Gary R. Barker "Bob""Let us cross over the river, and rest under the shade trees." - Stonewall JacksonBob Barker, 69, of Tallmadge, passed away June 4, 2010. Bob was born in Price Hill, West Virginia on October 27, 1940 to the late Raymond and Alice Barker. He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corp. and retired from Goodyear after 30...

Timothy S. "Putt" PutnamAfter battling a long illness, Timothy S. "Putt" Putnam, age 46, passed away peacefully, among family on June 1, 2010. Tim retired from Kent Latex after 20 years of service. He had also been employed at the Sheraton Suites for 9 years. Tim enjoyed fishing, hunting, and Harley Davidson motor cycles. He was preceded in death by...

Bina L. DarteyBina L. Dartey, 83, went to be with the Lord on June 2, 2010. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother, loved by many. Bina was a piano player at North Arlington Street Church of God, and her music will be greatly missed. Preceded in death by her son, Randy Baker. Survivors include son, Larry Baker; daughter, Karen...

Nancy BradbaryNancy Bradbary of Akron passed away Thursday, June 3, following a sudden illness. She was born March 6, 1941 in Spencer, WV, the daughter of Oley and Dorothy Mace Blosser. Mrs. Bradbary was the school secretary of Sam Salem Elementary where she had worked for many years. In addition, she was an active member of the Springfield Baptist Church...

Kathleen C. "Kate" PowellThe love of my life, Kathleen C." Kate" Powell, passed away on June 2, 2010, at age 58. We recently celebrated our 40th anniversary, and she will be terribly and forever missed. A graduate of Stow High School class of 1970 and lifelong resident of Stow and Cuyahoga Falls. She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Donald V. HannaDonald V. Hanna, 77, of Uniontown, passed away May 31, 2010. Donald was born in Akron on May 24, 1933 to the late Lyell and LaVerne Hanna. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Donald retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber and owned his own construction and home repair business. In his free time,...

Mary Ellen Clark (Keppler)Mary Ellen Clark (Keppler), 55, passed away on May 28, 2010. Mary Ellen was born on June 6, 1954 in Akron, OH. She was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church. Mary Ellen was employed by Acme Fresh Market as a cashier for 35 years. She was a member of UFCW, Local 880, where she served as...

Bruce J. JewittBruce J. Jewitt, 63, of Tallmadge, passed away May 28, 2010. He was born March 17, 1947 in New Straitsville, Ohio to the late Bobby Jack and Gladys Jewitt. Bruce proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corp. He will be deeply missed by his son, Bobby Jack (Amanda) Jewitt; sisters, Nikki (George) Schultz, Becky Justice; brother, Rob (Sherry)...

Martha A. WallaceMartha A. Wallace, 84, passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 24, 2010 at the Hospice Care Center. She retired from Texize/Dow Chemical at age 62, and continued working until she was 77. Martha was an avid bingo player, loved to get her hair done, and adored her grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by...

Clarence C. Boggs, Jr.Clarence C. Boggs, Jr., born on December 15, 1929 in Looneyville, WV, passed away May 25, 2010 in Suffield, OH. Clarence had retired from Teledyne Monarch Rubber Company after 32 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence C. Boggs, Sr. and Elsie G. (Burke); 4 brothers and 5 sisters. Clarence was a...

Donald W. WitzkeDonald W. Witzke, 85, passed away on May 26, 2010. He was a veteran of WWII, having served with the US Navy. Donald retired from Firestone where he worked as an accountant. He was also a member of the Masons. Preceded in death by his parents, William and Lydia; brother, Victor; sisters, Margaret, Esther, and Adeline. Survivors include...

Edith F. MossEdith F. Moss, 81, of Akron, passed away May 26, 2010. She was born November 3, 1928 in Spelter, West Virginia to the late Calvin and Ethel Mae Byrd. Edith will always be remembered as a God fearing woman and a loving mother and grandmother. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son,...

Paul R. DavisPaul R. Davis, 84, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2010. He was a veteran of World War II, serving as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army in the Corps of Engineers. Paul was a member of the VFW Post 8975. He was an antique car enthusiast, enjoyed NASCAR, and loved camping with his family. Paul retired after...

John R. SabiniJohn R. Sabini, 69, of Akron, passed away May 20, 2010 at his residence. He was born May 13, 1941 in Akron, Ohio and worked at Babcock & Wilcox. John was preceded in death by his parents, John and Jenny Sabini and sister, Clairene Sabini Altomare. He is survived by his long-time companion, Tammy Smith; son, Andrew Frye;...

Dale Prater, Sr.Dale Prater, Sr., 75, of Akron, passed away May 21, 2010. He was born on June 5, 1934 in Greasy Creek, Kentucky. Dale was the owner of Dale's Home Improvements and a member of the Masons and the Dry People's Club. In his free time, he enjoyed working as an antique dealer and spending time with family. He...

Maxie R. YoungMaxie R. Young, 84, passed away May 20, 2010 at the Hudson Elms. He was born March 29, 1926 in Barberton, Ohio to the late John & Merle (Dunlap) Young. Maxie served in the U.S. Army during WWII and received the Victory Medal and Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal. He was a member of Local 306 IBEW. In addition to...

Jimmy L. DavisJimmy L. Davis, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away May 19, 2010. Jim was born July 22, 1939 in Lenoir City, TN. He was the youngest of 11 children born to James Donald and Bettie Ann Pruitt Davis. Jim left home when he was 16, working as a telephone lineman in Hopedale, Ohio. At 17 he...

Kimberly J. DavissonKimberly J. Davisson, 52, passed away May 19, 2010 surrounded by her loving family. She was a loving wife, mother, and friend, and will be missed by all. Kimberly was preceded in death by her father, Daniel P. Vincent; and sister-in-law, Debbie Blaze. She is survived by her loving husband of 6 years, Thomas Davisson; children, Charity Lynn...

Joseph ArmocidaJoseph Armocida, 76, of Akron, passed away May 19, 2010. He was born in Sioux City, Iowa on November 22, 1933. Joseph was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Victoria and brother, John. He will be deeply missed by his wife of 54 1/2 years, Shaaron; children, Joseph (Cindi), Susan (Michael) Demeter, and James (Mellisa); sister, Betty...

Gary L. Robinson, Sr.Gary L. Robinson, Sr., 49, passed away May 14, 2010. He will be missed by many. Gary is survived by his children, Kelly (Matt) Wolfe, Gary (Meagan) Robinson, Jr., and Amy (Jim) Fichtner; sister, Margie; brother, Jamie; and 8 grandchildren. A visitation will be held Tuesday, May 18, from 10 to 11 am at Newcomer Funeral Home,...