Ronald Lee Dies was born in Indiana, PA on December 17, 1942, and passed away unexpectedly on November 5, 2011. Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Velma Dies and brothers, Bill and Bob. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Joy, and daughters, Bethany (Bill) Lemley and Brittany (Alan) Shiplett; grandchildren, Olivia, Claudia, Veronica, Sierra, Savanna,...

Mary E. Haffner (Friel), 87, passed away on November 5, 2011. The daughter of John and Susan (Nellie) Friel, she was born in Akron, Ohio on January 18, 1924. Mary was a member of St. Matthew Parish and active in several organizations. Mom loved to walk and was known by some as the "walking lady" in her neighborhood. She was...

Merry M. Beal (nee Haydu), our precious Merry, 67, of Tallmadge, OH received her heavenly wings and went home to be with Jesus on November 4, 2011. She was born on December 25, 1943. Merry was a member of Cornerstone Free Methodist Church. She was a loving, caring, honest, and giving Christian person who lived life to the fullest. Merry...

David A. EtheridgeDavid A. Etheridge, 58, of Akron, passed away November 2, 2011. David was born on July 16, 1953. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and riding quads. He was a member of the Wingfoot Archery Club. David was preceded in death by his father, Cleve Etheridge. He will be deeply missed by his wife of...

Anita K. Clifford, 56, passed away on November 2, 2011. She leaves behind her loving husband of 35 years, John; parents, Loyd and Jean Cole; uncles, Richard, Gary (Bev), Larry (Bobbie), Terry; aunt, Janet.Family and friends may call on Friday, November 4 from 5-7 PM at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd., Akron. A committal service will be held...

Marian DickMarian Dick, 87, of Akron, passed away October 31, 2011. She was born on September 12, 1924 to the late Leo and Ethel Slinger. Marian will always be remembered as a wonderful hostess with a talent for cooking, baking, and gardening. She enjoyed spending time with family, her dog Molly, and her cat Cassie. Marian was preceded in death...

Christopher Scott Mitchell, 27, passed away suddenly on October 30, 2011. The son of Jeffrey and Belinda Mitchell, was born on July 29, 1984 in Augusta, GA. Chris was kind to all, loved playing video games with his brothers, but mostly, spending time with his family and friends. He leaves behind his loving wife, Christa; parents, Jeffrey and Belinda; sisters,...

Victoria Lynn Rollins "Vickie"Victoria Lynn Rollins "Vickie" passed away peacefully at Hospice House on October 30, 2011 at the age of 43. Vickie leaves her loving husband of 20 years, Michael D. Rollins; two sons, Nathan Whitecotton and Mikey Rollins; one daughter, Alissa Belcher; two grandchildren, Leannah Whitecotton and Isaiah Belcher. She was the treasured sister of Troy (Patty) Whitecotton...

Patricia M. "Patty" Smoot-Jeffrey, 48, passed away on October 30, 2011. Patty had been employed at Fed-Ex. She was a member of the Kiwanis Club. She was a loving mother who always put her children and grandchildren first. Patty enjoyed her 2 dogs, and most of all, time spent with her precious family. She was preceded in death by her...

Jackie, 80, born on August 19, 1931 in Mannington, WV, passed away from the arms of her loving family into the arms of her Savior on October 30, 2011. Preceded in death by her infant son, John, she is survived by her devoted husband of 62 years, Henry; daughters, Jane (Chas) Keith, Debbie Hastie; son, Randy (Deb); grandchildren, Stephanie, Katie,...

Faye RollinsFaye Rollins, 95, passed away on October 30, 2011. She was born in Akron on September 25, 1916 to the late Henry and Emma Bollinger. She will be deeply missed by her son and daughter-in-law, Wesley C. and Eleanor Recob; grandchildren, Sharon (Randy) Besserman, David (Liz) Recob; great-grandchildren, Brian and Eric Besserman and Elizabeth Recob. There will be no...

Sharon (Sherry) Lee HuntSharon (Sherry) Lee Hunt, 58, went to be with the Lord on October 29th, 2011. Sherry was born in Akron, Ohio on June 9th, 1953. Overcoming many adversities, she was an artisan by trade, skilled in the work of crafting. She is survived by her father, Marcel Roth, her sons, Mark Yeager and Dave Hawanczak; her sister,...

Ronald O. Bennett "Gunner"Ronald O. Bennett "Gunner", 59, of Akron, passed away October 28, 2011 after a long illness. He was born in Akron on January 16, 1952. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Frye, mother, Wonetta Frye (Bennett), and son, Jason Bennett Tate. He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Sharon; daughters, Melissa...

Wayne E. BonnerWayne Edward Bonner, 74, of Akron, OH, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born September 16, 1937, in Dry Fork, WV. He moved to Akron in 1957 and married the love of his life in 1960. Wayne was owner and...

Martha E. Maley, 69, passed away on October 26, 2011, the daughter of Floyd and Dorothy Neidlinger.She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard; two brothers and two sisters. Martha is survived by her daughters, Sherri Farkus, Teresa (Doug) Blake; son, Richard; brothers and sisters, Paul (Joyce), Janis Mittelstaedt, Nancy (Red) Gillespie, Bud (Patricia); three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren....

MOGADORE—Roscoe "Roy" Conley, 77, went home to be with the Lord at 1 a.m. on Thursday, October 27, 2011. He was born in Uler, WV, on June 22, 1934 to the late Edward and Bessie Conley. He retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber in 1996. He was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Kenmore in Akron, where...

Tiffany Allison Webb, 30, went home to be with the Lord on October 24, 2011. She had a huge heart for everybody and enjoyed taking care of her family and friends. Preceded in death by her great-grandma, Stella Stockwell; grandma, Clara Price; brother, Jeff Slaughter; grandpa, George Slaughter; father, John Desimone; grams, Luann Zender. Survivors include her loving husband, Curtis;...

George A. Finegan, Jr.George A. "Jeep" Finegan, Jr., 67, passed away October 25, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Akron, he was a lifetime resident of the area. Jeep retired from the Post Office, and also worked after his retirement at Acme and BP. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Edna Finegan; and brother,...

Ruth, 79, of Cuyahoga Falls, OH passed away October 24, 2011, born March 3, 1932 to Roy and Agnes Becket of Fort Hill, PA. She worked at Goodyear for many years. Ruth was preceded in death by husbands, Stan and Gene. She is survived by son, Dennis (Rhonda); stepson, David (Karen); grandchildren, Shannon (Michael), Jennifer (Jeremy), Jason (Danielle); great-grandsons, Oliver...

Willard Lee WardWillard Lee Ward, 75, passed away October 18, 2011. He was born in Akron, Ohio on October 5, 1936, and retired to Hendersonville, NC. Willard was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Martha Ward. He is survived by his children, Cheryl Talk of Texas, Brenda (Russ) Schlegel of Mogadore, and Laurie (Jeff) Lappin of Bath Twp.;...