Obituaries

Jeffrey A. Mohlmaster

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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....

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