Bettie B. Bridgman (Nee Splitt) "Nanny"ELLET: Bettie B. Bridgman, age 84, went home to be with her Lord on May 17, 2007 after several bouts with cancer, diabetes, and a stroke. She was born in Germany on April 1, 1923 and was a lifetime Akron resident. Bettie was a loving Wife, Mom, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother. She was a member of...

Mary A. FrancisMary A. Francis, 84, passed away on May 18, 2007. She was born in Akron on May 16, 1923 to the late Robert and Catherine Francis. Mary worked as a crossing guard for Akron city schools for 30 years. She also worked as an Avon representative for many years. Mary attended Annunciation Catholic Church and loved to play...

Gordon C. HesseGordon C. Hesse, 73, of Akron passed away on May 16, 2007. He was born on Aug. 8, 1932 in Davenport, Iowa. Gordon is preceded in death by his parents, wife Ellen E. Hesse, daughter Susan E. Hesse and brother Kent Himes. He is survived by his daughter Carol (Cliff) Cadaver of Green Valley, CA and sister Pat...

Theresia Ann CanterburyTheresia Ann Canterbury, 48, of Akron, passed away May 16, 2007. Theresia was born in Kittery, Maine on February 13, 1959 and moved to the Akron area in 1967. She graduated from Springfield High School in 1977 and earned a Bachelor's of Education from the University of Akron in 1982. She worked in the Chemical Engineering Department at...

Rita C. FlanaganRita C. Flanagan, 87, died on May 14, 2007. She was a loving wife of 63 years, dedicated mother, caregiver, seamstress, and homemaker. Rita was 1st president of K. of C. Auxiliary #4664, a member of Mogadore Senior Citizens, and St. Matthew Church Auxiliary president. Survivors include husband James; daughters Dolores (Bob), Kathleen (Jim), Joan (Gene), and Maureen;...

Poldina M. Staggers (Srba)Poldina M. Staggers, 77, of Akron, passed away May 14, 2007 at her residence. She was born March 14, 1930 in Akron, Ohio to the late Leo & Marie (Antos) Srba. She was a member of High Street Christian Church where she cooked for her congregations for over 25 years. In addition to her parents, she was...

James A. SchillingerJames A. Schillinger, 77, of Mogadore, passed away May 13, 2007 at Akron City Hospital. He was born October 12, 1929 in Akron, Ohio and served in the Korean War. The family will hold a private service celebrating his life at their convenience. Online condolences may be sent to www.NewcomerFamily.comNEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 330-784-3334

Julio E. (Pizzoferrato) PeetsJulio E. (Pizzoferrato) Peets, 82, of Akron passed away May 12, 2007 after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Julio worked for VanDever Olds as a mechanic then Service Manager for many years. He then worked for 20 years at American Motors as a Technical Instructor. He was then promoted to Regional Serivce Manager and transferred to Fairfax...

Howard E. RaymondHoward Elwood Raymond, 83, passed away peacefully May 11, 2007 after a year of illness related to Parkinson's Disease while living at Autumn Hills Manor in Niles OH. Howard was born July 24, 1923 to the late Guy and Margaret Raymond in Kent OH. The family later moved to Newton Falls OH where he graduated from Newton Falls...

Marion J "Mario" Della-SerraMarion "Mario" Della-Serra, age 60, of Akron, passed away at Akron City Hospital on May 5, 2007. Marion was a 1965 graduate of Garfield High School where he played football and was honored to be named an All City All-Star. He then attended the University of Akron, receiving a degree and belonging to the Lone Star Fraternity....

Francis B. Freas Francis B. Freas, 66, passed away on May 8, 2007. He was born on October 16, 1940 in Akron to the late Blair and Kathryn Freas. Francis was a member of Community Baptist Church of Tallmadge. He proudly served in the Vietnam war with the US Air Force and retired from Summit County after over 30 years...

Jackie L. Ramsey Jackie L. Ramsey, 58, passed away after a lengthy illness on May 8, 2007, joining her parents Robert and Clarice Ramsey. Jackie was a long-time resident of Akron. She graduated from Ellet High School in 1967 and retired from the City of Akron after over 35 years of service. She is survived by many dear friends. Special...

Angel Luna Leon Angel Luna Leon, age 57, of Akron, passed away May 9, 2007 at Akron City Hospital. Angel was born in Puerto Rico to the late Bartolo and Serafina (nee Leon) Luna on July 8, 1949. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. Angel has been residing in the USA for 43 years. He is preceded in death...

Dale GastonWith shouts of joy, Dale Gaston, 85, was called home to heaven on May 9, 2007, to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and be united with his beloved wife Eileen. Dale was born June 16, 1921 in Normantown, WV. He was a WWII Veteran serving in the 6th Army division in New Guinea. He worked as...

Opal Nina ThorntonOpal Nina Thornton, 95, of Uniontown, passed away May 5, 2007. Opal was born April 29, 1912 in Flatwoods, West Virginia. She moved to Akron as a young girl and lived in the area her entire life. She was an active member of the Goodyear Heights Baptist Church since 1949 and a member of the church's Loyal Daughters....

Robert Wayne FisherRobert Wayne Fisher, 57, of Akron, passed away May 4, 2007. Robert worked for Western Electric for seventeen years and then served in the U.S. Army for three years. He then worked for Altell for several years. In his free time, Robert enjoyed drag racing, working on computers, and music. He was preceded in death by his father,...

Dorine E. MachamerDorine E. Machamer, 81, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 2, 2007. She was born September 17, 1925 in Hartville, Ohio to the late Earl T. & Bertha E. (Obney) Smith. Dorine was a dedicated member of Ernest Angley's Grace Cathedral for over 50 years where she faithfully served as Head Choir Mother...

Arnold K. Johnson Arnold K. Johnson, 88, passed away on May 2, 2007. He was born in Plankington, SD on January 30, 1919 to the late Arthur and Bernice Johnson. Arnold served in WWII with the US Army Air Corps. He retired from Goodyear Aerospace after 37 years of service and belonged to the Goodyear Foreman's Club. He also was...

Nathanial "Nate" EdwardsNathan was born January 12, 1978 and was taken from us at age 29 on April 24, 2007. He died in an automobile accident in Columbus, Ohio. Nathan was born in Dallas, TX but spent most of his youth throughout California. He spent most of his adult life in Ohio. Nate had a big heart. He was extremely...

John Edward GabrielJohn Edward Gabriel, 59, born November 11, 1947, passed away April 30, 2007 at Rockynol -The Ledges Care Facility after a courageous fight with brain cancer. After receiving a BS degree in mechanical engineering at the University of Akron, John worked as a mechanical engineer at various companies in the United States until his illness. John was preceded...