Obituaries
Gina Miller-Fox
Oct 23, 2018
Gina Miller-Fox passed on to the Lord on October 23, 2018 while surrounded by family in Akron, OH after a difficult fight with cancer. She was born on September 11, 1956 in Akron, OH to parents, Margie and Eugene "Gene" Miller. Gina was known and loved by many. After 30 years working at Isaly's in Stow, she was the warm...
Walter C. Eldridge
Oct 22, 2018
Walter C. Eldridge, 63, of Springfield Township passed away on October 22, 2018 surrounded by family after a brief illness.Friends and family are welcome to visit Newcomer Funeral Home, 131 North Canton Road, Akron, on Saturday, October 27, 2018 from 4:00 – 6:00 PM. A short funeral service will follow at 6 pm with Pastor Bob Eldridge, officiating.Walt will be...
Dr. Lee Dodd
Oct 22, 2018
Dr. Gary Lee Dodd, 73 of Akron, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 22, 2018 following a brief illness. He was born in Akron, Ohio on June 28, 1945, the son of the late George and Margaret Dodd. Dr. Dodd proudly served in the U.S. Navy as an Optometrist prior to opening his practice in the Ellet area...
Richard Bruce Tate
Oct 22, 2018
Richard Bruce Tate, "Richie", age 69 of Akron, Ohio, died on Monday, October 22, 2018. He was born on October 2, 1949 in Akron, the son of the late Richard and Dorothy (nee Dye) Tate. Richie was a graduate of East High School. He was a pipefitter/welder for Plumbers and Pipefitters Local #219 in Akron. Mr. Tate enjoyed watching and...
Gerald Lynn Dies
Oct 21, 2018
Gerald Lynn Dies, 74, of Uniontown, Ohio, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday October 21, 2018. A soldier standing ground until his captain called him home. Jerry was a testimony to all who knew and cared for him. His strength carried him through where most would have faltered.Born October 18, 1944, in Akron, Ohio, to Velma Grace...
Michaelann Jean Terry
Oct 21, 2018
Michaelann Jean Terry, 21, passed away unexpectedly on October 21, 2018 as a result of a traffic accident. She was born in Barberton on April 3, 1997. She was preceded in death by her father, Michael Terry; great-grandparents, Robert Terry and Nelson and Margaret Gerstenslager; partner and son's father, Steven Eisaman. She is survived by her son, Shane; parents, Brian...
Erica Kathleen Knight
Oct 19, 2018
Erica Kathleen Knight, on 10/19/18, was a beautiful shimmering light as she transitioned into Angel Erica Kathleen Knight. Leaving behind to mourn her sudden transition are her mother, Stephanie Hang (Poth) and father, Christopher Knight. Unable to meet Erica are loving sister and brothers, McKenzie Hang, Gavin Hang, Nate Hang, and Steven Hang, loving grandparents, Roger and Gayle Knight, Eileen...
Duane "Dewey" G. Leigh
Oct 19, 2018
Duane (Dewey) G. Leigh, Akron, Ohio went to be with the Lord on October 19, 2018. The eldest son of Alfred Senior and Margaret (Lee) Leigh of Tallmadge, Ohio, Dewey served in the Air Force from 1950-1952, graduated with a Bachelor of Science from the University of Akron and obtained a Master of Business Administration from Kent State University. He...
George A. Cusma
Oct 18, 2018
The Cusma Clan is back together again.It was with great joy that on Oct. 18th, 2018, George A Cusma, 93, was finally able to join the most important people in his life for an eternity of harmony, peace, and love, in the same bed that his wife began her journey.Preceding him, was his wife of 55 years, Eleanor, his daughter,...
Donald Lee Cutlip
Oct 18, 2018
Donald L. Cutlip, 67, of Akron, passed suddenly on October 18, 2018.Don was born on September 26, 1951 in Clay County, West Virginia. In 1970, he relocated to Akron where he spent the rest of his life with his wife, Linda and daughter, Sherri. Don enjoyed reading the bible, music, and playing guitar, but above all, he cherished spending time...
Ross William Berger, Jr.
Oct 18, 2018
Ross William Berger, Jr., age 67, of Akron, Ohio, died on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at his home. He was born on May 28, 1951 in Akron, the son of the late Ross William and Helen Moynell (nee Stoneking) Berger, Sr.Ross was an honorably discharged US Army veteran serving during the Vietnam War. Mr. Berger retired from the US Post...
Robert R. Mccravy
Oct 18, 2018
Robert R. McCravy, 82It is with deep sadness that the family of Robert R. McCravy announces his unexpected passing on Thursday, October 18, 2018. The most important thing to Bob was spending time with his family. He loved his kids and his grandkids. Whether it was going out for a meal or just hanging out together, those are the times...
John Edward Benek
Oct 17, 2018
John Edward Benek went home to be with the Lord on Oct. 17, 2018. John was born Sept. 5, 1953. He was a 1971 Graduate of Wadsworth High School and Veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. He worked for the City of Wadsworth, Super 8 Motel, Storage Buildings Unlimited and Summit Racing Equipment. John is preceded in death by father...
Olga D. Yanke
Oct 16, 2018
Olga D. Yanke, 65, of Akron, passed away on October 16, 2018. She was born in Cleveland on September 14, 1953 to the late Joseph M. and Olga J. Yanke. Olga retired from Yanke Orthotics and Prosthetics Inc. after 10 years of service. She was a gifted artist, working in charcoal and making hook rugs. She loved antiques and owned...
Barbara Jeanne Mears Mccoy O'Brien
Oct 15, 2018
Barbara Jeanne Mears McCoy O'Brien, age 80, transitioned from this life into the presence of her Lord and Savior on October 15, 2018. She was born to the late Richard (Eupha) and Stella (nee Cinko) Mears on August 24, 1938 in Akron, OH. In her day she enjoyed working as a waitress at the Waterloo and McMuldren's restaurants. Her love...
William "Bill" T. Shipley
Oct 15, 2018
William "Bill" T. Shipley passed away on October 15, 2018 after a short battle with cancer at the Cleveland Clinic Akron General Justin T. Rogers Hospice Center. Born on August 21, 1959 in Akron, Ohio to Ralph and Marcia (Harnar) Shipley. He was a graduate of Field High School and retired from Ohio Department of Transportation in 2010. Bill was...
Allen L. Wyatt
Oct 15, 2018
With immense courage, after a long battle following a heart attack, Allen L. Wyatt left us at the young age of 59 to be with the Lord on Monday, October 15, 2018. In our grief, we are shaken by the totality of you. Your unquestionable love for your family and friends. Your love of music. Your life-long love of Harleys....
Denver Harold Truman
Oct 15, 2018
Denver Harold Truman, 91, of Norton, passed away on October 15, 2018. He was born in Swandale, West Virginia on April 26, 1927 to the late Creed and Daisy Truman. Denver proudly served in the U.S. Army and retired from Wright Tool and Forge after 36 years of service. Denver loved spending time in his garden and sharing his vegetables...
Beth Marie Mcmullen
Oct 14, 2018
Beth Marie Deschambeault McMullen, 65, of Uniontown, passed away on October 14, 2018 at Akron General Hospital in Akron, Ohio.A native of East Conway, New Hampshire, she lived in the Lexington, Kentucky area for nearly forty years before retiring to Fort Myers, Florida. Beth is preceded in death by her parents; Paul and Alice Deschambeault, as well as her beloved...
Shelley Lee Troutman
Oct 13, 2018
Shelley L. Troutman, 41, of Norton, passed unexpectedly on October 13, 2018. She was born in Akron, OH, and graduated from Norton High School. She worked at Meech Static Eliminators for the last two years.Shelley was a fun loving and outgoing person who had a contagious smile. She was loving and always willing to help anyone in need. She was...
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