Edwin G. HansenEdwin G. Hansen, 84, of Akron, passed away November 5, 2004. Edwin was born and raised in Erie, PA. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard and later received an engineering degree from Case Institute of Technology. In his spare time, Edwin was an avid fisherman and boater. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Roberta;...

Alma "Peggy" Pearmon (nee Miller)Alma "Peggy" Pearmon, 80, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on November 5, 2004. She was born October 5, 1924 in Painesville, Ohio to the late Almond & Ruth (Davis) Miller. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Frank Pearmon; brothers, Albert, Gordon, Lester and William Miller;...

Mary Ann NottnagelMary Ann Nottnagel, a lifelong area resident, passed away November 4, 2004. Mary was born in Copley on December 19, 1930. She was a member of St. Stephens Lutheran Church in Stow. She was preceded in death by her parents, John P. and Mildred L. Griffiths, Sr. and daughter, Carol Jessel. She is survived by her husband of...

Ruth Ann BolingRuth Ann Boling, 65, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away November 1, 2004 after a short illness. She was born February 4, 1939 in Flemingsburg, Kentucky to the late Roe & Stella (Parker) Boling. She is survived by her children, grandchildren, brothers and sisters. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.NEWCOMER-FARLEY 330-784-3334

Charles C. PorporaCharles C. Porpora, 64, passed away after a short illness on October 31, 2004. He was born in Akron on November 3, 1939. He graduated from St. Mary Catholic High School in 1957. After being honorably discharged from the Navy, he graduated from the University of Akron. Charles was a longtime soccer official and was involved with the...

Barbara M. Hunter, Sr.Barbara M. Hunter, Sr., 76, of Akron, passed away October 31, 2004 at Akron City Hospital. She was born March 16, 1928 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Herbert & Florence (McDermott) Eggert and lived in Akron most of her life. Barbara loved to play BINGO, cards and she bowled in many leagues. In addition to her...

Daniel F. ShumakerDaniel F. Shumaker, 89, of Akron passed away October 30, 2004. He was born August 8, 1915 in Somerset, PA to the late Charles & Catherine Shumaker. Daniel was an usher and member of Akron Baptist Temple for 35 years. He was a carpenter for most of his life and was a member of the Akron Camera Club....

Roy E. WilsonRoy E. Wilson, 83, of Springfield Township, went to be with the Lord on October 28, 2004. Survived by his wife of 55 years, Willodene; son, Wayne (Pam); daughter, Brenda (Tim); grandchildren, Jenny, Bryan and Matt; brother, Elwood. Calling hours Sunday 2 - 4 at Newcomer-Farley Funeral Home, 131 N. Canton Rd. and Monday from 10 - 11...

Pauline D. NormanPauline D. Norman, 84, of Akron, passed away October 28, 2004 at Akron City Hospital. She was born January 23, 1920 in Akron, Ohio to the late James & Twila (Bowser) Blakney. Pauline was a life long resident of Akron but spent her winters in Florida for the past 26 years. She was an avid card player. In...

Joseph A. H. LeBorgneJoseph A. H. LeBorgne, 75, of Akron, passed away October 28, 2004 at the Veterans Hospital in Brecksville. He was born January 5, 1929 in Berlin, New Hampshire to the late Alphonse & Isabelle LeBorgne. He was a retired Sergeant from the U.S. Army after 20 years of service. He actively served in WWII, the Korean War...

Robert Lawrence BeckettRobert Lawrence Beckett walked through the gates of Heaven on October 27, 2004. The son of the late C.F. Beckett and the late Emma Phillips, and stepson to Wiley Smith, Sr., he was born in Akron on November 29, 1921. He lived his entire life right here. On his way to eternal peace and joy, he stopped to...

Jane L. MartinJane L. Martin, 87, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away October 26, 2004 at Hospice of St. Luke's in Arizona. She was born August 7, 1917 in Lockhaven PA. She is preceded in death by her parents, Warren & Edna Best; husband, Samuel R. Martin, Sr.; daughter, Virginia Martin; great-granddaughter, Shelly "Lynn" Roberts. She is survived by her daughters,...

Rose C. BraghieriRose C. Braghieri, 86, passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2004, at the Hospice Care Center. She was born August 26, 1918, in Denver, CO. and grew up in Windber PA and lived in Akron for more than 60 years. Mrs. Braghieri was a member of Annunciation Catholic Church in Akron, St. Anne Ladies Guild and Grandmothers Club, VFW...

Edward C. Kraftick, Jr.Edward C. Kraftick, Jr., 57, of Akron, passed away October 27, 2004 at his residence. He was born June 10, 1947 in Kingston PA to the late Edward & Mary Kraftick. Edward was an avid golfer, cook and traveler. He is survived by his loving wife of 12 years, Linda (Jones) Kraftick of Akron; daughters, JoAnn (Ron)...

Albert "Jack" LedfordAlbert "Jack" Ledford, 80, of Brimfield, Ohio, passed away on October 26, 2004. He was born on April 5, 1924 in Burnsville, North Carolina and raised in Johnson City, Tennessee. Jack served in the U.S. Army having served in both WWII and the Korean War. He is a retired Iron Worker from Local 17 with 24 years service....

Barbara Ann FerrisBarbara Ann Ferris, 70, of Akron, passed away October 25, 2004. Barbara was a longtime member of Arlington Memorial Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald R. Ferris; daughter, Pamela Sue Ferris; son, Richard E. Ferris; brothers, Junior and Robert Kreinbihl; sister, Thelma Waggoner; and her parents. She is survived by her sons, Ronald...

Betty RiddellBetty Riddell, 80, of Akron, passed away October 24, 2004. Betty loved to play bingo and was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. She was loved by friends and family and will be missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie Riddell; sons, Glen Shatner and Jeffrey Riddell; daughter, Judy Weinsheimer;...

David H. RadcliffeDavid H. Radcliffe, 68, a 31 year Brimfield resident, joined his Heavenly Father on October 24, 2004. Born in Kenton, Ohio on May 12, 1936, he lived in Akron until moving to Brimfield in 1973. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul L. and Pansy L. (Wiggins) Radcliffe and son, David P. He is survived by...

Sarah Lee SuberbeySarah Lee Suberbey, 60, of Akron, went to be with Jehovah God on October 21, 2004. She will be deeply missed by all. A funeral service will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. at NEWCOMER-FARLEY FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd., Akron, with visitation from 11 a.m. until the time of service. Interment at Greenlawn Memorial Park.NEWCOMER-FARLEY FUNERAL...

Frank P. Klainer (Butch)Frank P. Klainer (Butch), 74, a lifetime resident of Akron, passed away October 23, 2004 after an extended battle with cancer. Frank worked a majority of his career at General Tire and retired from Frank Lucco Co. He was captain of the 1948 Garfield High City Championship basketball team and was an army veteran. Frank was a...