All Obituaries

RITTMAN – Helen M. Felix, age 96, passed away on July 18, 2019. Born on May 30, 1923 in Doylestown, OH to the late David and Elva (Burger) Rohr, she was a life resident of the Rittman / Doylestown area and was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church.  Helen’s passion was spending time with her family.  She also loved to spend time gardening and canning fruits and vegetables that she had grown. Preceded in death by her husband, Joseph; sons, Joseph (Sherry Jo),...

Dorothy K. Stutsman, age 93, passed away on July 11, 2019. Born on October 24, 1925 in Akron to the late Albert M. and Gwendolyn C. (Crowbarker) Piper, she was a life resident of the Akron / Portage Lakes area. Retiring from Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. after 37 years of service, she was a member of Coventry Crossing Church and enjoyed golfing and bowling.  As a young adult, she had tried out for the U.S. Olympic Swim Team in the 1940’s.  An avid sports fan, she enjoyed...

  SMITHVILLE – Judith A. Smith, age 70, passed away on July 10, 2019. Born on May 6, 1949 in Wadsworth, OH to the late James and Eleanor (Durbin) Lansberry, she was a resident of Smithville, OH for the past 10 years, previously of Fredericksburg, OH. Judith retired from Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC), Entomology Dept. in Wooster after many years.  She was especially proud of the Bug Zoo that she traveled with.  She also enjoyed working on her...

DOYLESTOWN – Laura G. Shields, age 80, passed away on July 10, 2019. Born in Wintersville, OH to the late Chester and Effie (Robinson) Carpenter, she was a resident of Doylestown since 1957.  Laura had worked for Fred Arborgast Fishing Lures for 22 years and had previously worked for Petits Poultry in Doylestown.  Attending both The Country Chapel in Doylestown and Reimer Road Baptist Church in Wadsworth, she was a member of Free Will Baptist Church in Rittman.  Laura...

BROOKLYN, OH – Shawn M. Toney, age 23, passed away unexpectedly on July 9, 2019. Born on July 21, 1995 in Wooster,  he was a resident of Brooklyn, OH, previously of Dalton.  A 2014 graduate of Dalton High School , he was a member of the football team and an avid guitar player. Preceded in death by his grandmother, Loretta Toney and grandfather, Richard “Dick” Yerian, he is survived by his father, Darian (Angie) Toney of Dalton; mother, Melisa Taylor of Wooster;...

On July 8, 2019 the Lord call our sweet angel Michael home to be with him. Born on March 10, 2019 in Akron to loving parents Joseph Jr. and Elizabeth Ault, he is also survived by his brothers Jacob, Shane, Sylvester, and twin brother, Steven; devoted grandparents, Laureen and Bruce Penrod, Terri and Paul Gadosik. Michael was a happy and active baby. He had his daddy’s ears and piercing baby blue eyes. He loved cooing, smiling, laughing, and kicking. Michael also enjoyed cuddling and...

WADSWORTH - Jeffrey E. Lawson, age 71 of Akron, OH, passed July 6, 2019.  Survived by his wife Dee, he was preceded in death by his parents, Shirley and “Satchmo” Lawson and son Ryan. A graduate of Field High School and Ohio State University, Jeffrey was a retired Naval Officer.  Private services with interment at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery will be held at a later date.  Online obituary and guest registry are available at...

DALTON – Billie J. McFarren, age 94, passed away on July 4, 2019, Independence Day, a fitting day for his homecoming. A life-long resident of Dalton, Bill was born on October 8, 1924 to the late Oakley “Toby” and Harriet (Purdy) McFarren.  Bill’s father died when Bill was eight years old as a result of injuries incurred during his service in World War I. Bill and his four brothers were raised by their single mother in Dalton during the midst of the...

NORTON – Ray Holderbaum, age 84, passed on to his eternal home on July 2, 2019.  Ray, the firstborn son of the late Paul and Marie (Hilt) Holderbaum, was born on October 10, 1934 in Barberton, OH.  He was a resident of Norton and a 1953 graduate of Norton High School where he met Barbara, the love of his life. Ray was a member of Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Doylestown. He was a sports enthusiast and a loyal fan of both Notre Dame and Duke Universities. In...

BARBERTON – Donald E. Combs, age 73, passed away on June 29, 2019. Born on May 14, 1946 in Barberton to the late Elderad “Ed” and Mary (Williams) Combs, he was a lifelong resident of Barberton.  A veteran of the Vietnam War serving with the U.S Army, Don was retired from the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union #306.  He was a member of the First Hungarian Club in Barberton and loved to spend time with his family and the Underwood Family. ...