Obituaries
Helen R. Malson
Feb 12, 2014
Helen R. MalsonHelen R. Malson, 81, joined her family on February 12, 2014. Helen retired from the Diamond Towel Supply after 45 years of service. She was a member of Lakemore Methodist Church. She enjoyed taking pictures, keeping up with family history, the smell of the water at Springfield Lake. Preceded in death by her parents, Harley and Elva; sisters,...
William F. Osborne
Feb 12, 2014
William F. "Bill" Osborne, 77, passed away on Wednesday, February 12. 2014. He was born on May 4, 1936 in Kenova, West Virginia to the late Jack and Alline Osborne. Bill was a very loving father and husband. He served his country in the U.S. Navy and retired from Ohio Edison (Gorge plant) in 1992. Bill was preceded in death...
Harlan Eugene Montis
Feb 11, 2014
Harlan Eugene Montis Harlan Eugene, 90, of Akron, passed away February 11, 2014. He was born in Akron on March 14, 1923 to the late Harlan H. and Frieda Montis. He was a World War II veteran, having served in the U.S. Army from 1942 - 1945. He spent his entire career as a journeyman machinist. Harlan was a devoted...
Barbara E. Barnes-Morgan
Feb 11, 2014
Barbara E. Barnes-Morgan, 79, of Tallmadge, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 11, 2014. She was born on March 10, 1934 in Akron, Ohio to the late Harold and Fern Johnson. Barbara was a devout Christian woman, wife and mother. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, first husband Jerry D. Barnes, Sr. and brother Raymond Johnson. She...
Betty A. Howard
Feb 10, 2014
Betty A. Howard Betty A. Howard (Moncrief), 85, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, February 10, 2014. Betty was born May 17, 1928 in Akron, and lived her life in the Tallmadge/Cuyahoga Falls areas. She graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1946, and held several secretarial positions from 1946 until her retirement from Kent State...
Tun Shein
Feb 10, 2014
Tun Shein, 63, passed away on Monday, February 10. He was born in Burma on January 1, 195.Family and friends may call on Saturday, February 15, from 12-1 p.m. at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd., where funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 15 at 1 p.m. Burial at Glendale Cemetery, Akron, OH.
Dan D. Wilson, Sr.
Feb 9, 2014
Dan D. Wilson, Sr., 66, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2014 at his home in Lakemore, Ohio. He was born on July 15, 1947 in Akron, Ohio to the late Frank and Dorothy Wilson. Dan was preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters and 3 brothers. He is survived by his loving wife 29 years Connie Wilson, children;...
Mark C. Hodgkiss
Feb 8, 2014
Mark C. Hodgkiss, 54, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2014. Born October 6, 1959, he was a graduate of Archbishop Hoban and resided in Akron all his life. He was preceded in death by his mother, Judy Hodgkiss, of Akron; and brother, Robert Hodgkiss, of Akron. Survived by daughter, Haley (Nick) Wilhelm, of Atwater; sons, Cullen and Quinn Hodgkiss,...
Chris O. Martin
Feb 8, 2014
Christopher O. "Chris" Martin, 38, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2014 at his home in Tallmadge, Ohio. He was born on July 5, 1975 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Chris studied business at Vincennes University in Indiana where he became a member of Sigma Nu fraternity. He also loved his time as a DJ for many celebratory events throughout the area....
Artie Louise(Jorden) Yaw
Feb 8, 2014
Artie Louise (Jorden) Yaw passed into the arms of the Lord on February 8, 2014 at the age of 86 after a prolonged illness. She was born in Ohio on August 21, 1927 and resided in Akron for most of her married life.She retired from Fazio's Supermarket where she was loved by the many customers she spoke with daily. Artie...
Juanita Hollis-Emerick
Feb 4, 2014
Juanita Hollis-Emerick, born December 22, 1943, passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 4, 2014, at her home in Zephyrhills, Florida. After a lifetime of caring for others, Nita, her husband Larry, and beloved dog Chans, moved to Florida 3 years ago to enjoy retirement and be near Nita's brother, Russell (Judith) Booth and Larry's son, Kevin. Having spent...
Rosa Samuels
Feb 4, 2014
Rosa Lee Samuels, 84, of Tompkinsville, KY passed away Tuesday, February 4th, at Monroe Health and Rehab Center, in Tompkinsville, KY. Rosa was born in Decater, Alabama on January 15, 1930, a daughter of the late Mrytis (Butler) Lindsay and Theodore R. Lindsey. On June 21, 1947 at Louisville, KY she married Charles Edward Samuels, who precedes her in death....
James M. Congrove "Bouie"
Feb 4, 2014
James M. Congrove "Bouie", 78, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 after a brief battle with cancer. He was born on December 9, 1935 in East Springfield, Ohio to the late Marshall and Elsie Congrove. Jim was an active member of Moose Lodge 918 in Cuyahoga Falls and a 32nd degree Mason through Valley of Akron Masonic Lodge. He...
Julio R. Medina
Feb 4, 2014
Julio R. Medina, 61, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2014. He was born on March 14, 1952 in San Juan, Puerto Rico to the late Virgilio and Carmen Medina. Julio served his country in the U.S. Navy and formerly worked as a chemist. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Carlos Villamil. Julio is survived by...
William E. Martin
Feb 4, 2014
William E. Martin, 92, of Akron, crossed over into heaven on Tuesday, February 4, 2014. He was born in Akron on August 13, 1921 to the late Melvin and Lucille (Babcock) Martin. William was a people person who loved to talk to anyone he came in contact with. He was a member of the First Apostolic Church in Tallmadge for...
Frank A. White
Feb 4, 2014
Frank A. White Frank A. White, 83, of Akron, passed away February 4, 2014. He was born in Akron on May 29, 1930 to the late Richard and Leona White. Frank proudly served in the U.S. Army and spent his entire career as a contractor. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 59 years, Mary White; siblings,...
Deborah Carlene Rowand
Feb 3, 2014
Deborah Carlene Rowand, 65, went to be with the Lord on February 3, 2014. She was a wonderful mother and her primary focus was her beloved family. She was an avid outdoorswoman who enjoyed going to the gun club, camping, fishing, and hunting. She also enjoyed reading, crocheting, watching old movies and the Olympics. Deborah touched many hearts with her...
Susan A. Conner
Feb 3, 2014
Susan A. Conner Susan A. Conner, 68, of Akron, passed away February 3, 2014. She was born in Akron on January 7, 1946 to the late Fred and Martha Vinsel. Susan was a beautician for all of her life and was also employed at McDonald's. She was an excellent homemaker and devoted her life to her husband, children, and grandchildren....
Catherine W. Rich
Feb 3, 2014
Catherine W. Rich, 87, died February 3, 2014. She was born in Livingston, Tennessee and lived most of her life in Akron. She was a homemaker and member of the Brown St. Church of Christ. "Kay" was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Homer E. Rich; father, Perry Winningham; mother, Bertha Winningham Hunter; brother, Jerry Winningham; sister,...
Maureen Macbride
Feb 3, 2014
Maureen "Cookie" MacBride, 63, of Akron, passed away February 3, 2014. She was born in Akron, OH on December 17, 1950 to the late Eugene and Margaret MacBride. She graduated from St. Mary's High School and retired from Job and Family Services after 30 years of service.Maureen is preceded in death by her parents, brother John P. MacBride; sisters, Kathleen...
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