Obituaries
Lucia Lute
Jan 10, 2015
Lucia Lute, 90, went home to heaven on January 10, 2015. She was born in Naples, Italy on May 22, 1924 to the late Joseph and Concetta Ricco. Lucia met her husband, Donald, a marine serving in WWII, in Italy and came to the US as a war bride when she was 22 years old. She was a member of...
Shannon Kay James
Jan 9, 2015
Shannon Kay James Shannon Kay James, 28, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away January 9, 2015. Shannon was born in Akron on May 17, 1986. She was a vibrant young woman with a love for life. She was kind to everyone she met and could make anyone laugh with her terrific sense of humor. She will be missed by everyone who...
Gladys Pauline Billips
Jan 9, 2015
Gladys "Pauline" Billips, 93, was reunited with her beloved husband, Robert, on January 9, 2015. Pauline was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church and enjoyed taking rides to Sugar Creek. Survivors include her son, Gary (Shirley); her dearly loved grandson, David (Tina); great-grandchildren, Camryn and Daylen; brother, Franklin (Jean) Browning; sisters, Dorothy Humiston and Louise Churchill; sister-in-law, Carolyn Brabham;...
Linda Smith
Jan 9, 2015
Our beloved Linda S. Smith, 59, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 9, 2015 due to complication of MS. In honoring her wishes cremation has taken place and there will be no services. In memory of Linda please plant a tree or make a donation to the Oak Clinic for MS, 3838 Massillon Rd Uniontown, Ohio 44685. To leave a...
Patricia A. Sombati
Jan 8, 2015
Patricia A. "Patti" Sombati, 75, went to be with the Lord on January 8, 2015, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Patti was a member of the North Canton Community Christian Church. She loved to travel, and especially enjoyed St. Maarten and cruises with her family and friends. Patti "attempted" to golf, but wasn't very successful. She loved...
Jeffrey A. Mohlmaster
Jan 8, 2015
Jeffrey A. Mohlmaster Jeffrey A. Mohlmaster, 36, of Akron, passed away on January 8, 2015, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born in Akron on June 30, 1978. Jeffrey was a Licensed Practical Nurse at ManorCare of Barberton. He was an avid fan of the Cleveland Browns and The Ohio State Buckeyes. He also enjoyed playing poker...
Daniel A. Congrove
Jan 7, 2015
Daniel A. Congrove Daniel A. Congrove, 59, of Akron, passed away January 7, 2015. He was born in Akron on September 22, 1955 to the late Willard and Helen Congrove. Danny was a Summit County Councilman for 16 years and a small business owner for 40 years. For many years he was involved with the Ellet Baseball Association. Danny will...
Kathryn Corinne Gorby
Jan 6, 2015
Kathryn Corinne Gorby, 76, of Akron, passed away January 6, 2015. Corinne was born in Youngstown, Ohio on February 14, 1938. She graduated from Campbell Memorial High School in 1956. In her younger years Corinne participated in a traveling soft ball league out of Youngstown playing catcher and first base. Corinne retired from (Ohio Bell) Ameritech in 1991 after 35...
Edward Morrow
Jan 6, 2015
Edward A. Morrow passed away on January 6, 2015. He was preceded in death by parents, Sam and Irene Morrow. He is survived by his loving wife of 21 years, Mary; children, Chris Lanaghan and Neil Lanaghan; grandson, Nathan Lanaghan; 2 sisters, Lynn Krimmer and Gayle Alfson; 2 nieces, 3 nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. In...
Raymond L. Golden
Jan 6, 2015
Raymond L. Golden, 88, passed away suddenly on January 6, 2015. He was born on August 13, 1926 to Ray and Luvada Golden in Akron. He graduated from East High School and attended Akron University at the age of 16. Before entering the workforce, Ray sailed the Great Lakes as a Merchant Marine. Ray was a draftsman and retired from...
Ronald Keifer, Sr.
Jan 4, 2015
Ronald L. Keifer, Sr. 63, passed away on January 4, 2015. He loved spending time with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by parents, Mary Males and Paul J. Keifer; and grandson, Ronald L. Keifer III. He leaves to cherish his memory, wife of 43 years, Shirley; daughters, Laura (Eric) Kraus, and Lisa (Philip) Keifer; son, Ronald...
Marvin Hendershot
Jan 3, 2015
Marvin D. Hendershot, 79, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2015. He is survived by his son, Edward (Dawn) and three grandchildren, Devon, Ethan, and Miranda all living in Maryland; daughter, Patricia Hendershot-Grant (Paul) of California; sister-in-law, Mary Abbott of Cuyahoga Falls. He graduated from Ellet High School in 1953. He worked at Goodyear Aircraft before hiring...
Janice K. Williams
Jan 3, 2015
Janice K. Williams, 69, passed away on January 3, 2015. She was born on August 7, 1945 in Wadsworth to the late William and Gladys Kreger. Janice was a resident of the Barberton area for most of her life. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and reading. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
Sara Martin
Jan 3, 2015
Sara Martin, 89, of Akron, crossed over into heaven on Saturday, January 3, 2015. She was born in Akron on November 25, 1925 to the late Charles and Emma (Brown) Witmyer. Sara was a people person who loved to talk to anyone she came in contact with. She was a member of the First Apostolic Church in Tallmadge for over...
Elsie Marieberkley Bachand
Jan 2, 2015
Elsie Marie Berkley Bachand Elsie Marie Berkley Bachand, 80, of Akron, passed away on January 2, 2015. She was born in Akron on April 11, 1935 to the late Alfred and Jewel Shackelford. She was devoted to her children and grandchildren and will be dearly missed. Elsie was preceded in death by her parents; and sisters, Opal, Yvonne, and Janet....
Lucas Imhoff
Jan 1, 2015
Lucas D Imhoff, 22, of Akron, passed away January 1, 2015 unexpectedly. Lucas was born in Akron, Ohio on November 7, 1992. Lucas graduated from Springfield High School class of 2012. He loved having "adventure time" with his friends and spending time with his family. He was an avid lover of music and enjoyed hunting. Lucas was preceded in death...
Edwin Skidmore
Dec 31, 2014
Edwin A. Skidmore, 59, passed away on December 31, 2014. Preceded in death by his wife, Kimberly; parents, Robert and Patricia. He is survived by sons, Ed (Kim) and Tim; grandson, Dylan; sister, Patti Robertson; and girlfriend, Deb Cassady. Calling hours will be Thursday, 4-8 p.m., at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd., Akron. A graveside service will be...
Doris Burdeshaw
Dec 30, 2014
Doris June Burdeshaw, 81, joined her husband in heaven on December 30, 2014. She was a lifelong resident of Akron. She was born on July 21, 1933 in Barberton to the late John T. and Elizabeth Gaugler. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family and friends. She was a sweet person, and loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She...
Mckynzie Lynn Upton
Dec 29, 2014
McKynzie Lynn Upton was born December 29, 2014. She leaves to cherish her memory parents; Ashley Lynn Uhl and Cory Isaac Upton; grandparents; David Trout, Lisa Uhl and Sheri & Jerry Brown; great-grandparents, Brenda & Don Ballard, aunts, Taylor Uhl, Mersadies Upton, Elizabeth Wheller; uncle, Michael Wheller, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held...
Kevin Kenneth Carson
Dec 28, 2014
Kevin Kenneth CarsonKevin Kenneth Carson, 50, of Akron, passed away December 28, 2014. Visitation will be held Saturday, January 10, 2015 from 10-12 followed by a 12:00 p.m. memorial service at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd., Akron.
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