Pranas "Frank" LeikaPranas Leika, 91, passed away on January 30, 2006. He was born in Kaunas, Lithuania. While growing up in Lithuania he was a farmer, mayor of his village and served in the Lithuanian Army during WWII. He lived to see the USSR collapse and Lithuania be independent again.Until his retirement, he was a contractor in upstate NY and...

Brimfield--Donald M. Petty, 78, went home to be with the Lord on January 31, 2006, at his residence. He was a Navy Veteran of World War II and retired from The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. after 47 years. He was a proud member of URW Local 2. Survived by loving wife Evelyn of 56 years; son Larry (Terry); daughter...

Raymond E. AmbroseRaymond E. Ambrose, 47, of Akron, passed away January 28, 2006. A memorial service will be held Friday at 12 p.m. at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until the time of service. Online condolences may be made to www.newcomerfamily.com.NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME (330) 784-3334

Charles J. Pierce "Curly"Charles J. Pierce, 76, of Akron, died January 28, 2006 following a brief illness. He was a life resident of the Akron area and retired from Ohio Edison after 32 years of service. Memberships included the Mogadore Moose 1082, Akron Eagles, Army-Navy Club of Akron and the Turner Club. He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Owanda B. Baird, 83, formerly of 1856 Dixie Lane, died January 28, 2006 at Stow Glen Nursing Home, Akron, OH. She is preceded in death by her parents, William A. and Nell E. Feltz and husband, Ray. Survived by daughter, Sandra Ray Jackson and her husband, Dan; grandson, Brian Barnes and his wife, Tammy; granddaughter, Jennifer Kuchar and her husband,...

Allen Wayne UphouseAllen Wayne Uphouse, 57 a lifelong resident of Akron, OH passed away January 27, 2006 at Robinson Memorial Hospital.The most important thing in Allen's life was his wife, children and grandchildren. Allen was an avid fisherman, hunter, golfer and bowler and was a sports fanatic. He was also a Veitnam Veteren. Allen is preceded in death by his...

Carl McKenneth NewberryCarl McKenneth Newberry, 80, of Mayfield, Kentucky, passed away January 24, 2006. Carl proudly served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a POW. He was a lifetime member of the D.A.V. Carl was a truck driver for 30 years, having worked for Motor Cargo and Consolidated Freightways. He is survived by his wife, Doris...

Franklin E. Smith, 72, born February 6, 1933, passed away on January 25, 2006, after a lengthy illness. He retired from the General Tire Co. and later from Duncan's Trailer Sales. Franklin also was a veteran of the Korean War, having served with the US Army . He was preceded in death by his parents Oscar and Rosie Smith; 3...

Florence M. Mellor(insert caption: "Together Again")"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints." Psalms 116:15Florence M. Mellor, 94, went to be with the Lord on January 25, 2006. Florence was born in Clarksburg, West Virginia on May 2, 1911 and lived in the Akron area for most of her life. She was a lifelong member...

Ua D. HamrickUa D. Hamrick, 86, passed away on January 25, 2006. She was a member of Akron Free Will Baptist Church and enjoyed growing flowers and cooking. Preceded in death by her first husband Russell Fike; her second husband A.P. Hamrick; and her daughter-in-law Katherine Powers. Survivors include her son Richard (Phyllis) Fike, Sr.; and grandchildren Richard (Beth) Fike,...

Rochelle D. McGilvreyRochelle D. McGilvrey, 55 of Ravenna, passed away January 24, 2006 at Robinson Memorial Hospital following a long battle with ovarian cancer. She was born April 23, 1950 in Youngstown, Ohio to the late Dr. Morris & Blossom (Keller) Solomon. Rochelle taught in the Cleveland School District for 30 years. In her free time, she was a champion...

Gladys L. HeffnerGladys L. Heffner, 87, passed away on January 24, 2006. Gladys graduated from Ellet High School in 1937 and was a member of The Chapel for many years. Preceded in death by her husband Frank and brother Aubrey Robertson. Survivors include sons Don (Sue) and Ron (Rilda); sisters Josephine Larrick, Wilta Carroll, and Mildred (Robert) Stouffer; grandchildren Tina...

Virginia (Jinny) B. LeeVirginia (Jinny) B. Lee, 80, passed away January 24, 2006. Virginia was born September 29, 1925 in North Carolina to the late Wade V. and Beatrice C. Boyd. She graduated in 1947 from Elon College. Virginia was employed as a teacher for many years and co-founded the Early Childhood Center in Akron, Ohio. Along with her parents,...

Betty Jane FlanaganOur beloved mother, Betty J. Flanagan, 77, passed away January 24, 2006. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and friend to all. She was born in Heshbon, PA, and lived in Akron for the last 55 years. She is preceded in death by her son, Michael, and is survived by her children, Sharon Bezold, Cindy (Drake) Flanagan, Linda...

Bonnie G. Manhart-Foss (Gilbert) passed away on January 21, 2006, after a sudden illness, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Bonnie was a unique and loving individual who always put the needs of her family and friends before her own. She was preceded in death by her mother Mable Gilbert and 3 nephews. Survivors include her husband Jim Foss;...

Paul G. GoodwinPaul G. Goodwin, 73, passed away January 22, 2006 following a brief illness. Born in Akron, OH to the late John & Rosa (Westerfield) Goodwin. Retired from Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. after 30 years of service and most recently had been employed by GOJO Industries. Survived by his wife of 54 years, Wanda J. Goodwin of the...

Rosemary L. JonesRosemary L. Jones, 83, passed away at her home on Friday, January 20, 2006.Born in Collinsville, OK September 28, 1922 . She was a lifetime resident of the Akron area and graduated from Central High School. Rosemary was an active member at The Chapel and also involved in the Womens for Christ, several bible studies and volunteered at...

Gladys S. Bennett (nee Palmer) Gladys S. Bennett (nee Palmer), 81, passed away on January 8, 2006. Gladys was born in Spelter, WV on November 7, 1924. She attended Victory High School. She was a member of New Horizons Christian Church and had worked at Goodyear Aerospace during WWII. Gladys also worked at O'Neils and retired from White Swan Dry...

Billy "Bill" YoungBilly H. Young, 73, of Akron, Ohio, a veteran, passed away suddenly on January 18, 2006. Bill was a very caring, loving, and unselfish man who only thought of others. He has gone to a place where he can continue to spread all of the love that he could share. Bill will be greatly missed by his wife,...

William A. Sarvis ("Papa Bill")Bill Sarvis, 72, passed away after a three year battle with cancer at his home on Thursday, January 19, 2006, surrounded by his loving family. Born June 6, 1933 in Akron, Bill graduated from Hower High School and worked for the Goodyear Tire and Rubber for 38 years, earning the distinction of being named to Goodyear's...