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William C Chambers, Jr.

William C Chambers, Jr.

Sep 12, 2012

William C. Chambers Jr., 54 passed away on September 12, 2012.  Born in Akron, Ohio, to the late William C. Chambers Sr. and Shirley (Dooley) he lived most of his life in the Akron area.  Bill served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Korea.  He worked in transportation as well as communications as a telephone installer. Bill is...

William R. Shives

William R. Shives

Sep 5, 2012

William R. Shives, 95, passed away September 5, 2012. He was born in Hancock, Maryland to the late John and Florence (Dawson) and lived most of his life in Akron and Cuyahoga Falls. He was a US Army Glider Infantry Sergeant in the 17th Airborne Division during World War II, fighting in the Battle of the Bulge. In thanks for...

Delta M. (Baker)  Gorham

Delta M. (Baker) Gorham

Aug 20, 2012

Delta M. Gorham, 86, passed away August 20, 2012. She was born in Morrow County, OH to the late Myrl and Lottie (Batchelder) Baker and was an Akron-area resident for most of her life. She worked for the M. O’Neil Company and was a long-time member of Wedgewood United Methodist Church. Delta was also active in the community as a...

Rosemary  (Daugherty)  Hill

Rosemary (Daugherty) Hill

Aug 20, 2012

Rosemary (Monroe) Hill (nee Daugherty), 89, passed away peacefully on Aug. 20, 2012. Rosemary was born on April 20, 1923, in Hartford, CT and lived most of her life in Akron.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and loved to travel and spend time with family and friends. She began her career as a telephone operator for...

Mark W. Campbell

Mark W. Campbell

Aug 15, 2012

Mark W. Campbell, 50, passed away suddenly August 15, 2012. He was born in Akron and was one of Ohio’s finest Iron Workers out of Local # 17. He built the Batmobile at Geauga Lake and worked on the Society Building with his brother, Rocky. Mark was a thrill seeker and motor-head and he lived each day for the moment....

Elaine G (Gustaevel)  Neal

Elaine G (Gustaevel) Neal

Aug 15, 2012

Elaine G. Neal, 78, went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on August 15, 2012. Elaine was a faithful Christian and a loving example to her family, church and friends. She was born in Akron on February 21, 1934 to Clarence and Mary (Formento) Gustaevel and lived in Mogadore for nearly 50 years. Graduating with honors from the...

Joseph M. Michaelson

Joseph M. Michaelson

Aug 7, 2012

Joseph M. Michaelson Jr., 76, passed away August 7, 2012. He was born in Youngwood, PA. to the late Joseph Sr. and Stella (Dumbauld) Michaelson, and lived in Akron and Florida since 2001.  Mr. Michaelson retired from Westinghouse with 36 years service as an engineer; he was also an avid golfer playing in leagues at Barberton Brookside Country Club and...

John  G. Gregory Jr.

John G. Gregory Jr.

Aug 2, 2012

John G. Gregory Jr., 85, passed away August 2, 2012. He was born in New Castle, PA to the late John Sr. and Sarah (Jennings), lived in Sharon, PA for 60 years and in Akron for the last 25 years. John was a World War II veteran of the US Army and retired from Westinghouse with over 40 years of...

Ronald W Corbin

Ronald W Corbin

Jul 31, 2012

Ronald W. Corbin, 70, passed away July 31, 2012. He was born in Akron to the late Merle and Lucy (Warder) and was a veteran of the US Army. He earned a bachelors degree from the University of Akron and was a music teacher for a number of years in Springfield and Tallmadge. Ron was also the organist and choir...

Beulah Mae (Litton)  Hess

Beulah Mae (Litton) Hess

Jul 26, 2012

Beulah Mae (Litton) Hess, age 82, of Akron was called to her eternal rest on Thursday, July 26, 2012 and is now in the arms of her Lord and Saviour.  At her passing she was surrounded by her family at Barberton Hospital.  She was born January 28, 1930 in Lebanon, Virginia. She is preceded in death by her husband O....

Genevieve (Roberts)  Stump

Genevieve (Roberts) Stump

Jul 26, 2012

Genevieve Stump, 88, passed away July 26, 2012.  She was born in Calhoun County, West Virginia to the late Burla and Elizabeth (Wayne) Roberts and was an Akron resident all of her adult life. Genevieve worked as a surgical secretary for Akron City Hospital for 25 years.  A loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, who throughout her life showered generosity and...

James  Z. Cody

James Z. Cody

Jul 12, 2012

James Z. Cody, 55, passed away July 12, 2012. A graveside service will be held on Monday, July 16, 2012 at 1 p.m. at Hillside Memorial Park, 1025 Canton Rd., Akron, OH 44312.

Jack  E. Minor

Jack E. Minor

Jul 9, 2012

John E. “Jack” Minor, 77, passed away July 9, 2012. He was born in Akron to the late John C. and Gladys (Guither), was a 1952 graduate of Ellet High School and attended the University of Akron. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, retired from Goodyear with over 40 years of service and was a member...

Viola Mollohan (Moul)  Meredith

Viola Mollohan (Moul) Meredith

Jul 6, 2012

Viola M. (Mollohan) Meredith, 94, passed away July 6, 2012. She was born in Hookersville, WV to the late Albert and Louise (Persinger) Moul and was an Akron resident since 1943. She was a long-time member of the First Church of God in Tallmadge and was active in the community as a volunteer for several local charities. In addition to...

Josephine Joyce Boggs

Josephine Joyce Boggs

Jul 6, 2012

Baby Josephine Joyce Boggs passed away July 6, 2012. She is survived by her parents, Jason and Brandy Boggs; grandparents, Eddie and Donna Letson, Stephanie Boggs and David (Victoria) Boggs; and many other loving relatives. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at 10 a.m. at the Eckard Baldwin Sanctuary Chapel, 760 E. Market St., with...

Gene H. Hamrick

Gene H. Hamrick

Jul 4, 2012

Gene H. Hamrick, 72, of Suffield, Ohio passed away suddenly Wednesday, July 4, 2012.  Born December 3, 1939 in Webster Springs, West Virginia to A.P. and Edith (King) Hamrick, he was the youngest of three brothers, moving to Ohio at the age of 11. Gene spent the majority of his working life contributing to advancements in the packaging industry.  He...

Mary Jo (Boyd)  Madden

Mary Jo (Boyd) Madden

Jul 3, 2012

Mary Jo Madden, 66, a kind heart and soul, passed away July 3, 2012.  She was born in Akron to the late George and Maggie Lou Boyd, and lived her life in the Akron area. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde, and is survived by many family and friends who will miss her dearly. The family would...

Lucille L. (Polasky)  Sulin

Lucille L. (Polasky) Sulin

Jul 2, 2012

Lucille Polasky Sulin, 96, passed away July 2, 2012. She was born in 1916 in Little Kate in Guernsey County, Ohio. She lived most of her adult life in Tallmadge and was cared for by Wyant Woods Care Center for many years. She is survived by her son, Larry, and her daughter, Luanne, as well as grandchildren, nieces and nephews....

Frank E. Myers

Frank E. Myers

Jul 1, 2012

Francis Edward “Frank” Myers, 89, passed away July 1, 2012. He was born on October 26, 1922 in Wooster, OH to the late Ruby and Clara (Wallace) and lived much of his life in Akron. He served in the United States Marine Corps from December, 1942 – October, 1945 with Company K, 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Division in the Pacific...

Hilbert Harry Paxton

Hilbert Harry Paxton

Jun 29, 2012

Hilbert Harry Paxton, 96, of Florence, SC. passed away Friday, June 29, 2012. Mr. Paxton was born in Akron, OH, a son of the late James and Nellie Harry Paxton.  He was an amateur radio operator and a member of the Florence Amateur Radio Club.  Mr. Paxton retired from Goodyear after nearly 38 years as a truck driver. Mr. Paxton...

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