All Obituaries

Marvin W. “Coach” Beal of Wadsworth, OH, 71, passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2018.  Born May 24, 1946 in Akron, OH to the late Leona (Keck) and Norman Beal.  Marvin married Mary (Stitz) after they both graduated college and spent one month shy of 49 years enjoying life, and celebrating their love for each other, their children and grandchildren.Marvin was a graduate of East High School, Class of 1964, where he was quarterback of the football...

Sandra L. Williams, 79, passed away Sunday, May 20, 2018.She was born in Pikeville, KY on November 10, 1938 and grew up in Weston, W.Va. where she graduated high school and where she met and married her childhood sweetheart, H. Edward Williams.Sandra was an active member of the Barberton PTA, where she served as a past president.  Mom was an avid sports fan always listening to games on the radio or watching games on TV and sometimes both.  She rarely...

Geraldine F. Hiss, 82, passed away Sunday, May 13, 2018.She lived in Akron and attended Margaret Park Elementary School, eventually moving to Copley for her last 2 years of high school. At Copley High School she met her soon-to-be husband, K. David Hiss (deceased).They were married on October 20, 1956. Geraldine was preceded by her parents, Helen (nee Malone) and Denis Hillery both from Ireland. Helen later married Frank Shuber (deceased,from Copley).She will be missed by...

Loretta J. Toney, 77, passed away Sunday, May 13, 2018.She was a resident of Barberton/Marshallville and retired from B&C Machine.Preceded in death by her son, David Toney Jr.; brothers, Al, Floyd, Joseph and Richard; sisters, Marjorie, Mary and Danna.  Loretta is survived by her sons, Richard and Darian (Angie) Toney; grandchildren, Amber, Shawn, Braydyn, Richie, Amanda, Jonathan, Marissa, Destiny and Shy-Ann; great-grandson, Braylen.The children...

Archie J. Cardinali, 85, passed away Thursday, May 10, 2018 with his family by his side.He was born in Everett, Mass. On December 31, 1932.  A resident of Norton for most of his life.  He was a U.S. Navy veteran serving in the Korean War.  Archie retired from NASA with over 30 years of service and was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church and the “Hunky Club”.Archie loved the outdoors and was an avid golfer, hunter, fisherman and...

Troy D. Ammons, 69, passed away Sunday, April 15, 2018.Born March 17, 1949 in Andalusia, Alabama.Troy was a graduate of Norton High School, Class of 1967, where he played on the football team.He retired from Arco Tool and Die, with 50 years of service.Troy enjoyed drag racing, football and ball room dancing, in which he competed in local and national competitions.Preceded in death by his brother, Pete Ammons; survived by his brother, Mickie (Patsy) Ammons;...

The sky is a little brighter now that mom has been reunited with Dad.Jacqueline “Jackie” I. May, 86, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 with her children by her side.  Mom struggled the last four years with vascular dementia–such a dreaded disease that took so much-but she knew us till the end.  She is free of pain and celebrating with Dad. Mom met and married the love of her life, Joe on August 31, 1950.  Our...

Jenine C. Chapman, 86, passed away Monday, May 7, 2018 with her family at her side. A life resident of Coventry Twp.  She retired from Wilton’s Inc. and was a member of St. Francis DeSales Catholic Church.Preceded in death by her parents, LeRoy and Emma Mann; husband of 62 years, George Chapman; son-in-law, Robert “Skip” Poppenhouse; grandsons, Darwin “D.C.” Chapman and Kodie Chapman; sisters, Joan Heminger, Jette...

Dale Patrick Knierien, age 58 of Salem, Ohio passed away at home on Saturday, April 28, 2018. Born December 9, 1959 in Arlington, Virginia, son of Judith K. (nee Hartley) and Dale A. Knierien. Preceded in death by his father, and his brother, Dennis A. Knierien. Dale was a stone mason, carpenter, surveyor and skilled in all levels of home building and remodeling.  Interests were sky-diving, music and artistic texturing and design.He leaves behind his...

Meveryn Pinder, 76, passed away Saturday, April 28, 2018. Meveryn valued family above everything else and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  She was raised in Akron and graduated from Garfield High School in 1959.  She married her high-school sweetheart, Robert, and had four children.  She was an extraordinary cook and baker and loved expressing her creativity through quilting, knitting and embroidery. ...