Maryann Parker-Newhouse, 54, passed away on February 15, 2011, after a lengthy illness. She was a very caring and engaging individual and was always ready to laugh. Maryann loved gardening, cooking, watching movies and comedies, and going to the beach. She left a lasting impression on everyone she met and will be missed by all who knew her. Preceded in death by her father, Jay Parker; and brother, Richard Howell. Survivors include her loving husband, Jeffrey, of 14 years; her mother, Hilda Anderson; daughters, Hannah and Sarah Baker; son, Matt (Amanda) Baker; step-daughters, Emily (Chris) Peterman and Jennifer; step-son, Benjamin (Jenn) Newhouse; sister, Marilyn (Michael) Lackey; brother, Edward Parker; grandchildren, Cameron, Zane, Meaghan, Hunter, Peyton, and grandson-to-be, Garrett. Calling hours will be Friday, 4-7 p.m. at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd., Akron, where a funeral service will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice Care Center, 3358 Ridgewood Rd., Akron, OH 44333.
NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 330-784-3334.