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Recent Obituaries
Akron, Ohio and Surrounding Areas
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...
Betty G. (Ratliff) Bennett
Feb 9, 2014
Betty G. Bennett, 93, passed away February 9, 2014. She was born in Orlando, WV to the late Early and Virginia (Ratliff) Riffle and was and Akron resident for 67 years. She was a member of the Eastern Star, the Orioles Club #167 and Clearview United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Argel, she is survived by her...
Lisa Y. (Keller) Lupo
Feb 7, 2014
Lisa Y. Lupo, 45, passed away February 7, 2014. She was born and lived in Akron her entire life. Mrs. Lupo was a dedicated and a loved teacher for the Akron public schools for twenty years. Lisa was a lifetime member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by her brother, Michael Bolton; and grandmother, Sara Mc...
Mary J. Mullins
Feb 6, 2014
Mary J. Mullins, 53, passed away on February 6, 2014. Mary was born and lived in the Akron area. Mrs. Mullins was a senior administrative assistant with Ohio First Energy for many years. She was preceded in death by a grandson and brother. She is survived by daughters, Robyn and Missy Mullins, five grandchildren, mother, Elizabeth “Dean” Alleshouse; and two...
Larry James Calhoun
Jan 30, 2014
Larry J. Calhoun, 67, passed away peacefully at his home January 30, 2014. He was born in Akron and earned a bachelors degree in Social Work from the University of Akron. Larry was a rebel with a heart of gold and never judged anyone. He loved Bingo, the outdoors and spending time with his grandchildren. Preceded in death by his...
Albert D. Nipper
Jan 23, 2014
Albert D. Nipper, 82, passed away January 23, 2014. He was born in Akron to the late Roosevelt and Gwendlyn (Meadows) and lived in Texas for 25 years. Albert served as an Army Master Sergeant I&R Section during the Korean War and received the Silver Star. He joined the Akron Police Department in 1956 and retired in 1977 as a...
Pauline Frances (Leathers) Muster
Jan 21, 2014
Pauline Muster, age 88, passed away January 21, 2014 in her home. She was born in Mansfield, OH but was a lifeline Akron resident. She worked for Kroger Company for 28 years, retiring in 1984. She was a member of RCIA Local 698 for 28 years serving on the executive board as vice president for 20 years and was Chairman...
Dorothy Jane (Bair) Bair
Jan 11, 2014
Dorothy Jane Bair, 80, passed away January 11, 2014. She was born June 4, 1933 in Dover Ohio, to the late Kermit and Virginia (Maybaugh) Bair. Dorothy was born again to a new life in Christ at age 19. She attended services and became active in The Salvation Army Corps in Akron Ohio. Dorothy enrolled as a Soldier/Member of the...
David W. Jones
Jan 7, 2014
I’m Free Don’t grieve for me, for now I’m free, I’m following the path God laid for me. I took His hand when I heard Him call, I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day To laugh, to love, to work, to play. Tasks left undone must stay that way. I found that peace...
Violet Mae (Boyce) Barden
Jan 7, 2014
Violet Mae Barden, 92, passed away January 7, 2014. She was born in Chicago, IL the only child of Martha Macdonald and Arthur Valentine Boyce. Vi graduated from Chicago Teachers College and taught in Chicago and Akron. She married William Barden in 1945, who preceded her in death. Survivors include her children, Alan, Nancy (Dennis) Cron and Bruce; grandsons, Chad...
Jane R. (Manhart) Ankeny
Dec 10, 2013
Jane R. Ankeny, 93, passed away December 10, 2013. She was born in Lakemore, OH to the late Byron and Carrie (Diehl) Manhart and was a graduate of Springfield High School. She retired from the chemical division at Goodyear with 30 years of service and was a life member and past President of the Army and Navy Union Auxiliary 273....
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