Obituaries
Mary Sue Thompson
Jul 25, 2012
Mary Sue Thompson Mary Sue Thompson, 85, passed away July 25, 2012. She was born on April 30, 1927 to Leonard Elvis and Docia Beulah Brown in Old Hickory, Tennessee. Mary Sue lost her mother at the tender age of 3 and was raised by her father along with sisters, Patsy, Allene, Alma, Thelma, and brother, Bill. In the fall...
Frank Capan
Jul 25, 2012
Frank Capan, 67, went to be with his Lord and Savior, peacefully in his sleep on July 25, 2012, after a courageous battle with cancer. A wonderful, faithful man, he will be greatly missed by his wife, Sandy, of 50 years and family. Cremation will take place and per Frank's request, there will be no services.
Dawn Marie Roberts
Jul 24, 2012
Dawn Marie Roberts, 38 of Quinlan went to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at her home. Funeral services celebrating Dawn's life will begin with a viewing from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 131 North Canton Road, Akron, Ohio 44305. A Graveside service will follow at 2:00 P.M....
Ralph J. Smith
Jul 24, 2012
Ralph "Junior" Smith, 78, of Akron, went home to be with his Lord and join his loving wife on July 24, 2012. He was born in Buckhannon, WV on August 21, 1933 to the late Ralph and Beulah Smith. He moved to Akron in 1955. Junior retired after 40 years of service from Goodyear Tire & Rubber. During his career,...
Woodrow Singleton
Jul 23, 2012
Woodrow "Woody" Singleton of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away July 23, 2012 in Montgomery, TX while being cared for by his daughter, Cheryl and her family. He was born in Weston, WV on August 18, 1939 to the late Ralph and Hazel Singleton. Woody served our country in the Navy and retired as an Akron Police officer in 1989.He was preceded...
Rebecca Marie Berube (Pfautz)
Jul 22, 2012
Rebecca Marie Berube (nee Pfautz)Rebecca Marie Berube, 62, of Doylestown, passed away July 22, 2012. Becky was born in Akron on November 8, 1949 to the late Russell and Dorothy Pfautz. She was a registered nurse and retired from Akron General Medical Center. In addition to her parents, Becky was preceded in death by her sister, Patty and brother, Russell....
Laura Frances Craddock
Jul 22, 2012
Laura Frances CraddockLaura Frances Craddock, 89, of Tallmadge, passed away on July 22, 2012. She was born in Alleghany County, Virginia on February 7, 1923 to the late George and Emma Givens. Laura was a former member of Craigsville Church of Christ in Craigsville, West Virginia and more recently a member of Southeast Church of Christ in Mogadore, Ohio. She...
Michelle R. Kaeka
Jul 21, 2012
Michelle R. Kaeka, 38, of Akron, passed away suddenly on July 21, 2012. She was born in Akron on April 12, 1974 to Kim Young and Alice Benton. Michelle loved the outdoors, camping, gardening, coaching baseball and working with her flowers, but most of all, Michelle loved being with her children. Michelle is survived by her husband, David; children, Troy,...
Evelyn Jean Kidd (Raybould)
Jul 21, 2012
Evelyn Jean Kidd (Raybould)Evelyn Jean Kidd, 86, of Springfield Township, passed away July 21, 2012. She was born in Akron on April 13, 1926 to the late Louis and Idella Beck. Evelyn was a candy maker at Arnolds Candies for over 20 years and a member of Ellet Church of the Nazarene. She could often be found in her kitchen,...
Susan Kay Morris
Jul 21, 2012
Susan Kay MorrisSusan Kay Morris, 64, of Akron, passed away on July 21, 2012 after fighting a courageous seven year battle with cancer. Susan was born in Akron on February 1, 1948 to the late Elmer and Katie Myers. She was raised in Green Twp. and graduated from Green High School in 1966. She loved animals and spending time with...
Brooklynn Marienichole Branca
Jul 20, 2012
Brooklynn Marie Nichole Branca/Adkins"OUR PRECIOUS ANGEL" left unexpectedly on July 20, 2012. In two months she touched so many lives. She leaves behind her mother, Taylor; father, Christopher (Red); her only brother, Kenyon; her two sisters, Makenzie and Kelsie; her grandparents, Rhonda McCraney, Daryl and Jodi Branca, Melvin and Patricia Adkins; great-grandparents, Dorothy Rackov and Ralph Branca. She was preceded...
Lizette V. Mcgregor
Jul 18, 2012
Lizette V. "Liz" McGregor, 59, went home to be with the Lord on July 18, 2012. She was born on July 1, 1953 in Akron, to the late Frank and Jeanette Dalessio. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Frank Dalessio, Jr. Survivors include her husband, Harlan; daughter, Spring (Tony) Adamo; son, Frank (Martha)...
Anthony Weakland
Jul 17, 2012
Anthony Weakland, 16, of Akron, passed away suddenly on July 17, 2012. He was born in Akron on March 16, 1996.He was preceded in death by his grandfather and best buddy, Robert (Bob) Evans.Anthony is survived by his parents, Mark and Julie; siblings, Marky (Julie), Ally (Brad) and Amy; grandparents, Jean (Bob) Evans, Leo and Pat Weakland; niece, LilyJean; nephews,...
Hubert D. Wright
Jul 16, 2012
Hubert "Hubie" D. Wright, 86, of Akron, passed away quietly in his sleep July 16, 2012. He was born in Waverly, TN on October 2, 1925 to the late Douglas and Nora Wright. Hubert worked at Goodyear Aerospace 35 years and retired from Loral in 1984 as a supervisor in Plant D. Hubert was a member of the Top Ten...
Susan M. Paserba (Claudepierre)
Jul 14, 2012
Susan M. Paserba , 67, of Stow, passed away July 14, 2012. She was born on February 14, 1945 in Akron, OH. Sue worked 11 years at McKay Insurance, over 30 years with Summit Lapidary Club and Akron Mineral Society. She was a member of the Red Hatters at Silver Lake Towers where she started a craft club. At First...
William L. Benham Jr. (Paw Paw)
Jul 14, 2012
William Lloyd Benham, Jr. 60, of Jackson Twp., passed away July 14, 2012. He was born in Youngstown, OH on December 13, 1951 to the late William and Ethel Benham.Bill served in the US Army with two tours of duty in Vietnam. Bill enjoyed working with youth in his younger days, bowling, riding his motorcycle and driving his Chrysler 300....
Mary Rita English
Jul 13, 2012
Mary Rita English "Nana", 76, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2012, surrounded by her loving family. Mary was a thoughtful, loving, caring wife and mother, who always put others before herself. The strength and compassion she showed to others will always be admired by her family and friends. Mary enjoyed traveling and trips to Myrtle Beach, but her family...
Charles Minick
Jul 12, 2012
Charles "Pops" Minick SUFFIELD TOWNSHIP-An amazing husband and proud father was called home on Thursday, July 12, 2012. Pops was born in Rockwood, Rhea County Tennessee on March 31, 1951 to parents Charles C. (deceased) and the former Wanda Gibson. Living nearly all of his life in Suffield, Pops graduated from Field High School in 1969 where he was a...
Homer Scott, Jr.
Jul 12, 2012
Homer Scott, Jr., 82, died July 12, 2012, at his home. Born in Akron on November 8, 1929. He was one of eight children. Homer served during the Korean War as a Navy Seabee. He worked various jobs before retiring from Goodyear Tire and Rubber, Rim plant after over 30 years of service. A devoted husband of 49 years, a...
Richard H. Neal
Jul 10, 2012
Richard H. NealRichard H. Neal, 72, rejoined his wife and our Lord on July 10, 2012. Born in Akron on January 15, 1940, he was a life long resident. He retired from Akron Summa Hospital Laundry Department after over 30 years of service. Richard was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather who enjoyed spending time with family, the Cleveland Indians,...
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