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...
Charles W. Bower
Oct 12, 2013
Charles W. Bower, 79, went to be with his Lord October 12, 2013. He was born in Tallmadge to the late Charles A. and Dorothy (Lockwood) and was a lifelong area resident. He graduated from Tallmadge High School, was a veteran of the US Army and retired from BF Goodrich with 40 years of service. Charles was a charter member...
Wanda (Jerinski) Schuman
Oct 9, 2013
Wanda Schuman, 93, passed away October 9, 2013. She was born in Lafferty, OH the daughter of Polish immigrants Boleslaw and Leokadja (Kendzora) Jerinski and was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin and sister, Helen Vaughn. A private burial will be held at Hillside Memorial Park.
Betty A. (Fry) Seth
Oct 8, 2013
Betty Ann Seth, 85, passed away October 8, 2013. She was born in New Boston, OH to the late Joseph and Bessie (Montgomery) Fry and lived there most of her life before moving to Andover, OH. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Charles J. Seth in 1948 and is survived by her nephew, Glenn Fry of Mogadore, Ohio....
Doris H. (Hulseapple) Abbott
Oct 5, 2013
Doris H. Abbott, 85, passed away October 5, 2013. She was born in Middletown, NY to the late Harrison and Bertha (Bennett) Hulseapple and had been an Akron resident since 1956. Doris was a registered nurse, working at Timken Mercy Hospital for 26 years and later, at House of Loreta Nursing Home. She was also a member of Community Baptist...
Helen M. (Sell) Mayle
Oct 3, 2013
Helen M. Mayle, 81, passed away October 3, 2013. Born in Canton OH, to the late Charles and Ann (Collins) Sell, she was a life-long Akron-Canton area resident. Mrs. Mayle loved the Lord, was a lady of prayer and a long-time, active member of Celebration Church. She played the piano and sang for many church services in the northeast Ohio...
Elisabeth Hartigan
Sep 27, 2013
Elisabeth Hartigan, 77, passed away September 27, 2013. She was born in Germany and is survived by her daughter, Elisabeth Bradshaw and grandson, Christopher Bradshaw, both of South Carolina. Thanks to the staff of Bath Manor. Per her wishes, cremation has taken place.
Jean L. (Gregory) Miller
Sep 22, 2013
Jean L. Miller, 85, passed away September 22, 2013. She was born in Bethlehem, WV to the late Benjamin and Edna Gregory and lived in Akron for over 60 years. She worked at E. J. Hamad for 15 years and loved to play Bingo. Jean would do anything for anyone and was loved by all who knew her. In addition...
