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Akron, Ohio and Surrounding Areas
Patty L. (Green) Andrews
Jun 16, 2014
Patty L. Andrews, 83, passed away June 16, 2014. She was born in Akron to the late Darrell and Dorothy (Whitman) Green and was a lifelong area resident. She worked for Goodyear and Roadway and was “the best mom ever”. Preceded in death by her husband, Jerry and son, Greg, she is survived by her children, Cindy (Mark), David (Susan)...
Roger Lee Gnagey
Jun 6, 2014
Roger Lee Gnagey, 63, passed away June 6, 2014. He was born in Akron to the late Jess and Dorothy (Monohan) and lived in Arizona for 25 years, where he served as a supervisor at a major bakery. Roger was an avid fisherman and motorcycle rider, and his family was his life. He is survived by his wife of 32...
William "Red" Ostrowske
Jun 3, 2014
William “Red” Ostrowske. Sunrise September 24, 1925 – Sunset June 3, 2014. He was a US Navy Veteran of WWII and a proud Teamsters Union leader. “Red” graduated from East High School in 1944. Preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Alberta (Ford) in 2005, his brother Robert and his infant grandson, Brian Kasunic. He is survived by...
Oberia J. (Buchanan) Brothers
Jun 1, 2014
Oberia J. Brothers, 90, went home to be with the Lord on June 1, 2014. She was born in Akron to the late Rolfe and Lora (Allen) Buchanan and was a lifelong area resident. She earned a Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Akron and taught at Old Trail, Mogadore and Akron public schools. She was a member...
Lillian Ruth (Blackney) Long
May 29, 2014
Lillian Ruth Long, 94, passed away May 29, 2014. She was born in Brady’s Bend, PA to the late Ira and Sadie Blackney and was a long-time member of South Arlington United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Charles and four sisters, Lillian is survived by her son, Robert; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and her sister, Elsie. A...
Robert G. Petty
May 21, 2014
Robert G. Petty, 83, passed away May 21, 2014. Born and raised in Akron, Ohio, he worked as a groundskeeper for the Akron Metro Parks and was an avid horse racing fan. Preceded in death by his wife of 37 years, Dillie; and daughter, Barbara Hurst. Robert is survived by his daughter, Louise (James) Mauller; sisters, Betty Hershberger, Joann Mauller;...
Lavonne D. (Speelman) Strickland
May 19, 2014
Lavonne D. Strickland, 50, passed away peacefully May 19, 2014. She was born in Tacoma WA to the late Ralph and Kay Melton and was an area resident most of her life. Preceded in death by her husband, Jerry, she is survived by her son, Chris; sister, Shelly Kebede; brother, Greg Melton; step-sons, Danny, Billy, and Michael; and many loving...
Anne (Nagel) Hill
May 8, 2014
Anne Hill, 90, passed away May 8, 2014. She was born in Akron to the late Henry and Katherine (Brumbaugh) Nagel and was a lifelong resident. She was a 1941 Garfield High School graduate where she was crowned Homecoming Queen, served as class secretary and was active in alumni relations. She was also an active member of The Chapel where...
Adrian R. Kirk
Apr 24, 2014
Adrian R. Kirk, 76, passed away April 24, 2014. He was born in Barberton to the late Wendell H. and Mary M. (Dinuzzio) Kirk and was a Goodyear Heights resident most of his life. Mr. Kirk was an Army veteran of the 101st Airborne Division, worked for 25 years at Akron Standard Mold and was a devout Cleveland Indians fan....
Nicholas A. Smith
Apr 14, 2014
Nicholas A. "Mr. Nick" Smith Sr., 62, passed away peacefully at his home on April 14, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Buckhannon, WV and was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Preceded in death by his father, Morris, he is survived by his mother, Bessie (Butcher); children, Nicholas Jr. (Cassandra), Tabetha (John) Kridler,...
Judith Ann (Brunton) Turner
Apr 7, 2014
Judith Ann Brunton Turner, 65, passed away on April 7, 2014. In the late afternoon God wrapped her in His arms and took her home to be greeted by her Granny. She is survived by her mother, Elsie F. Brunton; daughters, Tammy (Mark) Stenglein, and Kathleen Turner; grandchildren, Kelsey, Vivianna, Mark Jr., and Aaron; and brother, Robert George (Lana) Brunton....
Michael A. Quattrocchi
Apr 6, 2014
Michael A. Quattrocchi, 64, passed away April 6, 2014. He was born in Cleveland and was a lifelong Akron resident where he worked for 25 years as a nursing assistant at Akron General Hospital. He was also a certified gemologist and owner of Something Special Fine Jewelry, which he operated with his wife at the Hartville Market, and was a...
Dorris Simmons (Simmons) Guy
Apr 3, 2014
Dorris Simmons Guy, 90, passed away April 3, 2014, at Rockynol Retirement Community after a short illness. She was born February 4, 1924, in Pittsburgh, Pa. Dorris earned a Bachelors and Masters Degree from the University of Pittsburgh, and taught school for 32 years in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and New Jersey. She moved to Akron in 2009, to be closer to...
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...
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