Obituaries

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,...

May 4, 2020

DEBORAH L. BEOUGHER

Now in the arms of Jesus, Deborah L. Beougher was welcomed to her eternal home, May 4, 2020.  She was born to Sandra Dunlap Beougher and the late William Beougher on January 6, 1965 in Akron, Ohio.

Debbie’s memory will be cherished always and she will be sadly missed by those who...

Apr 30, 2020

BARBARA ANN WIELAND

Barbara Ann Wieland, 80, of Akron, Ohio, passed away at Glenwood Care Center on April 30, 2020.  She was the daughter of the late Donald and Dorothy Carheart Brode, born in Buffalo, New York on October 3, 1939.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin...

Apr 20, 2020

EVELYN FULMER

“In my Father’s house are many mansions.  I go to prepare a place for you.”  Evelyn Fulmer went to rest in the arms of Jesus, April 20, 2020.  She was born May 25, 1924.

Preceding her in death was her son, Larry Sullivan.

She will be remembered always by those who...

Apr 18, 2020

MILDRED PEARL CRIHFIELD

Mildred Pearl Crihfield, 78, of Lakemore, Ohio, was welcome to her eternal home, April 18, 2020. She is now with her loving husband, Herman, as they walk together hand in hand.

She was born September 1, 1941 in Statts Mill, West Virginia to the late William and Annie Fields Fisher. In addition...

Apr 16, 2020

OLMA D. STIFFLER

Olma D. Stiffler, 91, of Uniontown, Ohio, has taken her final step and crossed the bridge to eternity, April 16, 2020.  She was born in Akron, Ohio on November 13, 1928, daughter of the late George and Amy Jenkins King, Sr.

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

Apr 9, 2020

LEWIS R. ZEMAN, JR.

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, due to natural causes, Lewis Richard Zeman Jr., more commonly known as “Lewie” on April 9, 2020 at 87 years of age, and a survivor of Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma of 60 years.

Born in Akron...

Apr 7, 2020

RUBY CARPENTER

Ruby B. Carpenter, 93, was welcomed to her eternal home on April 7, 2020.  Born in Clarksburg, West Virginia on April 21, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Bert and Phoebe Miller Malcomb.

A loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Ruby enjoyed being with family and friends after retiring...

Apr 6, 2020

ROBERT NEWMAN FAULKNER

Robert Newman Faulkner passed away April 6, 2020, at Altercare of Alliance.  Robert was born in rural Lawrenceburg, Tennessee on July 31, 1933, but had lived most of his life in the Akron area.

Robert recently celebrated 69 years of marriage with his childhood sweetheart and love of his life, Fannie Joyce...

Apr 4, 2020

ROBERT LELAND SHOOK

Robert Leland “Bobby” Shook, 36, passed away unexpectedly on April 4, 2020. He was born in Akron, Ohio on October 11, 1983 to Scott and Robin Shook.

Bobby was a kind and giving person, always willing to lend a helping hand. He was a loving son, brother, father, grandfather, and loyal friend....

Mar 19, 2020

KENNETH E. LEIB

Kenneth Leib, 84, of Green, went home to be with our Lord, March 19, 2020, surrounded by his family at his home. He was born May 19, 1935 in Akron, to the late Paul S. Leib and Klytia L. Snader Leib.

Kenneth married the love of his life, Nina J. Leib, on...

Mar 17, 2020

EARL DANIEL “DAN” JONES

March 17, 2020, Earl Daniel “Dan” Jones, 88, joined his wife, Dolly, as they continue to grow together in love, happiness, and joy sharing eternity. Dan was born May 26, 1931 in Akron, Ohio to the late Earl Jones and Nola (nee Haught) Jones.

Also preceding Dan in death are brothers,...

Mar 14, 2020

ALEXIS F. HENLEY

Alexis Henley lived her life with kindness and grace. On the morning of March 14, 2020, with her family by her side, Alexis peacefully passed away, after a long courageous battle of 12 years.  A lifelong resident of Uniontown, Ohio, she was born to Charles and Ame Henley on November 25, 1994.

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Feb 27, 2020

MARK RANDY COMBS

Mark Randy Combs, 60, of Uniontown, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly February 27, 2020 at his home. He was born to the late Claude Lewis and Hilma Rosa Higginbotham Combs July 10, 1959 in Oak Hill, West Virginia.

Mark was a loving husband and father. He enjoyed spending time with his family and...

Feb 22, 2020

VICTORIA LYNN MANLEY

Victoria Lynn Manley, 47, of Canton, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly February 22, 2020 at Mercy Medical Center.  Born in Canton, Ohio September 27, 1972, she was the daughter of Kathleen Gregory of Canton and the late Thomas Gregory.

Crossing over to the other shore, where there is peace forever more, Victoria’s memory...

Feb 21, 2020

CAROLYN M. BYERS

Carolyn M. Byers of Uniontown, Ohio, passed away on February 21, 2020 at the age of 75.  She was born July 15, 1944 in Alliance, Ohio to the late John and Wilma Tarman Noll.  Also preceding Carolyn in death was her daughter, Treva Schaffer and brother, Joseph Noll.

Carolyn’s memory will be always...

Feb 13, 2020

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...

Feb 13, 2020

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...

Feb 9, 2020

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....