Obituaries
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Wilton Earle Mullen Workman
Mar 4, 2017
Wilton Earle Mullen Workman, 74, of Akron, died Saturday, March 4th 2017 after a short illness. Born November 18th, 1942, in Spartanburg S.C. she was the daughter of William L. and Ann Crawford Mullen. She was a graduate of Emory University in Atlanta Georgia. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Gerald Robert "Rob"...
Floyd Barnett
Mar 3, 2017
Floyd Barnett, 74, of Circleville, OH, (formerly of Akron) died peacefully at home March 3, 2017, with his wife Sharron by his side, due to complications from Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). He was born August 25, 1942 in Willard, OH, the son of Boyd and Nora Barnett. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, James Boyd Barnett; brother,...
Roy Mook
Mar 2, 2017
Roy Mook, 63, of Stow, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2017. He was surrounded by his loving family as he went home to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ. Roy had a sweet, gentle, and kind spirit. He had a genuine servant's heart and was always happy and willing to help others. He was a simple man that loved and...
Joan Kathryn Spalding
Mar 1, 2017
Joan Kathryn Spalding, peacefully passed away on March 1, 2017, after a short illness. Born on August 16, 1933, she was a lifelong resident of Summit County. Joan graduated in 1951 from John R. Buchtel High School, as a senior being awarded second prize in an essay contest sponsored by the Good Friendship Chapter of the Order of Ahepa and...
Marjorie L. Ferriot
Mar 1, 2017
Tallmadge - Marjorie L. Ferriot, 81, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at her home. She was born and raised in West Lafayette, Indiana but was a resident of Tallmadge for most of her adult life. She was a loving wife, mother and homemaker. She enjoyed working in her garden, spending time with family and vacationing at all types of...
Michael Scarborough
Feb 28, 2017
Michael J. Scarborough 73, of Akron, passed away Tuesday February 28, 2017. He was employed for many years at G.M. Terex Division, played drums with the Johnny Boston Trio, and retired from Consolidated Freightways. He was an avid race car fan and enjoyed watching the Midget and Sprint car races. Michael was the beloved husband to his one and only...
Elizabeth "Betsy" Born Hosbach
Feb 28, 2017
Elizabeth "Betsy" Born Hosbach, 75, passed away February 28, 2017, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 20, 1941, Elizabeth spent the majority of her childhood in Wauwatosa, WI. After moving to Bath, she graduated from Revere High School in 1959. She graduated from Kent State University in 1963 with a degree in early childhood...
Barbara "Bj" Valot
Feb 27, 2017
Together again... Barbara "BJ" Valot, 82, passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 27 at her home, Arden Courts of Bath. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 52 years, Merlin "Bo" Valot (deceased 2011). Barbara was born May 18, 1934, in Youngstown, the daughter of David D. and Erma (Willson) Jamison. She graduated from Bowling...
Norma Mcmellon Shaw
Feb 26, 2017
Norma McMellon Shaw, 85, passed away on February 26, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Ona Fife; sister, Betty; brother, Robert; son, Thomas Edward; and husband, H. T. "Mac" McMellon. She is survived by husband, Dr. Bruce Shaw; sister Rosalie Wilson; daughters, Jennifer Hissem (Jerry), Susan B. Spurlock, Jacqui Davis and her children, Jeremy (Emily),...
Stanley C. Rose
Feb 24, 2017
Stanley C. Rose, 91, died February 24, 2017. Born in Sarnia, Ontario, he was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He attended Kent State University as well as received management training at Wharton, Carnegie Mellon and M.I.T. He retired as vice president of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company after 42 years of service. A dedicated member of...
David W. Cornell
Feb 23, 2017
David W. Cornell, 59, passed away peacefully Feb. 23 surrounded by family and friends after a brief struggle with cancer. He is survived by children, Ryan and Vanessa and their mother, Frances; grandchildren, Matthew, Lilyana, and Elias; sisters and brothers, Teresa, Rebecca, Thomas, Elizabeth, Eugene, Gloria, and James; and many nieces and nephews. Services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday...
Betsy Jane (Lloyd) Brock
Feb 22, 2017
Betsy Jane (Lloyd) Brock, 48, of Bath, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2017. She was born in Akron on January 4, 1969, to William "Biff" and Jeanie Lloyd. Betsy graduated from Revere High School and received a bachelor's degree in broadcast marketing from the University of Cincinnati. She married her high school love, Jeff Brock, on September 8,...
Michael A. Yablonski
Feb 20, 2017
Michael A. Yablonski, 59, passed away February 20, 2017. He was a loving father, brother and uncle and is survived by his son, Justin; brother, Stephen, sisters, Catherine, Anne and Angela. He will also be missed by his dogs, Bud and Dink. A memorial service will be held 4 p.m. SATURDAY at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd....
Martin W. "Marty" Dobbins
Feb 20, 2017
Martin "Marty" Dobbins, 54, passed away on February 20, 2017. Born in Akron, he was a life resident of Copley. Marty loved being with his family and friends. He was an avid hunter and outdoorsman. He was a construction worker his entire life until 2008 when he was diagnosed with cancer. Preceded in death by his children, Carrie and Jesse;...
Roland Charles "Ching" Redmond
Feb 18, 2017
Roland Charles "Ching" Redmond, 88, beloved husband, father and grandfather, went home to be with the Lord on February 18, 2017 in Hudson, OH. He attended Buchtel High School and graduated from Cornell University with a degree in Engineering. After moving back to Akron, he spent over 50 years as a sales engineer with 30 of those years representing the...
Jeffrey K. Wallick
Feb 17, 2017
Jeffrey K. Wallick, 51, passed away February 17, 2017 with family by his side. Jeff grew up in Copley, was a graduate of Copley High School and was the director of Central Supply and a receptionist at Copley Health Center. Jeff enjoyed scuba diving with Reb, Michael, Paul, Christopher and Bill and was referred to as 1.5. He also enjoyed...
Rosemary Pine Spindler
Feb 11, 2017
Rosemary Pine Spindler, 89, passed away February 11, 2017 at Ohio Living Rockynol in Akron. Rosemary was born in Dayton, Ohio to Robert L. Pine and Eleanor Pine (Folsom) on September 7, 1927. She spent her early years living in Dayton and later became a longtime resident of Akron. Rosemary graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a bachelor's degree...
Clyde E "Ed" Gleim
Feb 10, 2017
Ed Gleim Clyde Edgar "Ed" Gleim, 66, died at home February 10, 2017 after a lengthy illness. Born in Akron September 13, 1950 to Clyde E. and Elizabeth Boca Gleim, he was a graduate of Revere High School, Ohio State University and had obtained his master's degree from Miami University. He enjoyed tennis, golf and gardening, growing flowers of all...
Ruth M Wilson
Feb 5, 2017
Ruth Margaret Wilson, 85, passed away Sunday, February 05, 2017 surrounded by her family. Ruth was born on April 29, 1931 to Vernon and Miriam Johnson in Willoughby, OH. She married Jess Robert Wilson on September 2, 1950 at Faith Church in Cleveland, OH. Ruth was a devoted mother, grandmother and friend. She will be deeply missed by everyone who...
Wilton Earle Mullen Workman
Mar 4, 2017
Wilton Earle Mullen Workman, 74, of Akron, died Saturday, March 4th 2017 after a short illness. Born November 18th, 1942, in Spartanburg S.C. she was the daughter of William L. and Ann Crawford Mullen. She was a graduate of Emory University in Atlanta Georgia. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Gerald Robert "Rob"...
Floyd Barnett
Mar 3, 2017
Floyd Barnett, 74, of Circleville, OH, (formerly of Akron) died peacefully at home March 3, 2017, with his wife Sharron by his side, due to complications from Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). He was born August 25, 1942 in Willard, OH, the son of Boyd and Nora Barnett. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, James Boyd Barnett; brother,...
Roy Mook
Mar 2, 2017
Roy Mook, 63, of Stow, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2017. He was surrounded by his loving family as he went home to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ. Roy had a sweet, gentle, and kind spirit. He had a genuine servant's heart and was always happy and willing to help others. He was a simple man that loved and...
Joan Kathryn Spalding
Mar 1, 2017
Joan Kathryn Spalding, peacefully passed away on March 1, 2017, after a short illness. Born on August 16, 1933, she was a lifelong resident of Summit County. Joan graduated in 1951 from John R. Buchtel High School, as a senior being awarded second prize in an essay contest sponsored by the Good Friendship Chapter of the Order of Ahepa and...
Marjorie L. Ferriot
Mar 1, 2017
Tallmadge - Marjorie L. Ferriot, 81, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at her home. She was born and raised in West Lafayette, Indiana but was a resident of Tallmadge for most of her adult life. She was a loving wife, mother and homemaker. She enjoyed working in her garden, spending time with family and vacationing at all types of...
Michael Scarborough
Feb 28, 2017
Michael J. Scarborough 73, of Akron, passed away Tuesday February 28, 2017. He was employed for many years at G.M. Terex Division, played drums with the Johnny Boston Trio, and retired from Consolidated Freightways. He was an avid race car fan and enjoyed watching the Midget and Sprint car races. Michael was the beloved husband to his one and only...
Elizabeth "Betsy" Born Hosbach
Feb 28, 2017
Elizabeth "Betsy" Born Hosbach, 75, passed away February 28, 2017, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 20, 1941, Elizabeth spent the majority of her childhood in Wauwatosa, WI. After moving to Bath, she graduated from Revere High School in 1959. She graduated from Kent State University in 1963 with a degree in early childhood...
Barbara "Bj" Valot
Feb 27, 2017
Together again... Barbara "BJ" Valot, 82, passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 27 at her home, Arden Courts of Bath. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 52 years, Merlin "Bo" Valot (deceased 2011). Barbara was born May 18, 1934, in Youngstown, the daughter of David D. and Erma (Willson) Jamison. She graduated from Bowling...
Norma Mcmellon Shaw
Feb 26, 2017
Norma McMellon Shaw, 85, passed away on February 26, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Ona Fife; sister, Betty; brother, Robert; son, Thomas Edward; and husband, H. T. "Mac" McMellon. She is survived by husband, Dr. Bruce Shaw; sister Rosalie Wilson; daughters, Jennifer Hissem (Jerry), Susan B. Spurlock, Jacqui Davis and her children, Jeremy (Emily),...
Stanley C. Rose
Feb 24, 2017
Stanley C. Rose, 91, died February 24, 2017. Born in Sarnia, Ontario, he was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He attended Kent State University as well as received management training at Wharton, Carnegie Mellon and M.I.T. He retired as vice president of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company after 42 years of service. A dedicated member of...
David W. Cornell
Feb 23, 2017
David W. Cornell, 59, passed away peacefully Feb. 23 surrounded by family and friends after a brief struggle with cancer. He is survived by children, Ryan and Vanessa and their mother, Frances; grandchildren, Matthew, Lilyana, and Elias; sisters and brothers, Teresa, Rebecca, Thomas, Elizabeth, Eugene, Gloria, and James; and many nieces and nephews. Services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday...
Betsy Jane (Lloyd) Brock
Feb 22, 2017
Betsy Jane (Lloyd) Brock, 48, of Bath, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2017. She was born in Akron on January 4, 1969, to William "Biff" and Jeanie Lloyd. Betsy graduated from Revere High School and received a bachelor's degree in broadcast marketing from the University of Cincinnati. She married her high school love, Jeff Brock, on September 8,...
Michael A. Yablonski
Feb 20, 2017
Michael A. Yablonski, 59, passed away February 20, 2017. He was a loving father, brother and uncle and is survived by his son, Justin; brother, Stephen, sisters, Catherine, Anne and Angela. He will also be missed by his dogs, Bud and Dink. A memorial service will be held 4 p.m. SATURDAY at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd....
Martin W. "Marty" Dobbins
Feb 20, 2017
Martin "Marty" Dobbins, 54, passed away on February 20, 2017. Born in Akron, he was a life resident of Copley. Marty loved being with his family and friends. He was an avid hunter and outdoorsman. He was a construction worker his entire life until 2008 when he was diagnosed with cancer. Preceded in death by his children, Carrie and Jesse;...
Roland Charles "Ching" Redmond
Feb 18, 2017
Roland Charles "Ching" Redmond, 88, beloved husband, father and grandfather, went home to be with the Lord on February 18, 2017 in Hudson, OH. He attended Buchtel High School and graduated from Cornell University with a degree in Engineering. After moving back to Akron, he spent over 50 years as a sales engineer with 30 of those years representing the...
Jeffrey K. Wallick
Feb 17, 2017
Jeffrey K. Wallick, 51, passed away February 17, 2017 with family by his side. Jeff grew up in Copley, was a graduate of Copley High School and was the director of Central Supply and a receptionist at Copley Health Center. Jeff enjoyed scuba diving with Reb, Michael, Paul, Christopher and Bill and was referred to as 1.5. He also enjoyed...
Rosemary Pine Spindler
Feb 11, 2017
Rosemary Pine Spindler, 89, passed away February 11, 2017 at Ohio Living Rockynol in Akron. Rosemary was born in Dayton, Ohio to Robert L. Pine and Eleanor Pine (Folsom) on September 7, 1927. She spent her early years living in Dayton and later became a longtime resident of Akron. Rosemary graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a bachelor's degree...
Clyde E "Ed" Gleim
Feb 10, 2017
Ed Gleim Clyde Edgar "Ed" Gleim, 66, died at home February 10, 2017 after a lengthy illness. Born in Akron September 13, 1950 to Clyde E. and Elizabeth Boca Gleim, he was a graduate of Revere High School, Ohio State University and had obtained his master's degree from Miami University. He enjoyed tennis, golf and gardening, growing flowers of all...
Ruth M Wilson
Feb 5, 2017
Ruth Margaret Wilson, 85, passed away Sunday, February 05, 2017 surrounded by her family. Ruth was born on April 29, 1931 to Vernon and Miriam Johnson in Willoughby, OH. She married Jess Robert Wilson on September 2, 1950 at Faith Church in Cleveland, OH. Ruth was a devoted mother, grandmother and friend. She will be deeply missed by everyone who...
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