Elisabeth Jelus
Oct 25, 2015
Elisabeth A. Jelus (Wollny) went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 25, 2015. Born in Breslau, Germany, Elisabeth resided in Akron for most of her life. In addition to being a wonderful mother, she retired from Akron Public Schools and was previously employed by Summit County Children Services. Elisabeth is survived by her children, Barbara...
Paul Adkins
Oct 20, 2015
Paul R. Adkins, 66, passed away on October 20, 2015. He was an Army veteran and worked as a corrections officer for the City of Akron. Paul was very family oriented and loved his grandkids. Paul is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Pat; as well as sons, Matt and Brian (Sarah); brother, Dewey; sister, Karene Miller; mother-in-law,...
John Charles Cool
Sep 29, 2015
John Charles Cool, 51, of Akron, went to Heaven to join parents, Ruth and Harry on September 29, 2015. John was born on August 10, 1964, the last of four Cool children. He was a graduate of Kenmore High School and The University of Akron and had worked for the City of Akron. He loved his children, family, friends, his...
Estrue Pryor
Sep 28, 2015
Estrue "Boots" Pryor, 84, of Barberton passed away September 28, 2015. She was a past member of the VFW Post 3532 Ladies Auxiliary and attended Barberton Community of Christ Church. She was preceded by her husband, Mike Pryor; son, Herbert Gore Jr., and daughter Denise Cooper. She is survived by sons, James Gore (Debbi Hood), Joe (Helen) Gore; daughter, Deborah...
Christopher Cox
Sep 27, 2015
Christopher M. Cox, 25, of Akron, passed away September 27, 2015. Chris was a Boy Scout starting out in Pack 3210, then Troop 210 and earned his rank as an Eagle Scout. He attended Arlington Memorial Baptist Church and enjoyed yard work and landscaping. Chris is survived by his parents, Richard "Dick" and Debbie Cox; brother, Jonathon; grandpa, Walter Russell;...
Marvin Drew
Sep 7, 2015
Marvin E. Drew, 91, of Akron, passed away September 7, 2015. He was a World War II Marine Corps veteran and retired from Roadway. Marvin was also a long time member of the Church of the Good Shepherd United Methodist and a current member of Family of Faith UMC. He was preceded by his wife, Virginia Mae and daughter, Roberta...
Helon M Shaw
Aug 24, 2015
Helon M. Shaw, 91, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away August 24, 2015. She was born in Dalton, Ga. and moved to Kenmore in the 1940s. Helon graduated from Kenmore High School and The University of Akron. She was a past member of the Akron Baptist Temple and had retired from Santrock Elementary School in Barberton. Helon and her husband, Wilson,...
Evelyn Gindlesberger
Aug 21, 2015
Evelyn left us peacefully on August 21, 2015 after living 100 years of life in Akron. Besides loving and caring for her family, Evelyn's passion was the piano. She played her entire life, with many years in bands and local dance studios, and retired from the Ohio Ballet Company. Evelyn was preceded in death by her beloved husband Carl, as...
Raymond E Bukowski
Aug 15, 2015
Raymond E. Bukowski Raymond E. Bukowski went home to be with our Lord on August 15, 2015. He was preceded in death by parents, Daniel and Martha; brother, Brian; and grandma, Maggie Peavler. He is survived by wife, Traci; daughter, Paige; and sister, Dawn Fazenbaker. Raymond loved and lived to see his nieces and nephews happy. To see a complete...
Diana L Borders
Jul 28, 2015
Diana L. Borders Diana L. Borders, 61, of Barberton, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on July 28, 2015 after a long illness. She was born March 3, 1954 to Elmer and Magalene Adkins who preceded her in death. Diana married Steven Borders on December 21, 1970 who also went home to be with the Lord and two...
Janet Rae "Di" Kunce
Jul 11, 2015
Janet Rae "Di" Kunce Janet Rae "Di" Kunce, 79, passed away July 11, 2015 at her residence, with her daughter by her side. She was born in Akron and was a life resident of the area. Janet was employed for many years for the former Clarkins Dept. Stores as head cashier. She was an avid Indians and Browns fan and...
Lee Lafferty
Jun 23, 2015
Lee Lafferty Lee Lafferty, 88, of Mesa, Arizona, formerly of Akron, passed away June 23, 2015. Mr. Lafferty was born in Akron and had lived in Mesa for the last 18 years. He had worked at Ford Motor Co. as a tool & die maker. He was an Army veteran of World War II, was a member of the Mount...
Leo Good
Jun 17, 2015
Leo Good Leo Good, age 77, passed away June 17, 2015. He liked tinkering and fishing. Leo is survived by his wife of 53 years, Nettie; sons, Paul (Missi) and Keith (Brenda); daughters, Frances (Karl) Simonson and Stacy (Chris) Bailey; brother, Forrest; sister, Betty Cash; 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral service will be held Saturday at 12 noon at...
Holly B Evans
May 9, 2015
Holly B. Evans Holly B. Evans, 60, of Kenmore, passed away peacefully at home on May 9, 2015 after a courageous two year battle with cancer. Holly was preceded in death by parents, Frank and Jacqueline Yuhas; and husband, Charles Evans. She is survived by Rick Rachel, brother, Mark Yuhas; sons, Shane (Tammy) and Chad (Chelsea) Evans; stepsons, Ricky, James...
Edwin Wagner
May 3, 2015
Edwin J. Wagner Edwin J. Wagner, 93, of Leesburg, Florida, formerly of Kenmore, went home to be with the Lord on May 3, 2015. Edwin served in the Army during World War II and he retired from Seiberling Tire and Rubber Co. in Barberton. He was a past member of the Akron Baptist Temple and a current member of Lady...
Elton Koellner
Apr 21, 2015
Elton Leo Koellner Jr. (Nuke) Elton Leo Koellner Jr. passed away on April 21, 2015 at the age of 58. He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Elton Sr. and Genevieve Koellner and brother John Koellner Sr. Surviving Elton are his loving baby sister, Amy; nephews, John (Stephanie), Jacob, Joshua and Joseph Koellner; great-nephews, John III, Jacob and...
Vernon C Baker And Joann J Baker
Apr 14, 2015
"TOGETHER FOREVER" Vernon C. Baker Joann J. Baker Vernon C. Baker and Joann J. Baker, of Springfield Twp. passed away a day apart on April 14 and 15, 2015 respectively. They were happily married for 66 years and lifelong members of Clearview United Methodist Church. Jo was a loving mother and housewife and a member of Eastern Star Anna Dean...
Gerald O'Neal
Mar 27, 2015
Gerald F. O'Neal Gerald F. O'Neal, age 82, passed away March 27, 2015 in Florida. He was born January 24, 1933 in Akron, Ohio. After graduating from Kenmore High School, Jerry served four years in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean conflict then returned to Akron and earned his BS degree from the University of Akron. He was employed...
Wesley Randolph Sr
Mar 21, 2015
Wesley Randolph Sr. Wesley Randolph Sr., 79, of Akron, died March 21, 2015 with his family by his side. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Randolph; children, Wesley Jr., Edward Allen Sr., Betsy and Lisa; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Wesley served our country for seven years as a tank and artillery commander in the National Guard. He was...
Wallace W "Wally" Fort
Mar 6, 2015
Wallace W. Fort "Wally" Wallace W. Fort "Wally", 100 years old, passed away suddenly on March 6, 2015 due to complications of age. He was born in Alabama to Moses Walter Fort and Luella Cameron and later settled in New Franklin, OH. He was a WWII veteran of the 2nd Armored Div, serving tours in Africa and Italy. He was...
