Obituaries
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...
Reba Jean Davis
Dec 9, 2012
Reba Jean "Bambi" Davis, 73, resident of Akron, passed away on Sunday, December 9, 2012 at home with her family. She was born on February 27, 1939 in Akron to Albert and Rebecca Labor. Jean was formerly involved with the Telephone Pioneers, coaching softball, various handicap associations and graciously serving her family and friends as a mother. She is preceded...
Mabel Louise Wright
Dec 8, 2012
Mabel Louise Wright (nee Himes) Mabel Louise Wright, age 80 died December 8th, 2012. A native of Spelter, West Virginia, Mabel married her sweetheart Lawrence in 1951. They moved to Ohio in 1952, living first in Barberton then moving to Akron before finally settling in Mogadore. Mabel was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who showed her love for others...
Pearl E. Nees
Dec 8, 2012
Pearl E. Nees, 82, resident of Akron, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, December 8, 2012. She was born on September 27, 1930 in Youngstown, OH. She loved her family and spending time with her grandchildren. She is best remembered by her laughter and constant smile. Pearl is preceded in death by her mother, Luella Marsden and...
Terry A. Kreakie
Dec 6, 2012
Terry A. Kreakie, 65, passed away on December 6, 2012. He was born on December 9, 1946 in St. Mary's, PA to Carl L. and Orpha (nee Lance) Kreakie. He is preceded is death by his parents, brothers, Darles and Dwaine Kreakie and sister, Wilda Volchko. Terry is survived by his son, Craig (Julie) Kreakie of Westerville, OH and grandchildren,...
Douglass Wayne Hendrixson
Dec 6, 2012
Douglass Wayne Hendrixson, 70, a longtime resident of Akron, passed away suddenly on December 6, 2012 at Akron City Hospital. He was born on August 5, 1942 in Huntsville, AL to J.D. and Algie Hendrixson. He was a 'Teamster' for 30 years. Doug was a good man and will be greatly missed by his wife of 14 years, Marilyn; dog,...
Keira Jocelyn Amato
Dec 5, 2012
Keira Jocelyn Amato, aged 3 ½ months , passed gently into the arms of Jesus on December 5, 2012. Keira is the daughter of Patrick Amato and Ashley Lawrence of Kenmore. Keira was the joy of their life, and spread that joy throughout her family. During her brief visit on earth, she enjoyed listening to music, cuddling with soft toys,...
Joanne E. Glinsky
Dec 5, 2012
Joanne E. Glinsky, RN, age 71 passed away at her home on Wednesday December 5, 2012 from complications of ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). Joanne was born on October 26, 1941 in Akron, Ohio.She was a graduate of Lake High School as well as a RN graduate from Akron City Hospital School of Nursing. As a nurse she was associated with...
Darlene Burrell
Dec 4, 2012
Darlene Burrell, 46, passed away on December 4, 2012. Preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Leanna Heitzelman. Survivors include her husband, Robert, of 16 years; stepdaughter, Rebecca; sisters, Debora (Dale) and Donna (David); and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be Friday, 4-7 p.m., at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd., Akron.
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