Norma J (Dawkins) Singleton
Jun 2, 2011
Norma J. Singleton, 91, passed away June 2, 2011. Mrs. Singleton was born in Akron to John W & Aza Dawkins on September 19, 1919. She took pride in her family and her genealogy, which she worked on extensively. Norma was a 29 year member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and a charter member of the Joshua Stow...
Louise (Larson) Henry
May 28, 2011
Anne Louise Henry was born March 28, 1919 in Akron, Ohio to Axel and Christine Larson, who were both emigrants from Sweden. Louise always went by her middle name as did her husband, Rev. Wilbur Dean Henry. They married on December 26, 1944 and a snow storm the following day cancelled their plans for a Niagara Falls honeymoon. Louise lived...
Joell S. Petersen
May 25, 2011
Joell S. Petersen, 61, passed away May 25, 2011. She was born in Akron to the late Kai and Evelyn Petersen and was a lifelong resident. She worked for Coleman Data Services (formerly Sage Computer Services), was a renowned bargain shopper and was a Sudoku wiz. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her close friend,...
Thelma M (Moore) Bolen
May 24, 2011
Thelma M. Bolen, 86, passed away May 24, 2011. Born and raised in the Akron area, Mrs. Bolen was a member of the Visitation of Mary Catholic Church. During WW ll, Thelma worked at Goodyear Aircraft and was a proud “Rosie the Riveter” assembling the famous Goodyear FG-1 Corsair fighter plane, she also was a contest winner in a Miss...
Clive J. Fisher
May 22, 2011
Clive J. Fisher of Cuyahoga Falls passed away May 22, 2011 at the age of 89. Dad was born in Confidence, West Virginia on December 3, 1921 to the late Eddie and Viola (Hoge) but spent most of his life in Akron where he met and married our mom, Rita, on April 3, 1942. On Dec. 7, 1942 dad left...
Darnell "Stan" Smith
May 18, 2011
Darnell “Stan” Smith, 86, passed away May 18, 2011. He was born in Akron to the late Claude and Julia (Sutton) Smith and was a lifelong resident. He was an Army veteran of World War II and retired from Tasty Bread. He later worked in the Summit County Weights and Measures Department, was a member of the Firestone Park Prime...
Pauline M (Gorham) Heitzenrater
May 16, 2011
Pauline M. Heitzenrater, 84, passed away May 16, 2011. She was born in Akron to the late Harry and Helen (Wykoff) Gorham and was a lifelong resident. She had worked at Goodrich and with the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts for many years. She was a lifelong member of Concordia Lutheran Church and belonged to the General Tire Mother’s Club....
Linda J. Robinson
May 12, 2011
Linda J. Robinson, 66, passed away May 12, 2011. She was born and lived her life in the Akron, area. Linda was a member of Brown Street Baptist Church for many years and retired from Weaver Industries, where she worked as a token chip counter. She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Cornelia Robinson. She is survived...
Linda S. Hine
May 8, 2011
Linda S. Hine, 64, passed away May 8, 2011. She was born in Akron to the late Walter and Jean (Ayars) Hine and was a lifelong resident where she worked at the Summit County Library and for the Department of Job and Family Services. Linda also sang with the Sweet Adelines in the Canton City of Flags Chorus. She is...
Elizabeth A. Johnson
May 8, 2011
Elizabeth A. (Betty) Johnson passed away at the age of 72, and went home to be with her own mother on Mothers Day on May 8, 2011. Born in Akron, she lived her whole life in the Akron area. Betty will be watching over her three children, Laurie Magyaries, Brian Magyaries and Lisa Johnson. She is also survived by grandchildren,...
Ocelia G Cooper
May 2, 2011
Ocelia Gay Cooper, 89, passed away May 2, 2011. Born in Sutton, West Virginia, she lived most of her life in the Akron area. Mrs. Cooper retired from Akron General Medical Center with many years service in the admitting office. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joel; brother, Tommy Sigman; and sister, Janet McMillion. She is survived by...
Richard W Pittenger
Apr 30, 2011
Richard W. Pittenger, 57, went home on April 30, 2011. He was born in Akron to the late Russell J. and Esther M. (Moloder), was a lifelong resident and was a Hoban High School graduate. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Raelynn Jenks. He is survived by his daughters, Traci (Jeff) Jenks and...
Kenneth E. Hysell
Apr 30, 2011
Kenneth E. Hysell, 75, passed away April 30, 2011. He was born in Akron to the late Starling C. and Vera (Bolin) and was a lifelong resident. He retired from the Hygenic Corporation and was the head elder at Gospel Crusaders Church for many years. Kenneth was also an accomplished musician. He was the founder of the Bethel Heirs Quartet,...
David A. Robbins
Apr 30, 2011
David A. Robbins, 45, passed away unexpectedly on April 30, 2011 as the result of an accident. He was born in Akron and was a lifelong resident where he was self-employed in construction. He attended Family of Faith United Methodist Church and was an avid softball player and sports fan, especially his beloved Ohio State Buckeyes. Preceded in death by...
Mildred L. Collis
Apr 27, 2011
Mildred H. Collis passed away in her Tallmadge home Wednesday afternoon at the age of 90, after a brief decline in health. A graduate of The University of Akron and The Ohio State University, Millie spent 40-plus years as an educator in the Akron Public School system. She remained an active member of Delta Kappa Gamma, Theta Upsilon/Delta Zeta, The...
Dolores Rita Miller
Apr 25, 2011
Dolores Rita Miller, 92, passed away April 25, 2011. Born in Texas, she lived most of her life in Tallmadge. Mrs. Miller was a teacher for many years in the Tallmadge Middle Schools as well as at the Weaver Workshop. During her teaching career, she taught sign language to many students. Dolores and her late husband, Russ, fostered over fifty...
James D Ullom
Apr 20, 2011
James D. Ullom, 47, passed away April 20, 2011. He was born in Akron, OH and lived in the area his entire life. Jim was a 1982 Cuyahoga Falls High School graduate. He worked many years at Extruded Silicone Products, Inc. in the management program. Jim was an avid fisherman as well as an OSU Buckeye sports fanatic. He is...
Jack L. Newell
Apr 15, 2011
Jack L. Newell, 83, passed away April 15, 2011. He was born in Toledo, OH and raised by his mother and step-father, Florence and Albert Johnson. An Akron resident for most of his life, he was a veteran of the US Army, retired from Babcock and Wilcox with 37 years of service and belonged to the Buckeye State Sheriff’s Association....
Emma L. Callihan
Apr 10, 2011
Emma L. Callihan passed away, April 10, 2011, one week after celebrating her 100th birthday. Born in Ashville, NC, she lived in the Akron area for 90 years. Mrs. Callihan was a member of the First Church of God in Tallmadge since 1933, and she retired from Summit County Children Services with many years service as a clinical aid. She...
Jody Marie Oplinger (Rodriguez)
Apr 8, 2011
Jody Marie (Rodriguez) Oplinger, 43, passed away Friday, April 8, 2011 unexpectedly. She was born on September 12, 1967, in Sarasota Florida, and resided most of her life in the Akron area. Jody was a warm, fun loving, and full of life. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Mary Oplinger; sisters, Deborah Kauffman and Yvonne Rodriquez...
