Obituaries

William Armstrong

William Armstrong

William T. ArmstrongWilliam T. Armstrong, 74, of Akron, went to be in Heaven on July 23, 2007. Bill retired from Reiter Dairy and was also employed as a house painter. He was a member of Lighthouse Pentecostal Church of God Mt Assembly, where he was an assistant pastor and song leader. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and...

Douglas Rainey, Sr.

Douglas Rainey, Sr.

Douglas D. Rainey, Sr.Douglas D. Rainey, Sr., 91, of Akron, passed away July 22, 2007. Douglas was born October 1, 1915 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber. He was a member of Celebration Church (formerly Evangel Temple). In his free time, he was an avid hunter and fisherman. Douglas was preceded in death by his brother,...

Jarrett W. Farley

Jarrett W. Farley

Jarrett W. FarleyJarrett W. Farley, born February 17, 1988 passed away suddenly in the early hours of July 23, 2007, leaving behind his parents, John & Kristin Farley of Green. He is also survived by grandparents, Roger & Linda Farley of Green and Don & Judy Gabler of Hartville; aunt and uncle, Beth & Brian Boyle of Arizona; many more...

Shelby J. Adkins

Shelby J. Adkins

Shelby J. AdkinsShelby J. Adkins (nee Shopper), 68, passed away on July 21, 2007. Born on August 13, 1938 in Bellaire, OH to the late Edward and Lena (Bartolomucci) Shopper. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brother Gary L. Shopper. She is survived by husband Avery of 50 years; daughter Tina M. (Mark) Costanzo; son...

Madeline Powers

Madeline Powers

Madeline J. "Lynn" PowersMadeline J. "Lynn" Powers, 81, went to be with her Lord on July 16, 2007, at her daughter's home in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. She was born July 24, 1925 in Tompkinsville, KY to the late William and Vela (Lawrence) Lane. The former Miss Lynn Lane was married to John F. Powers on August 18, 1944 at Akron,...

Cathy Jean Folk

Cathy Jean Folk

Cathy Jean Folk (Rothwell) Cathy Jean Folk, 49, of Akron, passed away July 18, 2007. Survived by her son, Bill; parents, Bill and Gloria Rothwell; and sister, Cheryl (Tom) McGinnis. You will be missed. We hope you are finally at peace. Family and friends may call on Friday from 6-8 p.m. with a service at 8 p.m. at NEWCOMER FUNERAL...

Leomel Isenhart

Leomel Isenhart

Leomel E. Isenhart (McCune) Leomel E. Isenhart (McCune), 78, passed away Monday evening, July 16, 2007, at Camden Clark Hospital. She was born in Calhoun Co., WV. She lived and raised 6 children in Ohio until 1992 when she and her husband moved back to Wirt Co., West Virginia after retiring. She is survived by her loving husband, Hayse Grant...

Raymond Bealer

Raymond Bealer

Raymond L. BealerRaymond L. Bealer, 67, of Hartville, passed away at home with his family around him on July 17, 2007. Ray was born May 16, 1940 in Canton to the late Raymond and Ruby Bealer and grew up in Greentown. He was the owner of Bealer Construction, a rough framing company, where he took great pride in the fact...

John Paulic

John Paulic

John Paulic, 90, passed away on July 15, 2007. John served in WWII with the US Air force and was a member of the Mogadore Moose Club and Mogadore VFW. He enjoyed gardening and fishing. Preceded in death by his wife Catherine and stepsons Melvin and Gordon Boylen. Survivors include daughters Catherine Sargent and Debbie (Jim) Seiberling; grandchildren Travis, Kevin,...

Lawrence Mallory

Lawrence Mallory

Lawrence A. MalloryLawrence A. Mallory went home to be with our Lord, at the age of 79, on July 15, 2007. Lawrence was born in Ronco PA and has lived in the Akron area since 1951. He was employed at Goodyear Aerospace for 35 years then at Loral for 2 years. Lawrence was a member of the Brown Street Baptist...

Kenneth Purk

Kenneth Purk

Kenneth D. Purk, SrKenneth D. Purk, Sr, 79, of Stow OH passed away July 14, 2007. He was retired from the US Army with over 20 years of service. He served in Germany, Japan, Korea, Hawaii and Alaska. He had several awards including Soldiers Medal for Valor, two Bronze Stars, Parachute Badge, Combat Infantry Badge and Aerial Observer. He had...

Jeffrey Graham

Jeffrey Graham

Jeffrey M. GrahamJeffrey M. Graham, 50, of Akron passed away suddenly July, 12 2007. Jeffrey was born and raised in Akron by Ronald Graham and the late Marilyn Graham (nee Gilhousen). He had his pilot's license and loved flying. He also enjoyed photography, cooking, working on computers and helping others. Jeffrey is survived by his father Ronald; sister Judith; brother...

Ruth Marie Lingenfelter

Ruth Marie Lingenfelter

Ruth Marie Lingenfelter Ruth Marie Lingenfelter, 75, passed away on July 12, 2007. She was born on April 29, 1932 in Twin Rocks, PA to the late Jay Edward and Ruth Marie Moore (King). Ruth was a long-time resident of Cuyahoga Falls and a member of St. Eugene Catholic Church and Altar Rosary Society. She was a Nursing Home advocate...

June Petty

June Petty

June Marie Petty (Teague) June Marie Petty (Teague), 77, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, July 9, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. June was a devoted Christian, a faithful member of East Market St. Church of God, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is cherished by all and will be remembered through her husband Harold Petty,...

G. David Akin

G. David Akin

G. David Akin G. David Akin, 58, passed away on July 9, 2007. David was born on December 24, 1948 in Lafayette, TN to the late Clarence Akin and Florence Perkins. He served with the US Navy during Vietnam and had formerly been employed at Rubbermaid. David was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He will be remembered as someone...

Peggy Jean Robinson

Peggy Jean Robinson

Peggy Jean RobinsonPeggy Jean Robinson, 52, went home to be with the Lord on July 7, 2007 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. She was born in Akron and lived most of her life in the Akron/Barberton area. She worked at Acme #6. Peggy was a loving, caring wife, mother, and Nana. She loved sitting on her porch and...

Walter Ross

Walter Ross

Walter C. Ross, Sr.Walter C. Ross , Sr., 60, of Lakemore, passed away July 6, 2007. Walter was born March 9, 1947 to the late Charles William Ross, Sr. and Alice (Ball) Ross, both formerly of Lakemore. Walter was a lifetime resident of Lakemore. He graduated from Springfield High School in 1966. Walter served in the United States Marine Corps...

Justin Harrison

Justin Harrison

Justin S. Harrison, 19, of Akron passed away July 4, 2007. Justin was well rounded in his activities, such as hunting, fishing, four-wheeling and poker nights with the guys every Friday night. He also enjoyed playing video games and working on his computer. Justin is survived by his mother Connie Harrison; father Larry J. Harrison; brother Ryan Harrison; maternal grandparents...

Dale Liebert

Dale Liebert

Dale William LiebertDale William Liebert, 80, of Jones Creek, Texas, former long time resident of Brimfield Twp., passed away July 3, 2007 in Jones Creek, Texas. "I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7 He was born April 17, 1927 in Butler, Pennsylvania to the late Ralph Earl &...

Richard Rinesmith

Richard Rinesmith

Richard L. "Dick" RinesmithRichard L. "Dick" Rinesmith, 74, of Akron, passed away July 5, 2007 at St. Thomas Hospital. He was born June 12, 1933 in Tiffin, Ohio to the late Herbert E. & Celia R. (Morehart) Rinesmith. Dick served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict and later retired in 1995 from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co....

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