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
Patricia L (Kerr) Boso
Mar 22, 2012
Patricia L. Boso, 81, passes away March 22, 2012. Born in Akron to the late George and Mildred Kerr, she was a life long area resident. Mrs. Boso was a homemaker and a member of the Akron Free Will Baptist Church for many years. She is survived by her loving nieces and nephew. The memorial service will be Wednesday, March...
Betty A. (Morron) Stevison Wilson
Mar 19, 2012
Betty A. Stevison Wilson, 94, passed away March 19, 2012. She was born in Akron to the late John and Frances “Ducky” (Smith) Morron and was a lifelong area resident. She worked for many years as a waitress at Rose Villa, retired from Hoban High School as the cafeteria manager and was a member of Lakeview Church of Christ. Betty...
David H. Stewart
Mar 12, 2012
David H. Stewart, 63, passed away March 12, 2012. He was born in Akron to the late Charles and Audrey (Howard) and was a lifelong resident. He was a graduate of East High School, worked as a manager for Morgan’s Truck Stop and attended Willard United Church of Christ. David was also a wonderful foster-father to Sarah, Michelle and Randall...
Darlene D. (Wells) Lukens
Mar 7, 2012
Darlene D. Lukens, 56, passed away March 7, 2012 after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. She was born in Akron and had worked for many years as a hairdresser. Preceded in death by her husbands, Thomas Petrey and Danny Lukens, she is survived by her children, Dana (Chris) Miller and Tommy II (Theresa) Petrey; granddaughter, Tayler; parents,...
C. William "Bill" Lay
Mar 5, 2012
C. William “Bill” Lay, 83, passed away March 5, 2012. He was born in Akron to the late Felix C. and Fannie M. (Hiser), was a US Navy veteran and graduated from the Ohio State University Architectural program. Bill was a professional architect and designed many local schools, churches and public buildings which are still used today. He was raised...
David Andrew Simmons
Feb 23, 2012
David Andrew Simmons, 62, passed away February 23, 2012. David was a 1968 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School (classmates knew him as Stymie) and was a 4-year veteran of the US Navy. Preceded in death by his parents, Hugh D. “Jake” and Margaret (Pfaff), he is survived by his brothers, Rick (Mary) and Dan (Pam); and children, David, John,...
Betty S. (Schweiker) Peterman
Feb 17, 2012
Betty S. Peterman, 93, passed away February 17, 2012 after a short illness. Born in Akron to the late Fred and Bessie (Jensen) Schweiker, she was a lifelong resident where she was a graduate of East High School. Preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth K. Peterman and brother, Carl Schweiker, she is survived by her daughter, Karen (Roy) DePalo;...
Maude "Kelly" F. (Fortner) Boera
Feb 16, 2012
Maude F. “Kelly” Boera, 87, passed away February 16, 2012. She was born in Raven, VA to the late Charles and Vicie (Elkins) Fortner and had been an Ohio resident since 1942. She worked as a manager at Brown Derby for 31 years, was a member of the Akron Blind Center and of the Akron First Assembly of God. She...
Ralph Lawry
Feb 15, 2012
Ralph Lawry, 94, passed away February 15, 2012. He was born in Akron to the late Nicholas and Bertha (Warren), was a graduate of Buchtel High School and attended the University of Akron. He was an Army veteran of World War II and retired from Goodyear Aerospace with over 40 years of service as an engineer. He moved to Jackson...
Mary M. (Stuckey) Calgos
Feb 11, 2012
Mary M. Calgos, 84, passed away February 11, 2012. A lifelong Akron resident, she was a graduate of East High School and attended cosmetology school. She worked at the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company and Goodyear Aerospace and later, retired from General Tire with 23 years of service. She was also a long-time member of Wedgewood United Methodist Church. Preceded...
