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Akron, Ohio and Surrounding Areas
Hubert N. Tomlinson
Apr 1, 2014
Hubert N. Tomlinson, 89, passed away April 1, 2014. He was born in Somerset Kentucky, to the late Melvin and Ninevah Tomlinson, and at an early age moved to the Akron area. Mr. Tomlinson was a WW II US Navy veteran and proudly served aboard the Destroyer Escort, USS Eugene Elmore in the Pacific theatre of operations. He retired from...
Glenn Lomax
Mar 30, 2014
E. Glenn Lomax, 85, passed away March 30, 2014. He was born on March 28, 1929 in Clarksville, Indiana to Clifton and Ida (Black) Lomax. After moving to Akron, Ohio, he graduated from Springfield High School and attended the University of Akron. He was proud of passing the CPA exam on the first try, and went on to establish the...
Bernice L. (Trimble) Archer
Mar 25, 2014
Bernice L. Archer, 89, of Wadsworth passed away March 25, 2014. She was born in Arcadia, PA on July 24, 1924 to the late Porter and Edna (Goss) Trimble, was a member of Family of Faith United Methodist Church and was a former member of Goodyear Heights United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Wallace, she is survived...
Nettie C. (Schilling) Fultz
Mar 20, 2014
Nettie C. Fultz, 87, passed away March 20, 2014. She was born and raised in Akron, Ohio to the late Rinehart and Nettie Schilling. She was an active member for many years in the PTA for Akron Public Schools and worked as a manager for O’Neil’s at Chapel-Hill. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Frank Sr.; two sons, Frank...
Sennetta A. (Buck) Thurston
Mar 20, 2014
Sennetta A. Thurston, 93, passed away March 20, 2014. Born and raised in Akron, Ohio to the late Karl and Emma (Thorn) Buck. Sennetta was a loving homemaker and especially loved and adored her family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband of over 40 years, Harry; daughter, Dianne Shaffer; and son, James. She is survived by son, Thomas...
Ted D. Gardner
Mar 19, 2014
Ted D. Gardner, born January 10, 1931 passed away peacefully March 19, 2014 surrounded by family and close friends after a courageous battle with Parkinson Disease. Ted was an avid Cleveland sports fan and enjoyed many games in the company of his loving wife Shirley rooting for the home team. Ted was a Teamster for 38 accident free years driving...
Shirley C. (Stanley) Jones
Mar 18, 2014
Pastor Shirley C. Jones, 77, was called home to be with the Lord March 18, 2014. She was born in Akron to the late Walter and Eathel (Pinkston) Stanley and was a lifelong resident of the area, serving as a minister at Harvest Christian Center of North Canton. Shirley was a devoted wife to the late Charles E. Jones, whom...
Wanda I. (Smith) Helms
Mar 16, 2014
Wanda I. Helms, 84, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2014. She will be remembered for her kind loving heart, her love of family, her big hugs and kisses, and her sweet beautiful smile. She enjoyed bowling, playing checkers and Bingo. She was preceded in death by her parents, Crystal and Hugh Smith; husband, Lyle; sons, Robert and Charles; sisters,...
Marian I. (Webster) Tobias
Mar 12, 2014
Marian I. Tobias, passed away March 12, 2014. She was born in Akron, OH to the late Charles and Evelyn (Pinney) Webster. Marian was a graduate of Central High School, Hammel Business College and also attended the University of Akron. She was a long time member of Family of Faith Church, Akron Women’s City Club, Charter member American Business Women’s...
Rhonda Sue Braham
Mar 11, 2014
Rhonda Sue Braham, 49, passed away March 11, 2014. She was born in Youngstown the daughter of Edd and Mary (Watson) Braham and lived in Akron for much of her life. She is survived by her children, Brandy and Gerald; granddaughter, Amber; brother, Daniel; lifetime love, Jeff; and many other loving relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held...
Lewis E. Rhoades
Mar 9, 2014
Lewis E. Rhoades, 61, went home to be with the Lord, March 9, 2014. He is survived by his parents Shirley Rhoades and Lewis Rhoades. As per the families request services and interment will be private. Lewis will be greatly missed, but never forgotten.

Brenda E. (Capien) Haught
Mar 7, 2014
Brenda E. Haught, 73, passed away March 7, 2014. Born in Akron, OH to the late Edward and Margaret (Hunt) Capien, Brenda lived her life in the Akron area and was a home maker and loving mother. She is survived by her sons, James Cannon and Robert (Sarah) Cannon; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be Thursday,...

Carol A. (Herbruck) Mascio
Mar 6, 2014
Carol A. Mascio, 54, passed away March 6, 2014. She was born in Akron to Edward and the late Bessie (Marek) Herbruck. Carol was a data entry specialist for many years with the U-Haul Company, and a long time member of Wedgewood United Methodist Church. She is survived by her sons, John (Iris) and Joseph Mascio; grandchildren, Evelynn, Lea, and...

Deborah L. (Haddad) Hodgson
Mar 5, 2014
Deborah L. Hodgson, 62, passed away on March 5, 2014. Born in Akron to the late Jerry and Norma (Lowe) Haddad, Debbie worked the last 18 years as a secretary for the “Old Dominion” trucking company and was an avid bowler. She is survived by her sisters, Gerry Williams and Nancy Nixon; brothers, James (Barb) Haddad, Michael (Kathy) Haddad, Chuck...

Jean C. (Stanley) Hardy
Feb 28, 2014
Jean C. Hardy, 85, went home to be with the Lord February 28, 2014. She was born in Akron to the late Hobart and Fannie (Hall) Stanley and was a long-time member of the Northampton Baptist Church where she sang in the choir as the lead soloist. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband...
Mary (Klancar) Richards
Feb 28, 2014
Mary Richards (Klancar) passed away on February 28, 2014, at the age of 90 years old. She was born on October 26, 1923 to John and Mary (Penko) Klancar. She was a graduate of Barberton High School, was a former employee of the Babcock & Wilcox Co. (B&W), member of Visitation of Mary Catholic Church and past member of the...
Russell "Jack" Young
Feb 23, 2014
Russell “Jack” Young, 60, passed away February 23, 2014. He was born in Akron to the late Russell and Sallie (Thomas) and was a 1971 Garfield High School graduate. He was known as “Captain Jack” while working on the Portage Princess Tour Boat and he loved playing Bingo. Preceded in death by his parents and sister, Teri Greene, he is...
Betty L. (Libby) Miller
Feb 19, 2014
Betty L. Miller, 93, passed away February 19, 2014. She was born in Akron to the late Frederick and Verda (Cooley) Libby and retired with many clerical service years at the University of Akron. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Richard “Jiggs” and son, John Miller. She is survived by daughters, Linda (Lee) Stubberfield, Susan...
Stanley J. Krise
Feb 18, 2014
Stanley J. Krise, 71, passed away February 18, 2014. He was born in Somerset County, PA to the late Jearl and Blanch (Godfrey) and was an Akron resident for 40 years. Stanley was a manager at Akron Steam and Sauna, loved the outdoors and gambling and was a devoted partner, son, brother and friend. He is survived by his partner...
Lantz "Jack" Mollohan
Feb 12, 2014
Lantz “Jack” Mollohan, 93, passed away February 12, 2014, in Atlantis, Florida. He was born in Servia, West Virginia, to the late Camden and Minnie Mollohan, and lived in Akron since 1945, where he was a long time member of Millheim Baptist Church. Jack was a WW II US Army veteran and was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received...
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