Obituaries
Linda Jane Parks
Feb 17, 2017
Linda Jane Parks, 68, of Norton, passed away February 17, 2017. Linda was born in Barberton, Ohio on February 27, 1948 to the late Andrew and Wanda Callihan. In addition to her parents, Linda was preceded in death by her loving husband of 29 years, Carl E. Parks; son, David Allen Gardon; and sister, Claudia Carol Sapp.She is survived by...
Pamela K. Rich
Feb 17, 2017
Pamela K. Rich of Akron, passed away on February 17, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. She worked as a program director teaching medical technologists and medical lab techs for Children's Hospital and Herzing University. Pam loved teaching, and all of her students and especially enjoyed her nights out and visits with friends. She was a loving wife, friend,...
Don M. Hobson
Feb 16, 2017
Don M. Hobson, 84, of Akron, passed away on February 16, 2017. He was born in Fulton, KY on September 12, 1932 to the late Lynn and Linda Hobson. Don proudly served in the U.S. Air Force. He married Irene Elder on March 15, 1955 and they were together until her death on March 27, 2016. They loved fishing at...
James W. Newman, Jr.
Feb 16, 2017
James W. Newman, Jr., "Jim", age 69, of Akron, Ohio, died on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at his home.He was born in Akron on July 16, 1947, the son of the late James W. and Mary Lou Burkett Newman, Sr.Jim was a truck driver, retired from Labolt Trucking in Greentown. He loved to play his guitar and was a woodworker....
Jane B. Simcox
Feb 16, 2017
Jane B. Simcox, 76, of Akron, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2017. She was born in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania on September 6, 1940 to the late William and Dorothy Wilkeson. In her free time, Jane loved baking, cooking, gardening, and being with her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Richard Wilkeson....
Deloris Mae Greer
Feb 15, 2017
Deloris Greer, 72, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2017. She was born on November 2, 1944, to John and Lucy (Burgess) Van Norstran. She was preceded in death by her husband,George Greer Jr.; sisters; Gail Hall, Betty Harris.Deloris is survived by her children, Denise (Lonnie) Gray, Scott Greer, Robert (Pam) Greer, Chuck (Nikki) Greer; nine grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; brothers,...
Virgil Griffin
Feb 15, 2017
Virgil V.J. Griffin, 90, of Tallmadge, passed away February 15, 2017. V.J. was born in Waynesburg, Kentucky on August 3, 1926 to the late Mitchell and Retna Griffin. V.J. was a veteran of the U.S. Army and he worked for many years at City Chevrolet, Akron McNeil and Alcar. He was a member of Southeast Church of The Nazarene and...
Robert E. Hill Iii
Feb 14, 2017
Robert E. Hill III, 31, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on February 14, 2017. He was born in Akron on March 23, 1985 to Robert E. Hill Jr. and Lenora Carnes. Robert was a free spirit with a smile that brightened up any room. In his youth, he was a child model, loved art, nature, and...
Pearl E. Hayes
Feb 12, 2017
Pearl E. Hayes, age 79 of Akron, Ohio, died on Sunday, February 12, 2017 after a long illness. She was born in Lenoir, NC on June 11, 1937, the daughter of the late Euirl and Elizabeth Gragg. Pearl was a retiree from Goodyear, after retirement she moved to Clearwater, FL, where she enjoyed the weather and dear friends. Survivors include...
Mary J. Finch
Feb 12, 2017
Mary J. Finch, 82, passed away after a long illness on February 12, 2017. She was a very strong, hardworking woman who retired at age 75. She also enjoyed spending time with her family whom she loved very much. Mary was preceded in death by father, J. Edmund Riddle; mother, Goldie V. Rush; and good friend, ex-husband, Ray Finch Sr....
Judith A. Gable
Feb 11, 2017
Judi Gable, 74, of Akron, Ohio, died peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on February 11, 2017. Born February 21, 1942 in Charleston, WV, Judi is predeceased by her parents, Doris (Wine) and Paul "Mac" W. McDaniel and brother, Johnny Boggess.Judi (known by her friends as "JAG") most loved her family, taking care of her yard, her flowers, and...
Patricia A. Shaver
Feb 11, 2017
Patricia A. Shaver, 75, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2017. She was born on May 27, 1941 in Akron, Ohio to Hillary and Mary Labbe. Patricia was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was the best wife that any man could have.Patricia was preceded in death by her 6 siblings.She is survived by devoted husband of 47...
Marcia L. Swanson
Feb 10, 2017
Marcia L. Swanson woke up in glory and found it home on February 10, 2017. Her Lord and Savior Jesus greeted her with "Well done good and faithful servant."Marcia was born in Parma, Ohio on August 18, 1934 to Vincent and Laverne Mungillo. She graduated from Parma High School, attended Case Western University and graduated from St. Paul Bible College...
Kathy Lynn Covey
Feb 10, 2017
It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of Kathy Lynn Covey, age 61, of Akron, on Friday, February 10, 2017. She was born April 26, 1955 to Billie and Kathryn Young. Kathy was preceded in death by her mother, Kathryn, and sister, Billie. She is survived by her father, Billie Young; loving sons, Matthew and James;...
Hannah S. Strunk
Feb 10, 2017
Hannah Sue (Owens) Strunk, was born September 26, 1934 in Fleming, KY to Tom and Martha (Adams) Owens, and was welcomed into Heaven on February 10, 2017 by her LORD, her deceased husband George (Tom), daughter Leslie Jo, son Russell, great-granddaughter Winter Kate, her parents, sister Vanessa Owens Looney, and brother Tommy Joe Owens.Hannah had moved to Stow, OH with...
Jordan Isaiah Cheatham
Feb 9, 2017
Jordan Isaiah Arnold Cheatham, our precious gift from God, slipped away to eternal peace on February 9, 2017. He was born January 29, 2011 and leaves to mourn his passing, mother, Keyaira Cheatham; father Patrick Hill, sister, Trinity Cheatham and brother Ayden Cheatham, Grandmother, Birdena Cheatham and grandfather, Darren Johnson, Great-grandmother, Ola Mae Cheatham; aunt, Daytoya Cheatham, all of Akron,...
Kevin R. Meighen
Feb 9, 2017
Kevin R. Meighen, age 63 of Green, Ohio, died on Thursday February 9, 2017 at Akron General Hospital.He was born on May 26, 1953 in Akron, the son of the late Forrest William and Marylin J. Sisler Meighen. Kevin was a graduate of Garfield High School and attended KSU. He was a machinist/fabricator. Kevin enjoyed playing the guitar, watching MMA...
Waletta Falkenstein
Feb 8, 2017
Waletta "Dot" Falkenstein, 81, of Akron, passed away February 8, 2017. Dot was born in Inez, KY on September 26, 1935 to the late Walter and Dulcie Boyd. She retired from Mobay Chemical with over 30 years of service. Dot was a generous and selfless woman who was a ray of light to everyone she met.In addition to her parents,...
Janice Lynn Shriber
Feb 7, 2017
Janice Lynn Shriber Born to Neil & Pat Proudfoot on 10/21/1955 in Akron, Ohio. She grew up in Tallmadge with 3 siblings, graduating from Tallmadge H.S.in 1974. She was active in 4H, band and her church. After receiving a bachelor's degree from the University of Akron she taught at Tallmadge H.S. for 5 years. On 6/28/1980 she married her husband...
Barbara F. Morrision
Feb 7, 2017
Barbara F. Morrison passed away on February 7, 2017. She was preceded in death by husband, William. She leaves to cherish her children, David (Tisha), Diane (John), Donald, Douglas and Debra (Scott); 9 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren, and 2 on the way. Family will receive friends on Friday February 10, 2017 from 11-12 with the funeral immediately following at Newcomer Funeral...
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