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Alfredo G. Causa
Apr 16, 2012
Alfredo G. "Al" Causa, 83, passed away on April 16, 2012. Al was born in Montevideo, Uruguay. He retired from Goodyear after many years of service. Al loved opera, reading, and his job as a chemical engineer with Goodyear. He later taught at Cornell University and worked as a lecturer in his industry. Survivors include his sisters, Raquel Araujo and...
Philip D. Hill, Sr.
Apr 16, 2012
TSgt. Philip D. Hill USAF (RET)TSgt. Philip D. Hill USAF (RET), 70, passed away April 16, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Nancy; children, Teri (John) Pistrui, Cyndi DeMercado, Wendy Wiggins, Phillip (Anni) Hill Jr., David Hill, Patrick (Chris) Hill, Douglas Hill, Marguerite (Paul) Lemmon, and Paul (Stephanie) Hill; sisters,...
John M. Adams
Apr 15, 2012
John M. AdamsJohn M. Adams, 91, of Akron, passed away April 15, 2012. He was born on April 2, 1921 in Mt. Pleasant, Pennsylvania to the late Benjamin and Emma Adams. A World War II veteran, John served in the U.S. Army with the 3174th Quartermaster Service Company. He retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber after over 40 years of...
Steven R. Fury
Apr 14, 2012
Steven R. FurySteve passed away unexpectedly on April 14. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Delores. His other survivors include his sons, Shawn (Danielle) and Scott (Cherl); grandchildren, Savannah, Scott "Mac", Noah and Caleb. He loved his sons very much and was very proud of them, talking of them often. His grandchildren were a huge part...
Wilma G. Queen
Apr 14, 2012
Wilma G. Queen, was born on April 7, 1929, and was ushered into the presence of the Lord on Saturday, April 14, 2012. Wilma was born in Akron, OH to the late Perry and Gertrude Ketterman. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, John E. Queen; daughter, Katherine Richards; and 10 siblings. She was the 10th of...
Richard Coryell
Apr 14, 2012
Richard A. Coryell "Ricky"Ricky Coryell, 24, of Akron, passed away April 14, 2012. He was born in Akron on April 16, 1987. Ricky was well loved by everyone he knew. Ricky loved the outdoors and camping with his friends. His greatest passion was recording music.He was preceded in death by his father, Bob Brown. He will be deeply missed by...
Robert A. Yates
Apr 14, 2012
Robert A. YatesOn April 14, 2012, the Lord called Robert home. He was born on August 13, 1929 in Lynn, WV. Robert served in the U.S. Army, and retired from Bellow Signs. He was preceded in death by his parents, Chesley and Oma Yates; brothers, Homer and Larry; sister, Mary; and great-granddaughter, Violet. Robert is survived by wife, Lois of...
Joan C. Grohe
Apr 13, 2012
Joan C. GroheJoan C. Grohe, 53, went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 13, 2012. She was born in Clarksburg, West Virginia on July 10, 1958 to the late Rev. Ronald and Vivian Slonaker. Joan graduated from Massillon Baptist College. She was a talented singer and enjoyed singing with her father during church services. She loved being...
Kenneth B. Fletcher
Apr 12, 2012
Kenneth B. Fletcher, 81, passed away on April 12, 2012. Ken served with the US Navy from 1950 to 1954 and retired from Goodrich after 30 years of service. Preceded in death by brother, Blake; sisters, Iva, Mildred, Lorene, and Pauline; son, Charles. He is survived by his wife, Rose; and son, Jonathan. A special thanks to the staff at...
Jim Reese
Apr 12, 2012
Jim Reese, 70, widow, dad, and grandfather passed away on April 12, 2012. Jim is survived by his children - Jimmy, Cindy, and Bryan; grandchildren - Jonathon, Carra, Joshua, Trey, and Gabie Jo. Calling hours will be held Sunday, April 15, from 1 to 3 pm at Newcomer Funeral Home, 131 N. Canton Rd., Akron, where a service will follow...
John W. Mancine
Apr 11, 2012
John W. Mancine "Willie", 77, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away April 11, 2012. He was born in Akron on September 30, 1934 to the late Anna Minnick. Willie retired from Summit County as a heavy equipment operator and owned his own firewood business. He loved boxing, fishing, old TV shows, playing pool and cards with his friends, and most of...
Hugh Sloan
Apr 11, 2012
Hugh "Sonny" SloanHugh "Sonny" Sloan, 78, went home to be with the Lord on April 11, 2012. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, serving in Korea. Sonny retired from General Metals Powder Co. after 38 years of service. He was preceded in death by his son, Daniel Edmund Sloan; and step-son, David Parsell. Sonny is survived by...
Phillip B. Lewis
Apr 10, 2012
Phillip B. Lewis, 87, died April 10, 2012 after a short illness. He was born January 16, 1925 in Akron.He served in the US Coast Guard during WWII from 1943-1946. In 1947 he married Lois Trexler and worked as a machinist at Adamson United in Akron before retiring from Altantic Research in Alexandria VA in 1990.Phil was known for his...
Laura L. Glidden
Apr 10, 2012
Laura L. GliddenLaura L. Glidden, 65, of Akron, passed away April 10, 2012 after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Maine on June 13, 1946 to the late Wilfred and Esther Phares. She retired after 24 years of service at Bob Evans. In her free time, she enjoyed holiday gatherings and family get- togethers. She was...
Andrea J Woods
Apr 8, 2012
Andrea J Woods (Kershaw) 36, passed away Sunday, April 8, 2012. She was born in Akron, OH on August 28, 1975 to Joyce and Robert Kershaw. Andrea loved being with her children, taking them to their sporting and school events, volunteering at Springfield schools and when she was able, going to the beach. She had a wonderful sense of humor...
Charles Howard Bostick
Apr 8, 2012
Charles Howard Bostick "Jack"Charles Howard Bostick, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on April 8, 2012. He was born in Decherd, Tennessee on April 15, 1932 to the late Arthur B. and Catherine S. Bostick. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Barton DD-722 during the Korean War. Jack retired from Acme after 40 years as a store...
Marjorie Little Wagner
Apr 7, 2012
Marjorie Little Wagner, 86, died on April 7, 2012. Born November 28, 1925 to Carl J. and Marie (Molner) Little in Akron and lived in the area all her life. Preceded in death by her husband, Luke; grand-nephew, Christopher Little; and brother, Carl. Survivors include niece, Linda Winstead; nephew, Jeff (Diane) Little; 1 grand-nephew, Kevin Winstead, all of Kent; and...
Joseph R. Watkins
Apr 6, 2012
Joseph R. "Joe" Watkins, 51, passed away on April 6, 2012. Joe worked as an electrical machinist for many years with Hamrick Manufacturing, and enjoyed outdoor hobbies such as fishing, hunting, and horses. He will be remembered by his beloved family and friends as a kind and generous man with a beautiful heart. Preceded in death by his mother, Mary;...
Martha Elizabeth Roby
Apr 6, 2012
Martha Elizabeth Roby (King)Martha Elizabeth Roby (King) was born July 5, 1920 to Noah and Flossie King in Edinburgh Ohio and went home to be with the Lord peacefully on Friday, April 6, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer H. Roby and daughter Elizabeth Ann Roby, sisters Bernice Pletcher, Althea Bowker, Beatrice Moore, Iona Parker, and...
Edith L. Warner
Apr 5, 2012
Edith L. WarnerEdith L. Warner, 83, passed away April 5, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Blair "BJ"; grandsons, Benjamin Warner and Joseph Warner; and great-granddaughter, Katherine Arnold. Edith is survived by her daughters, Cindy (Larry) Dunning, and Sandra (William) Barger; sons, Blair "Buck" (Cheryl) Warner, Andrew Warner, Steve (Susan) Warner, and...
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