Obituaries

2019

Don A. Seeker, 77, went home to be with the Lord, July 4, 2019. Don lived in the Akron/Barberton area most of his life. He retired from B&W with over 30 yrs'service. He is currently Master, and was a past master of the Mt. Akra Lodge #680, he was a past Soverign Prince A.A.S.R., Valley of Akron where he was...

Dec 31, 2018

Wanda B. Vigar, 90, of BARBERTON passed away on December 31, 2018. She was born on June 15, 1928 in Akron, Ohio to the late Ruick C. and Lecia B. Gainer. She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Robert L. Vigar and her brother, Richard D. Gainer. She is survived by son, Robert L. Vigar II;...

Dec 11, 2018

Jack B. Weir, 91, of Tavares, Florida passed away on December 11, 2018 at his home. He was born January 30, 1927 in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania to the late Willard and Faye (Lacey) Weir. He was a WWII Navy Veteran aboard the US Sarsfield destroyer. After the service he worked for Ohio Edison Electric Company as a line supervisor for...

Dec 8, 2018

Born October 26, 1962, the world lost a loving soul on December 8, 2018. Scott, as he was known by family and friends, has gone to be with family and friends who went before him to that glorious kingdom. A 1985 graduate of Hiram College, he majored in Religion and Political Science and minored in Middle Eastern Studies. Scott had...

Dec 7, 2018

Robert L. Oldaker, 62, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord, December 7, 2018. A life resident of the area, Robert was born March 6, 1956 to Robert and Joyce (Deihl) Oldaker.

He was an Akron Firefighter, Paramedic, Rescue Diver and Electrician. He enjoyed his motorcycle and tormenting his grandchildren.

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Dec 6, 2018

Ross B. Emery, (94 ) passed away at his home on December 6, 2 0 18. He...

Dec 6, 2018

Florence A. Lawrentz, 69, of Hartville passed away December 6, 2018. She was born October 13, 1949 in Morgantown, West Virginia.

She was a manager for Sears Key Shop for many years. She enjoyed playing on her computer, her family and gardening.

Preceded in death by her parents; sister-in-law, Sussie (Tommy) Timmons; first husband, Gareth...

Dec 6, 2018

A much loved daughter, sister, aunt and friend, Catherine R. Fyock-Gould, 44, of Akron passed away suddenly December 6, 2018. She was born in Akron, Ohio on October 27, 1974 to the late Harry and Connie (Maddox) Fyock.

Catherine's love for her family and friends was reflected daily in her bright smile, pleasantries and witty humor. Catherine...

Nov 25, 2018

Harold R. Queer, 88, of WADSWORTH went home to be with the Lord and all of his angels on November 25, 2018. Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother-in-law and friend. He was a strong, hard-working, fun loving outdoorsman, who collected every John Wayne movie there ever was. We love you and miss you. We will see you again someday. He was...

Nov 24, 2018

Carl D. Thornton, 86, of BARBERTON went home to be with the Lord, November 24, 2018. A native of W. VA, he was a area resident most of  his life. He retired as a Plant Manager of Jako Mold after he had many years service at B.F. Goodrich. A proud Veteran of the Korean War, he also served 26 years...

Nov 23, 2018

JoAnne V. Ryan, 76, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, November 23, 2018. A life resident of the area JoAnne was born on June 26, 1942 to the late Fritz and Rose (Leak) Volke. Her passion was modeling, being an active member of Firestone Park United Methodist Church and volunteering at the Veteran's Administration Clinic in Akron....

Nov 21, 2018

Thelma “June” Westfall, 92, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, November 21, 2018....

Nov 16, 2018

Timothy J. Preib, 56, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, November 16, 2018. Born in Chicago, Illinois on September 10, 1962 to the late Patrick and Dorothy (Slater) Preib. He was self employed, enjoyed fishing and spending time with his grandkids. Preceded in death by his parents; father-in-law, George Pifer; brother-in-law, Mike Pifer and beloved dog, Chloe....

Nov 16, 2018

Louis Milton Miller, age 92, joined his Savior on November 16, 2018.

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Nov 13, 2018

Sylvia M. Wright, 84, of Copley went home to be with the Lord, November 13, 2018....

Nov 8, 2018

Irvin David Hileman, 95, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 8, 2018. He was born October 4, 1923, in Mogadore, to the late William Clark and Margaret Marie (Jones) Hileman, and had four sisters and three brothers, all of whom predeceased him. A graduate of Akron East High School, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps serving honorably in...

Nov 5, 2018

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Nov 3, 2018

James M. “Jay” Judge, 54, died November 3 from lung cancer. He grew up in Firestone Park, graduated from Central-Hower in 1982, and lived most of his life in the Akron area. After working in various careers, he became a certified hearing aid specialist and eventually operated his own business, Hear in the Valley, serving many local clients. Jay is...

Oct 29, 2018

Donald Ray Johnson, 69, went home to be with our Lord and Savior after a fierce...

Oct 27, 2018

Virginia C. Stewart  97, recently of New Orleans, LA and formally of Akron, Ohio went home to reunite with the love of her life, James S Stewart (Stew). She was born to Thelma and Russell E. Stetler in 1920 and was raised in Firestone Park, graduated from Garfield High. She worked in the payroll department of Goodyear until her retirement...