Obituaries
Wilda L. Pelle
Mar 6, 2017
Wilda L. Pelle, 94, passed away on March 6, 2017. She was born in Bremen, KY on December 19, 1922 to the late William and Lona Moore. Wilda was a homemaker and enjoyed crocheting, knitting and playing cards. She was a wonderful mother and her grandchildren were the highlight of her life. Wilda was preceded in death by her loving...
Mary E. Watkins
Mar 5, 2017
Mary E. Watkins, 84, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2017. She was born on October 20, 1932 in Stow , Ohio to Edward and Josephine Phalen. Mary was employed at General Tire for 22 years. She was a hard worker and a handy fix it herself type of woman. There was nothing she couldn't fix. She enjoyed square dancing,...
Donald L. Reed
Mar 4, 2017
Donald Lee Reed, 85, of Green passed away on March 4, 2017 surrounded by three generations of family and friends. Don was born in Randolph County, West Virginia to Harrison and Floda (Mallow) Reed on April 12, 1931. He retired from Asplundh Tree Company. He was quite the jokester, a great story teller and a master deer hunter. A loving,...
Joseph Patrick Corradi
Mar 3, 2017
Joseph Patrick Corradi, "Joe", age 73 of Jefferson, Georgia, formerly of Vienna, Ohio, died on March 3, 2017 in Athens, Georgia of Cancer. He was born on March 17, 1943 in Morgantown, West Virginia, the son of the late Giuseppe and Colomba Pisegna Corradi.Joe was raised in Warren, where he was a 1960 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School....
Densel C. Williams
Mar 3, 2017
Densel "Denny" Calvin Williams, 92, passed away peacefully March 3, 2017. He was born in Lobelia, West Virginia on May 14, 1924 to the late Allie and A.G. Williams. Sgt. Williams was a WWII veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, 6th Marine Division, having served in Okinawa and Guadal Canal. He retired as a Teamster from Roadway Express in 1989...
Daniel D. Miller
Mar 3, 2017
Daniel D. "Danny" Miller, 58, of Barberton, passed away on March 3, 2017. He was born in Cleveland on January 28, 1959. Danny was preceded in death by his father and stepmother, Richard and Donna Miller and mother, Virginia Springer. He will be deeply missed by his siblings, Richard Miller, Dale Miller, Virginia (Lori) Hanson, and Kimberly (Bobby) Ross; many...
Gladys Fugera
Mar 3, 2017
June Fugera, 90, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2017. She was born on September 14, 1926, in Pulaski, VA to Fred and PollyAnn Roseberry. June retired from Bank One after many years of service. She enjoyed cooking family dinners and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She had a beautiful smile that she shared with everyone she...
Audrey J. Mccloskey
Mar 2, 2017
On the evening of March 2, 2017, Audrey J. McCloskey, 89, peacefully slipped away surrounded in love by her daughters Barb and Judi. An only child, Audrey Jean Roth was born in Canton, Ohio, to Theresa (Maurer) Roth and Stephen Roth on August 4, 1927. She attended Belle Stone and Gibbs Elementary Schools there.In third grade, Audrey moved with her...
Pastor William Howe
Mar 2, 2017
William "Bill" Howe, 62, passed peacefully on Thursday March 2, 2017 at his home in Green, OH with family by his side. Bill was an avid sports fan. He enjoyed playing baseball and basketball. His true passion was serving the Lord and helping others. He started as a praise and worship leader with Christ Community Church. He then devoted 12...
Mary Florence Zornes
Mar 2, 2017
Mary Florence Zornes (Cline) went home to be with the Lord on March 2, 2017. Mary was born September 15, 1927 in Graysville, Ohio to the late Brade and Georgia Cline. She graduated from Graysville High School on May 25, 1945, then moved to Akron, where she worked at National News, Mason's, and Zayre's. She retired from Zayre's in 1985....
Donnie Dwayne Moss
Mar 1, 2017
Donnie Dwayne Moss, 54, of Akron, passed away on March 1, 2017. He was born on May 20, 1962 in Lakeland, Florida. Donnie worked at Yocono's in Akron for 25 years and most recently worked at Kids At Heart. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed biking, hiking, and skydiving. He was a big fan of both Rick Springfield and...
Barbara Heiner
Feb 28, 2017
Barbara "Bobbi" Heiner, 65, went home to be with the Lord on February 28, 2017. She was born January 17, 1952 in Blairsville, GA and was a longtime Akron resident. Bobbi is survived by her husband of 37 years, Charles; sister, Mary Twiggs; 2 nieces; 1 great-nephew; and other family members. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 3,...
Phillip Russell
Feb 27, 2017
Phillip "Phil" Russell, 66, went home to be with the Lord on February 27, 2017. He was born October 6, 1950 in Akron to late parents Charles and Pauline Russell. Phil was a very fun, friendly, passionate and outgoing guy. From early in his life he was involved in sports, especially baseball and football, and was proud to be quarterback...
Hanna G. Summerfield
Feb 27, 2017
Hanna G. Summerfield, 86, went home to be with the Lord on February 27, 2017. She is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Woodroe; seven children; and several grandchildren. Memorial service will be held on Saturday March 4, 2017 at 2pm at Newcomer Funeral Home 131 N. Canton Rd. Akron, OH 44305. Rev. Dr. Cynthia Danals officiating.
Glennis Blevins
Feb 26, 2017
Glennis "Glennie" Blevins, 72, passed away at home surrounded by family on February 26, 2017. She was born January 28, 1945 in Stenson, WV to parents, David and Corene Hicks. Glennie loved her family more than anything, and also enjoyed playing cards on Saturday nights with her family, had a great sense of humor, was sharp as a tack, and...
Terry Michael Davis
Feb 26, 2017
Terry passed away on Sunday 2/26/2017 after a 2 month battle from complications of surgery.Per my wishes, I have been cremated and I will not have any calling hours or services. I was preceded in death by my father, Ralph A. and my mother, Lillian M. (nee Tambini).I am survived by two great children, Richard M. Davis and Alison R....
Collin Tyler Abbott
Feb 25, 2017
Collin Tyler Abbott, 24, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly on February 25, 2017. He attended Jackson Local Schools in Jackson Twp. and graduated from Akron Garfield High School in 2010. Though Collin was with us a short time, as the family's first grandchild, he was a blessing to all of us and memories of him will be cherished and bring...
Edna Ruth Woofter
Feb 25, 2017
Edna Ruth Woofter, 97, left this world for Heaven on February 25, 2017. Edna was well known to people in her hometown of Weston, West Virginia, Washington D.C., and Louisville, Kentucky - all places where she worked professionally.Edna was born on August 18, 1919 in Weston, West Virginia, where she lived with her family until her mid-20s. Following high school,...
Shannon Marie Meyer Alexander
Feb 24, 2017
Shannon Marie Meyer Alexander, age 37 of Akron, Ohio, died on February 24, 2017 at her home. She was born on May 29, 1979 in Akron, the daughter of John W. and Carol Graf Meyer.Shannon grew up in Green and graduated from Green High School in 1998; she also attended KSU. Survivors include her parents of Akron; her husband, Donald...
Floyd Allen Cunningham
Feb 24, 2017
Floyd Allen Cunningham, age 77, passed away February 24, 2017 at Windsong Care Facility. Floyd was born July 17, 1939 in Scio, Ohio to Thomas and Ida Cunningham. As a young man, he loved horseback riding and hunting. Following graduation from high school, Floyd enlisted in the Army and was recognized as a Rifle Marksman. Following his honorable discharge from...
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