Ira J. (Sam) MollohanIra J. (Sam) Mollohan, 69, died Friday, January 2, 2009 at Akron City Hospital. Ira was born in West Virginia on March 20, 1939. He moved to the Akron area as a child with his family. Ira lived a full and happy life. He was a generous, caring man, always helping others, and was deeply respected by...

Thomas Marshall BellThomas Marshall Bell, 80, of Akron, passed away January 1, 2009. Marshall was born in Akron on July 24, 1928. He was a Buchtel High School graduate and received his music education degree from Baldwin Wallace College in 1958. He served in the Korean War from 1951 1953. Marshall taught voice at Empire Junior High in Cleveland and...

David E. Varnes David E. Varnes, 62, passed away on December 29, 2008. He was born on July 9, 1946 in Dover, OH. David was preceded in death by his parents Pete and Martha. He is survived by his son Ezekiel; daughter Brittany; granddaughter D.J.; and numerous friends. Calling hours will be Sunday, 12-2 p.m. at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 131...

Marvin H. HartMarvin H. Hart, 75, of Akron, passed away December 31, 2008. Marvin was born August 25, 1933 in Big Stick, West Virginia. He retired from Ferriott Brothers after 37 years of service. Marvin was preceded in death by his parents, John and Ella Hart and brother, Frank Hart. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Bonnie;...

John Junior WareJohn Junior Ware, 67, of Akron, shortly after receiving the Lord, went to join his Savior after a short illness on December 29, 2008. John was born July 18, 1941 in Murphy, North Carolina. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He was a very witty person and was...

Helen B. WiseHelen B. Wise, of Stow, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 21, 2008. Helen was born in Mannington, West Virginia on March 4, 1921. She had resided in Stow since October 2003. Prior to that time, she had lived in Valparaiso for many years. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas...

Robert T. Stacy Robert T. Stacy, 74, passed away on December 27, 2008. He was born on January 2, 1934 to the late Lynwood and Ruth Stacy. Robert was a veteran of the Korean War, having served with the US Navy. He retired from Morgan Adhesives and was a member of the Country Music Association. Robert enjoyed RC planes, hunting,...

Ralph "Doug" SnyderRalph "Doug" Snyder, 55, passed away suddenly on December 26, 2008. Doug was born in Charleston, West Virginia on October 28, 1953. He was employed at Parker Fabricating in Akron for 30 years. In his free time, Doug enjoyed riding his Harley and was a member of the HOG Club. He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Cheryl A. DunphyCheryl A. Dunphy, 45, of Akron, passed away December 25, 2008. Cheryl was born February 4, 1963 in Meriden, Connecticut. She was a full time student. Cheryl was a loving mother and a wonderful Nana to her grandchildren, and will be missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her parents, Kenneth and Kathleen Dunphy; daughters,...

Gloria Gwendolyn Haralson Gloria Gwendolyn Haralson, 79, went home on December 26, 2008. She was a life resident of Tallmadge and a graduate of Tallmadge High School. Gwendolyn retired from Tallmadge schools after 15 years of service, where she worked in the cafeteria. She was a firm believer in God and a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She loved...

Paul E. CrosierPaul E. Crosier, 77, passed away on December 23, 2008, after a brave battle with cancer. He was born in Akron, a Stow graduate, and attended Kent State University. Paul proudly served in the US Navy during the Korean War. He was employed by the Chrysler Twinsburg Stamping plant for over 30 years. Retired, but not done working,...

Naomi L. McDowellNaomi L. McDowell, 79, passed away December 23, 2008. Naomi was born December 17, 1929 in Robinson, Pennsylvania. She will always be remembered for her devotion to her children and grandchildren and will be missed by all who knew her. Naomi was preceded in death by her parents, John and Edith McDowell and several brothers and sisters. She...

Diana Lee TiceDiana Lee Tice was born in Akron, OH on Oct 26, 1950. On Dec. 20, 2008, Diana passed away unexpectedly and went home to be with the Lord. She is survived by her husband, David E. Tice; daughters, Dorothy Ledesma, Dawn Warner (Brian) and Dana Taylor (Jason); son, Daniel E. Tice (Brandi); 13 grandchildren, Ashley, Brian, Amber, Tabitha,...

Pamela Star WalkerPamela Star Walker, 55, of Akron, passed away December 23, 2008. Pamela was born in Akron on November 18, 1953. She devoted her life to her family and will always be remembered as a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother. Her explosive personality and ability to make others laugh will be missed by those who loved her. She was...

Guy A. Darkow Guy A. Darkow, 53, passed away on December 21, 2008. He was born in Akron on November 6, 1955, and had been a life resident. Guy was a 1974 graduate of Central-Hower High School. He served an apprenticeship with the Union Sheet Metal Workers Local #33 and worked until retirement at the Chrysler Corp. in the skilled...

Janet E. PaceJanet E. Pace, 69, The battle is over, she is now home with Jesus. Born in Akron Ohio, to the late Donald and Harriett ( Smith ) Ellis. Janet is also preceded in death by her granddaughter Shannon Holman and five brothers. Survived by daughters, Peggy Holman, Krista Schriber, Susan Bowman; brother Donald Ellis; sisters Nancy Stitz, Norma...

George W. FassnachtGeorge W. Fassnacht 62, of Akron passed away December 20th, 2008. Born in Akron, Ohio to the late Robert E. and Edith (Haft) Fassnacht. George enjoyed coaching his sons playing baseball, being an avid fisherman, and master bingo player. He also is preceeded in death by two brothers, Charles Fassnacht and William White. He is survived by his...

Fred M. DeBellis Fred M. DeBellis, 60, moved into Our Father's house on December 16th, 2008. Despite living with renal failure, he always found time to enjoy vacationing to Cedar Point and Cape Hatteras and spending time with his family and pets. Preceded in death by father, Mike and mother, Helen. He is survived by wife Pam, son Michael (Phuong)...

Roxie Ruth KyserRuth Kyser, 82, has gone home to be with the Lord on December 18, 2008. She was born in Woodsfield, Ohio on April 23, 1926. Ruth loved the Lord with all her heart and attended the Spirit of the Dove Bible Studies and Crossroads Bible Fellowship. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 37 years, Roy Dixon...

William K. (Bill) PratherWilliam K. (Bill) Prather, passed away December 18, 2008, two days before his 98th birthday. Bill was born in Carroll County, Virginia on December 20, 1910. He came to Akron on May 30, 1929 and was employed as a tire builder for General Tire & Rubber Co. for 32 years, then went on leave to manage the...