Mary Jane (Whetstone) Christie
May 20, 2015
Mary Jane Christie, 96, passed away May 20, 2015. Born in Akron to Charles and Jennie (McKnight) Whetstone, she graduated from East High School and was a member of Family of Faith United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by husband, Christopher E.; sisters, Jacqueline Whetstone and Dorothy Gandee; daughter in-law, Carol (Prettyman) Christie; and niece, Sandra Gannon. She...
Christopher A. Rodriguez
May 16, 2015
Christopher A. Rodriguez, 18, passed away May 16, 2015. He was attending Garfield High School as well as working at Rockynol Retirement Community. Chris had a passion for music and was a talented musician, especially playing the guitar. But more than anything, he was a devoted son and grandson, and big-hearted, kind and loving to all, even being a friend...
Jean (Copeland) Nichols
May 13, 2015
Jean Nichols, 88, went to heaven on May 13, 2015. She was discontent in this world and desperately wanted to go to Heaven with Jesus and her loved ones gone before her. Waiting for her at the gates were her husband, Forest E. Nichols Jr.; parents, Roy and Grace (Murphy) Copeland; and brother, George Copeland. She leaves to cherish her...
Ruthalea (Godfrey) Stewart
May 9, 2015
Ruthalea Stewart, 75, passed away May 9, 2015. She was born in Braxton County, WV to the late Cleveland and Osa Pearl "Opal" (Wright) Godfrey and lived in the Akron area most of her life. Preceded in death by her son, David, she is survived by her husband, Wayne; children, Ron, Deanne, Larry and Robert II; several grandchildren and 2...
Marlin R. Wolford
May 1, 2015
Marlin R. Wolford, 80, passed away May 1, 2015. Born in Akron, he was a lifelong resident and was a U. S. Navy Veteran of the Korean War. Marlin graduated from Central High School and retired from Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. with 37 years of service. Preceded in death by parents, Henry Beck Wolford and Evelyn (Brake) Shortle, and...
Lorraine A. (Stickles) Elias
Apr 28, 2015
Lorraine A. Elias, 92, passed away April 28, 2015. She was born in Capitol Heights, MD to the late Harvey and Helen (Moreland) Stickles and was an Akron resident for most of her life where she was an East High School graduate. Lorraine was an active member of The Chapel and was also a member of the Talbot Avenue Old...
Madge Josephine (Stark) Regallis
Apr 28, 2015
After 90 years on this earth, our beloved mother, Madge J. Regallis, is resting in the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, free from physical pain and the mental anguish of Alzheimer’s disease. Mom went home to be with our Lord on April 28, 2015. A lifelong resident of Akron, she was born on April 22, 1925, to...
Bonnie Jean (Fordham) Rutledge
Apr 17, 2015
Bonnie Jean Rutledge, 76, went to be with the Lord on April 17, 2015. Born in Akron to the late Willie and Yvonne (Hecht) Fordham, she grew up in Tallmadge and lived most of her life in Ellet. Bonnie earned her Associates Degree from The University of Akron and worked at Akron City Summa Hospital. She was also a member...
Betty J. Kennedy
Apr 6, 2015
Betty J. Kennedy, 61, passed away April 6, 2015. She was born in Wheeling, WV to the late Thomas and Margaret (Wilson) White and was an Akron resident most of her life. Preceded in death by her brother, Raymond White, she is survived by her daughter, Linda (Ray) Terminato, Timaki (Renee) Morgan and Leta (Donta) Kennedy; 7 grandchildren; 2 sisters;...
William B. Syler Sr.
Mar 28, 2015
William B. Syler Sr., 86, passed away March 28, 2015. He was born in Akron to the late Earl and Carrie (Wyatt) Syler and was a Garfield High School graduate. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, was a member of the Local 84, and loved fishing and camping. Preceded in death by his wife, Marian, and...
Evelyn M. Shortle
Mar 13, 2015
Evelyn M. Shortle, 98, passed away March 13, 2015. She was born in Buckhannon, WV to Joseph and Beulah (Reeder) Brake and lived in Akron for most of her life. Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband, James; daughter, Marlene Wolford; brother, Paul Brake; and sisters, Duetta and Lavon. She is survived by her son, Marlin; granddaughter, Janet; nieces...
Annabelle Mae Smith
Mar 12, 2015
Baby Annabelle Mae Smith became one of heaven’s little angels on March 12, 2015. She sadly leaves her parents, Sara Reardon and Dylan Smith; her half-brother, Sylas; and many loving relatives and friends. The funeral service will be held on Monday, March 16, 2015 at 1 pm at the Eckard Baldwin Funeral Home & Chapel, 760 E. Market St., with...
Curt Minier
Mar 4, 2015
F. Curtis Minier, 84, passed away peacefully March 4, 2015. He was born in Mogadore, OH to the late William and Mildred (Sweeney), earned a degree from the Hammel Business College and retired from First Merit with 40 years of service. Curt was an active member of Wedgewood United Methodist Church since 1950 and was recently presented his 60-year pin...
Ralph L. Powell
Feb 27, 2015
Ralph L. “Rotten Ralph” Powell, 71, passed away February 27, 2015. He was born in Akron on February 8, 1944 to the late Carl and Alma (Barr) Powell and was a 1962Coventry High School graduate. Ralph was a retired truck mechanic, working for Allstate Freight, P.I.E., Preston and the Woodridge Schools. He was also a member of the Teamsters Local...
Mary Jude (Conrad) Carney
Feb 24, 2015
Mary “Judy” Carney, 86, passed away February 24, 2015. She was born in Akron on November, 13, 1928 to Joseph and Nora (Hewig) Conrad, and was a former head teller at First National Bank. Judy founded Spirit of the Dove Ministries and authored Intimacies from the Holy Spirit. She was truly a pastor, teacher and evangelist. Preceded in death by...
Delbert D. Flowers Ii
Feb 23, 2015
Delbert D. “Del” Flowers II, 45, passed away February 23, 2015. He was born in Akron and lived most of his life in Mogadore. He attended Kent Roosevelt High School before graduating from Akron North, and had worked at Wal-Mart and Good Will Industries. Preceded in death by his mother, Rosella, he is survived by his father, Delbert; sister, Denise...
Sarah E. (Clark) Frock
Feb 21, 2015
Sarah E. Frock, 97, passed away February 21, 2015. She was born in Patton, PA to the late Thomas and Mary (Sperry) Clark and was an Akron resident all her adult life. Sarah will best be remembered as a very giving person, always taking care of people. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...
Elizabeth S. (Johnson) O'Connell
Feb 13, 2015
Elizabeth Johnson O’Connell, 50, slipped away gracefully February 13, 2015, going home to be with her Lord. Beth was born in Akron on December 27, 1964 and lived a full life in Jackson Township and Akron, graduating from Akron Christian School. She most recently was employed at Infocision and prior to that, spent many years at Acxiom. Among other things,...
Alice (Bond) Beres
Jan 23, 2015
Alice Beres, 92, passed away January 23, 2015. She was born in Akron to the late Robert and Mabel (Newell) Bond and was a lifelong resident where she worked at K-Mart. Preceded in death by 2 sisters and 3 brothers, she is survived by her children, Jack (Lillian) McCafferty, Patricia (William) Trent and Eddy Wayne (Sharon) McCafferty; 7 grandchildren; and...
Penny Lee (Palmer) Saunders
Jan 22, 2015
Penny Lee Saunders, 69, passed away January 22, 2015. Born in Akron, she was a lifelong resident. Preceded in death by her parents, Jacob and Iva Rose (Romeo) Palmer, she is survived by her son, Eugene and brother, Jay (Jeannette) Palmer. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society and a private burial will be held at Glendale Cemetery....
