Obituaries
Felicia Ely
Jun 29, 2012
Felicia "Lee" Ely, 89, of Akron, passed away June 29, 2012. She was born in Neffs, OH on February 28, 1923 to the late Frank and Kay Astemborski.Lee, who never drove a car, spent her life loving infants by knitting caps and booties for the Akron Children's Hospital NICU. She loved bird watching, nature, crocheting, reading, gardening, baking, and watching...
Patrice Lynn Caslow
Jun 27, 2012
Patrice Lynn Caslow (Field)Patrice L. Caslow (Field) went peacefully home to be with the Lord on June 27, 2012 at City Hospital Hospice Center. She was born March 18, 1951. She loved swimming and was a pro at the Butterfly stroke. She was an admirer of nature's beauty the Butterfly as well. Patrice was a beautiful and very caring Mother,...
Madeline M. Mann
Jun 27, 2012
Madeline M. Mann, 88, passed away on June 27, 2012. Born in Akron, OH, Madeline was a resident of Madeira Beach, FL. Preceded in death by husband, Sidney. Survived by children, Susan (Karl) Garman, Douglas Mann, and William (Lina) Mann; grandchildren, Sophia and Lucas Mann, and Nathan (Amanda) and Carl (Sue) Adey; step-grandchildren, Lauren and Merideth Garman; great-grandchildren, Cole, Pierce,...
John J. Weyrick
Jun 26, 2012
John (Jake) J. Weyrick Sr., 76, of Akron, went home to be with his Lord on June 26, 2012. He was born in Suffield, OH on April 3, 1936 to the late Raymond and Anna Weyrick. John loved his church, traveling, riding his motorcycle, working on stock cars, woodworking and hunting, but most of all, he loved spending time with...
Selean L. Durant
Jun 25, 2012
Selean L. Durant, born May 30, 2012, went home to be with the Lord on June 25, 2012. Survived by her parents, Daniel Durant and Rachel Casteel, of Clinton; sister, Amber, of Canton; brother, Aiden, of Clinton; grandparents, Carol and Dennis Broadwater, of Akron, and Ruth and James Phillips, of Uniontown, David and Mary Ann Durant, of Norton, and Dwayne...
Trevor R. Bailey
Jun 24, 2012
Trevor R. Bailey, born on June 24, passed away suddenly on June 24, 2012. He is survived by parents, Aaron and Heather Bailey; brother, Tyler; grandparents, Jerry and Kathy Sanicky, Richard and Gena Towne.Family and friends may call on Saturday, June 30, from 12-1 PM at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd., where funeral services will follow at 1...
Richard W. Thompson
Jun 24, 2012
Richard W. Thompson "Rick"Richard W. Thompson, 49, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away June 24, 2012. Rick was born in Akron on September 23, 1962 to the late Bill and Jeanette Thompson. He was an avid Steelers fan and music lover. A terrific cook, Rick always enjoyed making food for family reunions. Above all, he was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather,...
Charlene Gongaware
Jun 24, 2012
Charlene GongawareCharlene Gongaware, 65, of Akron, passed away June 24, 2012. She was born in Akron on October 27, 1946. Charlene was preceded in death by her mother, Betty Blocksom and brother, Dick Blocksom. She will be deeply missed by her children, Jennifer (Neil) Lucas and Christopher Gongaware; father, George Richard Blocksom; sisters, Michelle Luke and Jackie Burkley; brother, Mark...
Mark A. Rosen
Jun 21, 2012
Mark Rosen, 46, of Akron, passed away June 21, 2012. He was born in Barberton, OH on January 26, 1966. Mark was an avid Cleveland sports fan; he loved working on cars and especially enjoyed watching the HGTV and DIY channel.He was preceded in death by his father, Ronald M. Rosen, Sr.; aunt, Sherri Fry.Mark is survived by his mother,...
Eileen B. Soccorsi
Jun 20, 2012
Eileen B. Soccorsi, 87, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on June 20, 2012. She was born in Morgantown, WV on September 28, 1924 to the late Kenneth and Leone Fitts. Eileen was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was preceded in death by her sons, Steven, Dan and Anthony; grandchildren, Autumn Dawn and James...
Joyce B. Haught
Jun 20, 2012
Joyce B. Haught, 65, of Akron, loving wife and mother, passed away June 20, 2012. She was born on December 24, 1946. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Betty Haught; sister, Betty Strizak; grandson, Keith Hunt. Joyce was an avid animal lover, who enjoyed fishing and cooking, but most of all, spending time with her family.Joyce...
Delmas W. Gray
Jun 20, 2012
Delmas W. "Del" Gray, 69, passed away on June 20, 2012. Del was born on July 20, 1942 in Cowen, WV, to the late James Gray and Eileen Dixon. He resided in Cowen until enlisting in the Army in 1960. After his service in the Army, he re-located to Akron. Del retired from Cargill Salt Co. with over 25 years...
Alma Florence Kremer
Jun 18, 2012
Alma Florence KremerAlma Florence Kremer, 81, of Akron, passed away on June 18, 2012. Alma was born in Massillon on July 6, 1930. She was the owner/operator of Portage Lakes Beauty Salon for 42 years. Alma will always be remembered as a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was devoted to her family and will be missed by all who...
Dennis James Fleming
Jun 18, 2012
Dennis James FlemingDennis James Fleming, father to Shannon Fleming (Chris Dawson) and Kayleigh Ferder (Paul) passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully Monday morning. Dennis was 58 years old and spent his working career as a very talented landscape designer. He is preceded in death by his father, Herbert Fleming and mother, Dorothy Gitto and his brother-in-law, Stephen Hardesty.Dennis will be greatly...
Elmira Jones
Jun 18, 2012
Elmira JonesElmira Jones, 84, of Akron, passed away on June 18, 2012. She was born in Panama on January 9, 1928. Elmira retired from Summa Hospital after over 35 years as a nurse's aide. In her free time, she enjoyed Bingo and gardening. She was a beautiful person with a big heart and will be missed by all who knew...
Michael L. Blair
Jun 16, 2012
Michael L. Blair, 58, of Akron, suddenly passed away June 16, 2012. He was born in Akron, OH on September 2, 1953 to Wilbur and Rosalee Blair. For the last 10 years battling with cancer, Michael's strong faith never waivered, he loved working in his yard, spending time fishing, watching the Steelers beat the Browns, but most of all, spending...
Merlin B. Dubravetz
Jun 15, 2012
Merlin B. "Merty" Dubravetz, 66, went home to be with the Lord on June 15, 2012. Merlin was born on September 27, 1945 to the late Alex and Irene Dubravetz. He retired from Forest City Dillon Pre Cast. Merlin was a compassionate, gentle-souled man. He always put the feelings of others before his own. Merlin enjoyed sports, fishing, family and...
Gary D. Kearns
Jun 15, 2012
Gary D. Kearns, 52, of Akron, passed away June 15, 2012. He was born on November 25, 1959. He was preceded in death by his father, James R. Kearns, Sr. Gary is survived by his sons, Gary Kearns II and Timothy Hayslip; mother, Ethel; brothers, James Jr., Timothy, Dennis (Tracy); sisters, Kathy (Jerry) Stratos and Karen Kearns.Family and friends may...
Guy L. Smith
Jun 13, 2012
SPRINGFIELD TWP.--Guy L. "Smitty" Smith, 78, passed away on June 13, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Parkersburg, WV to the late Guy and Bertha (Lawman) Smith. He was owner/operator of Smitty's Gun Shop for 55 years and was a master gunsmith. He also retired from Springfield Twp. Road Department with 35 years of service. Smitty was...
Ruthanne M. Crissman
Jun 12, 2012
Ruthanne M. Crissman, 58, of Akron, passed away June 12, 2012. She was born in Wadsworth, OH on October 20, 1953 to late John and Ruth McIndoo. Ruthanne loved working at the President's Lounge, traveling, but most of all, swimming in her pool. She was preceded in death by her brothers, David and Daniel Green.Ruthanne is survived by her husband,...
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