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....
James L. Dickerhoff
Jan 17, 2015
James L. “Big Jim” Dickerhoff, 76, passed away January 17, 2015. Born in Akron to the late Robert L. Sr. and Emily Frances (Saddler) Dickerhoff, he was a graduate of Springfield High School and a proud US Army veteran. Jim retired from Goodyear with 44 years of service and was a member of Calvary Apostolic Church. He was also a...
Thomas L. Evans
Jan 11, 2015
Thomas L. Evans, 65, passed away January 11, 2015. He was born in Cranberry, WV to the late Alvey E. and Mary L. (Johnson) Evans and was a Cuyahoga Falls High School graduate. Thomas was a veteran of the United States Air Force and had worked at Alltel. Preceded in death by his brother, Gene Evans, and brother-in-law, Jim Spicer,...
Mary Margaret (Stadler) Manzari
Jan 10, 2015
Mary M. Manzari, 91, passed away January 10, 2015. Born in Akron to the late John and Mary (Weinbender) Stadler, Mary was a longtime member of Visitation of Mary Catholic Church (formerly Annunciation). Preceded in death by her husband, Michael and brothers, John, Michael, Alexander, Joseph and Leo Stadler. She is survived by her children, Mary M. Manzari, Washington, D.C.,...
Bonita K. Battle
Jan 10, 2015
Bonita K. Battle, 58, passed away January 10, 2015. Born in Kent, OH to the late Robert and Inez (Butler) Miley, she lived the last 33 years in Akron where she was a member of Crossroads Bible Fellowship Church. Bon is survived by her husband of 39 years, Walker; sons, Daniel (Kayla), Jeremy (Deidra) and Matthew (Katelyn); grandchildren, Andre, Elijah,...
Linda K. (Shackelford) Rush
Jan 7, 2015
Linda K. (Shackelford) Rush, 67, went home to be with the Lord January 7, 2015. She was born in Akron on June 28, 1947 to the late Robert and Edna (Nester) Shackelford and was a Tallmadge High School graduate. Linda worked at Akron University, B.F. Goodrich and Rubber City Printing, and loved attending church at the Akron Baptist Temple. She...
Harriet Mesebeluu
Jan 3, 2015
Harriet "Herri" Mesebeluu, 67, went home to be with the Lord January 3, 2015. She was born in Koror in the republic of Palau and lived in Barberton since 2005. She is survived by her children, Saphira (Luis), Allen (Lynn), Jeorine, John, Malcolm, Mallory (Angel), Jared Lee, Casmir and Royce; grandchildren, Cahliah, Sahirah, Jiselle, Afyon and Johnny; and several siblings...
Gabriella Angelique Greenstreet
Jan 2, 2015
Baby Gabriella Angelique Greenstreet, born September 29, 2014, went to be with her Lord January 2, 2015. She is survived by her parents, Todd and Nicole; sister and brother, Alexia and Thomas; grandparents, Ivette DeLong and Deborah and Thomas Walsh; and many other loving relatives. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Robert DeLong. The funeral service will be...
Ronald I. Chumbley
Dec 23, 2014
Ronald I. Chumbley, 79, passed away December 23, 2014. He was born in Akron to the late Irwin and Ellen (Tyner) Chumbley and was veteran of the US Army. Ronald retired from the Ford Motor Company in Walton Hills with 43 years of service and was an active member of the MAPS Air Museum for over 14 years, where he...
Sandra K. (Rafferty) Barclay
Dec 21, 2014
Sandra Kay Alexander-Barclay (nee Rafferty) went home to be with our Lord on Sunday, December 21, 2014, after a brief battle with cancer. She is survived by sisters, Donna (David) Sipos, Mary Demrovsky; brother, Arza James (Ida) Rafferty; children, Janet (John) Izworski, M. Keith (Bonnie) Alexander, Donald (Susan) Alexander, Darla Caruso, Carole Sue Alexander, and Karen Alexander; 16 grandchildren; 19...
Donna Jean (Starkey) Nitz
Dec 20, 2014
Donna Jean (Starkey) Nitz, 75, left this earthly life from her home in Akron, OH on Saturday, December 20, 2014 to go to her eternal home in Heaven. She was born in Eckhart, MD to the late Albert and Mildred (Myers) Starkey, and was a Buchtel High School graduate. Donna retired from Haven of Rest Ministries in 2005 after 22...
