All Obituaries

Yvonne D. Geiger, 81, passed away May 18, 2018.  She was born in Akron, Ohio and was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in downtown Akron. Yvonne was very dedicated to her family and very selfless. She always had a love for all animals  and was a passionate artist and a talented seamstress.  For many years she worked side by side with her husband at Geiger’s Cabinet Shop, buying and selling houses and became an accomplished kitchen designer. Mrs. Geiger...

Helen L. Seiford, 90, passed away May 8, 2018.  She was born in Copen, West Virginia to Pat and Dolly (nee Underwood) Traugh. She is preceded in death by her husband Robert G., son Robert B., daughter Jenny L Musisca, grandson Daniel Mizin and her parents.  She is survived by daughters, Kristine (Edward) Young, Julia Warman and Linda McKitrick, nine grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren.  Also survived by her sister Thelma...

Nancy Elizabeth Gainer, 54, passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2018. She was born October 7, 1963 to James and Joyce Keefer in Barberton, Ohio. Nancy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and daughter and is survived by her adoring husband of 31 years, Jeff; her children, Emily & Jonathan, Katlin & Jon and Kristin & Greg; her sister, Susan; her parents, James & Joyce; her grandchildren, Brynlee, Beau & Lucas; her dog, Finn; and a loving and large...

Port Clinton—Mary E. Eberhardt,99, passed away March 28, 2018 just 27 days away from her 100 th birthday.  She was born in Lebanon, Kentucky to Joseph E. and Hattie M. (nee Bradshaw) Spalding.  She is a long standing parishioner of St. Francis de Sales Church.  She enjoyed sewing and word puzzle books.  Mary loved the grace and beauty of birds. Preceded in death by her husband, Charles “Chick” Eberhardt, Mary is survived by  loving...

Jacque L. Hofer, 65, was received into glorious paradise Monday, March 19, 2018 with her loving husband James at her side.  She was born in Akron, Ohio to James F. and Anna Geraldine (nee Buchanan) Smith.  Associated with Cutler Real Estate and Title One, Jacque enjoyed a successful career in real estate.  She was very devoted to her mother and enjoyed knitting and needlepoint. Jacque is survived by her loving husband of twenty six years, James, and is very much...

New Franklin—Dennis Pavelko, 73, passed away March 8, 2018 at Jackson Ridge Rehabilitation and Care.  He was born in Wadsworth, Ohio to Joseph V. and Anna (nee Sedlock) Pavelko.  Dennis was a parishioner at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church.  He had worked at Diversified Mold for many years. He is preceded in death by brother, Dick and sister, Joanne.  He is survived by his loving wife Mary, recently celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. He is...

Raymond E. Irwin “Butch” "K8PQ" Ray “Butch” Irwin passed away surrounded by his family on February 18, 2018 at the age of 76.  Ray was born in Cleveland to George and Anna Irwin.  He lived most of his life in the Barberton Norton area where he resided with...

Robert “Bob” Buehrle passed away on January 19, 2018 at the age of 90.  Bob was born in Akron and lived in New Franklin.  He was a US Navy veteran who served on the destroyer, USS Power during WWII. Bob loved his Catholic faith and was an usher for many...

Michael J. Pfaff, 72, passed away January 28, 2018 at Hospice Care Center.  He was born in Akron, Ohio to Joseph M. and Betty R. (nee Rouse) Pfaff.  He was a proud veteran of the US Air Force and truly loved sharing time with his family and friends. ...

Doris I. Perich, 95, checked out of Heritage Villa #5 on January 14th and checked into Heaven’s Gates where the rent is eternally free. She was born in Akron, OH. She graduated from North High school and later attended University of Mount Union. She worked for Bell telephone for several years before retiring to raise...