Obituaries
Jeffrey R. Hinkle
Feb 27, 2014
Jeffrey R. Hinkle, 60, passed away on February 27, 2014, after a long battle with cancer. Jeff was an avid sports fan and enjoyed bowling, golf, his Ohio State Buckeyes and Coventry Wrestling. He was a member of the American Legion post #566 and a graduate of Coventry High School. Jeff kept his sense of humor until the very end....
Robert J. Clupper, Sr.
Feb 27, 2014
Robert J. Clupper, Sr. 78 of Randolph, passed away February 27, 2014, surrounded by his family. He was born on November 13, 1935 in Youngstown, Ohio to the late Edward and Mary Jane Clupper. He retired from Ironworkers Local 17 after 30 years. He was inducted into the Golden Gloves Hall of Fame in 2010. He will be deeply missed...
Wayne W. Bloom
Feb 27, 2014
Wayne W. Bloom, 93, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2014 at his home in Akron, Ohio. He was born March 13, 1920 in Akron, Ohio. Wayne worked for 35 years at Vaughn Machinery in Cuyahoga Falls as a machinist and retired from General Motors. He loved sports of all kinds and watching the Cleveland teams. Wayne was preceded in death...
Debbie L. (Smetts) Watson
Feb 25, 2014
Debbie L. (Smetts) Watson, 59, passed away on February 25, 2014. She was born on October 19, 1954 to the late Richard and Carlene Smetts, of Tallmadge. She is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, David; 3 children, David (Kyndra) Watson, Jennifer (John) Robinson, Shawn (Jessica) Watson; 5 brothers and sisters, Cheryl Teter, Tom (June) Smetts, Larry (Debbie)...
Joann C. Faulkner
Feb 25, 2014
JoAnn C. Faulkner, 77, of Mogadore, passed in her sleep on February 25, 2014. She started in her new journey to the mountains in the sky with her smiling eyes and warm heart where she will meet Jesus and lost family.She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Emma Heiberg; son, Ronald; brothers, Fred, Jack, Robert and Ned...
Patricia A. Harmon
Feb 24, 2014
Patricia A. Harmon, 68, passed away Monday, February 24, 2014. She was born March 13, 1945 in Hillsboro, Ohio. She loved gardening, racing cars and collecting her frogs. Pat was preceded in death by her father Wilbert Storer. She is survived by her son Ricky Harmon of Akron, daughter Dee (Jim) Stewart of Akron, grandsons; Cody, DJ and Caleb, special...
Russell B. Nichols
Feb 24, 2014
Russell B. Nichols, 92, passed away peacefully, Monday, February 24, 2014. With family at his side, he was able to share anecdotes and memories so very special to all. He was born December 31, 1921 in Cambridge, OH, Russell moved to Akron in '32 and had resided in Suffield for the last 40 years. After serving in the Army during...
Kenneth A. Mckinney
Feb 22, 2014
Kenneth A. McKinney, 76, passed away on February 22, 2014. He graduated from South High School in 1955. He leaves behind daughter, Debby (Kenny) Dishman; sister, Joyce McKinney; ex-wife, Debbie McKinney; grandchildren, Larissa, Eric, and Rashell. Calling hours will be Thursday, 4-7 p.m., at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd., Akron.
Roger L. Watkins
Feb 21, 2014
Roger L. Watkins, 61, passed away at home on Feb. 21, 2014, after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by wife, Ginger; son, Alan; mother, Halcie; sisters, Susan and Judy; brother, James; many special family and friends, including nephews, more like brothers, Mike and Tim. Preceded in death by father, Jennings; brother, Ronnie; and sister, Betty. Roger was...
Peter P. Mihaly
Feb 21, 2014
Peter "Pete" Patrick Mihaly, 77, of Columbus, passed away Friday, February 21, 2014 at the Manor at Whitehall. He was born March 17, 1936 in Akron, son of the late Peter H. and Susan E. "Betty" Varhol Mihaly. In addition to his parents, Pete was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Russo Mihaly; brothers, Gregory S. Mihaly and Robert...
Irene Snyder
Feb 20, 2014
Irene Hagemaster Snyder, wife of Lance Snyder, passed away on February 20, 2014, surrounded by her caring family. She leaves her mother, Frances Hagemaster Lewis and devoted sister, Ann (Russell) Hagemaster Ferrell. Irene lived a full and interesting life. Faith was her defining characteristic, and she lived that faith daily. She was a member of Arlington Memorial Baptist Church in...
Charlotte E. Haar
Feb 20, 2014
Charlotte E. (nee Sommer) Haar, 66, passed away peacefully February 20, 2014 with her dear friend Mary "Liz" Mason by her side. She was born in Akron where she lived most of her life. Charlotte graduated from North High School in 1966 and became a truck driver for numerous companies. Charlotte loved spending time with her friends and Alumni. She...
Lucina C. Bland
Feb 20, 2014
Lucina C. Bland, 88, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2014 at her home in Tallmadge. She was born April 28, 1925 in Tampa, Florida. Lucina was 'Mom' to everyone who met her. She is survived by her daughters; Karen Smith of Tallmadge, OH, Julie (Ted) Piens-Moore of Marblehead, MA, and Laura (Brian) VonAtzingen of Rollinsville, CO, grandchildren; Lucina Ann,...
Paul Silas Buckland
Feb 19, 2014
Paul Silas Buckland Paul Silas Buckland, 91, of Tallmadge, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2014. He was born in Alderson, West Virginia on August 27, 1922 to Silas Rayburn and Emma Jane Buckland. Paul proudly served in the U.S. Navy and was a WWII veteran in the Pacific Theater. He was a signalman on the USS Randal and 1st...
Gary L. Kula
Feb 19, 2014
Gary L. Kula, husband of Ruthann Delagrange Kula, one of the greatest teachers Ontario Middle School ever had, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Feb. 19, 2014. He was preceded in death by his father, Jack and younger brother, Denny. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his mother, Arlene; brother, Ron (Patty); son,...
William Calvin Propst
Feb 18, 2014
William "Bill" Calvin Propst, 76, of Mogadore, passed away February 18, 2014. He was born in Parkersburg, WV on January 25, 1938 to the late Howard and Virginia Propst. Bill retired from Consolidated Freightways after 43 years of service, earning many awards including 3 million accident-free miles.He was preceded in death by his brother, Fred and sister, Freda Propst-Craft. Bill...
Cynthia Alzene Mccroskey
Feb 18, 2014
Cynthia Alzene McCroskey, 82, of Akron, passed away on February 18, 2014. She was born on October 6, 1931 in Wheeling, WV, the 19th child of the late Lilly and Augusta Ferner. Cynthia "Sis" was preceded in death by her husband, John; her son, Chris; and grandson, Shawn. She will be deeply missed by those she left behind. Daughters, Sharon...
Barbara Susan Monroe
Feb 17, 2014
Barbara "Sue" Monroe, 55, of Barberton, passed away February 17, 2014. She was born in Barberton on March 7, 1958. She was preceded in death by her mother, Maria Schartiger.Sue is survived by her husband, Donald, of 13 years; sons, Frank Kocis, Tony Kocis and Kevin Price, special grandson, Kayden Kocis; father, Arlan Schartiger; brothers, Robert and Johnny Schartiger; sisters,...
Joan M. Myers
Feb 17, 2014
Joan M. Myers, 79, of Atwater, passed away February 17, 2014. She was born in Suffield, OH on June 5, 1934 to the late Emmet and Gertrude Horning. Joan was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She loved singing in the choir and loved spending time with her family. Joan was a member of the Widow and Widowers Group...
Donna-Marie Dale Smith
Feb 17, 2014
Donna-Marie Dale Smith, 49, of Akron, passed away February 17, 2014. She was born in Akron on March 4, 1964 to the late Glenn and Christine Jones. Donna recently retired after 30 years of service at the Akron Board of Education. She was a member of Victory Life Church. She had a passion for crafts – knitting, crocheting, needlework and...
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