Obituaries

Rita Jean Williams

Rita Jean Williams

Dec 15, 2017

Rita Jean Williams passed away on December 15, 2017 in the company of her husband of over 50 years. Rita was preceded in death by her father, Fred Warman; mother, Ruby Warman; and brother, Gerald Warman. She is survived by her husband, John; brother, John (Sandy) Warman; sons, Michael (Debbie) of Orlando, FL, Scott (Kelly) of Davenport, FL, and Daniel...

Dennis George Wilson

Dennis George Wilson

Dec 14, 2017

Dennis George Wilson, 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on December 14, 2017 at 2:00am. He lost his battle with cancer and went home to his Lord and Savior. Born January 1, 1938 in Akron, Ohio, he was preceded in death by his parents Eileen Schafer and George Wilson. Dennis was a U.S. Army veteran. After coming...

Kenneth Virgil Cottrell

Kenneth Virgil Cottrell

Dec 14, 2017

Kenneth Virgil Cottrell, 87, of Cuyahoga Falls, went home to be with the Lord on December 14, 2017. He was born in Frametown, West Virginia on February 19, 1930. Kenneth served in the United States Navy on the USS Norton Sound. Kenneth retired from the Norton Company in March 1992, after 37 years of service. Kenneth was preceded in death...

Jaime Alfonso Moore

Jaime Alfonso Moore

Dec 12, 2017

Jaime Alfonso Moore, age 48 of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, died on December 12, 2017 at Western Reserve Hospital after a long illness. He was born on March 19, 1969 in El Paso, Texas, the son of the late James Moore and Carolyn (nee Velarde) Moore Tromer. Jaime was a chef for various restaurants, he also did landscaping work. He enjoyed...

Ann Marie Wyse

Ann Marie Wyse

Dec 11, 2017

Ann Marie Wyse, 84, of Uniontown, went home to be with the Lord on December 11, 2017. Ann was a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was an avid golfer, a card player extraordinaire, an occasional sky diver and one-time white water rafter. Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Russ Wyse; son, David Lee Phifer; and daughters, Karen Anne...

Charlie "Jay" Shoates Iv

Charlie "Jay" Shoates Iv

Dec 10, 2017

Charlie "Jay" Shoates IV, 40, passed away and went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 10, 2017 after a long illness. Charlie, lovingly known as Jay by family, was the oldest child of Charlie Shoates III and Yvonne Shoates. He was born on July 21, 1977. As a child he was raised to love the Lord and...

Gregory A. "Greg" Cook

Gregory A. "Greg" Cook

Dec 9, 2017

Gregory A. "Greg" Cook, 62, passed unexpectedly on December 9, 2017. A lifelong Akron resident, Greg was born July 8, 1955 to late parents Charles and Virginia Cook. He retired from Goodyear in 2016 after 30 years of service. Greg was an alumnus of the University of Akron graduating with a degree in accounting. He enjoyed spending time with his...

Gary A. Hull

Gary A. Hull

Dec 9, 2017

Gary A. Hull, 77, of Akron, passed away on December 9, 2017. He was born in Marietta, Ohio on March 12, 1940 to the late Alvin and Maxine Hull. He retired from Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems. In addition to his parents, Gary was preceded in death by his brothers, Bill and Dwain Hull. He will be dearly missed by his...

Janice Carol Aber

Janice Carol Aber

Dec 9, 2017

Janice Carol Aber, 79, of Akron, passed away at home peacefully, surrounded by family on December 9, 2017. Janice was born on January 2, 1938 to the late Raymond and Virginia Smith. Janice retired from Ferriot Brothers and loved spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, Janice was preceded in death by her loving husband, Jack Aber;...

Harold F. Oswalt, Sr.

Harold F. Oswalt, Sr.

Dec 9, 2017

Harold Franklin Oswalt Sr. 72, of Akron, passed away on December 9, 2017. Per his wishes, cremation has taken place and a private burial will be held at Ebenezer Cemetery in Neelysville, OH.

Ja’Koda Trayden Cole

Ja’Koda Trayden Cole

Dec 8, 2017

Ja'Koda Trayden Cole was welcomed in to this world November 14th, 2017. God called him back to his loving arms December 8th, 2017. Ja'Koda was a calm and patient baby loved by so many in his short time on the physical earth and will be greatly missed.He is survived by his parents, Julian and Rebecca Cole, his twin brother Ja'Kari...

John Manousogiannakis

John Manousogiannakis

Dec 8, 2017

John Manousogiannakis, age 77, of Akron, Ohio, he was peacefully received into the loving arms of Christ on Friday, December 8, 2017.He was born on August 10, 1940 in Crete, Greece, the son of the late Giorgios and Eleni Manousogiannakis.John was retired from Akron Central Engraving in 2012. He had a passion for the Lord; he enjoyed gardening by working...

Janet A. Loughrey

Janet A. Loughrey

Dec 7, 2017

Janet A. Loughrey, 71, of Stow, passed away on Thursday Dec. 7, 2017 surrounded by her family. She was born in Kittanning, PA to the late William and Gladys (Grafton) Milligan, and lived in the Warren/Cortland Ohio area for 35+ years, where she worked at Packard Electric . Janet loved bingo, Las Vegas, football (especially her Steelers), and her dog,...

Glenn E. Carrington

Glenn E. Carrington

Dec 7, 2017

Glenn E. Carrington, age 68 of Akron, Ohio, died on Thursday, December 7, 2017 at his home. He was born on August 16, 1949 in Oak Hill, WV, the son of the late Leslie J. and Rachel (nee Hensley) Carrington. Glenn enjoyed music, fishing, hunting, and being in the outdoors. He was also a very good cement worker. He worked...

James A. Dearing

James A. Dearing

Dec 7, 2017

James A. Dearing, 65, passed away on December 7, 2017.He leaves many family members and friends who loved him dearly. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 from 4-6 followed by a 6:00 p.m. memorial service at Newcomer Funeral Home, 131 N. Canton Rd., Akron.

Margaret Clark

Margaret Clark

Dec 6, 2017

Margaret A. Clark, 62 of Cuyahoga Falls, went home to be with the Lord on December 6, 2017. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and was a great mother to all that knew her. She worked at Flagpole Drive-Thru and Walmart for many years. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Clark; father, Vernon Speicher; and sister,...

Stacy M. Goodrich (French)

Stacy M. Goodrich (French)

Dec 6, 2017

Stacy M. Goodrich (French), 49, of Akron, passed away December 6, 2017. She will be greatly missed by many. Family and friends will be received for visitation on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 from 5-9pm at Newcomer Funeral Home, 131 N. Canton Rd., Akron. To leave a special message for the family online, please click on the "Share Memories" tab above.

Frances Weirs

Frances Weirs

Dec 6, 2017

Frances L. Weirs, 75, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed on December 6, 2017. Frances was an avid reader who loved German Shepherds and spending time with her grandkids. She retired from the Tallmadge Police Department after many years of working as a dispatcher.Frances was preceded in death by her siblings, Ben Gay Jr., Judith Gritton, and Margaret Rittenour. Frances will be...

Nina Detzel Mcbride

Nina Detzel Mcbride

Dec 6, 2017

Nina McBride passed away on December 6, 2017 at the Ames Family Hospice Center in Westlake, OH with her daughter by her side. She was preceded in death by her loving husband William McBride, parents George & Eva Detzel, brothers George, John, Paul & Martin, sisters Eva (Bell), Kathryn (Morisak), Rose (Brunson), Elizabeth (Smith), Margaret (Gearhart), Dorothy (Kozy), Mary (Currier)...

Robert E. "Bob" Smith

Robert E. "Bob" Smith

Dec 5, 2017

Robert E. "Bob" Smith, 75, passed away unexpectedly on December 5, 2017. He was born November 5, 1942 in Firebrick, OH to late parents Harold and Lillian Smith. Bob was an Army veteran and retired in 2007 from Goodyear after 30 years of service. He enjoyed spending time outdoors camping and attending car shows. Bob was recently preceded in death...

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