Obituaries
Mary Ann Cook
Dec 12, 2015
Mary Ann CookMary Ann Cook, 69, passed away on December 12, 2015. She had a short battle with brain cancer and won in her own way. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was survived by her husband for over 50 years, Larry Cook; mother to Sharon and Philip; and grandmother to Kyle and Damian. She is now...
Richard R. Birmingham
Dec 11, 2015
Richard R. Birmingham 62, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2015 in Akron, Ohio. Richard was born on June 29, 1953. Richard is preceded in death by his parents and brother. He is survived by the Birmingham, Dukes, Grable, Haley, Otto and Swiger families. A celebration of life will be held on January 9, 2016 from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30...
Paul N. Reese
Dec 11, 2015
Paul N. ReesePaul N. Reese, 81, passed away on December 11, 2015. He was born in Akron on November 26, 1934 to the late Albert and Goldie Reese. He was a professional truck driver and welder. In his free time, Paul loved racing cars. He belonged to the Akron Eagles, Akron Orioles, and the Barberton Civitan. In addition to his...
Philip Ray Delong
Dec 11, 2015
Philip Ray Delong Philip Ray Delong, 50, passed away on December 11, 2015. He was born in Akron on January 7, 1965 and graduated from Springfield High School. Philip lived in Daytona Beach, Florida and was employed as a machinist with Teledyne Technologies. He loved being outdoors golfing and fishing and was an avid gun enthusiast. He was preceded in...
Dolores Martyn
Dec 9, 2015
Dolores Darlene Martyn (nee Ayala) Dolores Darlene Martyn, 80, entered into eternal rest on December 9, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years, Nolan "Gene" Martyn Sr.; and parents, Michael and Maude Ayala. She will be deeply missed by her children, Nolan G. "Butch" Martyn Jr. (Kim), Cindy Haggerty...
Almedia Rose Keefer
Dec 9, 2015
Almedia R. Keefer - Byler, 78, passed from this life on December 9, 2015. She was born on April 15, 1937. She was a member of Kappa Kappa Iota. Almedia retired from the University of Akron Biology Department after working 30 years in the school system. She attended Marlboro Chapel. She also enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family...
Nancy Downing
Dec 8, 2015
Nancy Sue Downing (of Streetsboro) took her final curtain call on December 8th. Nicknamed "Mrs. Uping" by her students, Nancy, a lifelong teacher (at Copley, Woodridge and Weaver Schools) always found the positive spin in her challenging life, and the redeeming qualities in any person, place or thing. To her, a glass that wasn't half full was, at the very...
Theodore V. Rastok
Dec 8, 2015
Theodore V. RastokTheodore V. Rastok, 90, went home to be with the Lord on December 8, 2015. Born February 7, 1925 in Pittsburgh, PA and raised in Blacklick, PA. Ted was a football player at Blairsville High School. He was a WWII Combat Navy Veteran and served in the Korean War. Ted was an avid supporter of Woodridge High School...
John E. Gibbons
Dec 7, 2015
JOHN EDWARD GIBBONS, age 69, of Twinsburg, Ohio passed away on Monday, December 7, 2015 with his family by his side. He was born in Johnstown, PA. John moved to Cleveland at age 3 with his family, then in 1960 moved to Cambridge, OH where he attended Cambridge High School. John worked in the printing industry for many years and...
Judy L. Lepley
Dec 7, 2015
Judy L. Lepley Judy L. Lepley, 66, of Akron, passed away on December 7, 2015. She was born in Akron on June 4, 1949 to the late Ganzie and Geneva Young. Judy loved antiquing and watching PBS. She was a wonderful artist and created many landscapes and portraits. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
James Oliver Bucy, Sr.
Dec 7, 2015
James Oliver Bucy, Sr. James O. Bucy, Sr. 88 of Akron, Ohio, departed this world on December 7, 2015. James "Jim" leaves behind his loving wife, Laura "June" (Colgan) of 70 years; his surviving four children Carol (Jack) Snyder, James Jr. (Patty), John "Steve" (Mary) Bucy and Nancy (Al) Kochis, and the late Linda Uebelacker. Mr. Bucy also leaves behind...
Patricia C. Long
Dec 7, 2015
Patricia C. Long, 81, passed to her eternal home on Monday, December 7, 2015. Patricia is preceded in death by her parents Joseph (Mary Francis) Pope; children, Donald Richard Long and Peggy Lynn Ball; sister, Peggy Aulino; brother; Jim Pope. She is survived by her daughter, Diane (Dan) Bittaker,brothers, Bob (Pat) Pope, Chuck (Karen) Pope; grandchildren,Donald (Angie) Ball; Heather (Donald)...
David G. Berry
Dec 6, 2015
David G. BerryDavid G. Berry, 68, passed away on December 6, 2015. He was preceded in death by parents, Dorwin and Mary Jane Berry. Family will receive friends on Monday December 14, 2015 from 12-2pm at Newcomer Funeral Home 131 N.Canton Rd. Akron, OH 44305.
Bonnie L. Witham
Dec 6, 2015
Bonnie L. (Cool) Witham Bonnie was born January 28, 1931 in Diana, West Virginia and died at Akron General Medical Hospice facilities in Copley, Ohio on December 6, 2015. Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents, Walter R. and Eulah R. (Sears) Cool, husband, Arley Witham, brothers, Junior Ray Cool, Walter Franklin Cool, sisters Ireta Josephine (Cool) Howe, Nora...
Cecil Carl Clutter
Dec 6, 2015
Cecil Carl Clutter Cecil Carl Clutter, 65, of Akron, passed away on December 6, 2015. He was born on April 27, 1950 to the late Blake and Elizabeth Clutter. Carl proudly served in the U.S. Army and retired from Chrysler Daimler in Twinsburg after 33 years. He is survived by his loving wife, Frances; children, Ryan and Susie; brothers and...
Barbara Ann Esakov
Dec 6, 2015
Barbara Ann EsakovBarbara Ann Esakov, 58, passed away on December 6, 2015. She was born in Akron, OH to Robert and Betty Reitz. She enjoyed bowling, family game nights, and trips to the casino. Everyone who met Barbara loved her. She was loving, kind, compassionate, and selfless. She was always happy, especially when with family, friends and her pets, Bailey...
George William Childress
Dec 6, 2015
George William Childress George William Childress, 84, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on December 6, 2015. He was preceded in death by his son. He will be deeply missed by his wife, Mary Beth; seven children; nine grandchildren; and five brothers and sisters. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, December 10, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. at Akron First...
Gary Lynn Dempsey
Dec 5, 2015
Gary Lynn Dempsey Gary Lynn Dempsey, age 64, went home to be with the Lord on December 5, 2015 after a battle with cancer. He was born in Braxton County, West Virginia on June 2, 1951. Gary will be remembered by his love of music, cooking, and a quick sense of humor. Preceded in death by his mother, Betty Ward...
Arthur Carl Swickard
Dec 5, 2015
Arthur C. SwickardArthur C. Swickard 86, went to be with the Lord on December 5, 2015. He was a veteran in the US Army, proudly serving in the Korean War. Later in life he never met a stranger, made a lot of friends, and was liked by everyone who met him. He looked forward to luncheons with his Mactac friends....
Carol L. Benedum
Dec 5, 2015
Carol L. Benedum, 70, started her next step in her journey on Saturday, December 5, 2015. Carol was born on September 24,1945 in Akron, Ohio to Warren (Bootz) Hayes and Betty Hayes. She was a dedicated wife, sister, mother, aunt, grandmother and friend. Carol always put others before herself. She loved shopping, jewelry and vacationing with her family. She took...
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