Veronica "Roni" Graham, 86, went home to be with the Lord on August 23, 2011. She was born in Motherwell, Scotland on November 14, 1924 to the late Alan and Martha Wright. She immigrated to the United States in the early 1950's. She worked for Polsky's and later retired from the Akron Credit Bureau. After retirement Roni's greatest pleasure was...

James F. Geiger, 85, of Akron died August 23, 2011 at Summa Hospital. He was born on April 10, 1926 in Portsmouth, Ohio to Heber and Carrie (Robinson) Geiger. He graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1943 and the Univ. of Cincinnati in 1950. He was a veteran of World War II, a mason and retired from Firestone. He was...

Carol (Bailey) Larned, 73, passed away on August 23, 2011. She will be deeply missed by her loving family, brother, Richard Bailey; sisters, Charlotte (Tom) Nickol, Shirlee (Mike) Sembric; special friend Ron Morris. Viewing will be on Friday, August 26 from 10 to 11 AM at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd. Akron, followed by procession to Northlawn Memorial...

Nathaniel D. Crusan, Sr.Nathaniel D. Crusan, Sr., 62, passed away on August 23, 2011. Nathaniel served with the US Marines for 2 years. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Nathaniel worked at Bethlehem Steel in Pennsylvania. Preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Martha; 3 sisters; and 2 brothers. Survivors include his wife, Valree, of 43 years; son,...

Robert L. AshcraftRobert L. Ashcraft, 64, went home to be with the Lord on August 22, 2011, after the most courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma. Bob served with the US Army in Berlin and Vietnam. He was also active in the Berlin U. S. Military Veteran's Association. He was a graduate of The University of Akron and attended The Chapel,...

Ashley Dian Fetterman, 16, unexpectedly passed away on August 21, 2011. The daughter of David and Erica, she was born on January 17, 1995 in Akron. She played sax and clarinet in the Cuyahoga Falls Marching and Concert Bands. She is survived by her parents; sister, Meagan; grandparents; family members and many dear friends.Visitation will be on Thursday, August 25,...

Chester Glenn MountsChester Glenn Mounts, 66, of Akron, passed away August 21, 2011. He was born on January 5, 1945 in Gilbert, West Virginia. Chester proudly served in the U.S. Army and later retired from LTV Steel. He was a member of The Chapel and the Vietnam Veterans of America Akicita Oyate Chapter 900 in Akron and he was a...

Carl J. SturtzCarl J. Sturtz, 91, of Akron, passed away August 21, 2011. He was born in Sandpatch, Pennsylvania on April 8, 1920. Carl proudly served in the U.S. Army in both the Battle of the Bulge and the Battle of Rhineland. He retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber after 39 years of service. Carl was a member of First...

Fred Scaglione, Sr.Fred Scaglione, Sr., 87, passed away August 18, 2011. He was born February 6, 1924 in New York City, moving to Akron, Ohio as a young man. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army and served during WWII. He retired from Firestone after 41 years. Fred was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years,...

Harold H. McClelland, 79, passed away on August 18, 2011. The son of Mervin and Carrie, was born on May 9, 1932 in Canal Fulton, OH. He worked at Parker-Hannifin as a mechanical engineer 30+ years. Harold was a veteran of the Korean War. He was preceded in death by parents; his sons, Steven and Paul; brothers, Mervin and Charles;...

Helen Ledford King, 82, passed away on August 18, 2011. She was born in Stewart, KY in 1928. Helen was a longtime member of Calvary Baptist Church where she served the Lord in many ways, her favorite being teaching the Adult Sunday School class. Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin; sons, Larry and Danny. She was loved...

Dorothy Irene SigmanDorothy Irene Sigman, 93, of Akron, passed away August 17, 2011. She was born on April 25, 1918 in Cambridge, Ohio to the late Howard Leroy Powell and Mary Elizabeth (Black) Powell. Dorothy retired from Akron General Medical Center after many years of working in the nursery. In her free time, Dorothy always kept busy and she enjoyed...

Sandra Anne KreniskySandra Anne Krenisky, 46, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly on August 15, 2011 at her family vacation home in Beaverdale, PA. Sandra was born January 10, 1965 in Cleveland, OH. She graduated from Kent State University and worked for many years at the Oriana House. More recently, she worked at the Italian Center on Tallmadge Ave. She was...

Ivan B. KerrIvan B. Kerr, 93, went to be with his Lord on August 16, 2011 in Bedford, Texas. He grew up in Pennsylvania, and moved to Akron after serving in the U.S. Army during World War II. Ivan was an active member of Ellet Grace Brethren Church, and worked at Goodyear until his retirement to Texas. He was preceded...

Elizabeth M. BokoskiElizabeth M. Bokoski, 94, passed away August 12, 2011 surrounded by her loving family. She served as a Registered Nurse for 61 years. She is preceded in death by her parents, Agnes and Adolpho Delmoro; 4 brothers; 1 sister; and daughters, Jackie and Adele. She is survived by her daughters, Elizabeth Poje and Laura (Ron) Greathouse; 5 grandchildren...

Pearl I. Lazar, 86, passed away on August 14, 2011. The daughter of Vernon and Eileen Davis, she was born on May 29, 1925 in Akron, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Maynard; brother, Clyde.She is survived by her sons, Daniel and Maynard II; daughters, Donna Might, Emily Mitchell, Marsha (Kerry) Klinger; grandchildren, Michael Might,...

Patricia E. MayardPatricia E. Mayard, 66, of Barberton, went home to be with the Lord on August 13, 2011. She was born in Brooklyn, NY on February 21, 1945 to the late John and Joan Grange. Patricia was a tire builder at General Tire for ten years and a housekeeper at St. Thomas Hospital. Most recently, she was a security...

I, Reginald "Dink" Dillworth, lost my proud, beautiful wife to a long battle with cancer. Her name is Virginia Lee Dillworth. We enjoyed ourselves in our later life just being married for 11 years. She retired from St. Thomas Hospital and was a member of Tallmadge Church of Christ. The daughter of Troy and Alice Bennett, she was born on...

Gregory "Greg" S. Larson, 45, beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend, lost his 12 year battle with cancer on his mother's birthday, Friday, August 12, 2011. He was born in Cleveland, OH to the late Betty Jane (Luke) and Lawrence E. Larson. He leaves behind his stepmother, Jewel; wife, Dawn; 3 children, Joseph, Nicholas, and Kaylee; 5 brothers,...

Rowland G. Miller, 86, passed away on August 13, 2011. The son of George and Hilvina Miller, he was born on August 16, 1924 in Akron, Ohio. Rowland worked most of his career at Goodyear Aerospace as an engineer.He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife Netta; sons, Mike, Randy (Holly), Robert (Kimberly); daughter,...