All Obituaries

Larry Gwinn, 69, passed away October 14, 2018.  The captain of our ship has left his post. However, we will not be adrift.  He was the perfect captain, teaching us, guiding us, by example more than anything and being the anchor we often needed.  Larry was born in Akron to Ruby and the late Charlie Gwinn.  He graduated from Garfield High School in 1967, served in the Marine Reserves from 1969-1975, and graduated from the University of Akron. Larry worked for Sparkle...

Lois Wellock, 89, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2018.  She was born to the late Joseph and Bertha Junker on May 10, 1929 and lived in the beautiful Portage Lakes area her whole life.  Lois was a 1947 graduate of Coventry High School.  She enjoyed her many, many years of being the head majorette at Erwine and Coventry.  Give her any kind of stick and she could give it a twirl.   Lois was a loving wife and proud mother of four children.  She is survived...

  Donna Brown, 82, passed away October 7, 2018. She was born December 17, 1935 in Salem, West Virginia to the late Cecil and Edith Jones.  Donna was a long-time member of First E.C. Church where she was a youth leader and sang in the choir. Donna felt her life was Blessed with her loving husband and family. She was always the most positive person and a living testimony of her faith to all who knew her. She was never judgmental and always gracious to others.   Besides...

Jenny Howe Moubray, 87, passed away October 4, 2018. She was born May 5, 1931 in South Shields, County Durham, England to the late John “Jack” and Jane Ann (Crews) Howe.     Jenny was the youngest of nine children who endured World War II while living in Luton, Bedfordshire, England. The family lost eight relatives to Hitler’s bombs. Jenny joined the Royal Air Force at 18 and was soon posted to Bletchley Park where the code breakers worked. She was later posted...

Joanne Gay, 93, went home to be with the Lord on October 2, 2018. She was born June 12, 1925 in Akron to Cletus and Salomae Phares. Joanne graduated from Garfield High School and Kent State University.  She married Clarence Gay, June 10, 1948 after meeting at The Firestone Tire & Rubber Company where they both had rewarding careers. Joanne’s happy place was on a beach at the water’s edge, playing / watching tennis and winning at Gin Rummy. Joanne remarried in 2000...

Annabelle Fatheree, 85, went home to our Heavenly Father on October 1, 2018. She was born in Parkersburg, West Virginia on October 21, 1932 to the late Roland and Grace Long. Annabelle had the most gracious and welcoming temperament. She always had an ear to listen or a shoulder to cry on, and always a hug to wrap you in love and comfort. She was an active member in her church and had been saved since she was 25 years old. Annabelle had the most incredible, rock-like strength, and she always...

Andy Williams, 59, passed away September 2, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee.  He was born May 2, 1959 in Chattanooga, Tennessee but lived most of his life in Cuyahoga Falls, Richfield, and Portage Lakes.  He was a 1977 graduate of Revere High School and went on to graduate from Ohio State University with a degree in Landscape Architecture.   Andy’s gifts were numerous. He was a talented designer who could see the creative potential within an empty space. Many of his unique...

Walter Blackie, 92, passed away September 10, 2018.  He was born July 20, 1926 in Akron to the late Walter P. and Nettie Iva Blackie. Walter attend East High School, served his country in the U.S. Army 8th Calvary in Japan and the Philippines during WWII.  He was a past member of St. Paul’s and St Andrew’s Episcopal Church, was instrumental in starting St Michael’s Episcopal Church in Uniontown and a member of New Life Episcopal Church.  Walter retired from...

Don Bittner, 91, passed away September 10, 2018.  He was born September 21, 1926 in Akron to the late Frank and Florence Bittner.  Don served in the U.S. Navy during WWII on the USS Barnett. He was employed by Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. until his retirement. He was an avid swimmer, golfer, and enjoyed vacationing on Hilton Head Island with family and friends.  Don was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church.   Along with his parents, Don was preceded in death by the love...

Harold “Pop” Sloan, 86, passed away peacefully at home on September 3, 2018, surrounded by his loving family who will miss him dearly.  He was born September 4, 1931 in Albany, Kentucky to the late James and Montie Sloan. Harold was a Godly man and a prayer warrior for all to come to know Christ.  Along with his parents, Harold will be reunited with Shirley “Pone”, the love of his life and wife of 51 years; sons, Harold and Mark Sloan; his savior Jesus...