Rejatta HamptonRejatta "Cookie" Hampton went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 13, 2010 after a brief illness. She was born January 28, 1927 in Fulton, Mississippi to Orlando and Finous Stegall. Rejatta was faithfully and gainfully employed as a cook at Anthe's on the Lakes for 40 years until her retirement in 2004. Rejatta is preceded in...

Linda J. Copley, 67, passed away on November 13, 2010. She was a proud resident of Cuyahoga Falls and a member of the Eastern Star. Linda will be missed by her two sons, James (Joanne) and Troy; granddaughters, Jessica and Haleigh; special friend, James R. Smyth. Linda touched many lives. A deep loss will be felt by all who knew...

Casey Lee MetzCasey Lee Metz, 28, a graduate of Springfield High School, passed away November 10, 2010. He was born July 23, 1982 in Akron, Ohio. Casey was employed at LandMark Plastics. He enjoyed various sports such as; football, golf, fishing and weight lifting. Casey with a heart of gold loved spending time with his nephews. He is survived by...

Harold D. Wolcott "Butch"Harold D. Wolcott "Butch", 68, of Tallmadge, passed away November 9, 2010. He was born November 2, 1942 in Akron to the late Paul N. Meyer & Corinne Wolcott. Harold served in the U. S. Coast Guard and later worked as a diesel mechanic for Massey Ferguson. He was a great advisor, listener and confidant. Harold was...

Violet W. FunkViolet W. Funk, 90, of Akron, passed away November 10, 2010. Violet was born June 17, 1920 in Akron to the late Samuel Earl and Edith Funk. She was a longtime employee for the Summit County Probate Court and a part-time employee for the Board of Elections. In addition to her parents, Violet was preceded in death by...

Amanda L. Michael (Stemple), 32, passed away on November 9, 2010. Preceded in death by her parents, Glen and Susan Stemple. Survivors include her children, Dalton Michael, Kylee Tasker, and Raven Withrow; sisters, Suzie Wargo, Tammy (Todd) Fields, Misty Stemple and Joanne Stemple; brothers, Glen (Vicki) Stemple and Scott Stemple; fiancée, Donny Withrow; and many nieces and nephews. Calling hours...

Melvin "Pete" Asher Overdorf, 84, joined his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, November 8, 2010. His life of labor and love ended peacefully at home with his son and daughter-in-law. He was born June 10, 1926, in Jersey Shore, PA, to the late Asher and Edna (Bliler) Overdorf. Pete was a proud American and Navy veteran of World...

Vasudev Trikamlal SamtaniVasudev Trikamlal Samtani, of Ahmedabad, India, passed away suddenly on November 6th, 2010, in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Mr. Samtani is survived by his wife, Meena, his son Om Samtani of Cuyahoga Falls, and daughter, Shirley Samtani of Ahmedabad, India.Mr. Samtani was a respected civil servant of the government of Gujarat, India and held several legal positions. He retired...

Gregory L. JonesGreg went home to be with the Lord on Nov 5th at 3:15 p.m., peacefully after a long illness with Lupus/Renal Kidney Failure. Greg was a 1982 graduate of Green High School and the JVS Career Center. He worked as a mechanic until 1987 when he became an owner/operator of his own truck, and father to their son,...

Donald A. Kuhn, Sr., age 78, of Ravenna, formerly of Oak Hill, passed away Friday, November 5, 2010 at his son's home with his family by his side. He was born March 5, 1932 in Oak Hill, Ohio to the late Albert and Pauline (Clark) Kuhn. He is survived by two daughters, Wanda Pauline Kuhn of Akron, Ohio, and Connie...

Dennis E. BakerDennis E. Baker, 59, passed away at El Nino on November 6, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Mary Baker. Dennis is survived by his sons, Jesse (Jessica) Baker, Chip, and Chad; grandsons, Jacob and Colton Baker; and siblings, Ronnie and Jerry Baker, Patricia Harper, Nancy Pfromm, Sandra Biggie, and Pamela Stow. Cremation...

Laverle E. YoderLaverle E. Yoder, 92, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away November 4, 2010. Laverle was born on September 7, 1918. An accomplished singer, she performed with the Akron Chapter of the Sweet Adelines, the Akron Symphony Chorus, the Cuyahoga Falls Grandmas and Grandpas, and the Cuyahoga Falls Community Chorus. Laverle was a lifetime member of Stow Community Church where...

Evelyn R. LawsonEvelyn R. Lawson, 64, of Franklin Township, passed away November 3, 2010 at Akron City Hospital. She was born August 25, 1946 in Charleston, West Virginia to the late Thomas W. & Beulah Mae (Bail) Martin. Evelyn worked as a nurse for 42 years at Summa Health Systems. She always put others first and was a devoted wife...

Sam Mitchell, Jr., 89, passed away on November 2, 2010. He was born in Clinton, TN on January 10, 1921, and lived in the Akron area most of his life. He was a member of the Miller Ave. United Church of Christ. Sam retired in 1986 from General Motors Chevrolet Plant in Parma, OH. He was a member of the...

Patricia Ann AlbanesePatricia Ann Albanese (nee Bean), 75, passed away November 2, 2010 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 8, 1935 in Akron, Ohio, and attended Ellet and St. Vincent/St. Mary's High Schools. Patricia was a Den Mother for the Boy Scouts, and taught CCD for 10 years at St. Peter's of the Field Church. She...

Geraldine M. Tucker (nee Breiding)Gerry Tucker, 93, passed away November 2, 2010. She was a resident of Heather Knoll Nursing Home, and was also a member of Christ the King Church. Gerry was known for her pies, crafts, and her love of bingo. She was preceded in death by her husband, John. Gerry is survived by her children, John (Sandy)...

Gladys M. Boyer, 75, of Akron, passed away November 2, 2010 at Hospice Care Center. She was born October 10, 1935 in Akron, Ohio to the late Willie & Stella (Jarvis) Shamblin. Gladys was a devoted mother, grandmother and friend. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ron Boyer. She is survived by her...

Harold K. Triplett, 55, passed away on October 31, 2010. Preceded in death by his parents, Bascum and Helen; grandparents, Joseph and Mana McMullen. Survivors include his wife, Susan; brother, Brooks; and several friends. Calling hours will be Friday, 5-8 p.m. at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd., Akron. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the...

Ralph E. Grigsby, 76, passed away on October 29, 2010, after a long illness. Ralph served with the US Army from 1954 to 1956 and retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. after over 30 years of service. Preceded in death by his parents, John and Naomi; wife, Evelyn "Jeri"; great-granddaughter, Haillie Ashley; and brothers, Leland and Lawrence. Survivors include...

Harry C. Jones was born in Harlan Co. Kentucky on December 13, 1935 to Mossie Sue Bennet and Harry C. Jones, Sr. He moved to Akron, Ohio at the age of 9. He met the love of his life, Deloris George in school, and they were married November 14, 1953. They raised 5 children—Gary, Debbie, Greg, Jeff and Mitch. He...