Kenneth B. StarcherKenneth B. Starcher, 81, of Akron, passed away November 6, 2008. Kenneth was born January 12, 1927 in Calhoun County, West Virginia. He served in the U.S. Navy and retired from B&W as a supervisor. Uncle KB was a very caring person and was always there if you needed him. You could always count on him. He truly...

Leslie W. Frye (Les)Leslie W. Frye, 68, passed away peacefully at Hospice Care Center on November 6, 2008. Les was born on January 20, 1940 in Clarksburg, WV and lived in Akron for 66 years. He retired from Parker Haniffan after 28 years of service. Les was preceded in death by his father, Leonard; son, Tommy; and son-in-law, Clarence Turner....

Mary Beth Roan (Brown)Mary Beth Roan, age 44, went home to be with the Lord on November 5, 2008 after a short battle with cancer. A resident of Akron, Mary Beth was born August 21, 1964 in Barberton, Ohio. She is a 1982 graduate of North High School, and a 1986 graduate of the Howard Nichol School of Practical Nursing....

Luella J. GrantLuella J. Grant, 93, went to be with the Lord on November 4, 2008. She was born May 10, 1915 in Pliny, West Virginia. Luella's life was centered around church. She was a member of Lakemore United Methodist Church for 70 years where she served in many ways, including taking tapes to shut-ins. She was a member of...

Daisy A. CarpenterOn November 2, 2008, Heaven rolled out the red carpet and the Lord escorted his precious child home. Daisy A. Carpenter was born July 29, 1933 in Birch River, West Virginia to the late Walter and Eva Cutlip. She was brought up in a family full of strength and faith and she carried their legacy on with her...

John W. PruettJohn W. Pruett, 58, of Akron, passed away November 4, 2008 at Akron City Hospital. He was born in Illinois on June 30, 1950. John joined the U.S. Navy in 1968 and he participated in the recovery of the Apollo 7 while serving aboard the anti-submarine warfare aircraft carrier USS Essex. He was a life-long fisherman. John was...

Robert D. SmithBob was born on December 19, 1957, passed away October 31, 2008. He was raised in Norton, Ohio and worked as an Operating Engineer for Local #18. He loved to watch the Browns and NASCAR. He is survived by his wife, the love of his life, Joeleen; sons, Stephen Smith, Jason and Jeremiah Stalnaker; mother, Donna; sisters, Linda...

Delmer C. McCallisterDelmer C. McCallister, 79, of Springfield Township, passed away November 3, 2008 at Kent Health Care. He was born March 14, 1929 in McCorkle, West Virginia to the late Atha (Cabell) McCallister. Delmer was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ina (Quintrell) McCallister. He...

Frances E. Brobst "Betty"Betty Brobst, 93, of Mogadore, passed away October 29, 2008. Betty was born in Akron on January 17, 1915. She was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church. In her free time, she enjoyed playing cards and spending time with family. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph; brother, Paul Thielen; and sisters, Marie Matz,...

Bobbie Jean RamseyBobbie Jean Ramsey (maiden name Hopkins, father Harlan Damron) passed away peacefully Saturday morning Nov. 1, 2008 with her partner of 54 years, Edward Morrell Ramsey by her side at their home in Akron. Born in Greasy Creek, Pike County, KY on August 23, 1933. They moved to Akron in 1956. Proceeded in death by her mother, Rissie...

Gwendolyn Maust-GoldingerGwendolyn Maust-Goldinger, 71, died November 2, 2008. She was born July 11, 1937 in Fairchance, PA to Alice Moore and Joseph Ansell. She was employed by Eagle Plastics, Goldinger Tax Services, and was a Store Rep for Act Media. Gwendolyn was a long term member of Akron Mother of Twins. She was preceded in death by husband Jay "Shorty"...

Lois ShueyLois Shuey, age 88, passed away after a lengthy illness October 31, 2008 to her Heavenly Home. Preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Delilah Richards, husband, Walter of 62 years, son, Warren Lee and brother, Harold. She is survived by sisters, Doris Pettman of Virginia and Phyllis Blake of Colorado Springs; son, Ranald E. A. Schuey of...

Kathryn K. Huwig Kathryn K. Huwig, age 66, passed away on November 2, 2008. She was born September 1, 1942 in Kitzmiller, MD to Isabella (Paugh) Elliott and deceased father Robert "Boots" Elliott. Kay is survived by her sons James (Veronica) Huwig,of WI, Matthew (Traci) Huwig, of OH, Michael (Stacy) Huwig, of OH, Lee (Vera) Moore, of PA, and 16...

David F. Wilkins David F. Wilkins, 52, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2008, with his family by his side. A gentle giant, loving and kind, Dave had a wonderful sense of humor and will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. A long-time resident of Green, Ohio, Dave was a 20-year employee of The Goodyear...

Lyle B. SchwillingLyle B. Schwilling, 80, passed away peacefully on Ocotober 31, 2008 with his loving wife Penny at his side. He was born on December 24, 1927 in Clements, Kansas, one of 12 children of Joseph and Esther Schwilling. He spent his early life in Cottonwood Falls and graduated from Chase County High School in 1945. He joined the...

Doris Jane FranzmannDoris Jane Franzmann, 57, of Akron, passed away October 31, 2008. Doris was born in Akron on March 8, 1951 to the late Sam and Willie Greer. In her free time, she enjoyed gardening, cooking, and taking road trips with her sisters. She was an avid fan of NASCAR and drag racing. Doris loved spending time with family...

George NovoselichGeorge Novoselich, 93, of Lakemore, passed away October 30, 2008. George was born May 22, 1915 in Baltimore, Maryland. He will be deeply missed by his wife, Patsy; sons, Randy (Cheryl), Shannon, and Michael; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Private services will take place at the family's convenience. NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME (330) 784-3334

Bertha J. Fisher (Nan)Nan, 83, passed away on October 28, 2008. Born in Oklahoma, she moved to Akron as a young girl. She was proud to have worked like "Rosie the Riveter" during World War II. While waiting tables at the O'Neils Tea Room she made many life long friends as she did everywhere she went. She loved to travel...

Jeanie K. Copeland Jeanie K. Copeland, went to meet her Lord on October 26, 2008. Jeanie was a member of Grace Cathedral and was a loving and caring individual. Preceded in death by her mother Katherine L. Upchurch. Survivors include her beloved husband Jimmy of almost 10 years; father Eugene T. Upchurch; sister Linda (Scott) Smith; brother Greg (Phyllis) Upchurch;...

Eugene A. KnightEugene A. Knight, 47, passed away October 24, 2008. Eugene dearly loved his children, nephews and nieces. He is preceded in death by his mother Sonya Knight. He is survived by his sons Brandon and Kyle; brothers Jimmy (Stephanie) Knight and Louie (Jacqueline) Knight; nieces and nephews Aubrie, Jin, Isaac, Sarah, Jessica, Gabrielle, Stacy, Taylor, Jordan and Allysa....