Obituaries
Eugene Halman
Dec 27, 2015
Eugene Halman (Angel)Eugene Halman passed away on December 27, 2015 at the age of 79 with his loving family at his side. He was born in Akron, OH on February 17, 1936 to Rexell and Mary (Huffman) Halman. He attended Springfield Schools then joined the US Air Force in 1954. He was stationed at Whiteman Air Force Base in 1957...
Earl Stanley Phillips
Dec 27, 2015
Earl Stanley Phillips Earl Stanley Phillips, 88, of Akron, passed away on December 27, 2015. He was born in Northampton, Ohio on November 7, 1927 to the late Harley and Gertrude Phillips. Earl proudly served in the Army and the Merchant Marines during World War II. He was the owner of George Folk Auto Body Supply Company for over 50...
Fostine M. Johnson
Dec 27, 2015
Fostine M. "Tina" JohnsonFostine M. "Tina" Johnson, 89, went home to be with the Lord on December 27, 2015 after a courageous battle with dementia. She will be dearly missed by many family members and friends. Visitation will be Saturday, January 2, 2016 from 10-11 followed by an 11:00 a.m. funeral service at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd.,...
Rita F. Parkins
Dec 26, 2015
Rita Parkins, 84, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, December 26, 2015. Rita was born on April 9, 1931 in Middlebranch, Ohio to Ruth and Walter Gottshall. Rita retired after working 25 years at Akron City Hospital. She enjoyed flowers and gardening in the summer and participated in the Fall Hiking sprees through the Metro Parks with her...
Ethel Love
Dec 25, 2015
Ethel Lee Love (Graham)Ethel Lee Love (Graham), 65, of Akron and former resident of Stow, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on December 25, 2015. She was born to Sims & Ruby Graham on April 25, 1950. She was preceded in death by both parents; husband, Walter Love; sister, Pricilla Graham; and nephew, Rodney Graham. Ethel is survived...
Naomi Helen Hilton
Dec 25, 2015
Naomi Helen Hilton Naomi Helen Hilton, 89, passed away on December 25, 2015. She was born on February 21, 1926 in Quinwood, West Virginia to the late K.C. and Mary Ethel Crist. Naomi was married on June 26, 1948 to her loving husband, Doyle Hilton. She worked for A&P and Edwin Shaw and was a member of the Arlington Church...
Mondell Wilhelmina Baker
Dec 24, 2015
Mondell Wilhelmina Baker Mondell, 96, arrived peacefully in the arms of her Savior on December 24, 2015. She was born in Akron on July 14, 1919 to the late Alfred and Wilhelmina Riley. Mondell was a longtime member of Brown Street Baptist Church where she volunteered in the nursery for 50 years. An avid sports fan, Mondell played volleyball and...
Charles C. Smith
Dec 24, 2015
Charles C. SmithCharles C. Smith (Chuck) loving father, grandfather and brother, age 81 of Akron, Ohio went home to be with the LORD December 24, 2015. Charles was a retired Roadway Express truck driver with many years of meritorious service and recipient of the two-million mile safe driver award. Mr. Smith was a veteran of The United States Air Force...
Christine A. Chase
Dec 24, 2015
Christine A. (May) Chase passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on December 24th, 2015. Christine was one of seven children born to the late Arthur J. and Ann (Troyer) May. She was born in Suffield, Ohio on June 27, 1943, and graduated from St. Vincent High School in 1961. After many years as a stay-at-home mom caring for...
Sue Brownfield
Dec 24, 2015
Sue BrownfieldSue Brownfield, 81, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on Christmas Eve, her favorite day of the year, December 24, 2015. She was born in Guernsey County on August 9, 1934 to the late Lena Belle Warne. She was a longtime member of the Akron Baptist Temple, where she was a Sunday School teacher for over...
Rhonda Cundiff
Dec 24, 2015
Rhonda Gloria Cundiff, 58, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly on December 24, 2015. She was born on April 23, 1957 to the late Raymond and Gloria (Tankey) Balanski. Rhonda was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother and cared for everyone she knew. She loved all animals and had a special love for Scottish Terriers. Rhonda will be deeply missed by...
Thomas Appel
Dec 23, 2015
Thomas A. Appel passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at the age of 83, surrounded by his loving family. Thomas was born on June 7, 1932 in Akron, Ohio to Carl and Annie (Ruston) Appel. Tom served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. He worked for the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company and then R.C. Musson Rubber...
Leroy Somerville
Dec 23, 2015
Leroy "Joe" SomervilleLeroy "Joe" Somerville passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at the age of 92.Joe was born in Altoona, PA, but lived most of his life in Akron, OH. Joe was a WWII veteran and retired from the Ohio Carpenters Union Local 639. He spent most of his life working in construction,which is what he loved to do....
Diane Eagle
Dec 19, 2015
Diane S. EagleDiane S. Eagle, 60, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2015. She was survived by her husband of 43 years, Michael S. Eagle; children, Michele Horak, Eric Eagle, Jessyca Henderson, Michael Eagle, and Justin Eagle; 14 grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. She was loved by many and will be greatly missed. Calling hours will...
Darrell Swisher
Dec 18, 2015
Darrell " Darb" Swisher, 60, passed away on Friday, December 18, 2015. Darrell was born on June 15, 1955 in Phillipsburg, Pennsylvania to Dewey (Donna) Swisher. He was an transformer consultant for S.D. Meyers for 14 years. Darrell is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Dawn Swisher; children,Donald (Melissa); Brandy,...
Cody Townsend
Dec 18, 2015
Cody TownsendCody Townsend, 22, went home to be with the Lord on December 18, 2015. He was born in Akron, OH, to parents Daniel and Melissa Townsend. Cody was loved by everyone who knew him. He was a kind, caring and compassionate soul who was always willing to help others. His smile could light up a room. He was a...
Jack Mihal
Dec 17, 2015
Jack Mihal, 59, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on December 17, 2015. He was born in Akron on December 26, 1955. He began his career in construction and later drove as an independent long haul truck driver. He ended his career as a truck driver for Source One. Jack loved working on and driving muscle cars as well as motorcycles....
Charles Fred Chancey
Dec 16, 2015
Charles Fred Chancey Fred Chancey, 90, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord with his family by his side on December 16, 2015. He was a good and peaceful husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Fred was born on December 28, 1924 in Stow, Ohio to the late Theodore and Ruth Chancey. A World War II veteran, he served...
Marilyn R. Bean
Dec 15, 2015
Marilyn R. BeanMarilyn R. Bean, 88, passed away December 15, 2015. She was born May 29, 1927 in Akron, OH. She was an excellent seamstress who loved to sew. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Anna (Hinton) Bunn; and brother, Dean E. Bunn. Marilyn is survived by her husband of 54 years, Richard; children, Susan (Dean)...
Evalee A. Vernon
Dec 15, 2015
Evalee A. Vernon Evalee A. Vernon, 90, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2015 after a brief, but courageous second battle with cancer. Evalee was born on March 8, 1925 in Parsons, WV, moving to Akron at a young age. She attended East High School and worked at Firestone Tire & Rubber Co in salary payroll and finished her 30...
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