Vera Lea Backus
Dec 30, 2010
Vera Lea Backus, 83, passed away December 30, 2010.  Born in West Virginia, she lived most of her life as a housewife in Akron. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Audie.  She is survived by her sons, David, and Lee (Lanelle) Backus; daughters, Dorothy Hall, Jeanette Lovelace, and Charlotte (Harold) Reusch; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren;...
Mary Alice (Thompson) Kline
Dec 21, 2010
Mary Alice Kline, 89, passed away December 21, 2010.  She was born and lived in Akron; she worked for many years at Western Reserve Hospital (Green Cross) as a member of the dietary staff.  Mrs. Kline was a longtime member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, where she sang in the choir. She was preceded in death by her...
David Corbett
Dec 15, 2010
David E. Corbett, 75, passed away December 15, 2010. He was born in Montreal, Quebec to the late Ernest and Evelyn (Fletcher) Corbett and had been an Akron resident since 1971. He retired from B.F. Goodrich International with 20 years of service and enjoyed traveling and gardening. In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by his favorite...
Alma M. (Hood) Robinson
Dec 13, 2010
Alma Robinson, 82, went home to be with the Lord on December 13, 2010 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was a true survivor until the very end. She was born in Akron on June 22, 1928 to the late John R. and Myrtle (Wasson) Hood. Alma was a beautician for many years and attended Grace Baptist Church. She...
Marjorie Irene Gracy
Dec 6, 2010
Marjorie I. Gracy, 85, passed away December 6, 2010.  Mrs. Gracy was a lifetime Akron resident, and a member of the Fraternal Order of Orioles #167. Private funeral services have been conducted at the convenience of the family. Friends who wish may make contributions in her name to Hospice Care Center, 3358 Ridgewood Rd., Fairlawn Ohio 44333 Eckard Baldwin Funeral...
Jean E. (Keith) Barron
Dec 1, 2010
Jean E. (Keith) Barron, 80, passed away December 1, 2010. She was born in Akron on August 23, 1930 to the late William and Iova (Walker) Keith and was a lifelong resident. She graduated from East High School and retired from the Akron Board of Education with 30 years of service. She was a member of the Akron Public Schools...
Theodora K (Kalavity) Rathbun
Nov 27, 2010
Theodora (Teddy) Rathbun, 84, passed away November 27, 2010.  Born in Akron, she lived most of her life in Cuyahoga Falls. For many years Mrs. Rathbun attended Trinity United Church of Christ and Pilgrim United Church of Christ.  Teddy retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. with many years of service as a secretary in the Tire Application Department. She...
Douglas E. Merideth Sr.
Jan 8, 2009
Douglas E. Merideth Sr., 63, passed away suddenly on January 8, 2009. Born in Akron on August 28, 1946, he was a graduate of Buchtel High School (class of 1964) and the University of Akron. He served in the United States Army from 1966 – 1969, and was a firefighter for the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company for 31...
