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Robert Wayne Biro
Oct 27, 2013
Robert W. Biro, 67, of Akron, passed away October 27, 2013. He was born in Akron, OH on February 15, 1946 to the late Gays and Eleanor Biro. He lived in the Akron area all of his life and worked at Chrysler Twinsburg Stamping for 35 years. Bob was passionate about racing, receiving his love for sprint and midget car...
Mark Stephen Conti
Oct 26, 2013
Mark Stephen Conti, 24, of Canton, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2013. He was born on March 23, 1989 in Akron to Stephen R. (Colleen) Conti and Deborah L. Potter. Mark's passion for music and random sense of humor brightened many lives and he will be greatly missed. Mark is survived by his parents, loving fiance Bernie J....
Emma M. Cornell
Oct 26, 2013
Emma M. Cornell, 93, was wrapped in the loving arms of Jesus Christ and carried to her Heavenly Home on Saturday, October 26, 2013. "To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord." She was greeted there by her departed husband of 49 years, whom she missed so much, Harry J. Cornell, daughter Shirley A. Jones...
Gene A. Reese, Sr.
Oct 25, 2013
Gene A. Reese, Sr., 73, resident of Akron, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2013. He was born on May 28, 1940 in Somerset, PA to the late John and Nancy Reese. Gene retired as a driver for Consolidated Freight after many years of service. He grew up driving trucks and enjoyed his time on the road when he wasn't...
Donald Jay Sheets
Oct 25, 2013
Donald Jay Sheets Donald Jay Sheets, 80, of Akron, went to be with the Lord on October 25, 2013. He was born on January 22, 1933 to the late Paul and Huldah Sheets. Don grew up in the Smithville area in Wayne County. For 32 years, Don was employed with the Akron Public Schools as both a teacher and elementary...
Troy J. Burns
Oct 24, 2013
Troy J. BurnsTroy J. Burns, 46, resident of Akron, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 24, 2013 at his home. He was born on July 12, 1967 in Akron to Larry and Pauline Burns. Troy graduated from Ellet High School and worked for EK Landscaping. He loved the Pittsburgh Steelers, spending time outdoors, camping, golfing and fishing. Troy is...
Arlene J. Savoca
Oct 23, 2013
Arlene J. Savoca, 90, passed away on October 23, 2013. Preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Helen Mackey; brothers, Bob and Earl; and husband, Frank. Survivors include her daughters, Sandy Cobb and Lori (Joe) Holt; brother, Roy Mackey; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Cremation will take place and private burial will take place at a later date. Friends...
Cecilia M. Johnson
Oct 23, 2013
Cecilia M. Johnson (nee Labbe), 88, resident of Mogadore, OH, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2013. She was born on September 24, 1925 in Akron to the late Edward and Teresa Labbe. A loving wife, mother and grandmother, Cecilia was also a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church, Mogadore VFW and Moose Lodge. She was preceded in death by...
Dorothy H. Delong
Oct 21, 2013
Dorothy H. DeLong (nee Papp), 89, resident of Cuyahoga Falls, OH, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 21, 2013. She was born on January 19, 1924 in Akron to the late John and Helen Papp. Dorothy was united in marriage on November 28, 1943 to Millard C. DeLong in Akron. She worked 37 years as a claims adjuster for Goodyear...
Phyllis Watson
Oct 21, 2013
Phyllis M. Watson (Johnson), 69, resident of Tallmadge, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2013 following a courageous battle with lung cancer. She was born on May 23, 1944 in Cumberland, MD. Phyllis was raised in Akron, OH where she met her husband Thomas H. Watson at the age of 17 and began her journey as an amazingly devoted and...
Bonnietta F. Weisel
Oct 21, 2013
Bonnietta (Bonnie) F. Weisel, 70, of Tallmadge, OH, after a courageous battle with cancer, went home to be with her Lord on October 21, 2013. She was born in St. Clairsville, PA on May 2, 1943 to the late Harry (Buzz) Yingling and Trixie Yingling Dick.Bonnie loved the outdoors, traveling and spending time with her family. In addition to her...
Betty L. Trego
Oct 20, 2013
Betty L. Trego, 87, passed away October 20, 2013. She was born in Rittman, OH on October 13, 1926 to the late John and Ella Kehoe. She lived most of her life in Akron, OH moving to parts of Southeast Florida later on in her life. She was preceded in death by her son, Steven J. Trego and sister, Mildred...
Samuel Vernon Neal
Oct 19, 2013
Samuel Vernon Neal, 62, of Akron, passed away October 19, 2013. He was born in Akron, OH on June 9, 1951. Sam was employed at the Akron Beacon Journal for 35 years. He loved spending time with his family and friends.He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Neal. Sam is survived by his mother, Joanne; daughters, Amy (Ed)...
Donna M. Miller
Oct 19, 2013
Donna M. Miller Donna M. Miller, 66, passed away on October 19, 2013 surrounded by her family. She was born on February 25, 1947 in Canton, Ohio to the late Samuel and Lois Miller. She was devoted to her family and enjoyed supporting her daughter and grandchildren in their various activities. In her free time, she loved camping, fishing, dancing,...
Susan D.(Dowey) Hendershot
Oct 18, 2013
Susan D. (Dowey) Hendershot, 62, passed away on October 18, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on April 30, 1951 in Akron, to the late Jack and Margaret Dowey. She enjoyed camping, hiking, fishing, traveling, and spending time with her daughter and grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings,...
Gleah M. Cope
Oct 18, 2013
Gleah M. CopeGleah M. Cope, 83, passed away October 18, 2013. Gleah was born March 4, 1930 in Albany, Kentucky. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Cope and is survived by three children, five grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Family and friends may call on Monday October 21 from 5-8 p.m. at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton...
Dorothy Abbott Thomas
Oct 18, 2013
On Friday, October 18, 2013, Dorothy Abbott Thomas died peacefully with family at her side.Dorothy was born in New Castle, PA, on March 30, 1919, to Ross Patterson Abbott and Selena Bashline Abbott. A 1937 graduate of Union High School, she attended New Castle Business College and Kent State University. She met her future husband at the First United Presbyterian...
Russell Clarence Bolyard, Sr.
Oct 17, 2013
Russell Clarence Bolyard, Sr. Russell Clarence Bolyard, Sr., 61, passed away October 17, 2013. He was born in Ravenna on July 28, 1952 to the late Clarence and Mary Bolyard. He graduated from Field High School and was employed with Multiflow Distributors. Russ was a very talented carpenter and was always quick to assist others in building. He loved building...
Mildred G. Barnes
Oct 16, 2013
Mildred "Millie" Barnes (nee Boggs) Millie Barnes, 87, of Akron, went to be with the Lord on October 16, 2013 with her daughters by her side. She was born in Akron on October 13, 1926. Millie was the eleventh of twelve children born to Harry and Bertha Boggs. She was a devoted member of The Chapel for over 60 years....
Catherine Bookwalter
Oct 16, 2013
Catherine Bookwalter "Katie" "Cat" Catherine Bookwalter, 83, of Akron, passed away October 16, 2013. She was born in Stow on March 24, 1930 to the late Frederick and Anna Ullrich. Catherine loved music and was a devoted member of the Ohio Country Western Music Association. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elroy and grandson, Kenneth. She will be...
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