Obituaries

Wilma G. Queen

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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...

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