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...
Linda D. (Mitchell) Ingram
Jan 29, 2012
Linda D. Mitchell Lampkin Ingram, who was born in Akron on May 28, 1948, passed away January 29, 2012. She had worked as a cook for many years at The Bun and later worked in nursing, helping take care of others. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Lampkin; parents, John and Mildred Mitchell; brother, Glenn Mitchell; and...
Betty R. (Strader) Usrey
Jan 29, 2012
Betty Usrey, born in Philippi, WV on August 16, 1923 to the late Oscar and Mae Strader, went home to be with her Lord and Savior January 29, 2012, with her family by her side. She moved to Akron as a youth and was a graduate of East High School. She worked at Goodyear Aircraft during World War II and...
Velma M. Buck
Jan 26, 2012
Velma M. Buck, 76, passed away January 26, 2012. She was born in Akron to the late Walter and Edyth (Snyder), and lived in the Akron area her whole life. Velma retired in 1996 from National City Bank with over 40 years of service, and was a faithful member of Goodyear Heights United Methodist Church. Miss Buck was a long...
Constance L. (Harzinski) Campbell
Jan 26, 2012
Constance L. Campbell, 81, passed away January 26, 2012. She was born in Akron to the late John and Alexsandria Harzinski and was a lifelong resident. She was a member of the VFW Firestone Post 3383 Auxiliary and lived for many years at Portage Lakes Kiwanis Tower. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...
Anna E. (Petrlich) Graves
Jan 9, 2012
Anna E. (Petrlich) Graves, 88 passed away January 9, 2012 in Florida. Born in Maysville WVA to the late Peter and Katherine (Rabb) Petrlich, she lived in the Akron area most of her life. Mrs. Graves retired from Goodyear, where she was a “Rosie the Riveter” during WWII and was proud to serve her country working on the Goodyear FG-1...
Rosemary (Canova) Dague
Jan 7, 2012
Rosemary Dague, 77, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Constantine and Grace (Cassiero) Canova, Rosemary lived most of her life in the Akron area, and was a long time member of St. Matthew Catholic Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her...
Daniel Wilkey
Jan 6, 2012
Daniel Robert Wilkey, 53, beloved father, grandfather, son and brother, died suddenly January 6, 2012. He is survived by son, Dan; grandson, Dominic; parents, Robert and Nancy; sisters, Linda (Bill) Wise, Vicki (Dave) McClure; brother, Perry (Kristen) Wilkey; many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends who loved him. The memorial service will be Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at...
Robert D Comely
Jan 4, 2012
Robert D. Comely Sr., 60, passed away January 4, 2012. He was born in Akron to the late Eugene and Hazel Comely, and was a self employed mechanic for most of his life. Mr. Comely attended Lakeview Lighthouse Church for many years. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Diane; sons, Robert D. Jr., William F. (Vanessa) Lance,...
Stanley R. Wolford
Jan 4, 2012
Stanley R. Wolford, 65, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at Akron City Hospital. He was born in Bowden, WV to the late Thomas W. Wolford and Ina (Wyatt) Wolford and was raised in Tallmadge, OH. As a veteran of the Vietnam War, Stan served our country in the Signal Corps of the U.S. Army and enjoyed the camaraderie of...
Eunice Harris
Dec 29, 2011
Eunice Harris, 89, passed away December 29, 2011. She was born in Akron to the late Walter and Mary (Wildman) Harris and lived most of her life in Royal Oak, MI. She earned a Master’s degree in Education and retired as a teacher from the Royal Oak School system. In Akron, she was a resident at The Village at St....
