Eleanor Lorraine Bush, 81, passed away on May 31, 2009. Lorraine loved anything about the outdoors, camping, fishing and feeding the birds. She was an amazing cook and loved her family. She had a caring heart and took care of many children throughout her lifetime. She will be missed by all who knew her. Lorraine was preceded in death by...

John F. MuthJohn F. Muth, 81, passed away Friday, May 29, 2009 at his residence, with his loving wife, family and friend by his side. He was a member of Arlington Memorial Baptist Church for 52 years and retired from RCA Rubber Co. after 43 years of service. John was also a veteran of the US Army. Preceded in death...

Stephen D. OxleyStephen D. Oxley, 56, went home to be with the Lord on May 30, 2009. He was born on December 22, 1952 in Charleston, WV and had been an Akron resident for most of his life. Stephen was a 1971 graduate of East High School and had earned a BSME and a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from...

Carol Ellifritz BooneCarol Ellifritz Boone, age 80, of Akron, sadly passed away on May 29, 2009. She died at Altercare of Hartville after a short battle with cancer, with her daughters by her side. Carol was born in Benbush, WV on July 20, 1928 and moved to Ellet, OH at the age of 3. She graduated from Ellet High School...

Raymond E. SmithRaymond E. Smith, 54, of Akron, passed away May 28, 2009. Raymond will always be remembered as a fun loving, gentle person who enjoyed the simple things in life. He loved music and photography. He was a devoted father and will be missed by all who knew him. Raymond was preceded in death by his father, Raymond C....

Marti L. (Snow) Hunter, RNOn May 25, 2009, at the young age of 34, Marti L. (Snow) Hunter, RN peacefully left us to join our Lord. She leaves behind her loving husband Michael and their children Joshua, Bailey, Jayden and Bria; her best friend and mother Sharon and father Marty; her loving mother-in-law Letitia; brothers Billy and Mark; sisters-in-law Brandi,...

Leona M. HudkinsLeona M. Hudkins, 77, of Mogadore, passed away May 23, 2009. Leona was born September 12, 1931 in Clarksburg, West Virginia. She was a member of the Mogadore VFW Ladies Auxiliary and the Mogadore Moose. Leona was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother and devoted herself to her family. She was preceded in death by her sons, Allen...

Rahn S. OlesRahn S. Oles, 54, passed away on May 23, 2009. He was preceded in death by his parents Lynn and Willa Oles; and his two favorite pets. He is survived by his wife Adna; son Michael; daughter Michelle Oles; granddaughters Courtney and Kylee Shyjka and Willa Oles; brother Dave (Loretta); sister Anita (Ted) Snyder; and numerous nieces and...

Edgar D. StowersEdgar D. Stowers, 63, passed away May 23, 2009 in Cleveland, Ohio. He was born in Charleston, WV, and was a graduate of West Virginia State College. Edgar was a member First Baptist Church of Freehold, NJ, and also was a member of the IOOF Kanawha Lodge #25, Beni Kedem Shrine, Masonic Lodge #58, and Scottish Rite of...

Velva L. YeagerVelva L. Yeager, 83, of Akron, passed away on May 21, 2009. She was born in Branchland, West Virginia on August 3, 1925. She was the youngest of 12 children. She worked for a time in Edgewood, Maryland as Rosie the Riveter, loading hand grenades on box cars. After returning to West Virginia, she married and gave birth...

Daniel T. KingDaniel T. King, 59, went to be with our Lord on May 20, 2009. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and served two tours in Vietnam. Daniel was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Akron, Ohio. He is survived by his daughter, Heather Lynn King; son, Daniel T. King, Jr.; grandson, Jarod; loving mother, Helen King;...

Katherine E. RileyKatherine E. Riley, 84, of Akron, passed away May 20, 2009 in Port Charlotte, Florida. She was preceded in death by her parents, William "Slim" and Kathryn (Pardee) Rodkey; brothers, William "Bill" and Dwaine "Sonny" Rodkey; and sisters, Ruth Dulin, Ruby Satterfield, Della "Sis" McAdams, Donna Shull, Edna "Petie" O'Brien, Yvonne "Bonnie" Rodkey, and Wanda Rodkey. Katherine will...

Alfred BasileAlfred Basile, 81 of Kent, passed away on May 17, 2009. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Army. Alfred is survived by his twin sister, Frances Myers; and several nieces and nephews. There will be no calling hours. Graveside services for the immediately family only. To leave the family a special message, visit...

William S. Baker, Sr.William S. Baker, Sr, 61, of Akron, passed away May 18, 2009. Bill was born January 30, 1948 in Cleveland to the late Alex and Helen Baker. He was a self-employed maintenance man and did subcontracting for Mosholder Realty. He was a member of the Akron Turner Club, the Mogadore Moose, and the Eagles 555. In his...

Floyd F. (Pat) GarrettFloyd F. (Pat) Garrett, 72, passed away May 16, 2009. Floyd was born June 20, 1936 in Liverpool, West Virginia and lived most of his life in the Akron area. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty; parents, William Donald and Rhoda (Nay) Garrett of Reedy, WV; brothers, Charles (Geraldine) Garrett of Reedy, WV and...

Amanda A. SpanglerAmanda A. Spangler, 32, went home to be with the Lord on May 16, 2009. She was born on June 14, 1976 in Scottsboro, AL and had been a member of Ernest Angley's Grace Cathedral for the past 20 years. She is survived by her husband Paul J. Spangler; mother Shirley A. Smith; and parents-in-law Ray and Jeanne...

Betty B. WithrowBetty B. Withrow, 80, passed away May 13, 2009. She was a member of the Akron Baptist Temple. Preceded in death by her parents, Julian and Marie Fleetwood. There will be no calling hours and services for the immediate family only.NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 330-784-3334

Nancy J. WisorNancy J. Wisor went home to be with the Lord on May 15, 2009. Nancy was a lifelong resident of Akron, a graduate of Ellet High School, and worked 20 years at S.K. Wellman and retired form Ruscoe Co. She is greatly missed by her sister, Sally (Dick) Haller; brother, Ronald Vigus; nephew, Glenn Haller; nieces, Julie (Greg)...

Dorothy E. CrosierDorothy E. Crosier, 75, passed away on May 13, 2009. She was born in Akron on February 21, 1934 to the late Alfred and Ina Bowers. Dorothy was a dedicated wife and mother and will be missed by all who knew her. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul and daughter,...

Myrtis L. BradbaryMyrtis L. Bradbary, 92, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on May 13th, 2009. She was born on October 15th, 1916 in Alabama to the late Floyd & Lorena (Sherman) Coffey. Myrtis was a member of Springfield Baptist Church where she belonged to the "Friends Together Retiree Club". She worked for the W. Wright Hardware...