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* Harry Becker 1913+
* William B. Johnson +1944
* Albert P. Klabunda 1956-19591968+* John Slabaugh +1965-1968+* W. Snider +1968+
=Notable Families=
==Aitken family==
WiS 1965-8: Detroit, MI: "Our dear brother Alex. Aitken, formerly of Akron, Ohio., was called home suddenly from the hospital, following an operation, June 5th., Saved in Akron 32 years ago and, with his wife, in fellowship there for years until coming here to West Chicago Hall. Pray for his widow and three daughters."
* Alexander Aitken '''1933-1950+''' (b. 1889 Scotland - d. 1965 Detroit, MI)
==Angwin family==
WiS 1968-5: Akron, OH: "Our dear sister Mrs. Adelaide Angwin “went home” March 6th., aged 89. A worthy sister, always in the assembly meetings, and much missed by the Christians here. Prayer requested for her husband."
* Mrs. Adelaide Angwin '''+1968''' (d. 1968)
==Becker family==
WiS 1940-1: Fallen Asleep: Akron, OH: "Dan L. Becker, after a lingering illness, went into the presence of the Lord on Nov. 17. A brother who feared God above many. Who sought to honor God and serve His people. Faithful when in health. Patient in his long illness. His end was peace. The Editor, while holding tent meetings in Akron this summer had the privilege of visiting dear Dan often while there, and shall never forget one day when he sat up in his bed and sweetly sang, “Can You Wonder That I Love Him So.” The fragrance and savor of Christ that he manifested will ever be blessed in the memory of those who knew him. For many years he lived in Oakland, Cal. The services were very large, over 70
AA 1949-6: With Christ: Cleveland, OH: "Harry Becker of this city went home on June 3, after a brief illness when many of the Lord’s people prayed for him. The Cleveland Press of June 4 said, “Harry Becker led a dual life of preacher and [[Railroad|railroad]] engineer. He began his preaching career in 1913. His 'pulpit’ was the Tom Johnson Square. Devoted to this personal evangelism, he spoke to thousands of passers by. Before coming to Cleveland six years ago he lived in Columbus, Orville and Akron. Until he made his permanent home here, his preaching on the square was during railroad stopovers.” Traveling in his years of retirement on a railroad pass made it convenient for Mr. Becker to travel and he was often seen at conferences of the Lord’s people. He attended the Christian Workers' Conference each year. Mrs. Becker requests prayer for his son Dan who gave evidence of being troubled as he listened to the Word, and also for his daughters who are away from the Lord."
WiS 1970-5: Cleveland, OH: "Our dear sister Mrs. Dorothy A. Hassink “went home” March 11th. She was saved at age 22 as a result of meetings of the late James Marshall in Akron and Addison Rd. Assemblies. A patient sufferer for a good part of her married life, she was uncomplaining and kind. She leaves her husband of the Monticello Assembly, two daughters and one son. Also surviving her aged father, M. Becker of Akron."
* Rebecca Becker '''+1898-1932'''
** Dan Becker '''+1898-1940''' (d. 1939 Akron, OH)
** M.W. (Michael?) Becker '''+1927-1932+'''. 1927 @ 376 Orleans Ave., 383 Kathryn Pl., Akron & 681 19th St., Cuyahoga Falls; +1930-1932+: 1733 19th St., C.F.;
*** Dorothy A. Becker Hassink
** Harry Becker '''+1913+''' (d. 1949)
** Frank Becker '''+1946+'''. He served as a pallbearer that year for William P. Douglas' memorial service, as a brother representing the Akron assembly. See ''Assembly Annals'' 1946-6 and/or the Soper family.
==Bercaw family==
From +1936-1963, Joseph resided at 928 Bisson Ave., and served as a correspondent for AGH during this time. In 1963, he relocated to 4007 Hawthorne, Norton, OH still as a correspondent until mid-1966. * Joseph Bercaw '''+19361922-1966+1969'''
==Calderhead family==
==Cochrane family==
WiS 1958-12: F.A.: "On October 7th, saints here lost a good friend in the homecall of our dear brother William Cochrane. Saved 42 years ago he went on quietly and consistently in assembly fellowship— much missed. Pray for his widow and daughter — Titus 2:13 — also three sons."
WiS 1964-10: "Our beloved sister Mrs. Margaret Cochrane went home to be with the Lord August 2nd., aged 81. Saved in 1915 during a serious illness — in fellowship here with her husband for years — now both in His presence. Three sons and one daughter survive. Kindly and quiet in her spirit."
* William Cochrane '''1916-1958''' (d. 1958 Akron, OH)
* Margaret Cochrane '''1915-1964''' (d. 1964 Akron, OH)
==Crosser family==
WiS 1962-2: F.A.: Lonaconing, [[Maryland|MD]]: "Our esteemed brother Henry Grosser "went home" December 14th, aged 88. He was saved in Toronto, Ohio, when 19 years of age, later came here and had been m fellowship since. Known to many of the Lord's servants through the years for godly simplicity of life and testimony, and kind hospitality. He spent the past two years in the Akron Assembly. A worthy brother whose appreciative countenance helped much as he listened to the ministry of the Word. Many shall miss him."
* Henry Crosser '''1960-1962''' ==Cunningham family==WiS 1963-3: F.A.: "Our dear sister Mrs. John Cunningham “went home” January 16th. Her husband and three sons survive, as well as her sisters and a brother in [[Scotland]]. We are without further details." WiS 1965-4: "We have heard, incidentally and without details, of the homecall of our dear young sister, Mrs. Winnie Cunningham. She suffered much sickness yet was uncomplaining and sweet in her disposition and took patiently the Lord’s dealings with her. Remember her husband and child, in prayer." WiS 1966-10: "Our dear sister Mrs. Jennie E. Cunningham “went home” July 10, aged 80. Saved during tent meetings held in Barberton, near here, in 1948 — bre. Govan and Klabunda preaching at the time. Mother of Mrs. Shirley Cunningham of Barberton." * Mrs. John Cunningham '''+1963''' * Mrs. Winnie Cunningham '''+1965''' (d. 1965 Akron, OH) * Mrs. Jennie Cunningham '''1948-1966''' (d. 1966 Akron, OH)
==Curry family==
* Mrs. Elizabeth Edgar '''+1939''' (d. 1939 Akron, OH).
==Flamm family==
WiS 1970-5: Akron, OH: "Our dear brother Jacob Flamm was called home January 27. Born in Austria-Hungary in 1884, saved here in Akron in 1918 and with the saints here for a good number of years. A faithful and consistent brother who shall be missed by the Assembly here."
* Jacob Flamm '''1918-1970''' (b. 1884 Austria/Hungary - d. 1970 Akron, OH)
==Fouts family==
==Klabunda family==
* Albert P. Klabunda '''1956-19591968+'''
==Marshall family==
==McIlmoyle family==
WiS 1964-12: "We have heard, without details, of the homegoing of our aged brother Mclllmoyle of the Assembly here about October 22nd. A native of Ireland, well known to older ones of this district."
WiS 1959-9: F.A.: "Our dear sister Mrs. Mary Mcllmoyle “went home” July 23rd. Born in Ireland, saved about 30 years ago and in fellowship here since. Survived by husband and three daughters."
* Mr. McIlmoyle '''+1964''' (d. 1964)
* Mrs. Mary McIlmoyle '''1939-1959''' (d. 1959)
==Slabaugh family==
* John Slabaugh '''+1965-1968+'''
==Smith family==
WiS 1964-9: "Our beloved sister Mrs. Wm. Smith "went home" June 20th after a prolonged illness. Saved and in fellowship with the saints... Survived by her husband."
* Mrs. William Smith '''+1964''' (d. 1964)
==Snider family==
* W. Snider '''+1968+'''
==Snyder family==
WiS 1963-7: "Our dear brother Charles E. Snyder was "called home" May 4th., aged 66 An invalid for long. Shortly before his homecall he wrote us for some good tracts to give to unsaved ones. He was saved June 29th.. 1954. His widow survives, also one daughter and one son, all of them with that “blessed hope” in view."
* Charles E. Snyder '''1954-1963''' (d. 1963)
* Mrs. Snyder '''+1963+'''
==Soper family==
* Kenneth Webb '''+1992-current?'''
==Welsh Welch family==WiS 1970-3: Youngstown, OH: "Another brother Harley C. Welch from this Assembly was taken home January 14, aged 83. He was saved Sept. 25, 1916. In fellowship in Akron assembly for years and here remainder of his life. He leaves his widow, formerly Margaret Craw, also four daughters. Isaiah 53:5 was used to his conversion." OR 1932-3: Gone Home: Akron, OH: "Mrs. Harley Welsh Welch passed suddenly into the presence of the Lord January 9th. In fellowship here about thirteen years. Brethren Duncan and Becker spoke to a large company at the hall, and Brother White spoke at the grave. Prayer Is requested for the husband and the family of four children." * Harley C. Welch/Welsh '''1916-1932+'''* 1st wife Mrs. Harley Welch '''1919-1932''' (d. 1932 Akron, OH)* 2nd wife Margaret Craw Welch '''+1970+''' ==White family==WiS 1962-7: F.A.: "Our dear sister Mrs. Elizabeth Mary White “went home” May 6th., aged 74. A native of Ireland, she was saved at 14 and gathered to the Name of the Lord for over 50 years. Her husband, who predeceased her several years ago, was a worthy standby of the Assembly here. She knew the truth of God and loved it. Much missed."
* Mrs. Harley Welsh Elizabeth Mary White '''19191912?-19321962''' (d. 1932 Akron, OH1962)
==Wright family==
Thomas served as a correspondent at AGH from 19671966-1991.
* Thomas Wright '''+19671966-1991+'''
=Sources=
* Letters of Interest (LOI): 1945-2
* Our Record (OR): 1932-3&5
* Words in Season (WiS): 1939-1; 1956:1-3; 1957-1; 1958-7&12; 1959-9; 1960-7; 1961-2; 1962-2&7; 1963-3&7&9; 1964-10&12; 1965:3-4&8&10; 1968-5&9; 1969-2; 1970-3&5
