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...
Hugh Boyd
May 23, 2013
Hugh Boyd, 94, was reunited with his wife in heaven on May 23, 2013. He was born in Akron to the late Thomas and Maggie (Boyle), was a Buchtel High School graduate and earned a Physics degree from the University of Akron. Hugh was a Navy veteran of World War II and retired from Goodyear Aerospace with 47 years of...
Delores Colean (Hodges) Fout
May 9, 2013
Delores Colean Fout, 83, passed away May 9, 2013. She was born in Akron to the late Lemeul and Ruth (Bartlett) Hodges, was a graduate of East High School and retired from Dominion East Ohio. She had been an avid golfer, loved playing computer games and was an extremely giving and caring person. She always made the holidays special and...
Mary Beth (Estadt) Dobo
Apr 30, 2013
Mary Beth Dobo, 68, went home to the Lord on April 30, 2013. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Joseph Dobo; her son, David; her beloved dog, Toby; as well as many family and friends who will miss her very much. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary and Bernard Estadt and her brother, Dick....
Edward R. Heitzenrater
Apr 26, 2013
Edward R. Heitzenrater, 61, passed away April 26, 2013. He was born in Akron to the late Walter and Pauline (Gorham), was a graduate of Garfield High School and worked for 18 years at Samuel Steel Pickling Company. He also loved camping, motorcycles, fishing and hunting. Ed is survived by his wife of 42 years, Cathrine; his precious daughter, Shelby;...
Sara M. (Workman) Archer
Apr 22, 2013
Sara was born in Grafton, West Virginia on June 28, 1925 and lived most of her life in the Akron area. Sara was a "Rosie Riveter" in the shipyards during World War II, worked in the nursing field, as a child caregiver, and continued to work in fast food until she was 82 years old. She was a proud member...
Paul R. "Pete" Merritt
Apr 20, 2013
Paul R. “Pete” Merritt, 98, passed away in a peaceful sleep on April 20, 2013. He was a fantastic gardener, avid sportsman, and a superb storyteller. He was a member of the AFLCIO Truckers union and an active participant in the Wingfoot Hunt Club. He married Twyla Lois Beal in 1940 and was married for 62 years until Twyla passed...
Geneva (Barbour) Johnson
Apr 14, 2013
Geneva Johnson, 94, passed away April 14, 2013. Born in Clymer, PA to the late Wendell H. and Nellie Mae (Motter) Barbour, she graduated from Commodore High School (Commodore, PA) and lived most of her life in the Akron area. She was very active at Akron First Assembly of God where she was a Sunday School teacher and member of...
Louise (Payton) Root
Apr 13, 2013
Louise Root, 95, passed away April 13, 2013 at St. Mary Alzheimer’s Center. Born in East Liverpool OH, to the late James and Margaret (Broadbent) Payton, she lived most of her life in the Akron area. She worked at Acme #8 in Fairlawn as the head cashier for many years. Louise was preceded in death by her husband of 49...
Elizabeth (Hildebrandt) Mishler
Mar 31, 2013
Elizabeth (Hildebrandt) Mishler, 94, passed away peacefully on Easter morning, March 31, 2013. She was born in Akron to the late John and Anna Marie (Knoch) Hildebrandt and lived in the area her entire life. She graduated from Garfield High School and Hammel Actual Business College, and retired from Carter Industries as a bookkeeper. Betty was also very involved in...
Robert S. Riggs
Mar 25, 2013
Robert S. Riggs, 43, passed away March 25, 2013. He was born in Akron on April 1, 1969 and was an Ellet High School graduate. Robert was a skilled mechanic who enjoyed working on cars and also loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He is survived by his parents, Robert and Dinah; sister, Staci (Rick) Stout; nephews, Shane, Brandon,...
