George A. Racheck
Jul 31, 2013
George A. Racheck, 59, passed away July 31, 2013. He was born in Cleveland to the late George and Betty Jane (Skulina) Racheck, lived in Ravenna for 25 years and Akron for 14 years. George had a passion for horses and worked at Thistledown for 30 years. He started as a groomer and worked his way up to assistant starter....
Christina M. (Bottum) Pelech
Jul 27, 2013
Christina M. Pelech, 68, passed away July 27, 2013. She was born in Chicago, IL on January 19, 1945 and enjoyed rescuing animals, horseback riding and raising her children. She was a loving daughter, mother and grandmother who will be missed. Preceded in death by her father, Bernard Bottum, she is survived by her mother, Irene Bottum; children, Laura (Tom)...
Raymond E. Swiger
Jul 26, 2013
Raymond E. Swiger, 71, passed away July 26, 2013. He was born in Akron, to the late Linden and Lucy (Gump) Swiger, and lived most of his life in the Akron area. Ray was an independent contractor installing flooring and carpeting for many years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 20 years Irene, in 2004. He is...
Shirley A. (Rogers) Northcraft
Jul 23, 2013
Shirley A. Northcraft, 84, passed away July 23, 2013. She was born in Akron to the late Donald Jr. and Vera (Warner) Rogers and retired as an office manager from Standard Motor Parts with 37 years of service. She was also a long-time, active member of Wedgewood United Methodist Church. Shirley is survived by her husband of 60 years, William;...
Carl E. Morris
Jul 22, 2013
Carl E. Morris, 73, passed away July 22, 2013. He was born in Sligo, PA to the late Ira L. and Twila (Summerville) Morris and had lived in Akron since 1969. Carl was a veteran of the US Army and worked for 20 years as a brakeman at Conrail Railroad. Per his wishes, cremation has taken place and there will...
Mary J. (Goffee) Plusquellic
Jul 19, 2013
Mary J. Plusquellic, 63, passed away July 19, 2013. She was born in Akron to the late Michael and Helen (Almasie) Goffee, was a 1968 graduate of Kenmore High School and earned an Associate Degree in counseling from the University of Akron. She had worked at Clarkins, in the Summit County Auditors Office and as a counselor for Oriana House....
Eugene "Bud" Shaffer
Jul 18, 2013
Eugene “Bud” Shaffer, 62, passed away July 18, 2013 after a five-month battle with cancer. Bud worked for Acme for 25 years and retired from Rood Trucking after 9 years. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Nancy; children, Michael and Kristin (Mike Moore); raised children, Arron (Alicia) Morris and Mary (John) Pownell; grandchildren, Ciarra and Shyanne; sister,...
Mary Elizabeth (Beachler) Cook
Jul 12, 2013
Mary Elizabeth Cook, 94, passed away July 12, 2013. Born in Vienna Ohio, she lived most of her life in the Akron area. Mrs. Cook retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company with 43 years as a secretary. She was preceded in death by her husband of many happy years, Kenos; and grandson, Charles Barker. She is survived by her...
Thomas Hanna
Jul 11, 2013
Thomas Hanna Jr., age 87 of Akron, passed away July 11, 2013 at Summit Villa Care Center in Tallmadge. Born in Akron March 31, 1926, Tom was a graduate of East High School and the University of Akron. He served in the US Army Air Force during WWII in China as a cryptographer with the 14th Air Force, more commonly...
Patricia A. (Jones) Skinner
Jul 4, 2013
Patricia A. Skinner, 75, passed away July 4, 2013. She was born in Akron to the late James and Emily (Ladd) Jones and was a graduate of Garfield High School. She retired from the Akron Board of Education with 40 years of service and was a member of Wedgewood United Methodist Church. Pat was devoted to her family and loved...
Cora E. (Tabler) Sawyer
Jul 1, 2013
Cora E. Sawyer, 93, passed away July 1, 2013. She was born in Baltimore, MD to the late John and Pauline (Schuman) Tabler and was an Akron resident for most of her life. She retired from Ohio Edison with over 30 years of service and was a long-time member of the Elva Chapter of the Eastern Star, where she was...
Marian A. (Varholla) Syler
Jun 29, 2013
Marian A. Syler, 83, passed away at home on June 29, 2013 surrounded by her family. She was born in Standard Shaft, PA to the late Paul and Marie (Repko) Varholla and was an Akron resident for most of her life. Marian dedicated her life to her family, was and avid Bingo player and loved cats. In addition to her...
Howard L. Maish
Jun 25, 2013
Howard L. Maish, 67, passed away June 25, 2013. He was born in Rochester, IN to the late (Howard L. and Dorothy Belk-Brown) Wallace and Wilma Maish and was an Akron resident for much of his life. He was a US Navy veteran during the Vietnam War and retired from Akron Anodizing with 31 years of service. Howard was also...
Elizabeth A. (Metheney) Webb
Jun 24, 2013
Elizabeth A. Webb, 67, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2013. At her side through the three month battle with liver cancer were her husband of 42 years, George and their daughter, Holly Webb. She will be remembered as a playful, and loving woman by family, friends, neighbors and her church. Per her wishes, cremation has taken place and there...
Dennis Leeroy Traxler
Jun 24, 2013
Known to all of his family and friends as LeeRoy, he was born on March 16, 1948 to the late Edith (Egan) and Clarence “Dutch” Traxler. LeeRoy joined his loved ones on June 24, 2013. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Don in 2005 and sister, Donna in 2012. LeeRoy leaves his...
Donna P. Palmer
Jun 11, 2013
Donna P. Palmer, 83, passed away June 11, 2013. Born in Akron to the late John and Susie (Falb) Palmer. She was a member of The Chapel and worked as a key punch for Roadway. Donna is survived by her nieces, Patty and Melody; nephew Michael; and many other loving relatives. A graveside service will be held on Monday, June...
Paul J. Krawczyk Jr.
Jun 10, 2013
Paul J. Krawczyk Jr., 66, passed away June 10, 2013. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Paul Sr. and Cesira (Ross) Krawczyk. Paul was a long time truck driver retiring from Roadway Express in 2003, after 28 years service. He is survived by his daughters, Sandra (Ronald) Jackson and Emily (Scott) Williams; stepsons, Chad (Anna) Wise and...
Jo Ann M. (Clark) Fuhrman
Jun 1, 2013
Jo Ann M. Fuhrman, 73, Passed away on June 1, 2013, at the Hospice Care Center, after a short illness. She was surrounded by her loving family and will be sorely missed by everyone that knew her. Jo Ann was born in Bath Ohio, on Thanksgiving day, 1939, and graduated from Revere High in 1957. She was employed in the...
Jack Wince
May 25, 2013
Jack Wince, 91, passed away May 25, 2013. He was born in Ritchie County W.V. to the late Francis Jr. and Lula (Newbrough), was a Navy veteran of World War II and retired from General Tire. Jack was past Master of the Adoniram Joppa Masonic Lodge # 517 and was a member of The Chapel. He was also an avid...
Douglas Ray Cain
May 24, 2013
Douglas Ray “Doug” Cain, 71, passed away unexpectedly May 24, 2013. He was born January 21, 1942 in Suffield, OH to the late Ray and Vi (Day), served our country in the U.S. Army and retired from the Akron Public School system. Preceded in death by his brother, Donald, he is survived by his sister, Nancy (Richard) Marsh; and many...
