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Paul R. Freed

Paul R. Freed

Aug 2, 2012

Paul R. Freed passed away on August 2, 2012. At Essex of Tallmadge, at the age of 78. He was retired from Children's Hospital and had been employed at Dano's on the Lake before becoming ill. Preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Violet; sisters Margie and Veda. He is survived by his wife, Betty; daughter, Donna; brothers Sherley...

Odie Lee Neale

Odie Lee Neale

Jul 31, 2012

Odie Lee NealeOdie Lee Neale, 93, of Akron, passed away July 31, 2012. Odie was born in Wingo, Kentucky on April 7, 1919. She retired from Cardinal Plastics after 25 years of service. Odie will always be remembered as a wonderful woman who was quick with a smile and a hug. Her wish was for everyone to love each other....

Ned Arthur Oliver

Ned Arthur Oliver

Jul 30, 2012

Ned Arthur OliverNed Arthur Oliver, 72, passed away July 30, 2012. He was born on February 18, 1940 in Akron to the late Louis and Betty Oliver. Ned drove a school bus for many years and retired as the transportation supervisor for Woodridge Schools. He owned his own home improvement company and served as a volunteer fireman for Northampton. In...

Chester E. Yensen

Chester E. Yensen

Jul 28, 2012

Chester E. Yensen, 78, of Springfield Twp., went to be with the Lord on July 28, 2012. Chester was born on May 5, 1934 to the late Chester and Edna (Means). Chet retired from Seal Master Corporation in 1999 and was a member of New Apostolic Church for over 35 years. Chet was a local jazz musician, performing with the...

Walter P. Barthalow

Walter P. Barthalow

Jul 28, 2012

Walter P. Barthalow "Butch", born March 24, 1942, passed away suddenly on July 28, 2012. Butch retired from Babcock & Wilcox after 29 years of service. He also worked at Circuit City and Barberton Hospital. Preceded in death by his parents, Walter Barthalow and Jennie Sungy; stepfather, Mike Sungy; ex-wife and the love of his life, Judith Barthalow Dolly; niece,...

William N. Schultz

William N. Schultz

Jul 27, 2012

William N. Schultz, Sr., age 76, of Green, passed away July 27, 2012. He was born in Wheeling, WV on November 13, 1935. Bill was an avid chess player, model railroad builder and he loved to play his guitar. He was an inventor and held patents on non-polluting engine and electrical generator. He was preceded in death by his wife,...

Juanita S. Butler

Juanita S. Butler

Jul 27, 2012

Juanita "Sue" Butler, 70, of Palmyra Twp., passed away July 27, 2012. She was born in Rievsville, WV on December 11, 1941. Sue was a member of the Victory Baptist Temple. She loved crocheting, spending time with her mother and grandchildren. Sue was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur; son, William and father, Sherman Smith.Sue is survived by her...

Roger A. Watson

Roger A. Watson

Jul 26, 2012

Roger A. WatsonRoger A. Watson, 66, of Akron, passed away on July 26, 2012, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Ravenna on May 25, 1946 to the late Rolland and Gladys Watson. He was deeply loved by all who knew him. Roger was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Gloria Szakal; and brother, Gerald Watson. He...

Lillian Miklausich

Lillian Miklausich

Jul 25, 2012

Lillian MiklausichLillian Miklausich, 86, formerly of Euclid, passed away July 25, 2012. She was born on January 8, 1926 to the late John and Louise Jadrich. She was a parishioner at Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Euclid. Lillian was a loving wife and mother and will be dearly missed by all. She was preceded in death by her...

Mary Sue Thompson

Mary Sue Thompson

Jul 25, 2012

Mary Sue Thompson Mary Sue Thompson, 85, passed away July 25, 2012. She was born on April 30, 1927 to Leonard Elvis and Docia Beulah Brown in Old Hickory, Tennessee. Mary Sue lost her mother at the tender age of 3 and was raised by her father along with sisters, Patsy, Allene, Alma, Thelma, and brother, Bill. In the fall...

Frank Capan

Frank Capan

Jul 25, 2012

Frank Capan, 67, went to be with his Lord and Savior, peacefully in his sleep on July 25, 2012, after a courageous battle with cancer. A wonderful, faithful man, he will be greatly missed by his wife, Sandy, of 50 years and family. Cremation will take place and per Frank's request, there will be no services.

Dawn Marie Roberts

Dawn Marie Roberts

Jul 24, 2012

Dawn Marie Roberts, 38 of Quinlan went to be with her Lord and Savior Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at her home. Funeral services celebrating Dawn's life will begin with a viewing from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 131 North Canton Road, Akron, Ohio 44305. A Graveside service will follow at 2:00 P.M....

Ralph J. Smith

Ralph J. Smith

Jul 24, 2012

Ralph "Junior" Smith, 78, of Akron, went home to be with his Lord and join his loving wife on July 24, 2012. He was born in Buckhannon, WV on August 21, 1933 to the late Ralph and Beulah Smith. He moved to Akron in 1955. Junior retired after 40 years of service from Goodyear Tire & Rubber. During his career,...

Woodrow Singleton

Woodrow Singleton

Jul 23, 2012

Woodrow "Woody" Singleton of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away July 23, 2012 in Montgomery, TX while being cared for by his daughter, Cheryl and her family. He was born in Weston, WV on August 18, 1939 to the late Ralph and Hazel Singleton. Woody served our country in the Navy and retired as an Akron Police officer in 1989.He was preceded...

Rebecca Marie Berube (Pfautz)

Rebecca Marie Berube (Pfautz)

Jul 22, 2012

Rebecca Marie Berube (nee Pfautz)Rebecca Marie Berube, 62, of Doylestown, passed away July 22, 2012. Becky was born in Akron on November 8, 1949 to the late Russell and Dorothy Pfautz. She was a registered nurse and retired from Akron General Medical Center. In addition to her parents, Becky was preceded in death by her sister, Patty and brother, Russell....

Laura Frances Craddock

Laura Frances Craddock

Jul 22, 2012

Laura Frances CraddockLaura Frances Craddock, 89, of Tallmadge, passed away on July 22, 2012. She was born in Alleghany County, Virginia on February 7, 1923 to the late George and Emma Givens. Laura was a former member of Craigsville Church of Christ in Craigsville, West Virginia and more recently a member of Southeast Church of Christ in Mogadore, Ohio. She...

Michelle R. Kaeka

Michelle R. Kaeka

Jul 21, 2012

Michelle R. Kaeka, 38, of Akron, passed away suddenly on July 21, 2012. She was born in Akron on April 12, 1974 to Kim Young and Alice Benton. Michelle loved the outdoors, camping, gardening, coaching baseball and working with her flowers, but most of all, Michelle loved being with her children. Michelle is survived by her husband, David; children, Troy,...

Evelyn Jean Kidd (Raybould)

Evelyn Jean Kidd (Raybould)

Jul 21, 2012

Evelyn Jean Kidd (Raybould)Evelyn Jean Kidd, 86, of Springfield Township, passed away July 21, 2012. She was born in Akron on April 13, 1926 to the late Louis and Idella Beck. Evelyn was a candy maker at Arnolds Candies for over 20 years and a member of Ellet Church of the Nazarene. She could often be found in her kitchen,...

Susan Kay Morris

Susan Kay Morris

Jul 21, 2012

Susan Kay MorrisSusan Kay Morris, 64, of Akron, passed away on July 21, 2012 after fighting a courageous seven year battle with cancer. Susan was born in Akron on February 1, 1948 to the late Elmer and Katie Myers. She was raised in Green Twp. and graduated from Green High School in 1966. She loved animals and spending time with...

Brooklynn Marienichole Branca

Brooklynn Marienichole Branca

Jul 20, 2012

Brooklynn Marie Nichole Branca/Adkins"OUR PRECIOUS ANGEL" left unexpectedly on July 20, 2012. In two months she touched so many lives. She leaves behind her mother, Taylor; father, Christopher (Red); her only brother, Kenyon; her two sisters, Makenzie and Kelsie; her grandparents, Rhonda McCraney, Daryl and Jodi Branca, Melvin and Patricia Adkins; great-grandparents, Dorothy Rackov and Ralph Branca. She was preceded...

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