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Johnny Ray Setser
May 1, 2013
Johnny Ray Setser, 36, passed away on May 1, 2013, surrounded by his family. Preceded in death by his parents, Buford and Betty Setser; sisters, Sharon and Kay; brother, Gary. Survivors include his beloved wife, Tina; sons, Cody, Dylan, and Tyler; sisters, Wanda (Ed), Janet, Gladys (Jack), Brenda (Robin), Carol; brothers, Blaine and Alvis; sisters-in-law, Irene (Ron), Diane (David), Billie...
Evelyn S. (Alexander) Brice
Apr 30, 2013
Evelyn S. (Alexander) BriceEvelyn S. (Alexander) Brice, 86, of Akron, went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 30, 2013. She was born on February 24, 1927 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to the late Rosie & Eddie Towns. She accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age at Poplar Hill A.M.E. Church in Fayette, Mississippi....
Charles B. Lewis, Jr.
Apr 30, 2013
Charles B. "Chuck" Lewis, Jr., 66, went to be with the Lord on April 30, 2013. Chuck retired from Ohio Edison after 30 years of service as a mechanic. He also served with the US Army and National Guard, retiring after 28 years. Chuck was a member of the P.L.A.V. Post 32, serving as Vice Commander. He enjoyed working on...
Fay A. May
Apr 28, 2013
Fay A. (Monroe) May, 90, of Akron, passed away on April 28, 2013. She was born on March 11, 1923 to the late Floyd and Mamie Monroe. Fay retired from General Tire after 26 years of service as a secretary. She was a former member of Oak Hill Presbyterian Church and she loved reading, golf, knitting, bowling and trips to...
Frances Marie Andrews
Apr 27, 2013
Frances Marie Andrews,98, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2013 at Traditions at Bath Road in Cuyahoga Falls. She was born April 24, 1915 in Virginia to the late Levi and Lillian Steadman. Frances was also preceded in death by her husband, Ervin Andrews and son-in-law, Richard Data. She will be deeply missed by her children, Ron and Dorie Westren...
Melvin M. Lindsay
Apr 27, 2013
Melvin M. Lindsay, 89, of Akron, passed away on April 27, 2013 after a brief illness. He was born on August 24, 1923 in Philipsburg, PA. Melvin worked as a carpenter for Carpenters Local 639 and was a U.S. Army veteran 1941-1943, member of American Legion #0611 of Akron, OH and Elks Club in Philipsburg, PA. He enjoyed playing Poker,...
Linda Karen Liska
Apr 27, 2013
Linda Karen Liska Linda Karen Liska passed away peacefully and with grace on April 27, 2013. She was born for the late Lawrence and Christine Liska on March 29, 1951. Linda graduated from Akron University and retired from the Akron Board of Education. Linda's nieces and nephew were her passion and delight. She shared many adventures while never missing a...
Carrie G. Moore
Apr 27, 2013
Carrie G. Moore Carrie G. Moore, 88, of Akron, passed away April 27, 2013. She was born in Paden City, West Virginia to the late Harry and Gladys Martie. She was a past matron of Ellestar Chapter #565 and a longtime member of Lakemore United Methodist Church, where she sang in the choir. In addition to her parents, Carrie was...
James E. Sinor, Jr.
Apr 26, 2013
James E. "Jim" Sinor, Jr., 63, of Akron, passed away on April 26, 2013 at Hospice Care Center. He was born on June 29, 1949 to the late James "Moon" and Geneva (Parsons) Sinor in Akron, Ohio. Jim graduated from East High School where he played football and served in the U.S. Marine Corps during Vietnam and later served in...
Estill Jr Thomas
Apr 26, 2013
Estill Jr "Tommy" Thomas, 84, of Akron, passed away on April 26, 2013. He was born on November 4, 1928 to the late Estill D. and Corinne Thomas at Akron, Ohio. He was a proud retiree of Goodyear with 41 years of service and a member of the Goodyear 25 Year Club and the David Hill Breakfast Club. In the...
Rachel Carrington
Apr 25, 2013
RACHEL (HENSLEY) CARRINGTON Rachel Carrington, 86, of Akron, passed away on April 25, 2013 at Akron City Hospital. She was born on February 20, 1927 to Elijah and Polly (Hammons) Hensley in Logan, WV. Rachel retired from GE Lamp Plant in Ravenna. She married Leslie James Carrington in 1945 and enjoyed over 50 years of love and devotion. She was...
Janel Gaylord
Apr 25, 2013
Janel Westover Gaylord, 54, went home to be with the Lord April 25, 2013. Born in Akron, Ohio May 29, 1958 to Wayne and Claudia Westover. Janel was a loving and devoted mother and wife. She enjoyed collecting Victorian antiques and traveling. Above all, she was a woman of faith, and had a love and passion for serving her church....
Mary Alice Apple
Apr 24, 2013
Mary Apple, 74, of North Canton went to be with her Lord Jesus on Wednesday, April 24, 2013. Mary had several painful ailments which are now all gone and there is no more pain in Heaven.She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Alice (Spaulding) Porter and her husband Lynn Apple. Mary leaves behind her sister Sarah (Lew)...
Frank Homan, Jr.
Apr 24, 2013
Frank Homan, Jr., 80, passed away on April 24, 2013, surrounded by his family by his side. Born in Akron to Sue and Frank Homan, Sr. He was a member of St. Matthew Parish and served in the US Marines during the Korean Conflict. He was a hard and dedicated worker who was always lending a helping hand in any...
Doris Newberry
Apr 22, 2013
Doris "Jean" Newberry, 82, of Oldsmar, FL, previously of Mayfield, KY and Akron, OH, passed away peacefully joining her husband, Carl, in Heaven, on April 22, 2013. She is survived by her son, Mitchell (Kristi) Newberry; daughter, Carol (Larry) Ellinger; step-daughter, Sandy (John) Griner; sister, Jan O'Neal; grandchildren, Shannon (Stan) Wolsky, Charity Shane, Carl Knafel, Erin Irwin, Tim (Katie) Ellinger,...
John K. Murray, Jr
Apr 22, 2013
John K. Murray, Jr. "Jack" Jack Murray, 78, of Akron, passed away in his sleep on Monday, April 22, 2013. He was born November 7, 1934. Jack worked at Coventry Schools for 27 years and later worked security at Summit Mall. He was a member of Lakeview Church of Christ. Jack loved bluegrass music and was always seen wearing his...
David Ray Whitt
Apr 22, 2013
David Ray Whitt David Ray Whitt, 59, of Akron, passed away April 22, 2013 at his home. He was born in Akron on February 7, 1954 to Roy and Wanda Whitt. David was an avid sports fan and enjoyed many years as a referee and umpire for basketball, football, baseball, and volleyball. His family will miss his strength and courage...
Joanne Good
Apr 22, 2013
Joanne "Joni" Good, age 75, of Clinton, Ohio passed away April 22, 2013. She was born August 21, 1937 in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of Mae (Henry) Yocum. Joanne is survived by her husband of 44 years, Thomas E. Good; 5 daughters - Joni (Mark) Pavlic, Deanna Good, Janet Stafford, Christina Shennan, Vicki Good; 4 sons - Tommy Good, Jerry...
Richard D. Candle
Apr 22, 2013
Richard D. Candle, 83, of Akron, passed away April 22, 2013. He was born in Marlboro, OH on March 20, 1930 to the late Julius and Julia Candle. He graduated from Marlboro High School in 1948 and the University of Akron with a Masters in Mechanical Engineering. He was a Army veteran in the Korean Conflict. Dick worked 17 years...
Homer Lee Crites
Apr 22, 2013
Homer Lee Crites, 56, of Akron, passed away April 22, 2013. He was born July 15, 1956 in Akron, Ohio, the son of Janet (Petty) Collins. Homer enjoyed attending dances, roller skating and traveling to many destinations including Bahamas and Nashville. He was preceded in death by his mother; sister, Emma Dray and brother, Robert Collins. Homer is survived by...
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