Edward Allen Eiseman
Aug 8, 2015
Edward A. Eiseman, 70, of Ravenna, passed away August 8, 2015. Born in Akron to the late John Harmon and Emma Hannah (Jones) Eiseman, he was a 1962 graduate of Kent State University High School. He was also an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints of Rootstown and was grateful for the love and...
Ruth M. (Garske) Stalder
Aug 8, 2015
Ruth M. Stalder, 91, passed away August 8, 2015. She was born in Akron to the late Walter and Florence (Troyer) Garske, was a Garfield High School graduate and lived most of her life in Cuyahoga Falls. Ruth was a member of Tallmadge Lutheran Church and was a former long-time member of Concordia Lutheran, where she served as church secretary...
Theresa M. (Piscioneri) Myers
Aug 6, 2015
Theresa M. Myers, 62, went home to be with the Lord on August 6, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Akron to the late Nicola and Ida (Russo) Piscioneri and worked at Good Will Industries. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved Stanley, and Odis. She leaves to cherish...
Joseph Mcintyre
Aug 4, 2015
Joseph “Big Joe” McIntyre, 76, passed away August 4, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Emma (Sommers); wife, Glenna "Tudie"; and sister, Violet. He is survived by his brothers and sisters, Helen, Willy, Lester, Johnny, Mike, Harriet, and Bertha; Buddy and Boomer, who he took care of; daughter, Tracy; and many nieces and nephews. A...
Carl E. "Ed" Hale
Aug 4, 2015
Carl E. “Ed” Hale, 67, passed away August 4, 2015. Born in Galion, OH, he was a lifelong Akron resident and was a former member of Emmanuel Church of Christ. Ed graduated from East High School and the University of Akron, and also earned a Masters Degree. He retired from John R. Buchtel High School with over 30 years as...
Thomas "Eddie" York Jr.
Jul 30, 2015
Thomas “Eddie” York Jr., 58, passed away July 30, 2015. He was born in Akron to the late Thomas Sr. and June (Snell), was a 1976 graduate of Ellet High School, and lived the last 20 years in Suffield. Eddie and his father were the owners of York Builders for 20 years and he was currently working at Synchrony Financial....
Dorothy J. (Scott) Gibson
Jul 23, 2015
Dorothy J. Gibson, 82, passed away July 23, 2015. Born in Akron, she grew up in Green, graduating from Green High School, and retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. with over 30 years of service. Dorothy was a longtime member of Wedgewood United Methodist Church and will be remembered for her easy-going, cheerful and independent demeanor. Preceded in death...
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,...
