Obituaries

Nov 27, 2017

Kathryn Larkins Kathryn Larkins, 31, passed away November 27, 2017. Born September 17, 1986 in Tucson, Arizona, she attended Lake H.S. Kathryn will be greatly missed by her family; husband, Michael Larkins; daughter Raelynn; mother, Stephanie (Robert) Coviak; brothers, Chris, Robert and Noah Lee; nephews, Bryce and Chandler and many other cherished relatives and friends. Visitation Thursday 5 to 7...

Nov 24, 2017

Carol A. Goodson Carol A. Goodson, 80, entered into the loving arms of Jesus and reunited with her loving husband of 58 years, Emmett, on November 24, 2017. Born in Myersville, Oh. on April 5, 1937 to Dayton and Evelyn (McClellan) Raber, she was an area resident all of her life, graduating from Green H.S. in 1955. Carol, a...

Nov 17, 2017

William G. Carey

William (Bill) Gene Carey, 90, of Hartville, went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 17, 2017, in his home. He was born on April 11, 1927 to Neil and Nellie (Rosen) Carey of Akron, Ohio..

He will be greatly missed by his family; devoted wife of 66 years, Mitzi...

Nov 9, 2017

Roxanna Bair Roxanna Bair, 82, went home to be with the Lord on November 9, 2017. Born in Canton on June 30, 1935 to Fraley and Helen (Mitchell) Greenho, she was an area resident all of her life. Roxanna, a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, was a member of Mt. Pleasant Church of the Brethren. She was preceded in...

Oct 29, 2017

Ellen Ferro

After a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease, Ellen (nee Theodore) Ferro, 84, died as a result of complications from the disease on October 29, 2017.  Ellen was born in Freeport, Pennsylvania on February 22, 1933. Ellen spent the majority of her life in the Akron area, graduating from Springfield H.S. in 1951, and...

Oct 29, 2017

Harry E. Reighard III

Harry E. Reighard III, age 70, passed away October 29, 2017. Born in Akron on February 28, 1947 to Harry Jr. and Golda (Weber) Reighard, he was an area resident all of his life. Harry graduated from Green H.S. in 1965 and was a Vietnam Army veteran. He worked as a floor layer...

Oct 29, 2017

Janice E. Harrison Janice E. Harrison, 84, passed away in Akron on October 29, 2017. Janice was born December 12, 1932 in Springfield Township to Leslie and Oceal (Robinson) Daugherty, she was a 1951 graduate of Uniontown H.S. After graduation she worked as a stenographer for the Summit County Sheriffs office under Sheriff Campbell. Janice later moved with her...

Oct 26, 2017

Alice F. Freed

Alice F. Freed, 71, passed away October 26, 2017. Born October 20, 1946 in Gassaway, WV, she graduated from North H.S. and was an area resident most of her life. Alice, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and dedicated blue grass fan, was a member of Temple Baptist Church and the Manchester Rd. Women's Club.

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Oct 25, 2017

James C. Gates

James Carlton Gates, 65, entered into the loving arms of Jesus on October 25, 2017.  He was born in Yokohama, Japan on October 1, 1952 to Charles and Michiko (Ikeda) Gates.  At the age of 2, Jim moved with his family to California where he lived most of his life. Jim received his Master’s...

Oct 15, 2017

Theda M. Stoll On October 15, 2017 Theda M. Stoll, 62, reunited in heaven with her parents Atlee and Lois (Culler) Doll, husband Ray and brother Charles. She was a member of Village Baptist Temple. Theda is survived by her loving family; daughter and son-in-law Kalee Stoll and Matthew Keim; sister Alfreda Doll; brothers Richard (Elaine) and Ralph (Phyllis)...

Oct 12, 2017

Mary E. Brown, 95, of Springfield Township, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, October 12, after a short illness.  Mary was born October 4, 1922 in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of Wayne and Clara Adams Carpenter.  She was a lifelong resident of the Akron area, graduating from Springfield High School in 1940.  Mary has been...

Oct 11, 2017

Joseph L. Matulis Joseph Lee Matulis, 56, passed away suddenly October 11, 2017. Born in Akron on October 28, 1960, he was a 1978 graduate of Field H.S. Joe worked as a pipe fitter and was a member of Pipe Fitters Local 120. His favorite past times were playing the guitar, fishing and making people laugh with the crazy...

Oct 6, 2017

Hazel Virginia Church-Eldreth Mogadore- Hazel V. Eldreth, 92, joined her heavenly family and Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 6, 2017.  She was born on January 30, 1925 in Church Hollow near Lansing, NC.  She lived there until the early 1950's when they relocated to Mogadore.  In addition to raising her five children, she was employed by Chestnut...

Sep 15, 2017

Betty L. Bitecofer Betty L. Bitecofer, 91, passed on September 15, 2017. Born in Akron on September 23, 1925 to George and Ida (Moody) Bloxham, she was an area resident all of her life. After graduating from East High School, Betty became an executive secretary, retiring from Roadway Express after many years of service. First and foremost Betty loved...

Sep 4, 2017

Rose Marie Kovacs (Martin) Rose left us September 4, 2017 at the age of 93. She was a strong willed woman with a zest for life.She took great pride in her Hungarian heritage and did not hesitate to tell anyone. The Hungarian-American Club was her second home and the member-friends were her second family. Only attending her church homes,...

Aug 31, 2017

Anna Marie Rumbaugh

Anna Marie Rumbaugh, 75, passed away August 31, 2017. Born in Akron on November 15, 1941 to Leo and Bertha (Rhoa) Dietrick, she was a 1960 graduate of East H.S.  Anna, a devoted wife, mother and grandmother was a member of St. Matthews Catholic Church.

Preceded in death by her husband of...

Aug 19, 2017

Michael J. Marshall Michael J. Marshall, 52, went home to be with the Lord on August 19, 2017. Born in Akron on November 4, 1964 to John and Sue (Triplett) Marshall, he was a 1982 graduate of Springfield H.S.. Michael was a member of the Chapel in Akron. Whether you called him Mikey, Big Dog or Big Daddy, Mike...

Aug 4, 2017

Carol J. Colley Carol June (Jackson) Colley,84, a resident of Green for over 40 years, passed away August 4, 2017. Born October 2, 1932 in Akron, Oh., she attended Lincoln grade school and was a 1950 graduate of South H.S. Carol was preceded in death by her husband and love of her life, James M. Colley; daughter Candace Caruso...

Aug 2, 2017

Mary Irene Polites Mary Irene Polites, 95, went to be with the Lord on August 2, 2017. Born in Bakerton, Pa. on July 17, 1922 to Nicholas and Mary Krynick, she was an area resident most of her life. Mary, a devoted wife and mother, worked as an executive secretary, retiring from the University of Akron with 12 years...

Jul 28, 2017

Gertrude E. Beal

Gertrude E. Beal, 94, passed away July 28, 2017. Born in Akron on August 5, 1922, to James and Anna (Stephan) Sharp, she was an Akron area resident most of her life until moving to North Carolina to be near her daughter.

Preceded in death by her husband Donald and grandson Dale;...