Obituaries

Lealon Michael Corley

Lealon Michael Corley

Nov 4, 2013

Lealon Michael "Red" Corley Lealon Michael Corley, 22, passed away November 4, 2013. He was born in Cuyahoga Falls on May 1, 1991 and graduated from Springfield High School in 2009. Red loved baseball and pitched for the Hot Stove North Hill team in his youth. He was a devoted fan of the Browns and Indians. He also loved fishing...

Pastor Roberth. Schneider, Jr.

Pastor Roberth. Schneider, Jr.

Nov 3, 2013

Pastor Robert 'Bo' H. Schneider, Jr., 71, resident of Springfield Twp, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2013. He was born March 15, 1942 in Canton, Ohio to Robert and Mary Jane Schneider. Bo retired from Akron General Hospital as a Histologist and was presently serving as Pastor at Lake Milton Presbyterian Church. His passions were his involvement with Kairos...

Mildred D. Peacock

Mildred D. Peacock

Nov 3, 2013

Mildred D. Peacock (Parrish), 90, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2013. She was born on October 7, 1923 in New Brighton, PA to the late Ferdinand and Lilia Parrish. Mildred was a very special caregiver to family and friends, a true friend to all. She loved to play cards, fish, play golf and watch baseball and...

Gary J. Tultz

Gary J. Tultz

Nov 2, 2013

Gary J. Tultz ALS lost its battle against Gary on Saturday, November 2, 2013. During his illness, his passion for life and sense of humor never wavered. He was preceded in death by the woman he adored who was also the love of his life and wife Eldora (Gowin) Tultz; infant son, Gary; parents, Anne and John Tultz. He is...

Jakey W. Hillis

Jakey W. Hillis

Nov 2, 2013

Jake Hillis, 76, of Akron, passed away November 2, 2013. He was born in Nashville, TN on August 21, 1937 to the late Orie and Pauline Hillis. Jake is survived by his children, Wayne (Kelly), Terrie (Gary) Thayer, Michael, Jackie (Chad) Mitchell; many grandchildren and a great-grandchild and his special friends at McDonald's.A memorial service will be held at the...

Ora L. Hill

Ora L. Hill

Nov 1, 2013

Ora L. "Buck" Hill, 88, passed away on November 1, 2013. Buck was a veteran of WWII, having served with the US Navy. He was a lifetime member of the VFW. Buck enjoyed reading about history, family genealogy, and doing projects around the house. He was very likable and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Preceded in death by...

Mark Allen Stewart

Mark Allen Stewart

Nov 1, 2013

Mark A. Stewart, 47, of Akron, passed away November 1, 2013. He was born in Barberton, OH on December 19, 1965. Mark is survived by many loved ones who will miss him. Family and friends may call on Tuesday, November 5, from 10-11 a.m. at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd., where funeral service will follow calling hours at...

Catherine Cline

Catherine Cline

Nov 1, 2013

G. Catherine (Myers) Cline On November 1, Heaven received a new angel. She was surrounded by her loving family. Cathy was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was born June 24, 1938 in Rowlesburg, West Virginia to the late James and Thestle Myers. She is survived by her devoted husband of 55 years, Kenneth Cline; her loving children, Cheryl...

Linda R. Kreitzburg

Linda R. Kreitzburg

Oct 31, 2013

Linda R. Kreitzburg, 67, of Green, OH, passed away October 31, 2013. She was born in Akron, OH on August 3, 1946 to the late Leonard and Wanda Kreitzburg. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Harry and Ella Wilson. Linda is survived by her brother, Brad (Alice) Kreitzburg; niece, Amy Kreitzburg; aunt, Pam Wilson; The Fearsome Foursome –...

Carol Jean Cross-Taylor

Carol Jean Cross-Taylor

Oct 31, 2013

Carol Jean Cross-Taylor, 68, of Akron, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2013. She was born on January 14, 1945 to the late William and Elna Cross. Carol retired from Summit Co. MRDD and enjoyed arts and crafts and spending many weekends at her camp site. Carol is survived by her sons John Cross and David (Tina) Cross, brother William...

Judith Marie Reynolds

Judith Marie Reynolds

Oct 31, 2013

Judith Marie Reynolds, 65, resident of Akron, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2013. She was born July 9, 1948, to the late Alfred and Irene Reynolds. Judith had a nurturing spirit and was blessed when God brought Stephanie to be her daughter. She is survived by daughter Stephanie Reynolds, brothers Terry (Betty) and Tim (Phyllis) Reynolds, special friend...

Robert Lee Davis

Robert Lee Davis

Oct 28, 2013

Robert Lee Davis, 90, went to be with the Lord and his wife, Gloria, of 65 years, on October 28, 2013. Robert "Bob" was born in Galloway, West Virginia, to the late Ora F. and Lillian Davis, but lived most of his life in the Akron area. Bob retired from General Tire and Rubber Company in 1984 and moved to...

Noreen M. Evans

Noreen M. Evans

Oct 28, 2013

Noreen M Evans, 75, of Akron, passed away October 28, 2013. She was born in Youngstown, OH on December 21, 1937 to the late Ernest and Lucy Moore. She was a bookkeeper for many years with the Geopfert Co. She was preceded in death by her husband, Parker and brother, Ernest Moore.Noreen is survived by her sister, Mary Ellen Hunt;...

Robert Wayne Biro

Robert Wayne Biro

Oct 27, 2013

Robert W. Biro, 67, of Akron, passed away October 27, 2013. He was born in Akron, OH on February 15, 1946 to the late Gays and Eleanor Biro. He lived in the Akron area all of his life and worked at Chrysler Twinsburg Stamping for 35 years. Bob was passionate about racing, receiving his love for sprint and midget car...

Mark Stephen Conti

Mark Stephen Conti

Oct 26, 2013

Mark Stephen Conti, 24, of Canton, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2013. He was born on March 23, 1989 in Akron to Stephen R. (Colleen) Conti and Deborah L. Potter. Mark's passion for music and random sense of humor brightened many lives and he will be greatly missed. Mark is survived by his parents, loving fiance Bernie J....

Emma M. Cornell

Emma M. Cornell

Oct 26, 2013

Emma M. Cornell, 93, was wrapped in the loving arms of Jesus Christ and carried to her Heavenly Home on Saturday, October 26, 2013. "To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord." She was greeted there by her departed husband of 49 years, whom she missed so much, Harry J. Cornell, daughter Shirley A. Jones...

Gene A. Reese, Sr.

Gene A. Reese, Sr.

Oct 25, 2013

Gene A. Reese, Sr., 73, resident of Akron, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2013. He was born on May 28, 1940 in Somerset, PA to the late John and Nancy Reese. Gene retired as a driver for Consolidated Freight after many years of service. He grew up driving trucks and enjoyed his time on the road when he wasn't...

Donald Jay Sheets

Donald Jay Sheets

Oct 25, 2013

Donald Jay Sheets Donald Jay Sheets, 80, of Akron, went to be with the Lord on October 25, 2013. He was born on January 22, 1933 to the late Paul and Huldah Sheets. Don grew up in the Smithville area in Wayne County. For 32 years, Don was employed with the Akron Public Schools as both a teacher and elementary...

Troy J. Burns

Troy J. Burns

Oct 24, 2013

Troy J. BurnsTroy J. Burns, 46, resident of Akron, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 24, 2013 at his home. He was born on July 12, 1967 in Akron to Larry and Pauline Burns. Troy graduated from Ellet High School and worked for EK Landscaping. He loved the Pittsburgh Steelers, spending time outdoors, camping, golfing and fishing. Troy is...

Arlene J. Savoca

Arlene J. Savoca

Oct 23, 2013

Arlene J. Savoca, 90, passed away on October 23, 2013. Preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Helen Mackey; brothers, Bob and Earl; and husband, Frank. Survivors include her daughters, Sandy Cobb and Lori (Joe) Holt; brother, Roy Mackey; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Cremation will take place and private burial will take place at a later date. Friends...

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