Obituaries
Robert G. Miller
Dec 7, 2022
Robert G. Miller, "Bob", age 82, of Akron, Ohio, died on December 7, 2022. He was born on January 13, 1940 in Akron, the son of the late John and Valoise (nee Griffith) Miller. Bob, first and foremost, loved his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and his loving and devoted companion of 25 years, Frances "Fran" (nee Harmon) Zimmerman. He...
Lynda E. Underwood
Dec 7, 2022
Lynda E. Underwood, age 81 of Deerfield, Ohio, died on December 7, 2022. She was born on June 20, 1941 in Oneida, New York, the daughter of the late Lynn J. and Daisy (nee Wood) Thorp. Lynda was a machine operator at Ferriot Brothers in Akron for many years before retiring. She liked to craft, especially with her grandchildren. She...
Joe Dillion
Dec 7, 2022
Joe Dillon, age 76 of Akron passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at Canal Point Nursing Home. Anyone with contact information for Mr. Dillon's legal next of kin, son Danny Dillon, please call Newcomer Funeral Home at 330-784-3334.
Dorothy J. Gordon
Dec 6, 2022
Dorothy Jean Gordon of Akron Ohio went home to be with the Lord December 6, 2022. She was born in Greenwood, Mississippi on April 25th 1953 to the late Bennie Gordon Sr and Melvina (Odell) Gordon. She moved to Akron Ohio in 1972 attending East High School. She loved the game of softball playing for 20 plus years for the...
Lottie A. Hawkins
Dec 6, 2022
Lottie A. Hawkins, 84, passed away on December 6, 2022. She was born on December 25, 1937 the daughter of the late Forrest and Elizabeth Abel. She was a woman of faith and attended Holy Family Catholic Church. Lottie retired after many years of dedicated service at Century Products. She enjoyed working in her vegetable garden. Lottie was well known...
Carmen (Pulaski) Cannon
Dec 6, 2022
Carmen (Pulaski) Cannon passed away in Akron, OH, on December 6th, 2022, after a long illness at the age of 72. Carmen was born February 22nd, 1950, in Akron, OH and was raised in Mogadore, OH where she graduated from Mogadore High School in 1969. Carmen would spend her entire life in the area, though never in one spot for...
Terence Lee Taylor
Dec 6, 2022
Terence "Terry" Taylor, 78, met his heavenly gate invitation, peacefully, at home on December 6th 2022. His legacy is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Mariedna S Taylor; his daughters, Erica (John) Taylor, Kelly (Kip) Welty, Robin (Scott) French and his son, Gregory Taylor; his sister, Kathy (Richard) Goocher and his brother, Jeff Taylor. Preceded in death was...
Angela Victoria Burgess
Dec 5, 2022
Angela V. Burgess, age 70 of Akron passed away on Monday, December 5, 2022. She was born in Clinton, SC on October 30, 1952 to David and Mary {Sturkey} Ferguson.Angela will always be loved and dearly missed by her husband of 11 years, Albert Burgess; parents David and Mary Ferguson; children Shununa Williams and Shannon X. Mitchell; siblings David Ferguson...
Steven E. Eitel
Dec 4, 2022
Steven E. Eitel, 73, passed away on December 4, 2022. He was born on February 7, 1949 the son of the late Edward and Rita Eitel. He was a architect and designed many buildings and beautiful homes. Steve enjoyed the outdoors especially fishing and hunting and recently was able to go on a hunting trip to Colorado. Steve was a...
Edward G. Wilkinson
Dec 4, 2022
Edward G. Wilkinson, 85, passed away December 4, 2022 at home with his family by his side. Born in Akron, Ohio to Jesse and Margaret (Fox) Wilkinson, he was a lifelong area resident. He was raised in the Baptist religion. Eddie graduated from Stow High School in 1956 and later served in the U. S. Army from 1958-60. He retired...
John Roger Long
Dec 3, 2022
John Roger Long, 89, of Suffield Township, passed away on December 3, 2022 at peacefully at his home, in his lounge chair. He was born on June 4, 1933 in Middletown, PA to the late Mary C. Long.In addition to his mother, John was preceded in death by his son Jerry Long, sister Barbara Porterfield and daughter-in-law Mary Long.On November...
John Michael Park
Dec 3, 2022
John M. Park, 85 of Akron went home to the arms of Jesus December 3, 2022. He was reunited with the love of his life and wife of 57 years, Helen, whom he had missed dearly these past 6 years.John served in the Navy from 1955-1958 as active duty, and was in the reserves until 1963, when he was honorably...
Colleen M. Lauffer
Dec 2, 2022
Colleen M. Lauffer, 92, passed away on Dec. 2, 2022. There were no services and cremation was private. This is her obituary, and perhaps the last and only chance to tell her simple, tender story.A lifelong resident of the Akron area, outwardly she was a nurse, a volunteer, and a devoted wife and mother of three. Inside though, she was...
Terry Bennett
Dec 2, 2022
Terry L. Bennett, age 77, of Mogadore, Ohio slipped away peacefully from life into eternal life with Jesus Christ on Tuesday, December 6, 2022. Left to follow him are his wife, Cheryl; son, Steve (Teresa); daughter, Dana; grandchildren, Cody (Brittany), Presley, and Kyle; and soon to arrive great-granddaughter, Spencer Page.Terry was a Browns fan, but Papaw's greatest love was his...
Michael Wayne Britton
Dec 2, 2022
Michael Wayne Britton, 58, of Akron, passed away on December 2, 2022. He was born in Akron on July 30, 1964 and graduated from Central Hower High School in 1982 before earning a degree in automotive repair from the University of Akron. Even in his free time, Mike enjoyed working on cars. He also loved to fish. He was a...
Ruth S. Wilcox
Dec 2, 2022
Ruth Susanna Wilcox, 86, of Akron, passed away on December 2, 2022. She was born on August 17, 1936 to Cornie and Wilbert Goldinger.In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Carl W. Wilcox Sr; siblings, Sylvia, Daniel, Junipher, Herk and Alice; grandchildren, Jenafer and Charles. She is survived by her brother, David Goldinger; her...
Juanita Kathryn Cetrone
Dec 2, 2022
Juanita Kathryn Cetrone, age 74 of Akron, Ohio, died on December 2, 2022. She was born on June 27, 1948 in Parsons, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Golden Ray and Goldie Kathryn (nee Carr) Shaffer. Juanita will be dearly missed by her sisters, Betty (Joseph) Rhinehart, Janet (Ronald) Rhinehart and Patricia Shaffer; step-children, Vickie (William) Desatnik, Dennis (Heather)...
Jason Forrest Pitcock
Dec 1, 2022
Jason F. Pitcock, 54, of Brimfield, passed away on December 1, 2022. He was born on June 10, 1968 to the late Gerald and Carol {King} Pitcock. Jason is survived by his loving brother, Jerry (Denise) Pitcock; niece Julia (Nathan) Hardie. Per Jason's wishes, cremation will take place, and there will be no formal services. To leave a message for...
Gregory Scott Wade
Dec 1, 2022
Gregory Scott Wade, "Greg", age 56 of Mogadore, Ohio, died on December 1, 2022. He was born on September 22, 1966 in Akron, the son of Jackie "Jack" and Theresa (nee Carr) Wade, with whom he lived. In addition to his parents, Greg is survived by two sisters, Lisa (Ray) Jones of Ft. Myers, FL and Meredith (Tammy) Wade of...
Timothy Lloyd Corrick
Nov 30, 2022
Timothy L. Corrick, 74 of Green passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. He was born in Akron on April 2, 1948, the son of Shirley {Shreve} Troyer and the late Charles Corrick Jr.In addition to his father, Tim was preceded in death by his step-mother, 1 brother and 2 sisters.Tim will always be loved and dearly missed by his...
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