Obituaries

Betty L. Albaugh

Betty L. Albaugh

Aug 25, 2014

Our beloved mom passed away peacefully on Monday, 8/25/2014. She was born on 8/3/1928 and was a lifelong resident of this area. Betty recently celebrated her 86th birthday for which we are grateful, was spent together. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Ralph Albaugh; her mother, Edna "Betty" Annakin; grandmother, Freda Steward; father, Mike Sproch; along with...

Lois Marie Morgan (Barnett)

Lois Marie Morgan (Barnett)

Aug 25, 2014

Lois Marie Morgan (Barnett) Lois Marie Morgan, 76, passed away August 25, 2014. She was born in Akron on July 20, 1938 and resided here her whole life until moving to Doylestown a few years ago. Lois graduated from Akron Central High School in 1957 and maintained friendships made there ever since. She looked forward to frequent dinners with her...

Margaret Turley

Margaret Turley

Aug 24, 2014

Margaret Loriane Turley passed away Sunday, August 24, 2014 at the age of 88. She was born on April 22, 1926 in Rutledge, TN to David & Mae Tate . Margaret moved to Akron, Ohio in 1948 and eventually moved to Cuyahoga Falls where she raised, loved, and supported her children. She worked for FW Woolworth Company for 30 years....

Rebecca L. Hammonds

Rebecca L. Hammonds

Aug 23, 2014

Rebecca L. Hammonds, 45, of Akron, Ohio, passed away August 23, 2014 following a brief illness. She was born in Akron, Ohio on March 6, 1969. Becky always took the time to make those around her feel happy. She cherished taking care of others and making them laugh with one of her jokes. Becky leaves to cherish her memory her...

Gilda C. Payne

Gilda C. Payne

Aug 22, 2014

Gilda C. Payne, 67, of Akron, passed away August 22, 2014. She was born November 9, 1946 in Hazard, Kentucky to Albert and Thelma Payne. Gilda will be dearly missed by her Children; Monica, Michael, Marlow (Dedra), Sr., and Maurice, Mother, Thelma Payne, Sister, Emma Blackmon, 10 Grandchildren, 2 Great Grandchildren, along with many beloved family members and friends. A...

Tin Oo Lwin

Tin Oo Lwin

Aug 22, 2014

Tin Oo Lwin, 51, passed away on August 22, 2014. Tin was born in Burma and had been a resident of Akron since 2004. He is survived by his wife, Win Lin Zar and 2 children. Services will be held on Saturday, August 30, 2014, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd. Akron.

Carl P. Stair

Carl P. Stair

Aug 22, 2014

Carl P. Stair, 85, passed away after a long battle with congestive heart failure. Carl was a member of 2 Masonic Lodges, Joppa of Akron and Hoover of Canton, for 60 years. Preceded in death by sons, Allen and Phillip; daughter, Barbara; and brothers, Donald and Danny. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Mary Lou; daughter, Deborah Bain; son,...

Deborah Ann Griffa

Deborah Ann Griffa

Aug 22, 2014

Deborah Ann Griffa, 66, passed away August 22, 2014 after a prolonged illness. She was born in Akron, Ohio on December 25, 1947 to the late David and Wilma Griffa. Debbie worked for many years at Summa's Akron City Hospital and where she was presented with the Caring Award in 2000. In addition to her parents, Debbie was preceded in...

Donald L. Hartline Jr.

Donald L. Hartline Jr.

Aug 21, 2014

Donald L. Hartline Jr. Donald L. Hartline Jr, 54, passed away August 21, 2014 at the Cleveland Clinic. He was born August 5, 1960. Preceded in death by his mother, Kay Kirkman; three sets of Grandparents Evans, Hartline and Green; and his dog, Zebow. He is survived by his father and stepmother, Donald Sr and Patricia; brother, Michael and wife...

Walter Rorar

Walter Rorar

Aug 20, 2014

Walter L Rorar, 77, of, Akron passed away August 20, 2014. Walter was born in Wood, Pa., on April 5, 1937 to the late Thomas and Margaret Rorar. Walter served in the U.S. Air Force as an airplane mechanic. He retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company after 36 years of service. He was a member for many years of...

Beatrice Claxton (Nee Ducharme)

Beatrice Claxton (Nee Ducharme)

Aug 20, 2014

Beatrice Claxton (nee Ducharme), passed away at home Wednesday, August 20, 2014, after a brief illness, at the age of 91. Born in Nashua, NH on October 15, 1922, she served as a naval secretary in Boston during WWII, where she met and married her husband, Bill. After the war they moved to the Suffield/Hartville, OH area to raise their...

John A. Hunt

John A. Hunt

Aug 20, 2014

John A. Hunt, 84, passed peacefully at home on August 20, 2014. John served with the US Army for 2 years. Cooking was his passion; he enjoyed feeding people and watching them enjoy his food. He also enjoyed playing bingo with friends and family. John retired from St. Thomas Hospital in 1985 and then worked at various establishments as a...

Nora Fleet

Nora Fleet

Aug 19, 2014

Nora Jane Fleet, 75, of Akron, passed away August 19, 2014. Nora was born in Webster Springs WV, on January 5, 1939 to the late Walter Ray and Eulah Rae Sears. Nora retired from Ferriot Brothers Inc. after 23 years of service. She was a member Ladies Auxiliary Post 3383. In her free time, she enjoyed cross stitching, old movies...

David M. Brown

David M. Brown

Aug 19, 2014

David M. Brown, 58, passed away at home on Tuesday, August 19th. He was preceded in death by his twin brother, Dan and his parents, Robert and Mae Brown. Dave is survived and will be deeply missed by his two sisters, Helen & Jeanette and his brother, Tom (Michelle), along with many nieces and nephews.Dave worked at Matco Tools for...

Al H. Alexander

Al H. Alexander

Aug 19, 2014

Al H. Alexander "Hoss" Al H. Alexander "Hoss", 75, of Akron, passed away suddenly on August 19, 2014. He was born in West Grove, PA on July 26, 1939 to the late Russell and Eula Alexander. Hoss retired from Americhem in 1980. He was an avid NASCAR fan. Above all, his greatest joy in life was being "Papa" to his...

Dr. Edward Suso, Jr.

Dr. Edward Suso, Jr.

Aug 19, 2014

Dr. Edward Suso, Jr., 90, passed away on August 19, 2014. Edward graduated from the Ohio State University and was a big Ohio State fan, having attended 51 consecutive home openers. He worked as a dentist for 39 years. Edward was a member of the YMCA and the Optimus Club of Akron. Preceded in death by his brother, Julian. Survivors...

Betty Jane Watson

Betty Jane Watson

Aug 18, 2014

Betty Jane Watson Betty Jane Watson, 79, of Akron, passed away August 18, 2014. She was born April 27, 1935 in Shadyside, OH to the late Newell and Elizabeth Lovejoy. Betty Jane devoted her life to her family and will be dearly missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Fred L. Watson;...

Kelly Walker

Kelly Walker

Aug 17, 2014

Kelly A Walker, 34, of Green, passed away unexpectedly August 17, 2014. Kelly was born in Akron, Ohio on February 12, 1980. In her free time, she enjoyed spending time with her children, family, watching old movies and listing to the oldies. Kelly was preceded in death by her father, Danny Willis. Kelly is survived by husband, Granville Walker; three...

David A. Lemmon

David A. Lemmon

Aug 15, 2014

David A. Lemmon, 56, of Akron, passed away August 15, 2014. Sadly, Dave passed away due to a fatal motorcycle accident. He enjoyed his hobbies and close relationships. Dave loved 'tinkering' around anything mechanical and his help and companionship has been invaluable to his father. He will be dearly missed by his Father, William A. Lemmon, Brother, Gary (Tonya) Lemmon,...

Terrance Allan Crabtree

Terrance Allan Crabtree

Aug 15, 2014

Terrance Allan Crabtree Terrance Allan Crabtree (Terry) passed away August 15, 2014, at the young age of 46. He graduated from Massillon High School in 1986 and was a professional roofer and sider by trade until injured on his job. He was preceded in death by his twin brother Jerrod; mother Shirley Maureen Crabtree; and father Raymond Paul Crabtree. He...

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