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....
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...
