Susan Jane (Anders) Freed
Nov 16, 2014
Susan Jane Freed, 63, passed away November 16, 2014. She was born in Barberton, OH to the late Thomas and Cleo (Badunas) Anders, was a 1969 Barberton High School graduate and was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church. Susan was the manager of the downtown Akron First National News card shop for many years and also worked at the...
Eileen T. (Tocoian) Barker
Nov 15, 2014
Eileen T. Barker, 92, passed away November 15, 2014. She was born in New Philadelphia, OH to the late Joseph and Verna (Hemminger) Tocoian and was an Akron resident since 1943. She worked at ENT Associates and was a member of AARP. Eileen was preceded in death by her husband, Albert; daughter, Paulette; granddaughter, Lily; sister, Betty; and son-in-law, Robert...
Elverna M. (Miner) Murray
Nov 7, 2014
Elverna M. Murray, 99, passed away November 7, 2014. She was born in Sherrard, WV to the late Challen and Linnie (Rutan) Miner, was an Akron resident for 65 years and was a member of the Tallmadge Church of Christ. Preceded in death by her husband Kenneth, whom she was married to for 63 years and was the love of...
Edward R. Bee
Oct 12, 2014
Edward R. “Eddie” Bee, 78, passed away October 12, 2014. He was born in Akron to the late Ordell and Anna (Coward) and was a lifelong resident where everyone seemed to know him and he knew them, even if he couldn’t always remember a name. Despite never having any children or grandchildren, he always referred to himself as “Grandpa”. Eddie...
Georgia D. (O'Brien) Zurz
Oct 3, 2014
Georgia D. Zurz, 83, passed away October 3, 2014. She was born in Carey, OH to the late Kenneth and Irene (Dible) O’Brien, was a Carey High School graduate and attended Ohio Northern University. Georgia was a 2nd grade teacher for the Cory-Rawson Public Schools and was an avid golfer. She was a member of Prestwick Country Club and a...
Josephine M. (Barnes) Allen
Oct 1, 2014
Josephine “Jo” M. Allen, 90, passed away October 1, 2014. She was born in Parkersburg, WV to the late Scott and Maude (Davies) Barnes and was an Akron resident for most of her life. Preceded in death by her husband, James, she is survived by her children, Garry (Linda) Allen and Janice Fyffe; grandson, James Fyffe; and sister-in-law, Mary Reese....
Evelyn M. (Wingfield) Bell
Oct 1, 2014
Evelyn M. Prather Bell, 98, went to be with her Savior on October 1, 2014. She was born in Madison Heights, Virginia to the late George and Elena (Blanks) Wingfield, worked at Quaker Oats and retired from St. Joseph Hospital with 23 years of service. She was a member of the World Missionary Society and the First Church of the...
Mary F. Townsend
Sep 27, 2014
Mary F. Townsend, 89, passed away September 27, 2014. She was born in Akron to the late Samuel and Thelma (Clark) Townsend and was a 1942 Garfield High School graduate. Mary retired from BF Goodrich with 31 years of service in the payroll department, was a member of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church of Barberton, and was a long-time former member...
Delores J. (Twaddle) Mooney-Bartlett
Sep 24, 2014
Delores Jean (Twaddle) Mooney-Bartlett, 85, met her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ face-to-face on September 24, 2014. Delores defied the medical odds four times in the last three years, making it clear that God’s purpose for her life was not complete. The lives she inspired each day of her life are testimony to God’s greater plan. She encouraged, loved, trusted,...
Delsie E. (Palmer) Simmons
Sep 14, 2014
Delsie E. Simmons, 89, passed away September 14, 2014. She was born in Spencer, WV to the late John and Lenora (Davis) Palmer and was an Akron resident since 1942. She loved gardening, birds and working with flowers. Delsie was preceded in death by her husband, George; grandson, Robert Yankovich; 5 brothers and 3 sisters. She is survived by her...
Georgia C. Wilborn
Sep 4, 2014
Georgia C. Wilborn, 80, passed away September 4, 2014. Born in Overton County, Tennessee to the late George and Ona (Harvey) Wilborn, and was an Akron resident for 60 years. Georgia is survived by her children; Paula (Marlin) Brown, John Pleskach, and Kathy (Mark) Chrislip; grandson, Michael (Emily) Brown; and great-grandchildren, Brody, Ashton, Lane and Luke George. The funeral service...
Willie "Billie" P. (Parker) Floyd
Sep 1, 2014
Willie P. “Billie” Floyd, 94, passed away September 1, 2014. She was born in Cullman, Alabama to the late Seburn and Bess (Burns) Parker and was an Akron resident for most of her life where she was a Garfield High graduate. Billie worked at Firestone as a Rosie the Riveter and at Polsky’s, and was a long-time piano instructor. She...
Jacqueline J. (Schaad) Tirey
Aug 24, 2014
Jacqueline J. Tirey, 54, passed away August 24, 2014. Born in Akron to the late Elmer and Rosemarie (Welsh) Schaad, she lived in CA for 20 years before returning to her hometown. Jackie graduated from St. Vincent – St. Mary High School and then attended Brown Mackie College, where she earned a Nursing Certificate. She was preceded in death by...
Dorothy M. (Lebarre) Hanes
Aug 22, 2014
Dorothy M. Hanes, 70, passed away Friday, August 22, 2014. Born in Akron to the late Ralph and Grace (Schaffer) LeBarre, she was one of 14 children and resided in the Akron area all of her life. She is survived by her devoted husband, Tim; sister, Pat (Jerry) Watson and brother, Derrill (Loretta) LeBarre. Dorothy was also “Aunt Dot” to...
Lee E. Graber Ii
Aug 10, 2014
Lee E. Graber II, 27, began his new journey August 10, 2014. He was born in Canton to Lee and Joyce (Cook) and was an Akron resident most of his life where he was currently a student at the University of Akron. Lee was a loving son and a great friend and he will be dearly missed by all who...
Maudie Pearl (Duncan) Hamrick
Aug 5, 2014
Maudie Pearl (Duncan) Hamrick, 89, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at her Mogadore home. Maudie was born September 1, 1924 in Greenville, TN to Robert Otto and Mary (Rader) Duncan. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Gene; sisters, Bertie (Gammons) and Gertie; and brothers, Frank, Ray, Bob, Charlie, Paris, J.W. (June),...
Ruth Jane (Miller) Lustic
Jul 29, 2014
Ruth Jane (Miller) Lustic, 88, passed away July 29, 2014. She was born in Akron to the late Lester and Mary (Turner) Miller on September 9, 1925 and worked for Goodyear. Ruth’s life was dedicated to her family and she was always there for everyone. Ruth is survived by her children, Donald, John (Carolyn) Juhas, Rose (Fred) Herkner and Karen...
Robert R. Brooks
Jul 28, 2014
Robert R. Brooks (66) Bob is survived by his wife of 25 years, Tammi, and was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and one sister. He is also survived by children, Robin, Greg, and Charles; stepchildren, Amanda, Andrea, Angel and Adam; grandchildren, Jacob, Matthew, Mark, Marissa, Jadea, Whisper and Natalie; sisters, Sharon, Shirley, Beverly, Marsha, Cheryl; and brothers,...
Eleonore G. (Angebrandt) Mclaughlin
Jul 27, 2014
Eleonore G. McLaughlin, 89, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 27, 2014 with her daughter by her side. Born in Mansfield to John and Christine Angebrandt, she resided in the Akron area most of her adult life where she worked for Firestone during WWII and retired from the M. O'Neil Co. Eleonore served as Treasurer for the Women's Federation and graduated...
Mildred "Millie" (Phillips) Durbin
Jul 25, 2014
Mildred I. “Millie” Durbin, 71, went home to be with the Lord on July 25, 2014. She was born in Jackson,WV and lived most of her life in the Barberton area. She retired from K-Mart after 35 years service and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She loved humming birds, her family & friends, growing her garden & flower...
