Norma R. (Wein) Gohlke
Jul 3, 2015
Norma R. Gohlke, 89, of Springfield Twp., passed away July 3, 2015 on the anniversary of her husband’s birthday. Born in Akron to the late Joseph M. and Julia E. (Weaver) Wein, Mom was devoted to her husband and family. She was a renowned trapeze artist in her youth and was a founding member of The Akron Model T Club....
Martha K. (King) Mack
Jul 2, 2015
Martha K. Mack, 91, passed away July 2, 2015. She was born in Akron to the late James B. and Mary E. (Oliver) King and was a Goodyear Heights resident for most of her life before living the last 10 years in Macedonia. Martha was a proud Marine veteran of World War II and took great pride in helping build...
Mary L. Goudy
Jun 27, 2015
Mary L. Goudy, 87, passed on to her Heavenly home on June 27, 2015. Born in Akron to the late Roy and Frances (Phillips) Goudy, she worked for and retired from the First United Methodist Church, as well as retired as an Executive Secretary from Summit County Children’s Services. Preceded in death by brothers, Frank and Fred; Mary is survived...
Ralph E. Thompson
Jun 26, 2015
Ralph E. Thompson, 86, left his earthly home for his heavenly home on June 26, 2015. Born in St. Michael, PA to Arthur and Nellie (Vivian) Thompson, he had been an Akron area resident since 1952. A U. S. Army Veteran, he was self employed and was a member of Tallmadge Church of the Nazarene. Ralph loved reading his Bible,...
Bessie (Bikilides) Davis
Jun 25, 2015
Bessie (Bikilides) Davis Jesus Christ welcomed HOME, a faithful servant on June 25, 2015. Bessie was born to the late George and Helen (Tsakarides) Bikilides on October 6, 1921 in Akron, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband, Webster and son Jeffrey; as well as her siblings; Angelo, Christina, Sophie, Harry, John and Paul; beloved niece, Anna Koula. ...
Elizabeth A. (Rohraback) Lipker
Jun 24, 2015
Elizabeth A. Lipker, 90, passed away June 24, 2015. She was born in Shamokin, PA to the late Harold and Elizabeth (Shaeffer) Rohrabach and lived in Akron since the 1940’s. She was a member of the Barberton Moose, the VFW Women’s Auxiliary and the Eagles 555. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her daughter, Kaylene Houk; grandsons, Douglas, Thomas and...
Juanita C. (Banks) Tomlinson
Jun 22, 2015
Juanita C. Tomlinson, went home to be with the Lord on June 22, 2015 at the age of 68. She was born in Beaver, West Virginia to the late William and Arnie (Hawks) Banks and was a resident of Akron for 65 years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Tomlinson; brothers, Orville...
Grace O. (Eller) Archer
Jun 19, 2015
Grace Oakley (Eller) Archer, 92, passed away to her heavenly home on Friday, June 19th 2015. She leaves a legacy of great faith in her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, never ending love and support for family and friends, as well as her contagious zest for laughter and life. Grace was born in Sugar Grove, NC, but she was proud...
Lester Everett Wells Jr.
Jun 17, 2015
Lester E. Wells Jr., 79, passed away June 17, 2015. He was born in Akron to the late Lester and Ida (Yeagley), and lived most of his life in Barberton. Lester retired from ACME with over 30 years of service and was an avid sports fan. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Shelvagene B.; great-grandson, Carter and...
Patsy Ruth (Cheney) Gray
Jun 13, 2015
Patsy Ruth Gray, 77, passed away June 13, 2015 at Hospice Care Center on Ridgewood. Born in Globe, Arizona to the late Daniel and Ola May (Pratt) Cheney, she resided in Oklahoma and California most of her life. Pasty enjoyed reading books and loved spending time with her family, as well as her fat cat, Cinnamon. Preceded in death by...
Harlan Lauersdorf
Jun 12, 2015
Harlan Lauersdorf, 97, passed away June 12, 2015. Born in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Harry and Violet (LaDu) Lauersdorf, he was a longtime resident of Brimfield and Tallmadge. Harlan worked as an engineer for Ohio Edison for 36 years and was a member of Faith United Methodist Church and Masonic Lodge #316 in Kent. Preceded in death by his...
Shelly K (Melton) Kebede
Jun 10, 2015
Shelly (Melton) Kebede, 54, passed away June 10, 2015. Born in Akron to the late Ralph and Kay (Speelman) Melton, she resided in the Akron area most of her life. A longtime employee of Step 2, Shelley enjoyed cooking and loved being with her family. Preceded in death by sister, Lavonne Strickland, she will be sadly missed by her brother,...
William R. Cross Sr.
Jun 2, 2015
William “Bill” Cross, 84, went home to be with his Lord June 2, 2015 after a brief illness. He is survived by his beloved wife of nearly 65 years, Beverly; children, William “Skip” (Natalie), of NC and daughter, Gail (David) Vigliotti, of AZ; grandchildren, Kelly Graves, of Kent, Katie Roberts, of SC, Sarah Harzfeld, of AZ, Michael Knotts, of PA,...
Joan D. (Eckard) Vargo
Jun 2, 2015
Joan D. Vargo (nee Eckard) (formerly Simmons) Joan D. Vargo 86, passed away June 2nd, 2015. Joan Vargo, nee Eckard, was a woman of wit and grace whose time in this world was enriched by life-long friendships, family, faith and many Georges. Joan was the youngest child of the late Howard and Gladys Gertrude (Barnhart) Eckard, of Akron, Ohio who...
Helen June (Bauch) Veal
Jun 2, 2015
Helen June Veal, 75, passed away June 2, 2015. She was born in Akron to the late William and Vivian (Root) Bauch, lived in Akron and Chicago, and was a member of Arlington Church of the Nazarene. She is survived by her children, Joe Saylor, Cindy Saylor-James, Kathleen Saylor and William Veal; grandchildren, Jeremy, Josh, Naomi, Georgina, June, Matthew, Kristin...
Marcella Kreitzburg
Jun 1, 2015
Marcella Kreitzburg, our sweet grandma, passed away peacefully in the arms of her granddaughter June 1, 2015 at the age of 93. Preceded in death by her husband, George; son, Danny; and brother, Bob, she is survived by her grandchildren, Ashley (Jeff) Chicatelli, Brock (Danielle) and Logan (Charity); and great-grandchildren, Kaden, Audrey and Akai. You have been much more than...
Kenyon L. Barr
May 31, 2015
Kenyon’s childhood was spent in Bradford, Pennsylvania. He loved to tell stories of his life there with family and friends. In 1978, he met Tom, with whom he would live the rest of his life. Ken pursued many interests with an intense zeal – gardening, collecting, astrology, genealogy, breeding birds, spirituality. He had a unique love for the performance arts...
Timothy R. Billias
May 31, 2015
Timothy R. Billias, 65, passed away May 31, 2015. He is survived by his brother, Michael (Sandy) Soful; sister, Kathy Wheatley; and other relatives and friends. Per his wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no services.
Donald W. Carruthers
May 28, 2015
Donald William Carruthers, 55, went home to be with the Lord May 28, 2015. Born and lived in Akron his entire life, Don loved fishing, gardening and spending time with his family. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife Debbie of 35 years; daughter, Dawn (Ray); son, Tyson; grandchildren, Samantha, Ashleigh, Kylie, Ray Jr. and Jaysean;...
Chuck Collins
May 21, 2015
Charles “Chuck” Lamont Collins was born in Cleveland, Ohio January 26, 1953 to Mary Polk Collins and Elmer “Al” Clarence Collins. Chuck is survived by his wife, Monika Kavay Collins; sister, Barbara Binder; nieces Vykki Binder and Poppy Coleman for whom he was like a father, and preceded by his parents and brother, Al Collins. His family and the many,...
