Obituaries

Jan 1, 2020

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.

Dec 28, 2019

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...

Dec 19, 2019

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...

Dec 6, 2019

ROBERT OWEN ZEITLER

Robert Owen Zeitler, loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed into peaceful bliss, Friday, December 6, 2019, at Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center.  Born November 7, 1933 in Akron, Ohio, he was the son of the late Leslie and Thelma (Dunn) Zeitler.

Bob, was a member of Trinity Church of the...

Dec 6, 2019

DINA RACHEL MCMULLEN

Dina Rachel McMullen, 58, passed away December 6, 2019 at her home in Akron.  She was born December 3, 1961 in Akron, Ohio to Betty (Lafoe) Martin and the late Zolton S. Martin, Jr.

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Michael, Kenneth, and Steve; and...

Nov 14, 2019

EDWIN SAYLOR COLEGROVE

Edwin Saylor Colegrove, 91, of Uniontown, Ohio passed away on November 14, 2019.  He was born July 20, 1928 in Akron, Ohio.

Ed joined the Army Airforce in 1945 at the airbase in Illinois, where he met his future wife, Helen.  They continued talking and spending time together throughout his active duty,...

Nov 12, 2019

BETTY J. LITTLE

Betty J. Little is now walking forever, hand in hand, strolling through Heaven’s garden with her loving husband, Bill.  She passed away with her family by her side on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at the age of 85.  Born to the late William and Garnet Clemens Emery on February 7, 1934 in Stratton, Ohio,...

Nov 3, 2019

THOMAS A. DEMALI

Thomas A. DeMali, 76, of Mogadore, Ohio, passed away on November 3, 2019 at his home.  He was born to the late Peter and Mary Cutlip DeMali on September 2, 1943 in Akron, Ohio.

He was retired from the B.F. Goodrich Company and served in our country’s military. A doting and tenderhearted...

Oct 23, 2019

AUDREL F. BROWN

Audrel F. Brown, 88, of Akron, Ohio, entered into eternal rest, October 23, 2019. She was born in Gassaway, West Virginia on July 5, 1931, daughter of the late Elva and Gertha Singleton.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 63 years, Hartsel “Bill”...

Oct 17, 2019

MARY A. HARRIS

Mary A. Harris, 79, loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away at Select Speciality Hospital in Akron.  She was born March 31, 1940 in Burnsville, West Virginia, daughter of the late Oda and Grace Crawford Carpenter.

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

Oct 11, 2019

ROBERT PAUL SIMMERS

Robert Paul Simmers, 70, of Akron, Ohio, passed away October 11, 2019 at his home.  Born in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania on May 15, 1949, he was the son of Mary A. Simmers and the late Carl G. Simmers, Sr.

Robert will be dearly missed by those he leaves behind; his mother, Mary Simmers...

Oct 10, 2019

JAMES GILBERT OVERLY

James Gilbert Overly, 83, of Suffield, Ohio, was welcomed into his eternal home, Thursday, October 10, 2019. Born September 2, 1936 in Acme, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Harry and Lydia Yothers Overly.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Linda Overly;...

Oct 10, 2019

BONNIE J. SCRITCHFIELD

Bonnie J. Scritchfield, 70, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2019. She was born July 24, 1949 in Reedy, West Virginia, daughter of the late Ray and Virginia Nichols Roberts.

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

Bonnie’s memory...

Oct 2, 2019

DONALD R. TOLSON

Donald R. Tolson, 87, of Hartville, Ohio, passed away, October 2, 2019.  Born May 24, 1932 in Akron, Ohio, he was the son of the late Marvin and Dorothy Bischoff Tolson.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Carol Schott, Sue Barbe, Gwen Gerard, and Dorothy...

Sep 26, 2019

GERALD W. TEMPLETON

Gerald W. Templeton, a kind and gentle spirit, entered his eternal rest on September 26, 2019.

Spending his career as a truck driver, he loved music, animals, and food. He had three loving companion kitties, Miss Fluffy, Creamsicle, and Cia.

Jerry was born to Howard and Bernice Templeton, July 6,...

Sep 18, 2019

"Together Forever"

JANET RHODES

Janet Rhodes, 92, of Uniontown, OH passed away September 18, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was born July 2, 1927 in Carroltown, PA to the late Gilbert and Edna Diethrich.

Janet was preceded in death by the “love of her life”, Dave on August 5, 2008. She is...

Sep 12, 2019

NORMA O. CHAPMAN

Norma O. Chapman, 89, of Springfield Township, Ohio, passed away, September 12, 2019 with family by her side.

She was born to the late, Eva and Hollie Starcher, November 5, 1929 in Ivydale, West Virginia.

Norma was predeceased by her loving husband, Gerald and her sister, Sharon Earlenbaugh.

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Sep 9, 2019

BEVERLY SUE MAYES KAMANY

Beverly Sue Mayes Kamany, 64, of Akron, Ohio, passed away, September 9, 2019. Born in Akron, Ohio July 24, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Thelma Brady Mayes.

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

Finding peace...

Sep 5, 2019

"Together Again"

CECIL L. HYDE

Cecil L. Hyde, 90, of Uniontown, Ohio, passed away September 5, 2019, now joining his wife, Doris.

Born in Stow, Ohio on July 26, 1929, he was the son of the late James and Abigail Wilcox Hyde.

In addition to his wife and parents,...

Sep 4, 2019

MARGARET FRANCES MCCLAIN

Margaret Frances McClain, 69, of Akron, Ohio, passed away, Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at Akron City Hospital. She was born April 30, 1950 in Akron, daughter of the late William and June Wheeler Gault.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roy McClain; daughter, Michelle Lybrook;...