Inspiring ~ Remembering ~ Honoring

KAY C. GREATHOUSE Kay C. Greathouse (nee Carpenter), 74, succumbed to a lengthy battle with multiple myeloma on February 13, 2020.  After graduating from Mogadore and marrying high school sweetheart, Robert Bookwalter, Kay became a devoted housewife and mother of two, until their divorce in 1974. Like everything in her life, Kay met the challenge of single parenthood head-on, supporting her family as a teller at Akron Savings Bank.  There she met second husband, Daniel...

GRACE J. CORDILL Grace Jean Cordill (nee Yoak), passed away on February 13, 2020, at the age of 93 years. She was born in Akron, Ohio, to parents Briscoe and Orla Yoak and lived most of her life in Uniontown, attending Uniontown schools and graduating from high school in 1945. Grace worked at Goodyear, where she met her husband, Kenneth G. Cordill. After 53 years of happy marriage, Kenneth passed away in 2000. Grace was an avid gardener specializing in plate-size dahlias, tomatoes, and...

BARBARA  E. CARPENTER Barbara E. “Bobbie” Carpenter, 79, of Akron, Ohio, passed away February 9, 2020.  Born in Norfolk, Virginia August 6, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Henry Parker and Frances Alvey Parker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Brian Carpenter and grandson, Eric Carpenter-Garrett. Gone, but not forgotten, Barbara’s memory will live on in those who survive; daughter, Tamatha (Kenneth) Ballew of Akron; son,...

BARBARA J. UPHOUSE Barbara J. Uphouse, 71, of Uniontown, passed away in the early morning hours of January 26, 2020. She was born to the late Kenneth and Osie Spencer Scritchfield on September 15, 1948 in Wimber, Pennsylvania. She later moved to Akron and was a graduate of Springfield High School. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brother and her sister-in-law. Her loving kindness will forever be remembered by those who survive; her husband of 52 years,...

HELEN MCDONALD Helen McDonald, 92, of Uniontown, Ohio, passed away at Akron City Hospital on January 11, 2020. She was born November 6, 1927 in Worthington, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Arthur and Anna Sherry Eminger. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter McDonald; son, David McDonald; sisters, Alberta Bower and Florence Moore; brother, Richard Eminger; step-brother, Frank Cornish; and step-sister, Margaret Cornish. Helen’s warmth and...

EDNA L. WEAVER  Edna L. Weaver 78, died January 9th 2020.  She was preceded in death by husband, Harlan and son, Donald Grubbs. She is survived by daughters, Becky Callahan (Dan), Shirley Stephenson, and son, Kenny Grubbs (Judy); 4 grandchildren, Dayna, Eric, Travis and Randy; and 6 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are brothers, Dean Stephenson (Bernice), Wayne Stephenson (Myrtle); and many nieces and nephews. Edna retired after many years of service from Akron City Hospital....

JAMES N. KUNGLE, JR. James N. Kungle, Jr., 28, of Uniontown, Ohio, passed away, January 3, 2020. He was born in Canton, Ohio on January 19, 1991 to James and Catherine Francis Kungle, Sr. James was preceded in death by his infant brother, Todd Joseph Kungle; maternal grandparents, Mary and Robert Francis; paternal grandparents, James and Charlotte Kungle. James’ memory will forever be cherished by those he leaves behind; parents, James and Catherine Kungle of Uniontown; brothers,...

FREDERICK C. MOREHEAD Frederick C. Morehead, 85, of Akron, Ohio, passed away at Green Village on January 1, 2020. Born March 16, 1934 in Akron, Ohio, he was one of five children of the late Frederick and Zona Fox Morehead. His siblings, Irene Lawver, Margey Cuffman, Mildred Taylor, and Harry Morehead, also preceded him in death. Cherishing the beautiful memories made over the years are those who survive; his wife of 34 years, Florence Churchill Morehead; daughters, Linda (Jim) Guyas,...

HERBERT L. KORMAN Herbert L. Korman, 88, of Atwater, Ohio, passed away December 28, 2019 and is now together again, walking hand in hand, with his wife, Thelma. Born August 30, 1931 in Akron, Ohio, Herbert was the son of the late Leon and Grace Copenhaver Korman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Cheryl Williams and sister, Vivian King. A long time member of Atwater Congregational Church, he was an avid bowler, winning many titles in the sport. He...

TIMOTHY IRO POWELL Timothy Iro Powell, was born in Dayton, Ohio on January 21, 1949 to Richard W. Powell and Ruth Metzger Powell.  After a short battle with liver cancer, he went to be with the Lord on December 19. 2019. Timothy is survived by his wife of 46 years, Jane (Jody) Powell and his brothers, Rick and Dan Powell. His legacy will live on in their three daughters, Meghan Fricke (Ryan), Kirsten Shellenbarger (Toby), Erin Bivens (Nic); and his six grandchildren, Abigail, Brock,...