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....
Emma C. Holmes
Dec 5, 2013
Emma C. Holmes, 93, passed away December 5, 2013. Born and raised in the Akron area, she graduated from Tallmadge High School, Kent State University and received a certificate from the University of Minnesota in Government Inspection. Emma served in the U.S. Marine Corp during WWII, was a member of AARP, Woman Marine Association, Disabled American Veterans and the American...
Janet E. (Chandler) Pitman
Dec 2, 2013
Janet E. Pitman, 76, passed away December 2, 2013. Born in Akron to the late Raymond and Myrtle (Soden) Chandler, she was a Central High School graduate and loved to fish and play Bingo. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her best friend, Morris Pitman Sr; two sisters and four brothers. Leaving in life and...
Violet M. (Mcintyre) Person
Nov 27, 2013
Violet M. Person, 85, passed away November 27, 2013. She was born in Akron to the late William and Emma (Sommers) McIntyre and was an avid singer. She also loved living on an Indian reservation and Indian heritage. Preceded in death by her son, Jesse James, she is survived by her daughters, Helen and Mary; several grandchildren; brothers and sisters,...
Cody James Bondurant
Nov 25, 2013
Cody James Bondurant, 27, passed away unexpectedly on November 25, 2013. He was born in Akron and was a 2005 Ellet High School graduate. Cody was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing and 4-wheeling. He had a great sense of humor and could cheer anyone up and most of all, he loved his family. He will be deeply missed....
William R Koleta
Nov 20, 2013
William R. Koleta, 69, passed away November 20, 2013. He was born in 1944, to the late Anthony and Sylvia (Leskklea) Koleta, and lived his entire life in the Akron area. Mr. Koleta was a disabled Vietnam veteran, and was awarded the Purple Heart Medal for wounds received in action. Bill was an avid fisherman and a gifted artist. Military...
Cynthia D. Buchanan
Nov 13, 2013
In loving memory of Cynthia D. Buchanan, 60, she was born to the late Nora E. Slaughter on November 12, 1953 and went home to be with the Lord November 13, 2013. She worked at Luigi’s Restaurant for 42 years as the Prep Manager and will be missed by many. Cynthia is survived by her loving husband of 38 years,...
Richard "Dick" H. Gray
Nov 6, 2013
Richard H. “Dick” Gray (“The Singer Man”), 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family and the love of his life Isabelle, together since 1948, after fighting a 20 year battle of health issues. He was born in Aliquippa, PA to the late Harold and Clara (Thornton), lived in Conneaut and moved to Akron in 1960. He served in...
Mariam A. (Glass) Summers
Nov 5, 2013
Marian A. Summers, 90, passed away November 5, 2013. She was born in Corona, CA to the late Pearl and Lena (Dickey) Glass and moved to Akron in 1945. She was a Marine Corps veteran of World War II and helped build B-17’s for Douglas Aircraft. Preceded in death by her husband, Walter and sisters-in-law, Evelyn and Ruth, she is...
Nola F. (Sypherd) Baumgardner
Nov 4, 2013
Nola F. Baumgardner, 82, passed away November 4, 2013. She was born in Akron to the late Ernie and Thelma Swope and was a 1949 East High graduate. Active in the community, she had worked as a Senior Director for the Akron Parks and Recreation Bureau, was a 44-year participant in the Akron Metro hiking spree and was a member...
Zora M. (Winebarger) Jones
Nov 2, 2013
Zora M. Jones, 98, went home to be with the Lord November 2, 2013. She was born in Ashe County, NC to the late Larkin and Minnie (Miller) Winebarger and was a long-time East Akron resident. She retired from Richman Brothers Clothing and was a member of the Akron Baptist Temple, where she sang in the choir for over 30...
