, 2015. Born in Peoria, IL to the late Lee and Marjorie (Gehring) Lowery, he was an Ellet High School graduate and U.S. Army veteran. James was a member of the Grace Baptist Church and loved baseball and bowling. Preceded in death by his parents, Lee and Marjorie; brothers, Frankie and John; and...
Linda Lee (Smith) Sunyak
Nov 1, 2015
Linda Lee Sunyak, 67, passed away November 1, 2015 (All Saints’ Day) with her loving husband by her side. Born in Cleveland to the late LeRoy and Lois (Green) Smith, she lived most of her life in the Akron area. Linda earned Bachelor’s Degrees from both Kent State and the University of Akron in fashion design and...
Betty Jo (Helmick) Rex
Oct 25, 2015
Betty Jo Rex, 71, passed away October 25, 2015. She was born in Roanoke, VA to the late Jennings and Reva (Duncan) Helmick and had worked as a manager in retail. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Sherman; sisters, Mabel Burkhammer, Mary Sidwell and Roberta Smith; brothers, John and Melvin Helmick; daughter, Angela...
Annie Nan (Gilmore) Nelson
Oct 7, 2015
Annie “Nan” Nelson, 93, went home to be with the Lord on October 7, 2015. She was born in Glasgow, Scotland on November 26, 1921, daughter to the late Annie and Richard Gilmour, and served in the British Army during WWII. Annie married and moved to Akron in 1946, where she raised her family. She worked for decades at the...
Virginia L. (Leedom) Greer
Oct 6, 2015
Virginia L. Greer, 83, passed away October 6, 2015. She was born in Akron to the late Wes and Virginia (Riffle) Leedom and was an East High School graduate. She retired from Home Centers Appliances and loved collecting angels. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Claude; son, Dennis; and grandson, Jeffrey Smith. She...
Barbara J. (Postiach) Hilton
Oct 1, 2015
Barbara J. Hilton, 78, passed away October 1, 2015. Born in Akron to the late John and Anna (Garnick) Postiach, she graduated from Garfield High School in 1954. Barbara worked as a secretary for the City of Akron and retired from the IGA on Copley Road, where she will be greatly missed by many friends. She truly enjoyed spending time...
Evelyn Virginia (Frock) Simich
Sep 25, 2015
Evelyn Virginia (nee Frock) Goff Goldsmith Simich, 85, passed away September 25, 2015. She was born to Edgar Winfield Frock and Mary Ethel (Reneer) Frock. She was predeceased by her beloved parents and dear daughters, Linda Goff Rainski (July 12, 1998), Judy Kay Goff Cappo (April 11, 2015); infant sister, Ann Frock; brothers, Randolph Frock, Glenn Frock, Clarence Frock, Clifford...
Margaret Eugenia Riffile
Sep 24, 2015
Margaret Eugenia Riffile, 89, passed away September 24, 2015. She was born in Akron to the late John and Margaret (Markovics) Riffile and was a 1943 graduate of South High School. She earned a Bachelors degree from the University of Akron and a Masters in Nutrition and Dietetics from Kent State University. Margaret worked as a clinical and teaching dietitian...
James Wesley Smith
Sep 21, 2015
James W. Smith, 65, passed away September 21, 2015. He was born in Akron to the late Carl and Barbara (McClelland) Smith and was a U.S. Army Veteran. Preceded in death by his parents, his mother only days prior to his passing, James will be sadly missed by his daughter, Barbie (Rich) Pratt; son, Chris; 8 grandchildren; brothers, Robert, David...
Luba Lillian (Nicola) Gardner
Sep 20, 2015
Luba Lillian Gardner (aka Mama Lou), 92, passed away peacefully with her family by her side September 20, 2015. She was born in Moscow, Russia to the late Nisan and Esther (Daniel) Nicola and immigrated to the US at the age of 3. Lou was proud to serve her country during World War II as a welder in the New...
Shirley J. (Haywood) Brown
Sep 15, 2015
Shirley J. Brown, 81, passed away September 15, 2015. She was born in Akron to the late Wilmer and Katherine (Rasp) Haywood and retired from O’Neill’s with many years of service. Shirley enjoyed crocheting, especially making afghan’s for her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard; grandson, Mark Petersen; brothers, Blair, Gary...
Margaret "Peggy" (Nitz) Hartney
Sep 12, 2015
Margaret M. “Peggy” Hartney (Horn), 87, passed away peacefully with her family at her bedside September 12, 2015. She was born in Akron to the late William and Marie Nitz, and was also preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Hartney; sons, David and Gary Horn; and sisters, Elsie Neff, Ruth Hughes, Lois Nicholson and Doris Hogan. She is survived...
Barbara J. (Mcclelland) Smith
Sep 11, 2015
Barbara J. (McClelland) Smith, 89, passed away September 11, 2015 at Essex Healthcare of Tallmadge. Born in Hudson, she was a lifelong Akron resident who enjoyed fishing and taking pictures. She also loved spending time with her grandchildren as well as her dog, Buffy. Preceded in death by her husband, Carl W. Smith, she will be sadly missed by her...
Dorothy M. (Newman) Leiter
Sep 2, 2015
Dorothy M. Leiter, 99, passed away September 2, 2015. She was born on July 12, 1916 and lived her entire life in Akron, Ohio. Preceded in death by her parents Frank and Grace (Kline) Newman; and husband, Raymond. Dorothy is survived by her son, Timothy Leiter; and friends, William and Shundria Johnson. A graveside service will be held on Friday,...
Daniel M. Wakeling
Sep 1, 2015
Daniel M. Wakeling, 64, passed away September 1, 2015 after a brief battle with cancer. He was born in Toronto, Canada, moved to Richfield in 1967 and became a US citizen in March of 1975. Mr. Wakeling enjoyed playing hockey growing up in Canada and was a 1970 graduate of Revere High School, where he excelled in baseball (he holds...
