Norton - Duane H. "Hank" Collins, 84, of Norton, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021. He was born December 13, 1936 in Ravenna to the late William and Alice (Holcomb) Collins and lived in Norton most of his life. Hank served his country in the U.S. Navy and married the love of his life, Marjorie Kaufman, September 19, 1959. She preceded him in death in 2017. He spent many years working as an automotive mechanic. He was passionate about his family and God and was always fervently pursuing his spiritual journey. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, gardening, cooking and fishing. Surviving is son, Duane (Cheryl) Collins, Jr.; daughters, Christine (Loren) Rufener, Cynthia...

Norton - Floyd Poholski, 86, of Norton died quietly Sunday, January 10, 2021 at The Arbors at Streetsboro, following a period of declining health. He was born December 24, 1934 in Rittman to the late Edmund and Mildred (Momcilovich) Poholski and lived in Rittman, Akron and Norton all of his life. Floyd graduated from Rittman High School in 1952 where he was a star athlete in both football and basketball. He also graduated from The University of Akron in 1958, working his way through college as a Union carpenter and becoming the first of his family to earn a college degree. He later used his carpentry skills to build two family homes. He was united in marriage to the love of his life,...

Wadsworth - Nina Mae (Gardner) Shook , 90, of Wadsworth passed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, December 25, 2020 at the Apostolic Christian Home in Rittman, reuniting with her beloved late husband, Arnold. Nina was born October 7, 1930 in Wadsworth, Ohio. She was a friend to many and loved by all. She was always ready and willing to help family and friends. When someone called her response would be "What do you need, how can I help?" She graduated with the Wadsworth High School class of 1948 and still frequently met with several of the remaining classmates. She married the love of her life, Arnold Shook, on November 27, 1948. She was a long time...

RITTMAN- Richard "Dick" George Clemmer, 87, of Rittman, died Sunday, December 13, 2020, at home with his loving family. He was born on April 1, 1933, in Cecil, OH, to the late George and Alice (nee Griffis) Clemmer. Dick graduated from Barberton High School, class of 1950, and continued to Kent State University where he graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in 1959. After college he served in the United States Navy from 1952 - 1956. He married Lois Wright on May 14, 1988. Together they enjoyed many vacations to Alaska, Florida, and trips to the western United States. He retired from Goodyear Tire in 1991 after more than 40 years of service. Dick was a past president and zone chairman of...

Wadsworth -- Margaret "Marge" A. Pirman, age 95, of Wadsworth, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, December 9, 2020, at Summa Akron City Hospital, following a brief illness. Marge was born on December 17, 1924, in Nanty Glo, Pennsylvania, to the late Earl and Margaret (Hunter) Weakland and married Edward Pirman on March 3, 1946, and they were happily married for 56 years until his death in 2002. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, graveside services will be held privately for the family at Rittman Cemetery. The family will be planning a Celebration of Life service next summer. Auble-Gillman Funeral Home in Rittman is handling the arrangements. For full obituary, online registry, and...

Wadsworth - Jeanette M. Spicer, 89, of Wadsworth, died September 16, 2020 at Akron General Medical Center following a brief illness. She was born the second of five daughters April 22, 1931 to J.C. and Marion (Lenhart) Barker in Akron. The 1949 Akron South High School graduate married Richard C. Spicer in 1951. They celebrated 55 years until his death in 2006. Besides her husband and parents, Jeanette was preceded in death by her youngest sister, Jeanice Rexroad of Cincinnati. Surviving are Jeanette's daughters, Karin (Ed Blake) Spicer of Bellbrook, Ohio and Beth (Tim) Jack of Akron; three beloved granddaughters, Lauren (Dan) Bisanz of Atlanta, Shannon Jack of Columbus and Jordan Blake...

Rittman- Constance "Connie" Cristino, age 90, of Rittman, formerly of Wadsworth, passed away peacefully ?on Monday evening?, September 7, 2020, at Autumnwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Rittman, following many years with dementia and declining health. Connie was born on January 5, 1930, in Columbus Ohio to the late Richard and Frankie (Webb) Moore and married Nicholas Cristino on August 7, 1949, in Kentucky. Nicholas died on April 27, 2018 after almost 69 years of marriage. She graduated from Walled Lake high school in Michigan with the class of 1947. She moved to Wadsworth, Ohio soon after graduation. She worked in the office at Sears & Roebuck in downtown Akron often...

Rittman -- Edwin Franklin Seiler, Jr., age 85, of Rittman, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday morning, August 28, 2020, so he could make his 10:40am Heavenly Tee-Time. Cremation has taken place, and private family services will be held at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. Due to the Covid-19 crisis, a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Auble-Gillman Funeral Home in Rittman is handling the arrangements. For full obituary, online registry and expressions of condolence, please visit the funeral home's website at www.gillmanfuneralhome.com.

Orrville - Ronald K. "Ron" Bishop, 57, of Orrville, formerly of Rittman and Wadsworth, died Monday, August 10, 2020 at the Cleveland Clinic following a brief battle with cancer. He was born February 1, 1963 in Mansfield to Kenneth and Shirley (Brooks) Bishop and lived most of his life in the Wadsworth area. Ron graduated from Wadsworth High School in the class of 1981 and was employed by YRC Trucking for 30 years. He loved spending his free time hunting, fishing, bird watching, riding his motorcycle and listening to classic rock music. Surviving is his father, Kenneth Bishop; brothers, Dan (Debbie) Bishop of Florida, Larry (Donna) Bishop of Rittman and Gary (Mary) Bishop of Norton; and...

Wadsworth - Larry L. Tyska, 81, of Wadsworth, died Friday, August 7, 2020 at Altercare of Wadsworth following a period of declining health. He was born December 3, 1938 to the late Godfrey and Ruth (Howell) Tyska and has lived in Wadsworth for the past 35 years. Larry graduated from Rittman High School and married Betty Bauman November 26, 1958 and they have been happily married for 62 years. He was employed by the former Packaging Corporation of America in Rittman for 43 years, retiring in 1999. He enjoyed golfing, playing cards and bowling. Surviving is his wife, Betty; son, Kenneth A. Tyska of Rittman; daughters, Barbara Snow of Wadsworth and Chris (Dennis) Thompson of Rittman;...

Christine Marie O'Brien, 51, of Clinton, formerly Canal Fulton, died July 4, 2020. Full obituary at www.gillmanfuneralhome.com Share memories at christyscrown@gmail.com.

Rittman -- Janet Steele, age 83, of Rittman, went to be with the Lord on Thursday afternoon, May 28, 2020, at the Cleveland Clinic - Akron General Hospital, following a brief illness. Janet was born on December 20, 1936, in Wadsworth, Ohio, to the late Leonard and Thelma (Lawrentz) Gwaltney, graduated from Rittman High School with the class of 1954, and then obtained her Bachelor's degree from Kent State University. She married Ronald Steele on March 31, 1957 in Rittman, and they have been happily married for the last 63 years. Friends may call from 5-7 pm on Wednesday, June 3, 2020, at Auble-Gillman Funeral Home, 360 W. Sunset Dr., Rittman. Services will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday,...

Wadsworth -- Mary A. McConnell , age 89, of Wadsworth, died Sunday, April 5, 2020, at Akron City Hospital, following a period of declining health. Mary was born on April 2, 1931, in Muncie, Indiana. She married Glenn B. McConnell on October 13th, 1950, in Muncie. They were married on Friday the 13th even though Mary was very superstitious. She graduated from Muncie (IN) Central High School. Over the years she worked taking inventory at stores and pharmacies, customer service for a medical supply company, and teaching pre-school at a local church. She was a volunteer for many years at the PGA tournament at Firestone Country Club which she thoroughly enjoyed. She got to meet many...

M. Dean Yoder, 88, of North Canton, died Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at his residence following a period of declining health. He was born November 12, 1931 in Rittman to the late Frank and Florence (Ripley) Yoder and has lived in North Canton since 1962. Dean graduated from Rittman High School in the class of 1949 and from Kent State University in 1961. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. Following his service in the military he was employed as a Cost Analyst for Timken in Canton for over 30 years. He also worked out of his home preparing taxes for many people for 50 years. He served as president of the North Canton Student Loan Foundation and a member of Zion...

Rittman -- Ronald D. Sferro, age 73, of Rittman, formerly of Wadsworth and Akron, passed away unexpectedly following a brief illness on Thursday, February 13, 2020, at University Hospitals in Cleveland. Ronald was born on December 19, 1946, in Barberton, Ohio, to the late Reno and Iona (Salsgiver) Sferro. He graduated from Kenmore High School, Class of 1965, and served as a Sergeant in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War era. He studied computer programming at the University of Akron, and began his career at Firestone Bank as a computer programmer, later working for AJ Conley. He worked as an Automotive Technician for Steve's Sunoco in Akron for 33 years, retiring in 2013....

Rittman - Bonita J. Graham, 78, of Rittman, formerly of Wadsworth, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, February 8, 2020 at her residence. She was born June 15, 1941 in Doylestown to the late Roy and Beatrice (Petit-King) Meade and has lived in Rittman since 1992. Bonnie attended St. Peter and Paul Catholic School in Doylestown and married the love of her life, Paul H. Graham in 1969 and they have been happily married for 50 years; he survives. She was employed by Hudson Oxygen company in Wadsworth and the J.M. Smucker Company in Orrville for several years prior to retirement. She loved caring for her family and spending time with her grandchildren. She was kind, generous and loving...

Caldwell -- Chuck Woodring, age 83, of Caldwell, Ohio, died Wednesday, February 5, 2020, at his son's residence in Seville, following a short battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Chuck was born on July 22, 1936, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Charles and Mildred (Glassco) Woodring, graduated from East High School in Cleveland with the class of 1955, and served as a Petty Officer in the United States Navy following the Korean War. He married Maggie Mobley on November 17, 1960, in Monroe, Michigan, and they have been happily married for the last 59 years. He worked as an Electrician for Harris Graphics for 30 years, retiring in 1996. He also obtained his license to sell guns and did that on...

Wadsworth -- Pauline Cargill, age 89, of Wadsworth, died Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at The Inn at Coal Ridge in Wadsworth, following a period of declining health. Norma 'Pauline' Mills was born on March 15, 1930, in Carrollton, Ohio, to the late George and Eileen (Harsh) Mills and graduated from Carrollton High School with the class of 1948. She married John Milton Cargill on January 22, 1954, in Carroll County, and were happily married for over 61 years until his death on December 8, 2015. She did clerical work at Fort Knox when she and John were first married and he was enlisted in the Army. Upon moving to Wadsworth, she enjoyed being a housewife, and all the duties which that entailed,...

Wadsworth -- Michael D. Smith, affectionately known as "Smitty", age 67, of Wadsworth, passed away on Friday afternoon, January 17, 2020, at the Cleveland Clinic, following an extended battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. Smitty was born on October 30, 1952, in Ogden, Utah, to Leo and Bonnie (Miller) Smith, graduated from Wadsworth High School with the class of 1971. He then obtained his Bachelor's degree from the University of Akron and served in the United States Army National Guard. He married Margo Schenck on March 5, 1977, at First Christian Church in Wadsworth, and they have been very happily married for almost 43 years. He worked as a parts manager for Akron Tractor & Equipment for...

Rittman -- Carl E. Graf, age 85, of Rittman, formerly of Wadsworth, passed away suddenly on Monday evening, December 16, 2019, at Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital. Carl was born on March 22, 1934, in Akron, Ohio, to the late Elmer and Bessie (Wormald) Graf, graduated from Copley High School with the class of 1952, and served as a Corporal in the United States Army during the Korean War. He obtained his Bachelor's degree from Kent State University in August of 1962. He married Kathrine Gangel on April 20, 1957, in Copley, Ohio, and she preceded him in death on December 21, 2004. He worked as a Sales Manager for multiple area tire and rubber companies. Carl was a member of the Akron Apostolic...

William G. Roller, age 92, went Home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 2, 2019 at the Inn at CoalRidge in Wadsworth. Per Bill's request, cremation has taken place. Burial of his ashes will take place at 1:00pm on Wednesday, December 11, at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery where military rites will be observed. The family will receive friends from 11:30am to 12:30pm at Auble-Gillman Funeral Home, 360 W. Sunset Dr., Rittman, on Wednesday prior to the graveside services. For full obituary, please visit the funeral home's web site at www.gillmanfuneralhome.com.