Obituaries
Emma Jean Hoover
Dec 23, 2012
Emma Jean Hoover, age 79, passed away on Sunday, December 23, 2012. She was born on June 11, 1933 to Milburn and Emma Pearl Newsome. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Wilmer "Bill" Hoover; brothers, William, Robert and Gail. Survived by sister, Thelma (Percy) Cale; children, Doug (Julie) Hartman, Linda (James) Lanham and Marilyn (Hartman) Rollyson; step daughters, Charlotte...
Darryl L. Furry
Dec 22, 2012
Darryl L. Furry Darryl L. Furry, 73, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away December 22, 2012. Darryl was born December 9, 1939 in Hazel Park, Michigan to the late Celester and Ruby Furry. Darryl served in the U.S. Army and retired from the U.S. Postal Service after over 30 years. He was a member of the Jaycees and the Masonic Star...
Agnes Hirsh
Dec 22, 2012
Agnes Hirsh, age 81, resident of Akron, passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2012. She was born in Budapest, Hungary on April 12, 1931 and arrived in the United States along with her mother in 1958. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Joseph Hirsh. Agnes is survived by her 3 children; Louis, Ella and Jerry. Private...
L. Marie Dean
Dec 22, 2012
L. Marie "Sister" Dean, age 92, resident of Akron, passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2012. She was born on April 30, 1920 in North Carolina to James and Bessie Warters. Marie formerly volunteered with the Akron Food Bank and retired from Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. Preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Louise Nicholas and Evelyn Collins; brothers,...
Beverly Alice Reese
Dec 21, 2012
Beverly Alice Reese "Nonnie" Beverly Alice Reese "Nonnie", 62, of Sugar Bush Knolls, went home to her heavenly Father on December 21, 2012. She was born in Charleston, West Virginia on July 19, 1950. Bev devoted her life to her family and took joy in spending time with her children and grandchildren. After 58 years, she found her dream job...
Margo H. Slade
Dec 21, 2012
Margo H. Slade, age 74, passed away on Friday, December 21, 2012. She was born on August 14, 1938 in Berlin, Germany. Margo was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Alvin L. Slade, Sr. She is survived by her children, Alvin (Cheryl), Laverne (Cyrus) and Sandra; many grandchildren; great grandchildren; friends, Coach John and Mary Nemic, Arletta Slaughter...
Norma M. Mccauley
Dec 21, 2012
Norma M. McCauley Norma M. MCCauley, 83, born in Akron June 21, 1929 to Milton and Opal Sherbondy, passed away December 21, 2012. She was a joy to many and a wonderful example of love for family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wadesworth "Mac" and brother, Robert. She will be deeply missed by her daughter, Cherie (Jim)...
Stephanie Ann Peel
Dec 20, 2012
Stephanie Ann Peel (Galati) Stephanie Ann Peel, 65, of Akron, went to be with Jesus Dec. 20, 2012 after a 17-year courageous battle against a debilitating disease. Stephanie dedicated her life to the Lord at an early age and with love, kindness and grace, did everything she could to bring others into the kingdom. Even after being diagnosed with a...
Floyd E. Clevenger, Jr.
Dec 20, 2012
Floyd E. Clevenger, Jr. "Junior", 95, passed away on December 20, 2012. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of West Akron Church of Christ. Floyd enjoyed ceramics and porcelain doll making with his wife. He was also an avid reader. Floyd was very generous and was loved by all who knew him. Preceded in death...
Billy L. Ferrell
Dec 19, 2012
On Wednesday, December 19, 2012, Billy L. Ferrell was reunited with all his loved ones who have gone before him. He was born in Akron on March 2, 1945, to Herman and Wanetah Ferrell. He graduated from Springfield High School in 1964 and served in the US Army in Vietnam. He was blessed with a great sense of humor. He...
Bruce P. Shahan
Dec 19, 2012
Bruce P. Shahan, 46, of Hartville, passed away suddenly on December 19, 2012. He was born in Akron, OH on March 7, 1966. He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Shahan. Bruce is survived by his mother, Elena; brother, Mike (Tonya); sister, Susan (Mike) Coulson; nieces and nephews, Morgan and Grant Coulson, Jacob and Elizabeth Shahan; and best...
Ralph Russell Marks
Dec 19, 2012
Ralph Russell MarksRalph Russell Marks, 83, passed away on December 19, 2012. He had a kind, loving, and gentle heart and was an exceptional husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend to many. Born in Circleville, Ohio, he came to Akron in 1941 and made it his home. He served in the U.S. Army and was a Korean War era veteran...
Ray Owen Souther
Dec 19, 2012
Ray Owen Souther, age 80, lifelong resident of Akron, passed away on December 19, 2012. He was born on May 8, 1932 to the late Graden and Mary Irene Southers. Ray retired as a sheet metal worker after many years. He especially enjoyed taking karate. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers and sisters. Ray is survived by...
Louise M. Auvil
Dec 17, 2012
Louise M. Auvil, 72, a lifelong resident of Akron, went home to be with her Lord on December 17, 2012. She was born on November 10, 1940 to Paul and Virginia Lowe. Louise was a member of Randolph United Methodist Church and enjoyed 'cruising' with her husband in their '70 Olds Cutlass. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister...
Mark Hannaman
Dec 15, 2012
Mark Hannaman, age 61, entered the Kingdom of God on December 15th, 2012. He was born April 29th, 1951 in Akron, the loving son of Ralph and Harriet Hannaman. Mark was a 1969 graduate of Springfield High School. He was a veteran of the Ohio National Guard and retired from Akron Porcelain and Plastics. Mark loved spending time with his...
Lillian Heare
Dec 14, 2012
LILLIAN HEARELillian Heare, 94, a beloved mother, passed away on December 14, 2012, after a recent fall at her home and a short stay at The Bath Manor in Akron, Ohio. Born in Millstadt, Illinois on August 31, 1918, Lillian was raised in St. Louis, Missouri along with her brothers, Ray, Clarence and Bill and sister, Vera. As a member...
Sandra L. Willis
Dec 14, 2012
Sandra L. Willis Sandra L. Willis, 75, of Akron, passed away December 14, 2012. She was born in Barberton on November 8, 1937. Sandra will always be remembered as a hard worker. She devoted herself to her family and was a loving mother, sister, and grandmother. In her free time, she enjoyed bowling and traveling, especially to the beach. She...
Irene Justus
Dec 13, 2012
Irene Justus, 83, of Brimfield, OH, passed away December 13, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ed Justus.Irene is survived by her children, Cindy (Randy) Homer, Connie (Greg) Edwards and Jeff (Teri) Justus; 4 granddaughters.Family and friends may call on Monday, December 17, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd....
Betty J. Cassell
Dec 12, 2012
God saw Betty J. Cassell was getting tired with a courageous battle of cancer, so on December 12, 2012, He put his arms around her and He whispered come home with Me. She was born in Akron, OH on September 25, 1949 to the late Ralph and Viola Cassell. Betty will forever be in the hearts of her daughter, Leslie...
Sandra J. Lute
Dec 10, 2012
Sandra J. Lute, 69, passed away on December 10, 2012. Sandra was born in Akron on May 10, 1943 to the late Thomas and Julia Swink. Sandra loved gambling and eating out at restaurants. Preceded in death by her sister, Ruth Glass; husband, Reimund Lute, Jr.; and stepson, Raymond Lute. Survivors include stepdaughter, Cathy (David) Bagen; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and...
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