Harold J. Lantz
Oct 26, 2011
Harold J. Lantz "Tootie", 83, passed away October 26, 2011 from a series of health complications. He was born in Akron to the late Harold and Pearl Lantz and was a lifelong resident. He attended East High School and served his country in the US Army and the National Guard. Mr. Lantz retired from Goodyear Aircraft Braking System in 1990...
J.O. "Joe" Horning, Jr.
Oct 24, 2011
J.O. Horning, Jr. died in the early morning hours of October 24, 2011, at The Ledges of Rockynol Retirement Community, in Akron, Ohio. Joe had fought Alzheimer’s bravely and with terrific good humor. A memorial service for Joe will be held on Saturday, October 29, at The First Baptist Church of Akron, 1670 Shatto Avenue, Akron OH 44313. Calling hours...
Astrid J. Peter
Oct 22, 2011
Astrid J. Peter, 16, passed away October 22, 2011 after a brave year-long battle with Leukemia. She was born in Painesville, was a junior at East Palestine High School and was a member of Disciples Christian Church. Astrid was a joy for everyone to be around, even during her health struggles. She will always be loved and will be dearly...
Brian R. Funk
Oct 20, 2011
Brian R. Funk, 39, passed away October 20, 2011. Mr. Funk was a lifelong resident of the Akron area, and was a professional restaurant cook. He is survived by his daughter, Rochelle; mother, Kathleen (Anthony) Sitarenios; father, Elwood (Doris), brothers, David and Timothy; sister, Melanie; and fiancée, Candy Johnson. The funeral service will be Wednesday, October 26, 2011, at 1:00...
Ruth N. (Hess) Carpenter
Oct 18, 2011
Ruth N. Carpenter, 89, passed away October 18, 2011. She was born in Akron to the late Clarence and Gertrude (Gray) Hess. Mrs. Carpenter worked for Baker Marine Corporation in Corpus Christi, Texas. She had been an Akron resident most of her life and was extremely active in the community. She was a member of the Eastern Star Chapter #...
Mabel L. (Beam) Robinson
Oct 17, 2011
Mabel L. Robinson, 89, passed away October 17, 2011. Born in Osterburg, PA to the late Irvin and Ruth (Blattengurger) Beam, she lived most of her life in the Akron area. Mrs. Robinson was a loving wife and mother. Preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Russell, she is survived by her sons, Gary (Pat) and Dale and...
Ruth I (Benson) Smith
Oct 12, 2011
Ruth Isabel Smith, born August 10, 1915 and a 95-year resident of Akron and Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully at the Regency Retirement Village in Huntsville, Alabama on October 12, 2011. She is survived by her son, Freddie Smith, a retired Army Colonel, and his wife Regenia, from Harvest, Alabama; son-in-law, Charles Segner, from Cuyahoga Falls; four grandchildren, Laura Elliott,...
Amber Lynn Mclean
Oct 10, 2011
Amber Lynn McLean, 17, passed away unexpectedly on October 10, 2011 after a very brief illness. She was born on November 27, 1993 in Worcester, MA and had lived in Akron since 1999 where she was a student at North High School. She is survived by her mother, Wanda; sister, Dakotah; aunt, Cathy (Al); and many loving cousins and friends....
Caren Ball
Oct 9, 2011
Caren Ball made her heavenly flight on Oct. 9, 2011, after a short illness. Loving mother of Christopher; daughter of, Larry and Norma (Pidgeon) Ball; sister to, Robert Ball; granddaughter to, Marjorie Pidgeon; aunt to Arhiel Lee and Hailey Lee. Preceded in death by grandfather, Edward Pidgeon and grandparents, Clarence and Pauline Ball. Loved by many aunts, uncles, cousins, and...
Leona (Rodgers) Haley
Oct 9, 2011
Leona D. (Rodgers) Haley, 96, passed away October 9, 2011. She was born September 24, 1915 in Wynot, Nebraska to the late John and Melvina (McFarland) Rodgers, and lived most of her life in the Akron area. Leona had a long career as a volunteer. She served the Coventry School District PTA, volunteered with the Boy Scouts Mother’s Club, was...
Mary Dorothy (May) Trommer
Oct 7, 2011
M. Dorothy Trommer, 92, passed away October 7, 2011. Born in Cambridge Ohio she lived most of her life in the Akron area. Mrs. Trommer was a long time member of St. Stephen Lutheran Church in Stow Ohio, and was a member of the David Hill Mothers Singers Group over 40 years. She is survived by her husband of 70...
Sammie E. "Slick" Watson
Oct 1, 2011
Sammie E. “Slick” Watson, 78, passed away after a short-term illness with cancer on October 1, 2011. He was born in Monroe County, TN to the late Gib and Della Watson and had been an Akron resident since 1956. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, retired from the Ford Motor Company with 42 years of service...
Joanne (Lepowski) Gifford
Sep 30, 2011
JoAnne Gifford, 75, passed away after a short-term illness with cancer on September 30, 2011. She was born in Akron and was a life-long resident. She was a member of the Akron Arid Club for over 30 years and donated a tremendous amount of her time and friendship to fellow members. JoAnne was a devoted mother that took great pride...
Douglas L. Brobst
Sep 30, 2011
Douglas L. Brobst, 85, passed away September 30, 2011. He was born in Akron to the late Clyde and Margaret (Greer) and was a lifelong resident. He was an Army veteran of World War II, earning two bronze stars and the victory medal, and he retired from BF Goodrich with 45 years of service. Mr. Brobst was devoted to his...
Thelma Jeanne (Myers) Morrow
Sep 24, 2011
Thelma Jeanne Morrow, nee Myers, 91, passed away September 24, 2011. Jeanne was born February 3, 1920, in Barberton and moved with her family to Akron, in 1936, where she graduated from Central High School in 1938. She was employed by the Akron Public Schools for 27 years, primarily at Henry Elementary School, in the music and attendance departments. Mrs....
Audrey M. (Howard) Stewart
Sep 19, 2011
Audrey M. (Howard) Stewart, 86, passed away September 19, 2011. She was born in Cullman, AL to the late Thelbert and Lena (Gray) Howard and had been an Akron resident for most of her life. She was a Central High School graduate and worked for Akron City Hospital for 23 years. She was also a member of Goodyear Heights United...
Dorotha B (Mckinney) Lohr
Sep 13, 2011
Dorotha B. Lohr, 84, formerly of Akron, OH, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 13, 2011. Dorotha was born on May 18, 1927 in Akron, OH to William (Bill) and Ida McKinney. Dorotha married her true love Skip Lohr on November 5, 1955, and enjoyed 55 years of marriage with him. Together they had two children, a daughter Robbie Lynn, and...
Anthony R. Casmirre
Sep 13, 2011
Anthony R. Casmirre, 82, passed away September 13, 2011. He was born in Dennison, OH to the late Fiorindo and Elisabetta (Ruffini) and had been an Akron resident since the early 1950’s. Tony was an Army veteran of the Korean War and graduated from Akron University with a degree in business. He worked at B & O Railroad and retired...
Earl L. Gallion
Sep 9, 2011
Earl L. Gallion, 84, passed away September 9, 2011. Born in Killbuck Ohio, he lived most of his life in the Akron area. After graduating Ellet High School in 1945, Earl enlisted in the US Navy, and served his country during WWll. Mr. Gallion retired from Mohawk Rubber in 1989, after 39 years as a supervisor, and he was also...
Clara V. (Sanders) Walsh
Sep 8, 2011
Clara V. Walsh, 93, passed away September 8, 2011. Born in Bowlesville Illinois, she lived most of her life in the Akron area. Mrs. Walsh worked as a waitress and for many years in homecare for the elderly. She is survived by daughters, Joan Raye (Cliff) McCarthy, and C. Joyce (Terry) Strong; son, James (Bonnie) Walsh; eight grandchildren; two step-grandchildren;...
