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...

Elizabeth M. Schutte Elizabeth M. Schutte, 80, passed away on April 8, 2008. She will be remembered as a loving and generous person and was a member of Victory Chapel. Elizabeth enjoyed watching television and recording and watching movies. Preceded in death by her husband Robert Schutte and son Jeffery Schutte. Survivors include daughters Kathy (Chuck) Curkendull, Bonnie Schaffer, and...

Rita J. NazarRita J. Nazar, 84, of Akron, passed away April 9, 2008. Rita was born March 19, 1924 in Akron and graduated from Garfield High School in 1942. She worked for 23 years in the Transportation Department at Weaver Industries. She was a longtime member of St. Matthew Church, where she served as a Eucharisitc Minister. Rita was preceded...

Wanda W. Brewer "Nanny Wanda"Wanda W. Brewer, 83, of Akron, left to be one of God's angels on April 6, 2008. She was born in Barberton, Ohio on September 15, 1924, the daughter of the late William P. and Louise (Porter) Wells. She was raised in Canton, Ohio and graduated from McKinley High School. She attended Canton Actual Business College....

Gay N Reeder (Stoneman)Gay N Reeder, 72, of Kent, passed away Sunday, April 6 at the Hospice Care Center. She fought a courageous battle for 6 yrs with Scleroderma. Gay was born in born and raised in Fries,VA to the late Frances and Stella Campbell. Later she moved to Akron in 1957. Gay was a member of Gospel Crusaders Church...