Obituaries
Richard Frank Gifford
Dec 31, 2015
Richard Frank Gifford Richard Frank Gifford, 85, passed away on December 31, 2015. He was born in Akron on September 16, 1930 to the late Frank and Mary Gifford. He graduated from North High School where he played basketball and football. Richard served as a U.S. Army Sergeant with the 74th FA. BN. HQ Btry. from 1948-1952 in Landshut Germany...
Roberta Martin
Dec 28, 2015
Roberta Martin passed away on December 28, 2015. She was born on October 21, 1939 in Akron, OH to Ronald and Alberta Roy. Roberta's passion was the love of Christ, reading her Bible, and Christian music. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, quilting, crocheting, watching movies, and telling stories. She is survived by her husband Fred Martin of...
Frank L. Parkins
Dec 28, 2015
Frank L. Parkins, 87 passed away on Monday ,December 28th, 2015.He was born on December 12, 1928 in Akron, Ohio to Frank and Evelyn Parkins.Frank retired from The Firestone Tire and rubber company after 25 years of service.He enjoyed golf in the summer. Frank enjoyed Fall hiking sprees with his wife, Rita through the Metro Parks. In the winter, Frank...
Robert J. Bowen
Dec 28, 2015
Robert J. Bowen, 79, passed away quietly in his own home on Monday, December 28, 2015. Robert was born on June 7, 1936 in Akron, Ohio to Joseph and Pauline Bowen. Bob proudly served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 18 years. He worked at Uniwear as a truck driver/supervisor for many years where he met his beautiful and loving...
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...
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