Akron Beacon Journal

Dorothy Jean Pope, age 92, passed away on April 20, 2024. See the funeral home website for service details. (Hopkins Lawver, AKRON, 3307336271) HopkinsLawver.com

M. Jayne Hohl, 92, died on April 20, 2024. She was born and lived in Akron, Ohio. Jayne graduated from Ellet High School. She was employed at General Tire prior to working at Macy's for 25 years. Jayne was a member of the Oak Hill Presbyterian Church and Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. She enjoyed gardening, water skiing, golf, and bowling. Jayne is preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Jacob Arthur Hohl. She is survived by her son, Jeffery Alan Hohl; and daughter, Colleen Rae Hohl. A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Oak Hill Presbyterian Church (2406 Ardwell Ave., Akron, OH) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with a service immediately following presided by Reverend Brian T....

Wilma J. Mercer, 84, passed away on April 17. Born in West Virginia, Wilma has lived in the Akron area for most of her life. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and Michael Flanagan; sister, Jacqueline (Jerry) Hill. Family and friends will gather from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, April 22 at the Dunn-Quigley Funeral Home (811 Grant St.) for a time of remembrance. Please go to www.dunn-quigley.com for full obituary.

Robert (Bob) J. Gregg, Sr., beloved husband, father, uncle, grandfather, great grandfather, and United States Marine, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2024, in Stow, Ohio, at the age of 96. Friends may call on Tuesday, April 23, 2034 from Noon to 1:00 p.m. at the Dunn-Quigley Stow Chapel (3333 Kent Rd. at Rt. 91) where funeral services will take place at 1:00 p.m. Interment with military honors will follow at Silver Springs Cemetery.

Jonathan A. "Jon" Gross, age 67 passed away April 15, 2024 at his residence. Please visit www.rosehillbp.com to read the entire obituary, share memories and leave condolences for Jon's family.

Beverly Clark, 79, of Durham, NH, and formerly of Akron, OH, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Durham, NH. Beverly was born on April 3, 1945, in Akron, Ohio to Louis and Elizabeth (born Steidl) Bickey. Beverly graduated with a Bachelor's degree from the University of Akron and a Master's in Education from Indiana University. She taught English at Barberton High School in Barberton, OH . In December 2021, Beverly moved to Durham, New Hampshire to be near her son and family. She is survived by her son Robert Clark, his wife Brittany Tartarilla, and her grandson, Charlie George Clark. Beverly was married to George Clark, who preceded her in death in October 2010. For...

I, Marguerite F. Stephan passed away on April 14, 2024, at the tender age of 89 after a courageous battle with beauty and sarcasm. I hope I was as glamorous in death as I was in life! I was predeceased by my loving and generous parents Margaret and Frank Kluka, as well as my cherished son, Darryl James. I am survived by my three wonderful daughters Allison Ann, Madeleine Marie, and Caroline Christine. The name alliteration was intentional for clever monograms. I also leave behind a sister, Mary Ann, who I lovingly bullied as a child. She learned at an early age that bird droppings were not really peppermint flavored. Iundefinedm not sure why we werenundefinedt closer. I found...

John Allan Gleason 61, passed away April 11, 2024. He leaves behind his parents, Carlene and Roy Gleason; sisters, Diane (Frank, deceased), Mary (Chuck) Jacoway and Denette (Mike) Mowlin. Visitation will be held Saturday, April 27, 2024 10:00am with services beginning at 11:00am at United Methodist Church of Macedonia located at 1280 East Aurora Rd., Macedonia. Heritage Cremation & Burial Society handling final arrangements (330) 875-5770.

George Schulz Jr. passed away on April 9, 2024 Dad was born in Yugoslavia on February 26, 1931 to George and Magdelena Schulz. George leaves behind children, John (Marcia), George (Debbie), Charles (Cory), Elisabeth, Anne (Chris) and Alfred (Corinna). Grandchildren Matt (Chris), Christopher, Eric (Robin), Brenna, Maddie (Robert), Domenick (Dani), and Jared. He joins his Mom, Dad and brother, wife, Elisabeth, and granddaughters Bryn, Holly, Jackie and Paige in Heaven. Calling hours are Tuesday, April 16th at 10:00am followed by Mass at 11:00am at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 2101 17th St SW, Akron, Ohio 44314. Burial at Holy Cross Cemetery immediately after. In lieu of...

George Schulz Jr., 93, passed away on April 9, 2024. Born Yugoslavia, he was the son of the late George Schulz, Sr. and Magdalena Schulz. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Elisabeth. For many years George worked as Superintendent of Holy Cross Cemetery in Akron. His survivors include daughters, Elizabeth Schulz and Anne Marie Myers (Chris); sons, Hans "John" (Marcia), George III (Debbie), and Charles (Cory); and six grandchildren. Friends may call on Tuesday from 10 to 11 at Immaculate Conception Church (2100 16th St. SW, Akron 44314) where a funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Please visit www.dunn-quigley.com for full...

Arthur Andrew Lane passed away on April 7, 2024. See the funeral home website for service details. (Hopkins Lawver, AKRON, 330-733-6271) hopkinslawver.com

Don H. Roepke, born in Akron in June, 1929, passed away at his home in Cuyahoga Falls on 4/5/2024. He was a graduate of East High School and Akron University, a member of Theta Chi fraternity, and served as 1st Lt. in the United States Air Force. Don was married to Nancy Ferguson on 6/21/1953 (70 years). He was employed by Goodyear Aerospace/Loral for 35 years, a longtime resident of Mogadore, serving for 12 years on Village Council, a Sunday school Teacher and Elder at Mogadore Christian Church, 2 X President and 60-plus year member of Mogadore Lions Club #300, a member of Mogadore Historical Society, and Amos H. Englebeck Masonic Lodge #751. Surviving to cherish his memory are his wife,...

Mary Jo Snyder, 58, died Thursday, April 4, 2024, wrapped in the love and prayers of her family and in the exemplary care of Summa Health Hospice - Akron Campus. Mary Jo was born September 18, 1965, created to be a beacon of light and love to all those in her life. She reached out to each and every person she met with a smile, complete acceptance, instant friendship, and a readiness for unconditional love. The world was blessed with a bright thread of joy and peace in the tapestry of life, and Mary Jo will forever shine in its fabric. Mary Jo loved spending time with family, especially trouncing her mother or brother in a lively game of cards, dancing with her sisters or performing solo...

Jacqueline Strong, age 80, of Akron, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at her residence after a period of declining health. Jacqueline was born November 14, 1943 in Danville, Kentucky to the late Banks R. and Juanita (Patton) Johnson, Sr. She was a graduate of Buchtel High School. She retired as a Surgical Technician with over 30 years at St. Thomas Hospital. Jacqueline enjoyed shopping and cooking, she loved listening to gospel music, and spending time with her family. Besides her parents, Jacqueline is preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Strong, Sr, her sister, Beverly Hawthorne, her son-in-law Deon Brooks, and step-daughter Sonia Strong. She is survived by her daughter...

Lee Ball, 94, went home to be with the Lord on April 1, 2024. Born in Sawyerwood, he had been a Uniontown resident since 1954. Lee graduated from Springfield High School and served in the Navy Reserves for 2 years and in the Air Force for 4 years during the Korean War. He worked as a pipe fitter with Monarch Rubber for many years and enjoyed gardening in his free time. Lee was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and one sister. He is survived by his wife of 72 1/2 years, Evelyn (Jones) Ball; children, Jeffrey (Bev) Ball of Tenn., Jim (Debbie) Ball of N. Carolina, Linda (Joe) Myers of Fla.; grandchildren, Diana (Ben) Price of Tenn., Neil (Courtney) Ball of N. Carolina, Krista...

Phyllis A. Menefee, 95, passed away on March 31, 2024. A lifelong resident of Mogadore, she graduated from Suffield High School. She was a Switchboard Operator at Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital for over 33 years and a member of the Mogadore Moose. Per Phyllis' wishes, cremation has taken place. (Hopkins Lawver, AKRON, 330-733-6271) www.hopkinslawver.com

Carol W. Awender, PhD, passed away March 31, 2024 after a long battle with chronic lung disease. She was born in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, attended Cottey College, and subsequently graduated from The University of Wisconsin. She went on to earn her PhD in Psychology from the University of Akron. Carol was preceded in death by her husband Herbert Awender, MD, her daughter, Mary Honeycutt, and siblings Lucy Bottoni, Gilbert Sutherland, Priscilla Boscoff, and Sylvia Barry. She is survived by her children Scott Awender, MD (Nancy Awender, MD), Jill Shankar, JD, MBA (Vijay Shankar, MBA), Leslie Awender, MFA (Brice Harris, MA); her grandchildren Morgan Honeycutt, JD, Gabrielle Awender, and Thomas...

Margaret Jacobs, 95, of Ellet passed away on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024. She was born in Akron on January 14, 1929 to the late Gaspar and Katie Pastor. She was retired from Akron Children's Service. Midge loved flowers, cooking, baking, and crocheting. Midge was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Raymond, sisters Beth Youtz and Ethel Fela, and son David. She is survived by daughters Cindy (Frank) Davis of Uniontown, Teri Davis of Wadsworth, grandchildren Michelle (Mike), Peggy (Greg), Amy (CJ), Adam (Tonya) and 5 great grandchildren, Macy, Kaden, and Kolten Mellon, and Bayden and Braxton Davis, and special friend, Kathy Niewierowski. The family expresses their deep appreciation...

FAIRLAWN- Ralph F. Wood, age 93, passed away Friday, March 29, 2024 at the Justin T. Rogers Hospice Center after a period of declining health. Ralph was born November 15, 1930 in Akron and was a lifelong area resident. He graduated from East High School in the Class of 1948 and attended the University of Akron where he lettered on the rifle team. Ralph worked for 43 years for the F.W. Albrecht Grocery Company, opening and managing the Montrose Acme. He was a charter and proud member of the Copley Lions Club, now the Copley Norton Lions Club. Ralph was an avid golfer and pool player, and each of those friends held a special place in his heart. He enjoyed a good card game with family and...

Hubert L. Paumier "Mix", 93, passed away March 24, 2024. He was born June 24,1930 in Louisville, Ohio to Margaret (Schumacher) and Alfred Paumier and was raised on Brookside Farm. He was loved by all who knew him. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during the Korean War. Mix is survived by his sister Thelma Andrie and her children Teddy Ray Ferguson and Linda Hauserler as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and many dear friends. He was especially grateful to his cousin Robert Paumier and dear friend Linda Caswell who took excellent care of him during these past several years. He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years Naomi "Kay" (nee Giles) who...

Ty Elias passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024 with brother Christopher and sister-in-law Jocie Elias by his side after a short illness. He was 54. Ty was born and lived in the Akron, OH area until relocating to St. Petersburg, FL in 2005. He graduated from Norton High School and the University of Akron with a bachelor's degree in marketing. While in Florida, he became a successful Account Executive with Allied Universal, even being honored as Salesman of the Year in 2023. Ty was an avid fan of all Cleveland sports teams. He had been a little league coach for his son Christopher. Ty was a lover of all holidays with his favorite being Christmas and always loved dressing in costume whatever...