Obituaries
Elaine R. Richards
Apr 20, 2012
Elaine R. RichardsElaine R. Richards, 93, went home to be with the Lord on April 20, 2012. During World War II, she worked at Goodyear Aircraft. Elaine wrote poetry, music for the piano, and performed her own compositions for family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, David W. Richards Jr.; parents, Wayne and Helen Miller; and...
Norma M. Fulks
Apr 19, 2012
Norma M Fulks, 88, went home to be with the Lord on April 19, 2012. She was born in Charleston, WV on August 16, 1923 to the late Norman and Geneva Skyles.She enjoyed being in the garden, planting flowers and feeding the birds. Most of her time was spent raising her children and enjoying her grandchildren. She was one who...
Stacie Ann Shattuck
Apr 19, 2012
Stacie Ann ShattuckStacie Ann Shattuck, 31, passed away April 19, 2012 surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was a long time resident of Tonawanda, NY. Stacie enjoyed playing baseball and riding her power wheels. She was preceded in death by her father, Edward Shattuck. Stacie is survived by her mother, Vickie Shattuck; brothers, Luke and Eddie (Amanda) Shattuck;...
Richard Rondy
Apr 19, 2012
Richard RondyRichard Rondy, 59, passed away April 19, 2012 at home with loved ones at his side after a short battle with cancer. Born and raised in Akron, Richard attended Annunciation St. John School and graduated from East High School. He has resided in Cuyahoga Falls since 1983. Richard worked as a machinist and tool & dye setter, retiring in...
Russell E. Fresh, Sr.
Apr 17, 2012
Russell E. Fresh, Sr.Russell E. Fresh, Sr., 80, of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side after battling COPD for years. He was born August 23, 1931 to John and Lucy Fresh who also preceded him in death along with brother, Richard and sister, Bernice. Russell proudly served his country in the Army and...
Keith Witherspoon
Apr 17, 2012
Brian "Keith" Witherspoon, 57, of Akron, passed away April 17, 2012. He was born in Lenoir, NC on November 30, 1954. Keith loved so many things, instrumental music, his wonder dog, Abigail, but most of all, watching movies with his boys. He was preceded in death by his son, Brian; father, Joe; sister, Sheri Moore. Keith is survived by his...
Alfredo G. Causa
Apr 16, 2012
Alfredo G. "Al" Causa, 83, passed away on April 16, 2012. Al was born in Montevideo, Uruguay. He retired from Goodyear after many years of service. Al loved opera, reading, and his job as a chemical engineer with Goodyear. He later taught at Cornell University and worked as a lecturer in his industry. Survivors include his sisters, Raquel Araujo and...
Philip D. Hill, Sr.
Apr 16, 2012
TSgt. Philip D. Hill USAF (RET)TSgt. Philip D. Hill USAF (RET), 70, passed away April 16, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Nancy; children, Teri (John) Pistrui, Cyndi DeMercado, Wendy Wiggins, Phillip (Anni) Hill Jr., David Hill, Patrick (Chris) Hill, Douglas Hill, Marguerite (Paul) Lemmon, and Paul (Stephanie) Hill; sisters,...
John M. Adams
Apr 15, 2012
John M. AdamsJohn M. Adams, 91, of Akron, passed away April 15, 2012. He was born on April 2, 1921 in Mt. Pleasant, Pennsylvania to the late Benjamin and Emma Adams. A World War II veteran, John served in the U.S. Army with the 3174th Quartermaster Service Company. He retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber after over 40 years of...
Steven R. Fury
Apr 14, 2012
Steven R. FurySteve passed away unexpectedly on April 14. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Delores. His other survivors include his sons, Shawn (Danielle) and Scott (Cherl); grandchildren, Savannah, Scott "Mac", Noah and Caleb. He loved his sons very much and was very proud of them, talking of them often. His grandchildren were a huge part...
Wilma G. Queen
Apr 14, 2012
Wilma G. Queen, was born on April 7, 1929, and was ushered into the presence of the Lord on Saturday, April 14, 2012. Wilma was born in Akron, OH to the late Perry and Gertrude Ketterman. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, John E. Queen; daughter, Katherine Richards; and 10 siblings. She was the 10th of...
Richard Coryell
Apr 14, 2012
Richard A. Coryell "Ricky"Ricky Coryell, 24, of Akron, passed away April 14, 2012. He was born in Akron on April 16, 1987. Ricky was well loved by everyone he knew. Ricky loved the outdoors and camping with his friends. His greatest passion was recording music.He was preceded in death by his father, Bob Brown. He will be deeply missed by...
Robert A. Yates
Apr 14, 2012
Robert A. YatesOn April 14, 2012, the Lord called Robert home. He was born on August 13, 1929 in Lynn, WV. Robert served in the U.S. Army, and retired from Bellow Signs. He was preceded in death by his parents, Chesley and Oma Yates; brothers, Homer and Larry; sister, Mary; and great-granddaughter, Violet. Robert is survived by wife, Lois of...
Joan C. Grohe
Apr 13, 2012
Joan C. GroheJoan C. Grohe, 53, went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 13, 2012. She was born in Clarksburg, West Virginia on July 10, 1958 to the late Rev. Ronald and Vivian Slonaker. Joan graduated from Massillon Baptist College. She was a talented singer and enjoyed singing with her father during church services. She loved being...
Kenneth B. Fletcher
Apr 12, 2012
Kenneth B. Fletcher, 81, passed away on April 12, 2012. Ken served with the US Navy from 1950 to 1954 and retired from Goodrich after 30 years of service. Preceded in death by brother, Blake; sisters, Iva, Mildred, Lorene, and Pauline; son, Charles. He is survived by his wife, Rose; and son, Jonathan. A special thanks to the staff at...
Jim Reese
Apr 12, 2012
Jim Reese, 70, widow, dad, and grandfather passed away on April 12, 2012. Jim is survived by his children - Jimmy, Cindy, and Bryan; grandchildren - Jonathon, Carra, Joshua, Trey, and Gabie Jo. Calling hours will be held Sunday, April 15, from 1 to 3 pm at Newcomer Funeral Home, 131 N. Canton Rd., Akron, where a service will follow...
John W. Mancine
Apr 11, 2012
John W. Mancine "Willie", 77, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away April 11, 2012. He was born in Akron on September 30, 1934 to the late Anna Minnick. Willie retired from Summit County as a heavy equipment operator and owned his own firewood business. He loved boxing, fishing, old TV shows, playing pool and cards with his friends, and most of...
Hugh Sloan
Apr 11, 2012
Hugh "Sonny" SloanHugh "Sonny" Sloan, 78, went home to be with the Lord on April 11, 2012. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, serving in Korea. Sonny retired from General Metals Powder Co. after 38 years of service. He was preceded in death by his son, Daniel Edmund Sloan; and step-son, David Parsell. Sonny is survived by...
Phillip B. Lewis
Apr 10, 2012
Phillip B. Lewis, 87, died April 10, 2012 after a short illness. He was born January 16, 1925 in Akron.He served in the US Coast Guard during WWII from 1943-1946. In 1947 he married Lois Trexler and worked as a machinist at Adamson United in Akron before retiring from Altantic Research in Alexandria VA in 1990.Phil was known for his...
Laura L. Glidden
Apr 10, 2012
Laura L. GliddenLaura L. Glidden, 65, of Akron, passed away April 10, 2012 after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Maine on June 13, 1946 to the late Wilfred and Esther Phares. She retired after 24 years of service at Bob Evans. In her free time, she enjoyed holiday gatherings and family get- togethers. She was...
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