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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Harriet A. (Jones) Funk
Jun 28, 2012
Harriet A. Funk, 97, passed away June 28, 2012. She was born in Akron to the late Seth and Daisy Jones, was a graduate of East High School, and lived in Mogadore for over 65 years. Harriet retired from the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company with over 20 years of service and belonged to the Goodyear Blue and Gold Club....
Phyllis "Polly" Virginia (Huffman) Smith
Jun 27, 2012
Phyllis Virginia “Polly” Smith, 93, passed away June 27, 2012. She was born in McGaheysville, VA to the late Willard and Gertrude (Meadows) Huffman and lived most of her life in the greater Akron area. She retired from the Cuyahoga Falls School District with 17 years of service and was an active member of the Grace Cathedral since 1973, volunteering...
Carla Fay (Nipper) Baugher
Jun 27, 2012
Carla Fay Baugher, 56, passed June 27, 2012 after bravely battling an illness. She was born in Akron and was a 1975 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. She worked for 30 years at AMR Ambulance Company, volunteered for the 4-H Club of Portage County, and was an avid scrap-booker. Preceded in death by her mother, Jean (Malcolm) Nipper, Carla...
Desiree (Piurkowsky) Gillman
Jun 24, 2012
Desiree (Piurkowsky) Gillman, 50, loving daughter, mother, grandmother and sister, sadly passed away June 24, 2012 after battling several health issues. She was born in Akron and was a 1979 graduate of Garfield High School. Desiree was an independent, hard-working woman, taking on the roll of both mother and father while supporting her family as a waitress in New York...
Jean D. (Long) Hansen
Jun 23, 2012
Jean D. Hansen, 80, passed away June 23, 2012. She was born in Oxford, England to the late William and Ivy Margaret (Taylor) Long and was an Akron resident for most of her adult life. In 1952, she married Thomas Hansen, who was serving in the United States Air Force and stationed in England. She was a member of the...
William D. Thompson
Jun 23, 2012
William D. Thompson, 67, passed away June 23, 2012. He was born in New Castle, PA to the late William and Elsie (Pitzer) and was an Akron resident for over 40 years. William earned his bachelors degree in mathematics from Slippery Rock University, became a Vice President at Bank One and most recently, mowed the greens at Firestone Country Club....
Helen H. (Hastings) Stahler
Jun 20, 2012
Helen H. Stahler, 97, passed away June 20, 2012. She was born in Kent, OH to the late Louis and Lena (Timbie) Hastings and served her country as a Captain in the Womens Army Corps during World War II. She earned a bachelors degree from Kent State University as well as a Masters in Library Science from Case Western Reserve,...
Henry Russell Boies Jr.
Jun 12, 2012
Henry Russell Boies Jr., 64, passed away Tuesday, June 12th 2012. Per the wishes of the family, funeral services and burial will be private.
Georgia "Louise" (Hull) Pritchard
May 23, 2012
Louise Pritchard (nee Hull), 96, passed away May 23, 2012. She was born in Akron to the late Harry and Valeria (Collett) Hull and was a lifelong resident. Louise worked at Goodyear during World War II as a Rosie the Riveter, helped her husband run the family business for many years and loved crocheting. She was also the oldest living...
Edward J. Buffington
May 20, 2012
Edward J. Buffington, 55, passed away May 20, 2012. Born in Athens, Ohio, he lived in Akron most of his life and lived the last 20 years in Arizona. He proudly served in the Navy and Marines as an Aviation Mechanic and was a mechanic on heavy equipment for many years. Edward is survived by his son, Edward Jr. (Sophia);...
