Marion L. LahrMarion L. Lahr, 89, of Akron, passed away June 25, 2009. Marion was born January 22, 1920 in Lousiville, Ohio. He retired from Goodyear Aerospace after 39 years of service. Marion was a longtime member of the Chapel and sang in the group Men of Praise. He was a member of Stark Antique Power Association and a volunteer...

Raymond SchultheisRaymond Schultheis, 78, passed away June 22, 2009. He served in the U.S. Navy in the Submarine Service aboard the U.S.S. Diablo SS-479 in Korea. Raymond was a retired truck driver belonging to Teamster Local #24. He was a life time member of the Mogadore VFW Post #8487 where he served on the honor guard. Raymond was also a...

Tammy R. SantacroceTammy R. Santacroce, 45, passed away on June 22, 2009. Tammy had been employed at ACME in Tallmadge. She had a green thumb and enjoyed her plants. Tammy also enjoyed her beloved cat Buddy and her dogs Junior and Puggy. Preceded in death by her father Edward Mace. Survivors include her husband Tim; sons Chris and Andrew; mother...

Jack D. BlosserJack D. Blosser, 79, of Akron, passed away June 24, 2009. Jack was born November 3, 1929 in Morgantown, West Virginia. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, earning a Purple Heart. He retired from General Tire and later worked for Blosser Construction. Above all he was dedicated to his family and country and...

Alan W. LympanyAlan W. Lympany, 80, passed away on June 22, 2009. He was born on April 16, 1929 to the late John and Eleanor Lympany. Alan served with the US Navy and retired from the US Post Office in Stow after over 30 years of service. He enjoyed spending time with his coffee group at North Hill Doughnuts and...

Alan W. CrawfordAlan W. "Freddie" Crawford, 69, passed away June 21, 2009 surrounded by his wife Rita "Belle" of 35 years and his sons, George (Milissa) Crawford and Mike Crawford. Alan was a truck drive for 47 years. He is also survived by his sister, Joan (Jimmy) Provenzano; sister-in-law, Jeanette (Don) Foster; brother-in-law, Gary (Edith) Travis; special niece, Kaylee; many...

Rebecca LeskoRebecca Lesko, 59, of Freedom Township, passed away June 19, 2009 at her residence. She was born April 5, 1950 in Peoria, IL to the late Glen H. & Sadie A. (Dumke) Child. Rebecca was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and positive friend but above all, she was a devoted Christian and great teacher. She is survived by her...

Margaret M. MinorMargaret M. Minor, 88, passed away June 18, 2009. A very thoughtful, creative, and generous person, she was loved by many. She was a member of St. Matthew Church and a proud graduate of Ellet High School. Preceded in death by husbands Marion W. Bair and John C. Minor; brother Edward Mack; and grandson, Jimmie. She is survived...

Gerald T. "Jerry" OakesGerald T. "Jerry" Oakes, 76, of Brimfield, loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and friend, passed away quietly on Thursday, June 18 after a short but fierce battle with cancer.He was preceded in death by daughter, Deborah Terry and brothers, Robert and Glen Oakes. He is survived by his loving wife, Janet Henry-Oakes; brother, Roger (Louise)...

Roberta M. DeelRoberta M. Deel, 69, passed away on June 18, 2009. She was born in St. Mary's, WV to the late Myrt and Bernice Martin. Roberta was a member of Chippewa Valley Archaeological Club and enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and hunting for Indian artifacts. Survivors include her husband of 42 years, Leroy; daughter Stacey (Randy) Weeks; sons Erick, John...

Milton John BurkettMilton John Burkett, 46, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly on June 15, 2009. Milton was born in Akron on March 4, 1963. He was a former employee of B & C Machines and a member of the F. & A.M. Wayfarer Lodge #789. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing, boating, and hunting. Milton was preceded in death...

William F. NewcombWilliam F. Newcomb, age 83, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on June 17, 2009, after a lengthy illness. William retired from the Akron Police Department after 41 years of service, where he rose to the rank of lieutenant. During his service with the APD, he was president of the Akron Crime Clinic and represented the APD in the...

Georgia Brenda GageGeorgia Brenda Gage, 54, passed away June 17, 2009. She was a lover of horses and dogs. Preceded in death by her parents, Wallace and Mary Jane Meade; and sisters, Emma and Betty Sue. Brenda is survived by her loving husband, Tony, of 27 years; sisters, Anna and Wanda; brothers, Paul and Bobby; 3 step-children; and many nieces...

Annie R. ElyardAnnie R. Elyard, 72, passed away June 15, 2009. Annie was born in Akron on September 15, 1936. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and will be missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her husband, Karl; and brothers, Earl and Pete Popa. She is survived by her daughters, Karla (Joel) Grecar...

Earl W. Parker, 87, passed away June 14, 2009. He leaves his wife, Ruth; daughter, Nita Parker; and beloved granddaughter, Lexia J. Cantelli. There will be no funeral services. Newcomer Funeral Home 330-784-3334

Gary D. PhillipsGary D. Phillips, "Coach", 69, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2009 under home hospice after a long battle with Achlasia and Esophageal cancer. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Reserves, a member of The Sons of Herman, attended Alderson-Broaddus College, Akron University and was a graduate of Glenville State College. Gary retired from Green Local Schools...

Ollie D. (West) GibsonOllie D. (West) Gibson, 86, passed away on June 15, 2009 after a long illness. She was born July 14, 1922 in Clay County, West Virginia. She was a resident of the Akron area. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wade; grandson, Kenny Cumberlidge; two sisters and two brothers. She is survived by her daughter,...

George K. Reynolds George K. Reynolds, 80, of Stow, passed away June 15, 2009. George was born in Akron on February 2, 1929. He was a U.S. Army veteran and later spent his career in the food brokerage business. In his free time, George enjoyed spending time with family, sports, and occasional jaunts to casinos. He was preceded in death...

Antionette J. GreenAntionette J. Green, 85, passed away at home June 14, 2009 surrounded by her loving family. She was a friend and partner of The Ernest Angley Ministries. Antionette attended The Morris Brown University in Atlanta, GA. She was a minister, homemaker and owned a janitorial service. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 49 years, George M;...

Deborah J. FrumDeborah J. Frum, 64, passed away on June 13, 2009. Deborah was a member of the Lord's House of Prayer. Preceded in death by her mother Buala Hall. Survivors include her husband William H. Frum, of 7 years; daughter Stacy (Robert) Frum; son Duane (Jennifer) Smith; sisters Verlene (Marvin) Keener and Dixie (Frank) Keener; brother Steven (Lorraine) Hall;...