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Ina Butler, 82, passed away peacefully October 13, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 24, 1937 in Jordanville, West Virginia, the ninth of ten children to the late Herman and Bessie Butcher. Ina shared laughter, stories, made countless friends and memories as an active member of The Victory Chapel & F.W. Woolworth Co. Where Ina had retired as the manager of the Harvest House at Chapel Hill Mall. Ina was beloved by all who came to know her. She was an amazing...

  Duane “Buck” Carter, 40, passed away on October 4, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer.  He was born on March 17, 1979 in Akron to Roseann and the late Duane Carter.   Duane was known for his kind heart, contagious laugh, and for being a friend to all.  His daughter Gabriella, who he lovingly referred to as June, was the love of his life and his whole world.  Duane loved spending time with his family and friends, hunting, and creating the...

Ruth Sinnett, 89, passed away October 2, 2019.  She was born July 13, 1930 in Parkersburg, West Virginia to the late Henry and Ola Eddy.   Not only was Ruth a wonderful cook, she was a lady with many interests which included being a member of the Manchester Band Boosters, making ceramics, making a variety of homemade candies and making and decorating custom cakes.  Ruth was the secretary/activities director of the Mid-Ohio Valley Mustang club.  She coordinated the...

Barb Austin, 74, of Green passed away September 24, 2019.  She was born April 26, 1945 in Northampton Township to the late Fred and Edna Klever. Barb was a 1963 graduate of Woodridge High School, Kent State Alumni, 20-year member of the Golden Wheels M/C Club, the Red Hat Society, the North Hill Knitters and the Breakfast Club with lifelong friends Sandy and Barb R.    Besides her parents, Barb was preceded in death by her brother, Dale.  She is survived by her loving...

John C Hall was born on March 6, 1933, the day that President Roosevelt closed all the banks in the depths of the depression and passed on September 18, 2019. He graduated from Buchtel High School in 1950 and received BSEE (1954) and MSEE (1961) degrees from Case Institute of Technology. He also completed several other graduate courses at the Universities of Arizona and Akron. In his undergraduate years he was the intramural sports manager and worked on the Case yearbook and news service...

Chuck Cowgar, 50, went home to be with the Lord, surrounded by his children, parents and family, September 11, 2019.  He was born September 13, 1968 in Akron to Charles L. and Eileen (nee Hastings) Cowgar.  He was a 1986 graduate of Green High School and owned and worked at his company, RTC Mechanical. Chuck loved his children, Reese and Theron, with all his heart.  He had so much fun with them playing video games, cards, craps, yard games, HQ, board games, traveling, trips...

Dean Smith, 92, passed away September 10, 2019.  He was born June 11, 1927 in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania to the late William and Ora Smith.  Dean proudly served in the U.S. Army during WWII under General Patton.    Dean was the best husband a woman could ask for. “He would never let me do the dishes and would make me sit in the living room while he made me dinner.  Dean, I want to let you know since we lost our fur baby, I found 2 new fur babies I can take...

Fredericka Mize, 98, passed away September 9, 2019.  She was born August 29, 1921 in Middleport to the late John and Ellen Hart.  Fredericka was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother and always referred to herself as a ruff, tuff cream puff.  She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.    Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by 2 brothers; 2 sisters and granddaughter, Misty Sobel.  She is survived by her children, Jane (Paul)...

Charles King, 85, of Akron passed away September 2, 2019.  He was born November 11, 1933 in Akron to the late Jesse and Virgie King.     Along with his parents, Charles was preceded in death by 2 brothers and 2 sisters.  He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Martha; sons Jack (Carol), Charles (Diana) and Gregory (Kelly) King; grandchildren Melanie (Joe), Matthew (Rachel), Chuck, Christian (Liz), Jamie and Melody; 5 great grandchildren; sister, Ruby...