Obituaries
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.
Darlene Rogers
Dec 28, 2014
Darlene Rogers, 66, of Akron, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 28, 2014. Born in Summersville, WV on May 4, 1948, daughter of Rose Yoak, of Akron and the late Howard Kelly. Preceded in death by her brother, Larry Kelly, former US Army Vietnam Veteran. Survived by her mother, Rose Yoak; brother, Dennis (Cathy) Kelly; nephew, Gregory...
Larry Schrader
Dec 28, 2014
Larry SchraderLarry Schrader, 73, of Suffield, was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven on Sunday, December 28, 2014. He was born to the late Arthur and Frances Schrader on January 1, 1941 in Akron, OH. Larry graduated from Hoban High School in 1959 and received a BA in Journalism from Kent State University. He married Joyce Turner in 1993 and...
Janet Flanagan
Dec 28, 2014
Janet Lynn Flanagan passed away on December 28, 2014. She was born in Akron, Ohio to Mary and David Flanagan on October 9, 1955. Janet loved music and especially the Moody Blues. She was an authority of Tolkien and studied all of his works. She was also a volunteer at his blogs; last but not least she was a loyal...
Terry Mcclaskey, Sr.
Dec 28, 2014
Terry McClaskey, Sr., 67, was reunited with his wife, JoAnn, on December 28, 2014. Terry was the owner/operator of Falls Appliance for many years. He was an avid sportsman and loved dancing, horseback riding, martial arts, and coaching. Terry was a very generous individual with a unique sense of humor. He was loved by many and always willing to lend...
Lois J. Nicholson
Dec 27, 2014
Lois J. Nicholson, 84, swam into the arms of Jesus on December 27, 2014. Lois, "Nanny" to everyone, attended Hope Baptist Church. She was an avid swimmer and spent every day in the summer at the pool with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved her family more than anything else in the world and they loved her just as much....
Frances G. Martin
Dec 27, 2014
Frances G. Martin Frances G. Martin, 66, of Akron, passed away December 27, 2014. She was born in Akron on July 12, 1948 to the late James and Helen Oliver. Frances was a member of the Xi Eta Psi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi and a member of the Yusef Khan Caldron. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Richard C. Bais
Dec 25, 2014
Richard C. Bais Richard C. Bais, 72, of Rootstown, passed away December 25, 2014 after a battle with cancer. He was born in Akron on October 27, 1942 to the late Michael and Julia Bais Sr. Richard served honorably in the U.S. Army. He worked for Goodrich Aerospace for many years and most recently worked as a polisher at Sterling...
Rose Marie Welfley
Dec 24, 2014
Rose Marie Welfley, 89, went home to be with the Lord on December 24, 2014. She was born on August 10, 1925 in New Martinsville, WV to the late Charles and Mary Batton. She was a member of Akron Baptist Temple, a seamstress, artist, designer, and gardener. A dedicated mother and grandmother. Preceded in death by her first husband, Harold...
John Rege
Dec 23, 2014
John Rege, 91, passed away December 23, 2014. He was born in Akron, OH January 8, 1923 and was a graduate of East High School Class of 1941. He served briefly in the US Navy during WWII and was involved in the production of the P.B. Martin Escort Aircraft at Goodyear throughout the war. He retired as an electrician from...
Danny W. Rollins
Dec 21, 2014
Danny W. Rollins, 61, passed away on December 21, 2014. Danny loved his dog, Scooter, Barberton Speedway, Jerry Springer, Horse Racing, and old Westerns. Preceded in death by his parents, Ted and June; son, Daniel "Bud"; brothers, Teddy "Peanut", James, Billy, Terry Dale "Dopey", Gregory, and John. Survivors include son, Danny, Jr. (Angela); daughter, Danielle Rollins (Mike); fiancée, Shawna McCollam;...
Gina Darlene(Fisher) Blevins
Dec 21, 2014
Gina Darlene (Fisher) Blevins Gina Darlene Blevins, 58, of Akron, passed away December 21, 2014. She was born on August 2, 1956 in Covington, KY. Gina retired from Akron City Hospital. She devoted herself to her family and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She enjoyed dancing and family gatherings. Gina was preceded in death by her father, Emmitte Fisher...
Violet June Christner
Dec 21, 2014
Violet June Christner, 90, was called home on December 21, 2014. She was born in Senecaville, OH, the daughter of William and Hazel Williams. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold M. Christner; and sister, Twyla Wagner. She is survived by daughter, Constance (Robert) Anliker, of Viera, FL; sons, Kenneth (Jean) Christner, of Tallmadge, and Kurt (LeAnna) Christner,...
Viola May Green
Dec 20, 2014
Viola May Green,81 , of Akron, passed away December 20, 2014. Viola was born in Weston, West Virginia on February 23, 1933 to the late Floyd and Mary Strader. In her free time, she enjoyed, crafts. In addition to her parents, Viola was preceded in death by her loving partner, Ronzel Jarvis; son, Harry Strader and grandson, Jessie Harris; brother,...
Betty J. Recco
Dec 20, 2014
Betty J. Recco Betty J. Recco, 91, of Akron, passed away December 20, 2014. She was born in Greentown, OH on December 28, 1922 to the late Winfield and Esther Humbert. Betty had a full life. She worked as a Rosie the Riveter during the war and mainly devoted herself to raising her family. She was an excellent cook and...
Jerry Wilson
Dec 20, 2014
Jerry L. Wilson went home to be with the Lord on December 20, 2014. He was born in Dayton, TN., moving to Akron at an early age. Jerry was a Vietnam veteran, and served in the U.S. Army as a combat engineer. He was an avid hunter, mechanic, and an amateur stock car racer. He was preceded in death by...
Genevieve H. Kovacs
Dec 19, 2014
Genevieve H. Kovacs Genevieve H. Kovacs, 84, of Tallmadge, passed away December 19, 2014. She was born in Akron on January 3, 1930 to the late Frank and Helena Rozewicz. Genevieve was a member of New Horizons Christian Church. She was devoted to her children and set a wonderful example of how to be an excellent mother. Her daughters remember...
Lillian Fletcher
Dec 18, 2014
Lillian Fletcher, 88, of Akron, passed away December 18, 2014. Lillian was born in , on June 23, 1926 to the late Frank Foster and Ludie Holyfield. In her free time, she enjoyed spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, Lillian was preceded in death by her loving children, Ludie Fletcher, Camille Allen, and Robert Fletcher; grandchildren,...
Jack Dague
Dec 18, 2014
Jack Dague Jack Dague, 73, of Tallmadge, passed away December 18, 2014. He was born in Barberton on November 18, 1941. Jack was an accomplished cement finisher and truly loved his work. He was a member of Eagles 555. Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Virginia Bell and sister, Paula Soles. He will be deeply missed...
Richard A. Pumphrey
Dec 18, 2014
Richard A. "Ricky" Pumphrey, 66, passed away on December 18, 2014. Ricky graduated from Coventry High School in 1968. He enjoyed baseball and watching the Cleveland Browns and Ohio State. Ricky was an animal lover. Preceded in death by his parents, George and Hazel Pumphrey; daughter, Angela Lynn Pumphrey; and brother, Ronnie. Survivors include son, Craig; daughter, Nicole (Tony) Tilson;...
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