Obituaries

Mar 21, 2014

Joseph. J. Prekop, 93, of Akron went home to be with the Lord March 21, 2014. Born in Pittsburgh, PA Joe spent the majority of his life in the Akron area. He was honorably discharged from the Army where he served with the 902nd Ordinance Division. He retired from B.F. Goodrich with 42 years service as a tire builder....

Mar 19, 2014

Glenn R. McAlarney, 83, of Akron went home to be with the Lord March 19, 2014. Glenn was a life resident of the area and retired as a truck driver for Chez-Del.

Glenn proudly served in the United States Army in the Medical Co. 172 Infantry Regiment, 43 Infantry Division. He enjoyed taking long walks, especially around...

Mar 19, 2014

Catherine O'Dell of Copley, Ohio passed away peacefully on March 19, 2014. Catherine was born in Wooster, Ohio December 26, 1913 to Frank and Hazel (Walters) Mock.

Catherine was predeceased by her parents, her infant son, James Edward O'Dell in 1942 and her husband. Owen V. O'Dell in 1965. She is survived by her children, Gary O'Dell...

Mar 17, 2014

Rodger D. Overfield, 69 of Ravenna, went home to be with the Lord March 17, 2014. He was a life resident of the area where he worked at Hartwig Transit and as a private carrier for the U.S.P.S.

Rodger loved his family, especially his grandchildren, he was a very supportive person and a great jokester.

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Mar 15, 2014

Eric Vittorio Paolucci, 44, passed away on March 15, 2014. Eric was a journeyman mason.

He is loved and missed by his mother Sheila Hembury, adoptive parents Mary King and Roland Paolucci, stepfather Richard King, stepmother Marci Paolucci, sister Anna, brother Ilya, former wife Windy Tillman and her daughter Sophia, and children Jason, 22 Aaron, 20 Katelyn,...

Mar 2, 2014

Timothy L. Christopher, 55, of Akron, Ohio succumbed lung cancer surrounded by his loved ones March 2, 2014.

Tim's strength and spirit are survived by his partner; Patricia Seaman of 13 years, daughters; Brandy (Jason) Christopher, Amanda (Bradley) Sayre, Katie Christopher, his loving grandchildren; Hailey, Cameron, Dannica, his mother; Mary Petley, 4 siblings, his furry companion Max,...

Mar 1, 2014

Nancy Weitzel was born April 5 1936 and passed away suddenly Saturday, March 1, 2014 surrounded by her family.

Nancy was preceded in death by her husband George Weitzel, parents; Byron and Nellie Keith, brother; Richard Keith, sons; Randall and Gerhard Weitzel, daughter in law; Lyn Weitzel and grandson in law; Matthew Hardman, sister in laws; Herta...

Feb 28, 2014

JoAnne L. Gisewhite, 72, of Massillon went home to be with the Lord February 28, 2014.

JoAnne was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary V.F.W. post #1066. She enjoyed playing bingo, dancing and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Preceded in death by her parents; Doyle and Louise (Sacconn) Elder,...

Feb 27, 2014

Evelyn June Powell,90 passed away Feb.27,2014.

The second eldest of nine children Evelyn was preceded in death by parents Franklin H. & Clara E.(Nance)Overholt, sisters Ernestine Limbach,Alene Scalera,Lillian Whited,and brothers Alfred,Gerald,and Edward. she was also preceeded in death by the love of her life husband Wayman H. Powell to whom she remained married for 70 years. Evelyn...

Feb 20, 2014

JOHN M. CASTNER John M. Castner 62 years of Akron went home to be with the Lord, February 20, 2014. A life resident of the area, he was Meat Manager for Acme for many years.

Preceded in death by his parents Aelred and Elizabeth Stadvec Castner, brothers Corky and Pat, he is survived by daughters, Stephanie (Michael)...

Feb 19, 2014

Lawrence "Bob" Greth died February 19, 2014 having been diagnosed with Liver Cancer in January.

Born on 11-15-1934 to John and Nellie Elizabeth, he is now reunited with the love of his life, Judy, who preceded him in death.

He worked as a mason for more than 60 years and was a veteran of the...

Feb 17, 2014

Gloria P. Batchik, 96, of Akron went home to be with the Lord, February 17, 2014. Gloria was a life resident of the Akron area and spent 20 years' at Rempel's as a Toy Painter. She enjoyed bowling, reading and crossword puzzles. She was preceded in death by her parents; Allen and Nina (Brickner) Probert, beloved husband, Emlin and...

Feb 17, 2014

Thomas Rutledge, 54, of Akron passed away suddenly February 17, 2014. Thomas was a life resident of Akron and enjoyed playing his guitars, drawing pictures and spending time with his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his mother; Linda Mcdermitt, he leaves behind his loving wife; Delores (Cable), father; Thomas Rutledge, son; Greg (Rachel) Rodgers, daughters;...

Feb 16, 2014

Ronnie L. Pierce Sr. Ronnie went home to be with the Lord on, Sunday, February 16, 2014 at the age of 58. He was a life long resident of Akron, Ohio and Phoenix, Arizona, where he worked as a recycling manager for 20years.

Preceded in death by his parents, Wilbert Pierce Sr. and Anna May McCown; sister,...

Feb 15, 2014

Corey R. Hoffman, 20 yrs. of Akron died suddenly February 15, 2014.

He is survived by his father; Robert C Smeal Jr. and mother; Tammy L Hoffman, grandmother; Freda N. Shreve and grandfather Robert (Jo Mary) Smeal Sr.

Cremation and private services have taken place.

Feb 14, 2014

Jack E. Wilkerson, 84, passed away February 14, 2014. He was born on October 29, 1929 in Akron, Ohio to the late Jack and Aldine Wilkerson.

Jack was a very loving husband, father and grandfather. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and retired from the City of Akron.

Jack...

Feb 5, 2014

Marlena Denette Greth (maiden name Duffield) of Kenmore, Ohio passed away on Wednesday February 5 at Barberton Hospital at the age of 44.

She was born on January 12, 1970 in Irving, Texas to Carl and Mary Anne Duffield. She and her family moved shortly thereafter to Akron, Ohio where she grew up. She graduated from Kenmore...

Feb 4, 2014

Sheryl Ann Gennis, 58, passed away peacefully following a long illness on February 4,2014. A life resident of Akron, Sheryl was with United Disability Service over 40 years.

She is survived by sisters; Rebecca (Thomas) Savalan and Deborah Mental, nieces; Dawn (Tim) Leo and Erica (Chris) Howard, great-nephews; Mitchell and Zachary Epling, and great-niece; Nyah Howard.

Jan 30, 2014

Enid J. Haneline, 83, of Wadsworth went home to be with the Lord, January, 30, 2014. Enid was a life resident of the area. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and foster mother to twelve girls that she took wonderful care of.

Preceded in death by her parents; Carl and Gladys (Hazelett) Davis, beloved husband; Calvin,...

Jan 29, 2014

Robert (Bob), age 67, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2014.

Bob was a resident of Uniontown, Ohio where he lived for the last 29 years with his wife, Jan Bier, who passed away October 2, 2013. Bob was a loving son, brother, cousin, husband, father, and grand father. Bob served in the United States Navy. Bob...