The Summit County Beacon, Wednesday, 20 July 1887:

"DEATH OF AN EX-MAYOR OF AKRON

From Tuesday's Daily Beacon

Ex-Mayor Levi S. Herrold died at his residence, 958 South Main street, this
morning at a quarter of eight o'clock, aged 66 years, six months and two days.
About two years ago Mr. Herrold had a stroke of paralysis, since which time
he has been almost a constant sufferer from a complication of diseases. In January
last, he had a severe attack of heart trouble, and then grew better, and his
family had hopes of his complete recovery. About two months ago, however, he
had another severe attack, since which time he has been confined to his home,
and has required constant care, which was cheerfully rendered by his wife and
daughter, Miss Martha, who were devotedly attached to the kind husband and father.
He died very peacefully sitting in his chair, the dropping of his head on his
chest being the only warning his family had of his passing away. The funeral
services will take place at the family home Thursday at 3 P.M. and at Trinity
Lutheran Church at 4 P.M.

'Levi S. Herrold, ex-Mayor of Akron was born November 17, 1820. Mr. Herrold
was the son of Col. John George, the son of Frederick Herrold, who came from
Germany to that part of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, now known as Snyder
County. His mother was Mary Steese. The subject of this sketch, on account of
the indigent circumstances of his parents, was compelled to labor in various
employments to support himself and to secure the meager educational advantages
which he received, amounting to three terms of district school. He at one time
was employed at driver on the canal from McKee's Half Falls to Havre de Grace
on the tide water; then steadily advancing, as his energy and natural tact in
business have shown in following him briefly through his subsequent business
life of about ten years in general merchandising. Immediately after marriage,
his official career began by being elected for a term of five years as Justice
of the Peace, of Snyder county, Pa. At the expiration of his term of office
he was re-elected for a second term. After serving two years, he was called
by the people of his county to serve a term of three years as Sheriff. In the
Spring of 1865 he came with his family to Akron, having purchased the grist
and saw mill, now owned by Brewster & Sons, on South Main street, which he conducted
for ten years. Mr. Herrold served the Fifth Ward as Assessor and served a term
as Infirmary Director. In 1875 he was chosen as Mayor of Akron. At the expiration
of his term he retired to a quiet life and the superintendency of his farm in
Springfield township. At the age of 23 years, Mr. Herrold was married to Lydia
Motz, daughter of John and Barbara (Moyer) Motz, who were Union County (Pa.)
people. They had eight children, four sons and four daughters, Mary M., George
I., Alfred, John S., Henry S., Ada B., Martha A. and Ida. Of these, two children
are still living, John S. and Martha A., the latter being well known here and
elsewhere for her musical ability.'"