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...
Dorothy A. (Gruyer) Barrett
Dec 19, 2014
Dottie, 92, in the spirit in which she lived, passed away December 19, 2014. Born in Akron on March 19, 1922, Dottie lived her entire life in the Akron area. She wore many career hats during her life; and lived up to her nickname of “social organizer”. Until the end she lived life to the fullest. At 16, she was...
Bret A. Spitaleri
Dec 19, 2014
Bret A. Spitaleri, 55, passed away December 19, 2014. Bret graduated from Springfield High School, where he was a state wrestling champion in the 1970’s, and was especially proud to be a member of The Art of Karate of Barberton, Oh. He is survived by his wife, Glenda; sons, Donald (Mary) Saddler, Michael (Phillip Cotton) Saddler, and Douglas (Theresa) Harden;...
Gorman Neil Lees
Dec 13, 2014
Gorman N. Lees, 80, passed away December 13, 2014. He was born in Akron to the late Russell and Elsie (Mansfield) Lees, was a South High School grad and attended Hammel Business College. Gorman was a renowned artist, known for his beautiful portraits, as well as a talented photographer, especially his pictures of classic cars. Preceded in death by his...
Gerald "Jr" F. Emerick Jr.
Dec 9, 2014
Gerald F. “J.R.” Emerick Jr., 55, passed away December 9, 2014. He was born in Uniontown, PA and was a lifelong Akron resident where he worked as a mason for over 25 years. J.R. was a member of the Liedertafel Club in Barberton, where his incredible voice made him a renowned karaoke singer, as well as an avid fisherman and...
Patricia M. (Lucas) Bray
Dec 1, 2014
Patricia M. Bray, 91, passed away December 1, 2014. She was born in Cleveland to the late Harry and Marie (Ivory) Lucas and lived most of her life in the Akron area, as well as 8 years in South Carolina. She worked for many years as a nurse at the offices of Dr. Antonucci and Dr. Platt and was a...
William C. Caughron Jr.
Nov 27, 2014
William C. Caughron Jr., 87, passed away November 27, 2014. He was born in Sweetwater, TN to the late William and Lela (Denton) and was an Army veteran of World War II. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert, James and Ernest and sisters, Edith and Mildred. He is survived by numerous nieces,...
Helen I. (Marks) Merold
Nov 26, 2014
Helen I. Merold, 83, passed away November 26, 2014. She was a graduate of the University of Akron and was a retired Akron Public Schools teacher. Helen is survived by her husband of 63 years, John “Buzz”; children, John and Cindy; 8 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held on Sunday, November 30,...
Denise L. (Hine) Boyer
Nov 23, 2014
Denise L. Boyer, 63, passed away November 23, 2014. She was born in Akron to the late Walter and Jean (Hupfer) Hine and was a Green High School graduate. Denise was an LPN for over 30 years and worked at Akron Children’s Hospital. She later worked as a teacher after earning a degree in elementary education from the University of...
Sherman Richard "Dick" Rex
Nov 22, 2014
Sherman Richard “Dick” Rex, 76, passed away November 22, 2014. He was born in Akron to the late Carl and Marguerite (Bailey) Rex and was a veteran of the United States Navy. As part of a military family, Dick lived in many places throughout the country, including Compton, CA where he was a member of the Teamsters Local 572. He...
Carla (Moro) Sarvabui
Nov 16, 2014
Carla Moro Sarvabui went home to be with the Lord peacefully on Sunday, November 16, 2014, at her residence in Ridley Park, PA, at the age of 83. She was joyfully greeted by her Savior, and celebrated a grand reunion with her parents, her husband of 34 years, her unborn children, and family and friends. Carla was born in Milan,...
