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...
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...
