Obituaries

Dec 21, 2017

Richard J. Samples Richard “Rick” Jack Samples, 71, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2017. Rick was a talented guitarist, comedian and radio personality who brought smiles to many faces throughout his traveling career.  Music and laughter was his passion, forming a “rock-n-roll” band even before graduating Garfield High School in 1964.

He attended Akron...

Dec 21, 2017

Violet N. Kunkel, 86, went home to be with her Lord on December 21, 2017. Born in Letcher County, KY. on August 14, 1931 to James and Bergie (Boggs) Caudill, she was an area resident most of her life. Violet a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother, was a member of the Akron Baptist Temple. Preceded in death by her...

Dec 19, 2017

Robert "Bob" Farnsworth, 80, passed away December 19, 2017. Bob, a loving husband, father and grandfather, worked at Hoover Co. for over 21 years. He is survived by his wife Gerri, 7 children and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, relatives and friends.

Family will receive friends Friday from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Hecker Funeral...

Dec 17, 2017

Arline M. Dawson (nee Witsaman), 96, a life long resident of Green, went home to be with the Lord on December 17, 2017 after a long illness. Born in Canton on August 8, 1921 to Wilbur and Anna (Yenny) Witsaman, she was a 1941 graduate of Green H.S.  Arline, a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, was a lifetime member...

Dec 14, 2017

Patrick M. Orr Patrick Michael Orr, 74, passed away suddenly on December 14, 2017. He was a 1962 graduate of Kenmore H.S., and went on to work at Goodyear for 40 years.  Not yet ready to retire, he began a new chapter at Sunny Hill Golf Course where he gained many friends he held dear to his heart.  Above...

Dec 11, 2017

William J. Stiles Jr., age 71 of Dallas, GA, passed away December 11, 2017.   Bill was born September 21, 1946 in Akron, OH, and retired from AT&T.

Surviving are his wife Debora, daughter Stephanie Dunlap and husband Kevin, son William Stiles, step son Jason Witsaman and wife Mary, 7 grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many...

Dec 6, 2017

Rosina Scheks Rosina Scheks, 90, passed away December 6, 2017. She was born on September 19, 1927 in Yugoslavia. When war broke out, Rosina fled with her family to Austria, and later she settled and became a citizen of the United States. Mrs. Scheks was a self employed mother of 6, who also worked full time volunteering at the...

Nov 30, 2017

Robert A. Klusty Robert A. Klusty, 52, passed away at his home on November 30, 2017. Born in Barberton on March 29, 1965, he was an area resident all of his life, graduating from Barberton H.S. in 1983. Robert received his Bachelors degree in Business from the Malone University. He will be greatly missed by his loving family; parents,...

Nov 27, 2017

Kathryn Larkins Kathryn Larkins, 31, passed away November 27, 2017. Born September 17, 1986 in Tucson, Arizona, she attended Lake H.S. Kathryn will be greatly missed by her family; husband, Michael Larkins; daughter Raelynn; mother, Stephanie (Robert) Coviak; brothers, Chris, Robert and Noah Lee; nephews, Bryce and Chandler and many other cherished relatives and friends. Visitation Thursday 5 to 7...

Nov 24, 2017

Carol A. Goodson Carol A. Goodson, 80, entered into the loving arms of Jesus and reunited with her loving husband of 58 years, Emmett, on November 24, 2017. Born in Myersville, Oh. on April 5, 1937 to Dayton and Evelyn (McClellan) Raber, she was an area resident all of her life, graduating from Green H.S. in 1955. Carol, a...

Nov 17, 2017

William G. Carey

William (Bill) Gene Carey, 90, of Hartville, went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 17, 2017, in his home. He was born on April 11, 1927 to Neil and Nellie (Rosen) Carey of Akron, Ohio..

He will be greatly missed by his family; devoted wife of 66 years, Mitzi...

Nov 9, 2017

Roxanna Bair Roxanna Bair, 82, went home to be with the Lord on November 9, 2017. Born in Canton on June 30, 1935 to Fraley and Helen (Mitchell) Greenho, she was an area resident all of her life. Roxanna, a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, was a member of Mt. Pleasant Church of the Brethren. She was preceded in...

Oct 29, 2017

Harry E. Reighard III

Harry E. Reighard III, age 70, passed away October 29, 2017. Born in Akron on February 28, 1947 to Harry Jr. and Golda (Weber) Reighard, he was an area resident all of his life. Harry graduated from Green H.S. in 1965 and was a Vietnam Army veteran. He worked as a floor layer...

Oct 29, 2017

Janice E. Harrison Janice E. Harrison, 84, passed away in Akron on October 29, 2017. Janice was born December 12, 1932 in Springfield Township to Leslie and Oceal (Robinson) Daugherty, she was a 1951 graduate of Uniontown H.S. After graduation she worked as a stenographer for the Summit County Sheriffs office under Sheriff Campbell. Janice later moved with her...

Oct 29, 2017

Ellen Ferro

After a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease, Ellen (nee Theodore) Ferro, 84, died as a result of complications from the disease on October 29, 2017.  Ellen was born in Freeport, Pennsylvania on February 22, 1933. Ellen spent the majority of her life in the Akron area, graduating from Springfield H.S. in 1951, and...

Oct 26, 2017

Alice F. Freed

Alice F. Freed, 71, passed away October 26, 2017. Born October 20, 1946 in Gassaway, WV, she graduated from North H.S. and was an area resident most of her life. Alice, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and dedicated blue grass fan, was a member of Temple Baptist Church and the Manchester Rd. Women's Club.

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Oct 25, 2017

James C. Gates

James Carlton Gates, 65, entered into the loving arms of Jesus on October 25, 2017.  He was born in Yokohama, Japan on October 1, 1952 to Charles and Michiko (Ikeda) Gates.  At the age of 2, Jim moved with his family to California where he lived most of his life. Jim received his Master’s...

Oct 15, 2017

Theda M. Stoll On October 15, 2017 Theda M. Stoll, 62, reunited in heaven with her parents Atlee and Lois (Culler) Doll, husband Ray and brother Charles. She was a member of Village Baptist Temple. Theda is survived by her loving family; daughter and son-in-law Kalee Stoll and Matthew Keim; sister Alfreda Doll; brothers Richard (Elaine) and Ralph (Phyllis)...

Oct 12, 2017

Mary E. Brown, 95, of Springfield Township, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, October 12, after a short illness.  Mary was born October 4, 1922 in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of Wayne and Clara Adams Carpenter.  She was a lifelong resident of the Akron area, graduating from Springfield High School in 1940.  Mary has been...

Oct 11, 2017

Joseph L. Matulis Joseph Lee Matulis, 56, passed away suddenly October 11, 2017. Born in Akron on October 28, 1960, he was a 1978 graduate of Field H.S. Joe worked as a pipe fitter and was a member of Pipe Fitters Local 120. His favorite past times were playing the guitar, fishing and making people laugh with the crazy...