Obituaries

Jul 17, 2020

GENE BOURN

Gene Bourn, 86, of Uniontown, went to be with the Lord on July 17, 2020.  Gene was born on July 5, 1934 to Ralph and Hazel Bourn.

Gene was a graduate of Springfield High School, where he was inducted into the sports Hall of Fame.

Gene was preceded in death by...

Jul 15, 2020

BETTY ANN FISHER BOULTON

Betty Ann Fisher Boulton, 88, formerly of Lathrop, MO, died Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at Mercy Hospital, Canton, OH, from complications following surgery.  Betty was born in Kansas City, Mo., on July 18, 1931, the daughter of Ernest Lee and Bessie Ann (Steele) Fisher.

Betty had a musical career that thrived...

Jul 8, 2020

MARY I. BETTLER

Mary I. Bettler, 95, recently of Delaware, Ohio, passed away July 8, 2020.  She was born to the late William and Florence Ott Farriss in Akron, Ohio, December 21, 1924.  Also preceding her in death is her sister, Helen Halsey and brothers, Otto and Robert Farris.

Mary has entered into eternity and...

Jul 7, 2020

CAROLYN JEAN NEPTUNE

Carolyn Jean Neptune, 77, of Green, Ohio, gone but not forgotten, now rests in peace.  Born in Sutton, West Virginia March 14, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Carl Townsend and Kathleen Skidmore Townsend.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant brother.

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Jun 23, 2020

ELSIE RAE (SHULTZ) FAIRHURST Our precious Mother, Elsie Rae (Shultz) Fairhurst was born on April 22, 1928 in Akron, OH to parents, Goebel E. & Pauline B.V. Shultz.  Elsie Rae was the first born of eight children and is survived by her two sisters, Mary Ellen Zeman and Carole Ann Gifford. Early morning on June 23, 2020, our dear...

Jun 21, 2020

CODY JAMES RIES

Cody James, Ries, 26, of Atwater, Ohio, passed away suddenly, June 21, 2020.  He was born May 17, 1994 in Akron, Ohio, son of James and Karen Ries.

Preceeding Cody in death was his paternal grandfather, James F. Ries, Sr.; maternal great-grandmother, Margaret Meyers; uncle, Robert Troy; and cousin, John Troy.

Jun 10, 2020

MARY LOU GAUTSCHI

Mary Lou Gautschi, 87, passed away, June 10, 2020.  She was born in Akron, Ohio on July 10, 1932 to the late Rufus and Margaret Bond McKinney.

She lived in various places before marrying her husband, Bill and settling in the Uniontown area.  She worked as a dental assistant, in Dr. Royle’s...

Jun 9, 2020

SHIRLEY E. DETWILER

Shirley Elaine “Hon” Detwiler, 91, went home to be with the Lord, June 9, 2020. Born May 12, 1929 in Cameron County, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Mack and Mildred Detwiler.

An area resident most of her life, she attended Akron Springfield Assembly of God. Her faith never wavered...

Jun 9, 2020

WILMA COOPER

Wilma Cooper, 89, of North Canton, Ohio, passed away at Jackson Ridge Rehabilitation and Care on June 9, 2020. She was born in Chloe, West Virginia, July 5, 1930 to the late Leslie and Susie Watkins and was one of 16 children gracing the Watkins family.

Preceding Wilma in death is her husband,...

Jun 6, 2020

James “Jim” Kenneth Jarvis passed away peacefully on June 6, 2020.  Jim was born on November 4, 1921 to Blair and Leora Jarvis and preceded in death by his parents; brother, Jack; sister, Camilla; and son-in-law, Rich.

He graduated from Weston High School and worked for the Glenn L. Martin Company (Lockheed) in Baltimore, Maryland, until he...

Jun 4, 2020

Daddy, please don't look so sad,

Mama please don't cry.

Cause I am in the arms of Jesus

And He sings me lullabies.

Please, try not to question God,

Don't think He is unkind.

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May 29, 2020

FANNIE JOYCE FAULKNER

Fannie Joyce Faulkner passed away May 29, 2020 at home, surrounded by loving family. Joyce was born at Massillon State Hospital on August 22, 1933 and spent her very early years in a children’s home before joining her family in Akron.

She married her childhood sweetheart and love of her life, Robert...

May 15, 2020

KIRK BLYSTONE

Kirk Blystone, 54, passed away suddenly on May 15, 2020. Kirk was a fun-loving and caring person who loved going to Grateful Dead concerts with his brother. Kirk graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and then went on to a career as a Research Statistician.

He is survived by his mother, Yvonne (Theodore) Alexander, of Akron;...

May 12, 2020

DORA JANE OLDAKER

Dora Jane Oldaker in the early morning of May 12, 2020, felt the Lord wrap His arms around her and whisper, “Come with me.” She now rests in the perfect place of peace and love.

Dora, one of 16 children, was born to Leslie Watkins and Susie Metheny Watkins on January 30,...

May 4, 2020

DEBORAH L. BEOUGHER

Now in the arms of Jesus, Deborah L. Beougher was welcomed to her eternal home, May 4, 2020.  She was born to Sandra Dunlap Beougher and the late William Beougher on January 6, 1965 in Akron, Ohio.

Debbie’s memory will be cherished always and she will be sadly missed by those who...

Apr 30, 2020

BARBARA ANN WIELAND

Barbara Ann Wieland, 80, of Akron, Ohio, passed away at Glenwood Care Center on April 30, 2020.  She was the daughter of the late Donald and Dorothy Carheart Brode, born in Buffalo, New York on October 3, 1939.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin...

Apr 20, 2020

EVELYN FULMER

“In my Father’s house are many mansions.  I go to prepare a place for you.”  Evelyn Fulmer went to rest in the arms of Jesus, April 20, 2020.  She was born May 25, 1924.

Preceding her in death was her son, Larry Sullivan.

She will be remembered always by those who...

Apr 18, 2020

MILDRED PEARL CRIHFIELD

Mildred Pearl Crihfield, 78, of Lakemore, Ohio, was welcome to her eternal home, April 18, 2020. She is now with her loving husband, Herman, as they walk together hand in hand.

She was born September 1, 1941 in Statts Mill, West Virginia to the late William and Annie Fields Fisher. In addition...

Apr 16, 2020

OLMA D. STIFFLER

Olma D. Stiffler, 91, of Uniontown, Ohio, has taken her final step and crossed the bridge to eternity, April 16, 2020.  She was born in Akron, Ohio on November 13, 1928, daughter of the late George and Amy Jenkins King, Sr.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

Apr 9, 2020

LEWIS R. ZEMAN, JR.

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, due to natural causes, Lewis Richard Zeman Jr., more commonly known as “Lewie” on April 9, 2020 at 87 years of age, and a survivor of Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma of 60 years.

Born in Akron...