Ruth K. Willig
Dec 28, 2011
Ruth K. Willig, 90, went to be with the Lord December 28, 2011. She was born in Akron to the late Stephen and Katherine Willig and was a lifelong resident. She retired from United Airlines with over 30 years service and was a member of Northampton Bible Church. Ruth also loved gardening and devoted her life to her family, who...
Dorothy M. (Helmstedter) Greenwald
Dec 26, 2011
Dorothy M. Greenwald, 92, passed away December 26, 2011. She was born in Barberton to the late Levi and Frances (Nagle) Helmstedter and was a lifelong area resident. She was a 1937 graduate of Coventry High School, was a member of Alliance First Presbyterian Church and enjoyed trips to Florida with her husband. She was devoted to her family and...
Gregory Michael Obrosky
Dec 25, 2011
Gregory Michael Obrosky, 53, passed away December 25, 2011. He was born and lived his life in the Akron area. Greg was a machinist for many years and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Cuyahoga Falls. He was preceded in death by his father, Michael, and is survived by mother and step-father, Nancy (John) Pfeiffer; brother, Jeff; and...
Norma Jean (Kirby) Black
Dec 21, 2011
“Sitting at the feet of Jesus, where can I be more blessed? There I lay my sins and sorrows, and when weary, find sweet rest.” While in the company of her family, Jeannie's eyes finally looked into the face of the Prince of Peace, her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on December 21, 2011. A strong polio survivor, Jeannie was...
Agathe A. (Muller) Wykoff
Dec 14, 2011
Agathe A. “Hertha” Wykoff, 71, passed away December 14, 2011. She was born in Marburg-Lahn, Germany to the late Joseph August and Maria Muller, and lived in the Akron area for the last 50 years. Mrs. Wykoff was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and her memory will be treasured by her family and friends. She is survived by her...
Araminta F. (Mort) Uphouse
Dec 9, 2011
Araminta F. “Minnie” Uphouse On December 9, 2011, God called home his precious daughter. Born on January 22, 1920 in Somerset, PA, she fell in love with a World War II soldier, Albert, and married him on October 16, 1945. They then moved to Akron, OH in 1961. Minnie was a devoted homemaker, raising four children, and in her spare...
Dale A. Ball
Dec 9, 2011
Dale A. Ball, 61, passed away December 9, 2011. He was born in Akron and was a lifelong resident where he previously worked at Weaver Industries and lived the last 25 years at Hope Homes. Preceded in death by his mother, Catherine (Meadows), he is survived by his father, Robert A.; brothers, Ed and Robert W.; and other loving relatives...
Larry L. Whiddon
Dec 7, 2011
Larry Lee Whiddon, 68, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 7, 2011. Larry was a proud graduate of Garfield High School, Class of 1961 and the University of Akron, where he majored in Biology. Larry taught at various middle schools in Akron before joining The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. Larry enjoyed the work he did at Goodyear and made...
Cynthia M. (Houk) Johnson
Dec 5, 2011
Cynthia M. Johnson, 72, passed away December 5, 2011. She was born in Barberton, OH to the late Ralph and Evelyn (Shaw) Houk and lived most of her life in Akron where she was a member of the Jehovah’s Witness West Akron Congregation. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Ed and Ralph. She...
Carl "Buzz" Butler
Dec 4, 2011
Carl W. Butler, 77, passed away December 4, 2011. He was born in Jennings, Maryland to the late Asa and Ethel (Layman) and had been an Akron resident since 1960. He was a veteran of the US Army and retired from Steere Enterprises with over 45 years of service. Carl was also a long-time, staunch supporter of the Republican Party...
Robert D. Skidmore
Nov 29, 2011
Robert D. Skidmore, 83, passed away November 29, 2011. He was born in Clarksburg, WV to the late Cecil and Opal (Cutlip) and was an Akron resident for most of his life. He was a graduate of Springfield High School, was an Army veteran of the Korean War and retired from Goodyear with many years of service. He was also...
Nancy L (Neiman) Johnson
Nov 28, 2011
Nancy L. Johnson, 66, passed away November 28, 2011. She was born in Martins Ferry, OH to the late Ben and Gertrude (Welter) Neiman and had been an Akron resident since 1972. Nancy worked as a medical secretary for Summa City Hospital and she had an extensive collection of dolls and figurines. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Edward C. Overholt
Nov 26, 2011
Edward C. Overholt, 75, went to be with his Lord November 26, 2011. Edward was born in Akron and spent the last thirty years in New Philadelphia, where he attended the First Methodist Church and was a member of the Tuscarawas Senior Center Group. He was preceded in death by his parents, Franklin and Clara (Nance) Overholt; sisters, Lillian Whited,...
Mavis (Hazen) Scott
Nov 22, 2011
Mavis Hazen Scott, 90, passed away November 22, 2011. She was born in Akron to the late Lloyd and Flossie (Goss) Hazen, and lived her life in the Akron area. Mrs. Scott was a long time member of the Chapel and retired from Goodyear Aerospace in 1986 with over 33 years service as an accountant. In addition to her parents,...
Lucy L. (Burris) Sickle
Nov 20, 2011
Lucy L. Sickle, 88, passed away on November 20, 2011. She was born in Mason, WV to the late Theodore and Hattie (Nelson) Burris and had been an Akron resident most of her life. She was a member of United Church of Christ in Suffield, and was very active in the VFW, as a member of the Cootie Group and...
Marjorie M. (King) Boyd
Nov 16, 2011
Marjorie M. Boyd, 87, passed away November 16, 2011. She was born in Canton, OH to the late Clyde and Sevilla (Domer) King and had been an Akron resident since 1943. She was a graduate of the University of Akron and worked at Goodyear Aerospace and Grace United Church of Christ. She was a member of The Chapel and a...
Edward D. Smith
Nov 13, 2011
Edward D. Smith, 67, passed away November 13, 2011. He was born in Akron to the late Clarence and Genevieve (Hosaflook) and was a lifelong resident where he graduated from Garfield High School. He was a veteran of the US Army and had worked for many years at Corporate Express. He was a member of the Zeppelin Gun Club and...
Jesse Michael (Spinks) Pfautz
Nov 4, 2011
Jesse M. (Spinks) Pfautz, passed away Friday, November 4, 2011. He was born in Akron on October 12, 2011, to parents, Jesse L. Spinks and Christie Pfautz. He is also survived by brothers, Carsten Spinks and Travis Rhoades; grandparents, Larry and Debbie Pfautz; and John Spinks and Cheryl Morgan. Graveside services will be Wednesday, November 9, 2011, at 1:00 p.m.,...
Betty P. Hudson
Nov 1, 2011
MUNROE FALLS—Elizabeth (Betty) Hudson, 86, slipped through our hands into the arms of Jesus on November 1, 2011 with her family by her side. Cherished mother, grandmother, and friend, Betty was known for her unshakable belief in the importance of faith and family. Born in Scottdale, PA in 1925, she raised nine children with her trademark determination and cheerfulness. To...
Janet Mae (Reinheimer) Hanrahan
Oct 27, 2011
Janet Mae Hanrahan, 85, died peacefully October 27, 2011. She was born October 16, 1926 in Springfield, OH to the late Carl and Harriet (Wentworth) Reinheimer and lived in Akron for over 50 years. Mom is now with her husband, Mike, who passed in March of 2010; and her son, John, who passed August of 1980. She leaves behind four...
