Norton B. GerberNorton B. Gerber, 93, of Akron, joined his Lord on May 1, 2008. He passed away at Pebble Creek Nursing Home. He was born to Arthur and Pearl Gerber on December 21, 1914, in Freemont, OH. Norton served in the Army, European Theatre and the Navy in the Pacific during WW II. He retired from Mohawk Rubber with...

Georgia E. AbbottGeorgia E. Abbott, 87, of Akron, passed away April 27, 2008 at her residence. She was born August 31, 1920 in Hanover, Pennsylvania to the late Arthur & Annie (Stanyard) Yoho. Georgia worked at O'Neil's Department Store in the Georgian Tea Room before retiring with 20 years of service. She was a member of the Akron Club of...

Mary PreisingerMary Preisinger, 90, of Akron, passed away April 26, 2008. Mary was born June 14, 1917 in Manhattan, New York. Although small in stature, Mary had a big personality. She was a feisty woman with a great sense of humor. She was very proud of her children and grandchildren and enjoyed life to the fullest. Mary is now reunited...

Larry J. Braham Larry J. Braham, 66, of Akron, passed away on April 27, 2008. He is survived by three brothers and six sisters. Cremation has taken place and services will be held at the convenience of the family. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.NewcomerFamily.com. NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 330-784-3334.

Robert M. CoxRobert M. Cox, 88, passed away April 26, 2008. Robert was born in Akron on January 5, 1920 to the late Orin and Clara Cox and lived in the area his entire life. He proudly served in the Merchant Marines and retired from Firestone in 1982 after 42 years of service. In addition to his parents, Robert was...

Lois A. PriestmanLois A. Priestman, 86, of Uniontown, Ohio, passed away April 23, 2008 at her residence. She was born March 21, 1922 in Akron, Ohio to the late Edward & Oral Corbett. Lois was an accomplished pianist and organist. At one time, she had her own radio show in Akron. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Carol A. Montis Carol A. Montis, 56, passed away on April 22, 2008. She was born in Fayetteville, TN on April 19, 1952 to James and Magdaleen Flynt. Carol was a 1971 graduate of East High School. She was the president of Addie Day Aux. #52 of John W. Wagner Garrison #102 Army Navy Union USA, the Dept. of Ohio...

Mary Catherine Murray Mary Catherine Murray passed away April 23, 2008 at her home after a lengthy illness. Preceded in death by her husband, Oscar, she is survived by daughter Susan (Edward) Bogard, sons Gary (Melissa) Murray and Charles (Ann) Murray, grandchildren Stacy, Edward III, Melanie, Daphnie, and great-grandchildren Miranda, Cassandra, and Isabelle. Calling hours will be Friday, 12:30 to...

Joe E. StanleyJoe E. Stanley, 75, of Stow, passed away April 22, 2008. Joe was born December 19, 1932 in Ferrum, Virginia to the late Edward and Maude Stanley. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy and was self-employed as a painter. In his free time, he loved gardening. Joe will be deeply missed by his wife of 29 years,...

Eugene E. SternGene E. Stern, 86, passed away surrounded by his family on April 22, 2008. He was born on May 15, 1921 in Somerset PA. Gene retired from Lee Way Freight Co. and he proudly served in the U.S. Army, stationed at Fort Benjamin. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marguerite; parents, Norman & Lucinda; brothers, Roy...

Mildred SimmonsMildred Simmons, 93, of Akron, passed away April 21, 2008. Mildred was born February 2, 1915 in Jessup, Pennsylvania. She was a longtime member of St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church where she volunteered in numerous ways. In her free time, she enjoyed hiking, traveling, bowling and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Steven D. CooperSteven D. Cooper, 57, of Akron, passed away April 21, 2008 at Akron City Hospital. He was born January 30, 1951 in Sheffield, Alabama. Steven served in the U.S. Army and then went on to work for the Ford Motor Company. He was very dedicated to his family and grandchildren. In his free time, he loved fishing and...

Hubert C. JarvisHubert C. Jarvis, 81, of Springfield Township, passed away April 20, 2008 at Akron City Hospital. He was born December 24, 1926 in, Okay, West Virginia to the late Arthur & Rebecca (Keith) Jarvis. Hubert served in the U.S. Army and later worked for Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. for 42 years before retiring. He was a member...

Lester L. "Pappaw" Waid Lester L. "Pappaw" Waid, 66, passed away unexpectedly on April 18, 2008. He is survived by his wife-type Jackalyn Stalnaker; daughter Jennifer; sons Lester and Christopher; 5 stepchildren; 14 grandchildren; and numerous brothers and sisters. Calling hours will be Tuesday, 5-8 p.m. at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd., Akron. NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 330-784-3334.

Glenn H. GivlerGlenn H. Givler, 87, of Tallmadge, passed away April 17, 2008. Glenn was born in Akron on November 3, 1920. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during World War II, retired from BF Goodrich as a supervisor of customer service, and belonged to the Masons. In his free time, Glenn enjoyed traveling and has visited all fifty...

MARGARET JEAN PADRUTT, 83, went home to be with the Lord April 14, 2008. A long time Akron resident, Maggie moved to Cypress, Texas in December 2007. A loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, she is survived by sons David L. Padrutt and wife Wendy of Atlanta, Georgia, and Michael J. Padrutt and wife Toni of Cypress, Texas, along with...

Hugh "Barry" Gray Hugh "Barry" Gray, born May 17, 1942 to Herman and Elizabeth Gray in Lenoir, TN, passed away unexpectedly April 12, 2008. Barry was raised in Tennessee moving to Akron in 1986. He served in the Army as a paratrooper. Barry was a meat cutter for more than 45 years, retiring in 2006 from Giant Eagle. Preceded in...

Marcia L. MaxwellMarcia L. Maxwell, 60, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2008. She was a devoted wife to James for 44 years. She was also a wonderful, loving mother, grandmother, sister and a friend to all. She is preceded in death by her parents Walter L. & Lena (Nickles) Aukeman. She is survived by her husband James; daughters Mindy Barry,...

Robert "Bob" K. EvansRobert "Bob" K. Evans, 87, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2008. Robert was the past director of the Akron Derbytown Chorus and had also directed the Matinee Singers. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He is preceded in death by his parents Orphy B. & Lula E. (Leilich) Evans; sister Alta Irene Busch; and brother...

Margaret "Peggy" C. Coleman (Willfinger)Margaret C. Coleman, 80, of Akron, went to be with the Lord on April 11, 2008. Peggy was born July 19, 1927 in Mt. Holly, New Jersey to the late Frank and Louise Shannon. Peggy was a devout Christian whose loves included her family, her church family, painting, and dancing. She will be deeply missed by...