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,...
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...
