Obituaries
Russell D. Ferguson
Oct 6, 2017
Russell D. Ferguson, 65, went home to be with the Lord on October 6, 2017. He will be missed by his sons, Ralph and Richard Ferguson; sisters, Penny (Harold) Smith and Peggy Marks; 3 grandchildren. Family and friends may call on Sunday, October 15, 2017 from 2-5 p.m. at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd., Akron, where funeral services...
Sonja Debolt
Oct 4, 2017
Sonja DeBolt, 74, of Wadsworth, passed away on October 4, 2017. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on May 2, 1943. Sonja will always be remembered for her big heart. She loved reading, bike riding, and spending time with family. Sonja was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Chresos; mother, Shirley Fleming; son, Kevin DeBolt; and brother, Tony Chresos....
Talma Jean Keener
Oct 4, 2017
Talma Jean Keener, age 53 of Akron, Ohio, passed away in her sleep on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at her home. Talma was the life of the party, as she loved to joke and dance. She was always willing to help others. Talma was a hairdresser for 30 plus years at Style Hut Beauty Salon. Survivors include her two children,...
Kelly D. Simpson
Oct 4, 2017
Kelly D. Simpson, age 57, of Suffield passed away on Monday, September 25, 2017. Kelly was born on September 4, 1960 to Joen and Bill Simpson. Kelly lived almost his entire life in the Brimfield/Suffield area. He attended St. Patrick's school in Kent, Hoban High School and Kent State University. Kelly was an avid sports fan. He coached youth football...
Angela L.M. Horoschak
Oct 3, 2017
Angela L.M. Horoschak "Angie", 35, passed away on October 3, 2017. She was born in Akron, Ohio on March 13, 1982. Angie will be missed by her loving family and many dear friends. Visitation will be held on Monday, October 9, 2017 from 5-8 p.m. and Tuesday, October 10, 2017 from 10-12 followed by a 12 noon funeral service.
Lester Lowell Miller, Jr.
Oct 2, 2017
LESTER LOWELL MILLER JR Oct 29, 1950 to Oct 2, 2017Preceded by parents Iva English and Lester L. Miller Sr, and brother Frankie Knotts. Survived by Marty Miller; children Ronnie W. Mauk, Tina M. (Lewis) Piccini and Lowell David Miller; grandchildren Jordan, Lyndsay, Cammi, Dominic, Nathaniel and Ashlynn; siblings Wanda (Donald) Tanner, Opal (Warren) Drake, Earline Stephenson, Carlos (Clarise) Cottrell...
Ruth Gifford
Oct 2, 2017
Ruth "Martine" Gifford (Hupp), 72, of Uniontown, passed away October 2nd surrounded by her family. Born on November 26, 1944 in Portage Lakes, Martine graduated from Coventry High School. In 2009, she retired after 28 years from Fred W. Albrecht Grocery Company (Acme).Preceded in death by her parents Don and Martine Hupp, Martine is survived by her loving husband of...
Betty E. Hughey
Oct 1, 2017
Betty E. Hughey, age 93 of Louisville, Ohio, formerly of Akron, Ohio, died on Sunday, October 1, 2017 at St. Joseph Senior Living. She was born in Akron on July 21, 1924, the daughter of the late Julian Slade and Ruth Gershwin Hicks. Mrs. Hughey was a bank teller for 1st National Bank of Akron which then became 1st Merit...
Howard J. Plum
Sep 30, 2017
Howard J. Plum, 55 of Rootstown, went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly on September 30, 2017. He was born in Billington, WV to Samuel and Gloria Plum. Howard served in the US Army. He worked at East End Welding for over 10 years. He enjoyed fishing and working on cars. Howard also enjoyed going to auctions and flea...
Christine Joyce Foster
Sep 29, 2017
Christine Joyce Foster, "CJ", age 37 of Akron, Ohio, died on September 29, 2017 at 10:48 AM. She was born on November 5, 1979 in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of James and Tina Allen Foster with whom she lived. CJ was a homemaker and enjoyed her family, friends, and partaking in celebrating life. She was a real "daddy's girl". She...
Richard A. Norris
Sep 29, 2017
Richard Allen Norris, 62, of Munroe Falls, passed away September 29, 2017 after a brief illness. Rick was born in Akron, Ohio on November 29, 1954. He worked as a Five-Star Mechanic at Falls Motor City and various other dealerships throughout his adult life. He was a simple man, finding great enjoyment in his granddaughters, NASCAR and Indy car racing....
Michael L. Dickey, Sr.
Sep 29, 2017
Michael L. Dickey, Sr., "Mike", age 73, of Akron, Ohio, died on Friday, September 29, 2017 at his home. He was born June 9, 1944 in Long Beach, CA, the son of the late Ralph and Sybil Campbell Dickey. Mike was an honorably discharged US Air Force veteran serving during the Vietnam War. He was a tire pattern maker in...
William Reeder
Sep 28, 2017
William S. Reeder "Tuger", 76 passed away at home surrounded by his family on September 28, 2017. He was born in Akron, OH being 1 of 13 children. Tuger retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber but never quit working in construction. He was a people person and loved working for others. He did his work with perfection. He was a...
Elizabeth Henry
Sep 28, 2017
Elizabeth "Libby" Henry, 99, passed away at home surrounded by family on September 28, 2017. She was born October 29, 1917 in Morgantown, WV to late parents Russell and Edith Ridgeway. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, Ralph D. Henry; son, Edward Henry; brother, Joe Ridgeway. She is survived by granddaughter, Robin Henry; great-grandchildren,...
William Wood
Sep 28, 2017
William "Bill" Wood, 77, went home to be with the Lord on September 28, 2017 after a courageous battle with spina bifida. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, "Teddy" and Grace. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Judy; children, Debra (Derek) Swan, Scott (Susan) Wood; 8 grandchildren; 3 great-grandsons; sisters, Pat Boone, Gloria Barkhurst;...
James M. Harrah, Sr.
Sep 27, 2017
James M. Harrah, Sr. was born on July 21, 1946 to the late Buck and Jean Harrah. A lifetime Akron and Springfield resident, Jim returned to God and to be with his loving wife Florence on September 27, 2017. Jim served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War aboard the USS Guadalcanal (LPH-7) and retired from Pepsi-Cola with 38...
James Robert Flinn
Sep 27, 2017
James Robert Flinn, "JR", "Bob", "Jim Bob", age 87, of Manchester, Ohio, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at his home.He was born on December 16, 1929 in Connellsville, PA, the son of the late Dewey and Eliza Taylor Flinn. JR was an honorably discharged US Air Force veteran during the Korean War. Mr. Flinn was an electrical engineer,...
Stephen A. Rarick
Sep 27, 2017
On September 27, 2017, Steve's earthly light was extinguished and his heavenly light was born to shine forevermore.Steve fought health problems with great courage and dignity for many years. He was loving and kind, with a great sense of humor.Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Jane (Smith) Rarick; sister, Colleen (Rarick) Mattucci; mother and father-in-law, Melissa...
Karen L. Runion
Sep 26, 2017
Karen "Kerri" Runion (Hobden) ascended to Glory on the evening of September 26, 2017. In her final days on this earth her Husband of twenty years, her children, her grandchildren, her siblings and countless friends were by her side. Karen, 67, had no regrets leaving this earth as she lived every moment of every day to the fullest, bestowing her...
Carol Ann Cleaver
Sep 26, 2017
Carol Ann Cleaver, age 69, of Akron, passed away Tuesday, September 26th, 2017 at Manor Care of Akron. She was born February 29th, 1948 to Merrill and Rita (Haas) Burch. Carol was employed as an LPN for several years.Friends are invited to a Graveside Service that will be held Thursday, October 5th, 2017 at 1:30 pm. at Mt. Peace Cemetery,...
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