Obituaries

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;...

Jul 26, 2017

Linda K. Campbell Linda K. Campbell, 70, passed away July 26, 2017. Linda was born in Columbus, Oh. on May 20, 1947 to Everett and Datha (Gray) Blair. She remained in the Columbus area until 1990, when she and her family moved to Uniontown, Oh. Linda, a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, retired from State Farm Insurance with 26...

Jul 23, 2017

Robert C. Pelton Robert C. Pelton, 86, of Green, passed away July 23, 2017. He was a member of Emanuel United Church of Christ. Preceded in death by his wife of 65 years Donna, he is survived by his loving family; Bruce (Deanna) Pelton and Leanne (Daniel Healy) Pelton; grandaughter Rachel Pelton; his little buddy Emma Dee Stimmel, and...

Jul 17, 2017

John M. Troy

John "Johnny" Troy, 26, passed away July 17, 2017. He was born in Akron on October 26, 1990 to John and Michelle (Ostrowske) Troy.  John, a  2009 graduate of Hoover H.S., was formerly employed by Foster Wheeler Inc. and  attended Faith Family Church.

Preceded in death by uncle Robert Troy and cousin...

Jul 14, 2017

Darrell Jennings Darrell Jennings, 70 passed away at his home on July 14, 2017. Born in Nicklesville, Virginia on June 30, 1947 to J.B. and Reba (Wampler) Jennings, he was an area resident most of his life. Darrell, a devoted husband, father and grandfather, was a Vietnam Army Veteran and 32nd degree Mason. He is survived by his loving...

Jun 18, 2017

Gayle L. Booth

Gayle L. Booth, 97, went home to be with the Lord on June 18, 2017. Born in Mogadore, Oh. on January 17, 1920 to Chauncey and Maude (Smith) Stark, she was an area resident all of her life. Gayle, a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, attended Mt. Pleasant Church of the Brethren and was...

Jun 10, 2017

Betty J. Simms Betty June (Rogers) Simms, 89, passed away June 10, 2017 in Canton, Ohio.  She was born on June 6, 1928 in Akron, Ohio to Carmel and Hazel Rogers. Betty was the first one to tell us of heaven and the very first one, Lord, to tell us about you. Words to a song she sang many...

Jun 7, 2017

Rev. Harley D. Langley Sr. Rev. Harley D. Langley Sr., 91, went home to be with his Lord on June 7, 2017. Born January 25, 1926 in St. Paul, Arkansas, to General Cleve and Daisey Williams Langley, he was a WWII Navy veteran. Brother Langley worked in quality control for McDonnell Douglas Aircraft/Boeing Aircraft, retiring with 25 years of...