Obituaries

Aug 27, 2020

Gaynor Elizabeth (Dorrien) Lanik, BSN, MSN, Ph.D

Gaynor Elizabeth (Dorrien) Lanik passed away in the early hours of Thursday, August 27, 2020 after a battle with cancer. She was under hospice care at home and was able to spend precious time with her family and friends in her last days.

Gaynor was born...

Aug 26, 2020

THOMAS E. FRIEDMAN

Thomas E. Friedman, 85, of Uniontown, Ohio passed away peacefully, August 26, 2020 while in his home, surrounded by his family, good friend, Paul Woods, good friends, as well as neighbors, Tom and Shirley Kurtz, and Pastor David Conrad.

He was born in Akron, Ohio, May 25, 1935 to Nicholas J. Friedman...

Aug 17, 2020

KALEIGH RAE KING

11/26/2000 – 08/17/2020

Kaleigh went home to be with Jesus on August 17, 2020.  There are not enough words to describe her contagious laugh and outgoing, fun-loving personality.  She loved and is loved.  She was a 2019 graduate of Uniontown Lake High School.  She was a third grade Sunday school teacher at...

Aug 10, 2020

WILLIAM A. “BILL” LAMBIOTTE

William A. “Bill” Lambiotte, passed on to a new life, August 10th, 2020 due to complications with congestive heart failure. He was born on June 25th, 1938 in Fairmont, West Virginia.

Bill headed up the road to Akron in 1957, after being accepted into the Goodyear Apprentice Program, as a sheet...

Aug 4, 2020

WERNER POECHTRAGER

Werner Poechtrager, 61, of Greentown, Ohio, was welcomed into his eternal home on August 4, 2020.  Born November 18, 1958 in Linz, Austria, he was the son of Franz Poechtrager and the late Ernestine Friedl Poechtrager.

In addition to his mother, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Wolfgang Poechtrager.

Jul 26, 2020

GREGORY DAVID MORRISON

Gregory David Morrison, 65, of North Canton, Ohio, passed away on September 18, 2020.  He was born March 11, 1955 in Canton, Ohio to the late Paul and Martha Twinem Morrison.

An all-around handyman, Gregory enjoyed wood working, had a knack for putting things together, and working with his hands.  He attended Grace Brethren...

Jul 17, 2020

GENE BOURN

Gene Bourn, 86, of Uniontown, went to be with the Lord on July 17, 2020.  Gene was born on July 5, 1934 to Ralph and Hazel Bourn.

Gene was a graduate of Springfield High School, where he was inducted into the sports Hall of Fame.

Gene was preceded in death by...

Jul 15, 2020

BETTY ANN FISHER BOULTON

Betty Ann Fisher Boulton, 88, formerly of Lathrop, MO, died Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at Mercy Hospital, Canton, OH, from complications following surgery.  Betty was born in Kansas City, Mo., on July 18, 1931, the daughter of Ernest Lee and Bessie Ann (Steele) Fisher.

Betty had a musical career that thrived...

Jul 8, 2020

MARY I. BETTLER

Mary I. Bettler, 95, recently of Delaware, Ohio, passed away July 8, 2020.  She was born to the late William and Florence Ott Farriss in Akron, Ohio, December 21, 1924.  Also preceding her in death is her sister, Helen Halsey and brothers, Otto and Robert Farris.

Mary has entered into eternity and...

Jul 7, 2020

CAROLYN JEAN NEPTUNE

Carolyn Jean Neptune, 77, of Green, Ohio, gone but not forgotten, now rests in peace.  Born in Sutton, West Virginia March 14, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Carl Townsend and Kathleen Skidmore Townsend.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant brother.

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Jun 23, 2020

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...

Jun 21, 2020

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.

Jun 10, 2020

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...

Jun 9, 2020

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...

Jun 9, 2020

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,...

Jun 6, 2020

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...

Jun 4, 2020

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.

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May 29, 2020

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...

May 15, 2020

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;...

May 12, 2020

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,...