All Obituaries

DALTON – Cynthia A. Lowe, age 61, passed away on September 14, 2021. Born on July 29, 1960 in Medina, OH to Almon “Odell” and Elizabeth “Lee” (Strauss) Leyda, she was a resident of Dalton for 12 years, previously of Barberton.  Cynthia was employed by Canton Computer Systems (CCS) for 18 years and was a member of the Akron Power Squadron and a past member of the Barberton Band Boosters. She loved gardening, canning and taking care of her children and...

JONESVILLE,  NC - Patrick T. Elton Miller Sr., age 64, passed away on August 29, 2021. See original notice on www.gentryfuneralservice.com Memorial service will be held on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at 3 p.m. at the Zak-Thacker & Monbarren Funeral Home, 132 N. Portage St., Doylestown, OH, 44230, with Kenneth Miller, Minister.  Calling hours will be from 2 p.m. until time of service.  Memorials may be made to Celebration Church, 164 Celebration Way, North Wilkesboro,...

BARBERTON – Joseph J. Andris, age 86, passed away on August 28, 2021 after a brief illness. Born on January 24, 1935 in Barberton, OH to the late Frank J. and Anna Mary (Valasek) Andris, he was a graduate of Barberton High School and lifelong resident.  Joe had worked at P.P.G. Co. for 39 years until its closing and then retired from Akron Recycle Energy Systems after many years.  A veteran of the Korean War serving with the U.S. Marines, he was a former member of SS. Cyril...

NORTH LAWRENCE – David J. Mumford, age 71, passed away after a short illness on August 27, 2021. Born on March 1, 1950 in Peterborough, England to the late Thomas and Audrey (Foster) Mumford, he was a resident of North Lawrence for 9 months.  Previous to that, he and his wife, Janice had lived in Kansas since 2010, the Dalton area, and Toronto, Canada.  Dave’s last employment was with Rayco in Wooster but had spent many years with Brouwer Turf Equipment in Canada, and...

DOYLESTOWN – Larry D. Markley, age 78, passed away unexpectedly on August 24, 2021. Born on November 8, 1942 in Wadsworth, OH to the late Forrest and Nora Markley, he was a resident of Doylestown for 45 years, previously of Wadsworth.  Larry retired from the Akron Beacon Journal with 38 years of service and liked to golf. He is preceded in death by his grandson, Gage Markley; brothers, Roger and Forrest Markley; sister, Mary Ball.  Larry is survived by his wife of 55 years,...

Dalton – Justine A. Borton, age 84, passed away on August 18, 2021 surrounded by family. Born on October 28, 1936 in Quaker City, OH to the late Emile and Mary Catherine (Anderson) Boulet, she was a 6-year resident of Brewster, previously of Dalton (Sugarcreek Twp.) for 60 years. Justine had worked for Dutch Country Apple Dumplings in Orrville and also at R.W. Screw in Massillon. A member of the Massillon Baptist Temple, she was an avid reader, and loved spending time with her...

DOYLESTOWN – Beverly J. Lemmon (nee, Hollingsworth), age 87, passed away on August 13, 2021. Born in Tilton, Illinois on March 16, 1934 to the late Lester and Erma (Hunter) Hollingsworth, she was a resident of the Doylestown area for 45 years.  She loved playing cards, gambling, sewing and crocheting, but especially loved spending time with her family. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jack; son, Michael Hummel; daughter/granddaughter, Lerrynn Hummel; sister, Laura...

DOYLESTOWN – Betty L. Holmes, age 89, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on August 13, 2021. Born on May 27, 1932 in Akron, OH to the late Alton and Velma (Conley) Stewart, she was a resident of Doylestown since 1987. Betty had ten years of service at the University of Akron and was a member of the Kenmore Church of Christ.  She volunteered at Barberton Citizens Hospital for 15 years and was also a member of Mother Singers in her earlier years. Her biggest joys...

DALTON – James L. Clark, age 91, passed away unexpectedly on August 11, 2021. Born in Dalton, OH to the late Cloyce and Marie (Masters) Clark, he was a life resident and graduate of Dalton High School. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, James retired from Republic Steel after 30 years of service. He also worked as a carpenter and did remodeling for many years.  James was a member of DAV, Moose, American Legion, V.F.W., and the United Steel Workers Union.  He and his wife...