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);...
James Kowaleski
May 11, 2012
James Kowaleski Jr. 48, passed away May 11, 2012. Cremation has taken place.
Julia Margaret (Fisher) Gorham
Apr 19, 2012
Julia Margaret Gorham, 92, passed away peacefully April 19, 2012. She was born October 2, 1919 in Denholm, PA, a daughter of the late John Andrew Fisher and Isa Dora Renninger. She was a long-time resident of Garrettsville, OH and moved to Buckeye, AZ 2 years ago to live with her daughter. Julia was a member of the Fraternal Order...
Andy W. Serva
Apr 17, 2012
Andy W. Serva, 51, passed away April 17, 2012. He was born in Ravenna to the late Steve and Marilyn (Stott) and was a lifelong area resident. He had worked at United Salvage and loved fishing, hunting and collecting guns. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, John. He is survived by his children,...
Thomas Wayne Wirth
Apr 15, 2012
Thomas Wayne Wirth, 64, passed away April 15, 2012 in King George, VA. He was born in Akron on April 30, 1947 and had lived much of his life in the Kent-Ravenna area. He attended Happy Days School of Ravenna and Portage Industries for 46 years, 17 of those working at Chicken Manor, and was an active member of the...
Betty Ann (Buehl) Usner
Apr 14, 2012
Betty Ann Buehl Usner, 87, went home to her dear Lord Jesus Christ Saturday, April 14, 2012. Her great-great grandfather, Pastor Peter Jacob Buehl, founded Zion Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bud; sister, Mary Prinz and brother, Frederick Buehl. She is survived by her son, Robert of Charlotte, NC and nephews, Timothy and Jeffrey Prinz....
Daniel L. Dugan
Apr 13, 2012
Daniel L. Dugan, 57, was born on January 18, 1955 and passed away Friday, April 13, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. Daniel loved the outdoors, where he spent his free time hunting and fishing, and he loved listening to music. Danny’s real passion, however, was watching what he planted grow. He loved his flowers and plants; Danny and...
John Malachosky
Apr 12, 2012
John Malachosky, age 101, went to heaven to be reunited with his wife, Clara, on April 12, 2012. He was born in Jerome, PA to the late Alex and Anna (Labey) and was an Akron resident for most of his life. The most important part of his life was his love for his wife and children. Knowing that the Hope...
William E Pursley
Apr 7, 2012
William E. Pursley, 74, passed away April 7, 2012. He was born and lived in Akron his entire life. Mr. Pursley was a US. Navy veteran, and retired from Goodyear Tire as a tire builder with 42 years of service. He was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Annabelle, and is survived by daughter, Terri Sullinger; son,...
Karen L. (Keele) Darnell
Mar 25, 2012
Karen L. Darnell, 56, passed away March 25, 2012. She was born in Joliet, IL and lived in the greater Akron/Ravenna area for much of her life. She was a graduate of Kent State University and retired from the Akron Metro Housing Authority (AMHA) after many years working as a social services representative. Karen was a member of Broadman Baptist...
Marian D. (Conner) Swift
Mar 23, 2012
Marian D. Swift, 77, passed away March 23, 2012. Mrs. Swift is survived by her loving granddaughter, Shauna Sitosky, and other family members. In accordance with her wishes the funeral service and interment will be private
