All Obituaries

ELSIE RAE (SHULTZ) FAIRHURST Our precious Mother, Elsie Rae (Shultz) Fairhurst was born on April 22, 1928 in Akron, OH to parents, Goebel E. & Pauline B.V. Shultz.  Elsie Rae was the first born of eight children and is survived by her two sisters, Mary Ellen Zeman and Carole Ann Gifford. Early morning on June 23, 2020, our dear mother,  Elsie Rae completed her journey here on earth.    Elsie Rae was a graduate of South High School in Akron, Ohio and the wife of her...

CODY JAMES RIES Cody James, Ries, 26, of Atwater, Ohio, passed away suddenly, June 21, 2020.  He was born May 17, 1994 in Akron, Ohio, son of James and Karen Ries. Preceeding Cody in death was his paternal grandfather, James F. Ries, Sr.; maternal great-grandmother, Margaret Meyers; uncle, Robert Troy; and cousin, John Troy. Like the blink of an eye, like the briefness of the wind, and gone too soon, Cody’s memory will forever be cherished by those who survive;  parents,...

MARY LOU GAUTSCHI Mary Lou Gautschi, 87, passed away, June 10, 2020.  She was born in Akron, Ohio on July 10, 1932 to the late Rufus and Margaret Bond McKinney. She lived in various places before marrying her husband, Bill and settling in the Uniontown area.  She worked as a dental assistant, in Dr. Royle’s office, until her retirement and volunteered at the Red Cross Blood Bank.  Mary was a member of Grace United Church of Christ in Uniontown and their ladies Joy...

WILMA COOPER Wilma Cooper, 89, of North Canton, Ohio, passed away at Jackson Ridge Rehabilitation and Care on June 9, 2020. She was born in Chloe, West Virginia, July 5, 1930 to the late Leslie and Susie Watkins and was one of 16 children gracing the Watkins family. Preceding Wilma in death is her husband, James Cooper; son, Jimmie Cooper; eleven brothers; and four sisters. Wilma touched the lives of those who survive; daughters, Linda Miller (Ronald), Susie Anderson (Ronald); sons, Carl...

SHIRLEY E. DETWILER Shirley Elaine “Hon” Detwiler, 91, went home to be with the Lord, June 9, 2020. Born May 12, 1929 in Cameron County, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Mack and Mildred Detwiler. An area resident most of her life, she attended Akron Springfield Assembly of God. Her faith never wavered and each time she counted her blessings, her love for the Lord grew. She believed that under His wing, God gave her the strength through the trials and storms of...

James “Jim” Kenneth Jarvis passed away peacefully on June 6, 2020.  Jim was born on November 4, 1921 to Blair and Leora Jarvis and preceded in death by his parents; brother, Jack; sister, Camilla; and son-in-law, Rich. He graduated from Weston High School and worked for the Glenn L. Martin Company (Lockheed) in Baltimore, Maryland, until he enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1944.  He served aboard the USS Indianapolis and was one of the 316 survivors of the ship’s...

Daddy, please don't look so sad, Mama please don't cry. Cause I am in the arms of Jesus And He sings me lullabies. Please, try not to question God, Don't think He is unkind. Don't think He sent me to you, And then He changed his mind. You see, I am a special child, And I'm needed up above. I'm the special gift you gave Him, The product of your love. I'll always be there with you And watch the sky at night. Find the brightest star that's...

FANNIE JOYCE FAULKNER Fannie Joyce Faulkner passed away May 29, 2020 at home, surrounded by loving family. Joyce was born at Massillon State Hospital on August 22, 1933 and spent her very early years in a children’s home before joining her family in Akron. She married her childhood sweetheart and love of her life, Robert Faulkner, and celebrated 69 years of marriage before he passed away in April of this year. Joyce took pride in being a wife, homemaker, and mother, keeping an...

KIRK BLYSTONE Kirk Blystone, 54, passed away suddenly on May 15, 2020. Kirk was a fun-loving and caring person who loved going to Grateful Dead concerts with his brother. Kirk graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and then went on to a career as a Research Statistician.  He is survived by his mother, Yvonne (Theodore) Alexander, of Akron; brother, Kent Blystone of Milwaukee WI; and uncle, Michael Theodore of Boynton Beach, FL. To know Kirk was to love...

DORA JANE OLDAKER Dora Jane Oldaker in the early morning of May 12, 2020, felt the Lord wrap His arms around her and whisper, “Come with me.” She now rests in the perfect place of peace and love. Dora, one of 16 children, was born to Leslie Watkins and Susie Metheny Watkins on January 30, 1935 in Chloe, West Virginia.  Being raised in a large family was truly a blessing, learning many things from sharing to always being there for one another, and truly knowing each...