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James D. Artis

James D. Artis

Apr 5, 2012

James D. ArtisJames (Jim) Artis, born October 26, 1973, died suddenly April 5, 2012. Jim lived in Akron all of his life. He was a carpenter by trade. Jim enjoyed watching his son Zack pitch baseball for Ellet High. He is preceded in death by his father, Donald Artis. Jim is survived by son, Zachary Artis; mother, Gail Artis; brother,...

Mae J. Selman

Mae J. Selman

Apr 5, 2012

Mae J. Selman (nee Rudy)Mae J. Selman, 81, passed away Thursday, April 5, 2012. She was a loving wife of 63 years, a mother of 6 children, 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was loved and will be dearly missed. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 11 from 10-12 followed by a 12 noon funeral service at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 131...

Samuel Lee Lowther

Samuel Lee Lowther

Apr 3, 2012

Samuel Lee Lowther, 74, of Akron, passed away April 3, 2012. He was born in Worthington, WV on September 23, 1937 to the late Melville and Mella Lowther. Sam retired from Goodyear Aerospace after 37 years of service. He was an Air Force veteran, a trustee and faithful member of the Chapel of Prayer Baptist Church for 25 plus years.He...

Paul David Miller

Paul David Miller

Apr 3, 2012

On Tuesday, April 3, 2012, our Hero Paul David Miller of Tallmadge passed away. Born August 14, 1938 in Buckhannon, WV to the late Paul Nathan and Lena Frances (Foster). He moved to Ohio in the 50's working and retiring from Ford Motor Co. He enjoyed classic cars and most of all spending time with his family.In addition to his...

Schuyler R. Bain

Schuyler R. Bain

Apr 2, 2012

Schuyler "Sky" R. Bain, age 62, born in Fort Smith, AR, died suddenly on April 2, 2012. He is survived by the love of his life, Debbie Sawyer; mother, Billie Bain; his son, Shawn Bain; brother, John Bain; and many friends in the area. His desire was to have a good time in life, and that he certainly did; living...

Johnny A. Fulks

Johnny A. Fulks

Apr 2, 2012

Johnny A Fulks, 38, passed away April 2, 2012. He was born in Akron, OH on February 5, 1974. He was a person who would do anything for anyone and was loved by all. Johnny was preceded in death by his father, Johnny. He is survived by his mother, Danette (Dennis) Kilmire; brother, "Jake"; sisters, Tami (Matthew) Hirsch, Stacey (Ron)...

Jeffrey D. Dicks

Jeffrey D. Dicks

Apr 1, 2012

Jeffrey D. DicksBorn on September 21, 1961, Jeffrey Dicks, 50, of Akron, died suddenly on April 1, 2012. Jeff served his country in the US Navy followed by the Reserves. He worked for many years at Ferriot Brothers in Akron. Preceded in death by his dad, Ralph Dicks and grandparents, Peter and Clara Oras, Jeff is survived by his mom,...

Daun Ellen Gay

Daun Ellen Gay

Apr 1, 2012

Daun Ellen GayOn Sunday, April 1, 2012, Daun Ellen Gay, 73, died in the loving presence of her family. Daun was born in Akron on November 30, 1938 to the late George and Hazel Bonner. She was a devoted lifelong member of the Clearview United Methodist Church. In her free time, she was an avid Indians fan and enjoyed gardening,...

Debra Lynn Ledoux

Debra Lynn Ledoux

Mar 30, 2012

Debra Lynn LeDoux (nee Ward)Debra Lynn LeDoux (nee Ward) went home to be with our Lord on March 30, 2012. Born November 8, 1959 in Akron, Ohio. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Preceded in death by her loving parents, Jack and Erietta Ward; brother, Clarence Ward; nephew, Michael Nagle; and niece, Molly Ward. Deb is...

Virginia L. Tanner

Virginia L. Tanner

Mar 30, 2012

Virginia L. Tanner (nee Staats)Virginia L. Tanner (nee Staats), 58, passed away March 30, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer.Ginny was the beloved wife of Remus Tanner; mother of Kristine; Nana of Jayden Tabor; dear sister of Susan (Christopher) Godard. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rosemary and Doyle P. Staats.Ginny loved family, friends, and Bingo.Visitation will...

Hayse Isenhart

Hayse Isenhart

Mar 29, 2012

Hazel (Hayse) G. Isenhart, 86, went home to be with the Lord and his wife on March 29, 2012. He was born in Kanawha Head, WV on February 24, 1926. He was an Army veteran and retired from Republic Steel in Canton, OH. Hayse was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Leomel; son, Robert; daughter, Patricia; grandson,...

Loretta Joyce Kroupa

Loretta Joyce Kroupa

Mar 29, 2012

Loretta Joyce Kroupa "Laurie" (nee Abrams/Tutin)Loretta Joyce Kroupa, 71, of Medina, passed away on March 29, 2012. She was born in Cleveland on April 23, 1940. Laurie loved spending time with family and friends and playing bingo. Above all, she enjoyed being with her grandchildren and took several trips to Colorado to visit them.She was preceded in death by her...

Tonia R. Booth (Nee Hayes)

Tonia R. Booth (Nee Hayes)

Mar 29, 2012

Tonia R. Booth (nee Hayes)Tonia R. Booth (nee Hayes), 41, loving daughter, sister, aunt, wife, and mother is celebrating her freedom from pain with Jesus today. Surrounded by family, at home, Tonia passed away peacefully on March 29, 2012. Tonia's beautiful blue eyes will be forever remembered as they danced with her love for life. She enjoyed reading, watching wrestling,...

Raymond G. Ferrell, Jr.

Raymond G. Ferrell, Jr.

Mar 29, 2012

Raymond G. Ferrell, Jr.Raymond G. Ferrell, Jr., 90, passed away on March 29, 2012. Raymond served during WWII with the US Marines and also the US Navy. He retired from Conrail after many years of service. Preceded in death by his wife, Bertha; and daughter, Kathleen. Survivors include sons, Patrick (Kelly), Timothy, and Michael; grandchildren, Jennifer Lynn Beale, Erin E....

Alice Haley

Alice Haley

Mar 28, 2012

Alice Haley, 69, went home to be with her Lord on March 28, 2012. She was born in 1942 to the late Ralph and Charlotte (Jamieson) Haley in Wooster, OH, where she resided for most of her life. She lived in Akron from 1992 until the time of her death. She worked for United Telephone (Embarq) Company for twenty-three years...

Arthur E. Freed

Arthur E. Freed

Mar 27, 2012

Arthur E. Freed Arthur E. Freed, 76, born May 17, 1935 in Akron, passed away March 27, 2012 at his home in Mogadore. Arthur was raised in Pemberton, New Jersey and the Philadelphia area. He worked in the nightclub business as a bartender and manager and in furniture sales with Value City Furniture until retirement. After retirement, he worked as...

Gene S. Whytsell

Gene S. Whytsell

Mar 27, 2012

Gene S. WhytsellGene Sherwood Whytsell went home to be with the Lord on March 27, 2012. He died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Gene was born in Sutton, West Virginia on July 28, 1924. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ricie and Nannie; brothers, Carl and Glenn; and sisters, Genevieve, Edith and June. He is survived...

Linda Rae Lewis

Linda Rae Lewis

Mar 26, 2012

Linda Rae LewisLinda Rae Lewis, 66, entered into the arms of the Lord on March 26, 2012 after a long battle with COPD. She was born in East Liverpool, Ohio on March 1, 1946. Linda was a server for many years, working most recently with her best friend Joan at Denny's. A devout Christian, Linda was a member of New...

Jeanne L. Brackett

Jeanne L. Brackett

Mar 26, 2012

Jeanne L. BrackettJeanne L. Brackett, 81, passed away on March, 26 2012. Jeanne was a member of American Legion Post #19. Preceded in death by her husband, James R.; parents, George and Bertie Malone; brothers, George (Pauline) and Jimmy. Survivors include daughters, Linda (Reg) Weishuhn and Wanda (Tom) Magness; son, James David; grandchildren, Eric, Wendy, Jan, Jacob, Daniel, Stacey, Christina,...

Martha L. Ober

Martha L. Ober

Mar 25, 2012

Martha L. Ober, 89, passed away Sunday, March 25, 2012. She was born in Massillon to Leo and Edna Gault on October 24, 1922, attended Nyack Bible College in Nyack, NY, was a life resident of the Dalton, OH. She was preceded in death by her husband, Austin. Martha is survived by sons, Gordon (Elaine), Bruce (Joni) and W. Thomas;...

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