Gloria Jean Szakal
Gloria Jean Szakal, went home to be with the Lord on October 5, 2005. She was born May 19, 1945 in Ravenna, Ohio and was a life-long resident of Akron. Gloria was a graduate of Central High School. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church and a very helpful person to anyone in need. Gloria is survived by her husband of 40 years, Bob Szakal; sons, Dan (Pam), Rob (Stacy), Tim (Trina), John (Angela); father, Archie; brothers, Larry (Carol) Watson, Roger (Bobbi) Watson, Harold (Patrice) Watson and very special sitster, Eva (Terry) Shaw. She is preceded in death by her son, Mark Szakal; birth father, Rolland Watson; mother, Gladys White; and brother, Gerald Watson. Gloria leaves behind six grandchildren, Christy, Kayla, Timothy Jr., Tawni, Dominic and her youngest grandchild, 3 week old Marissa; many cousins, nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be Sunday from 2 - 4 & 6 - 8 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home, 131 N. Canton Rd. where funeral services will be conducted Monday at 12:00 p.m. with Pastor Phil Hulgin officiating. Interment will follow at Northlawn Memorial Gardens. The Szakal family would like to send a special thank you to the men and women at Hospice, Diane, Louise, Vicki, Leslie and Jim for their wonderful care of Gloria and support of the family. Send online condolences to www.NewcomerFamily.com
NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 330-784-3334