Mildred RidenourMildred Ridenour, 87, of Akron, passed away November 28, 2008. Mildred was born on December 24, 1920 in Weaver, West Virginia. She was a longtime member of Home Missionary Baptist Church. She had many interests, including camping and putting together puzzles. Mildred will always be remembered for her generous and helpful spirit and will be missed by all who...

Kenneth CraftKen Craft, 47, of Akron, passed away November 27, 2008. Ken was born in Tallmadge on November 8, 1961. He graduated from Tallmadge High School in 1980 and was employed as a machinist at Allen Aircraft. Ken was an Eagle Boy Scout and enjoyed bicycling and canoeing. He was preceded in death by his sister, Virginia Craft Parr. He...

Larry CarrLarry Carr, 61 yrs. old, passed away suddenly on Nov. 26. Larry was born in Akron, OH and graduated from Mogadore High School and Akron U. He was employed by Roadway and ABF Trucking. He was a member and usher at Akron Baptist Temple and a 32nd Degree Mason. Larry served our country in the National Guard. Larry was...

Sharon S. Bragg Sharon S. Bragg, 59, passed away on November 26, 2008. She is survived by her daughter Becky Bragg; son Dan (Jackie); brothers Roy (Terry), John (Brenda), Richard Allen, and David Edward Butler; granddaughter Makayla Houston; and best friend Bill Arter. A memorial service will be held Monday, 6 p.m., at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd....

Felicia A. SummersFelicia A. Summers, 97, of Akron, passed away November 26, 2008. Felicia was born in Akron on December 6, 1910 to the late Frank and Flora Steyer. She was a quiet, unassuming lady and will always be remembered for her generous spirit. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother and will be missed by all who knew...

Pierce A. Moseley Pierce A. Moseley, 87, crossed peacefully over with family and friends at his side on November 25, 2008. He was met on the other side by his dear mother and father Elizabeth and Thomas Moseley; his son Kenneth; brothers George, Carl, Robert, and A.J.; sisters Mae, Doris, Louise, and Daisy. He will be remembered for his kind...

Dean A. PrattDean A. Pratt, age 43, passed away Nov. 26, 2008. Dean had a strong compassion for the mentally challenged and disabled and worked in that field for 20 years. He will be remembered by his family and friends for his sense of humor and love of those around him. He is survived by his daughters, Courtney, Morgan, and...

Michael L. "Motor" SmithMichael L. "Motor" Smith, age 60, went home to be with the Lord on Nov. 21, 2008. Veteran of the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne. Preceded in death by son, Michael L. Smith, Jr. Survived by his loyal companion of 37 years, Edith A. Smith; sons, Phillip "Ray", and James Smith; stepdaughters, Jackie Lynn, Alexis "Tool Box", and...

Viola F. CapodiciViola F. Capodici, 84, of Hudson, Ohio, passed away November 25, 2008 at Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital. She was born January 16, 1924 to the late Corrodino & Maria (Cannito) Pergola. Viola was raised in Union City, New Jersey and had worked at Duro-Test Co. for over 35 years as a Shop Steward. In addition to her parents,...

Bernice Saunders (nee Osborne)Bernice Saunders, 95, passed away November 25, 2008. She was born in Elizabeth, West Virginia on January 15, 1913. She worked at the Mohawk Tire and Rubber Co for 37 years, then became president of the Mohawk 20 Year Club and the Mohawk Retirees Club. Bernice was a charter member of the Ellestar Chapter 565 Order of...

Harold W. Gooden Harold W. Gooden, 84, passed away on November 25, 2008. Harold was a Veteran of WWII, having served with the US Navy. He retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company with over 30 years of service. Harold was a member of Springfield Baptist Church and the Masonic Lodge. He enjoyed fishing, camping, music, playing the violin and...

Mary SaboMary Sabo, 80, of Akron, passed away November 22, 2008 at AlterCare of Cuyahoga Falls. She was born January 23, 1928 in Pinebluff, West Virginia to the late Paul & Dora (Babos) Sabo. Mary graduated from Farmington High School in West Virginia. She later was the owner/operator of Mary's Place on S. Main St. In addition to her parents,...

Shelton L. HartlineShelton L. "Buck" Hartline, 95, of Munroe Falls, passed away November 21, 2008 at Hospice Care Center. He was born September 27, 1913 in Ida, Alabama to the late Wallace & Lavonia (Gifford) Hartline. Buck proudly served in the U.S. Army during WWII with the 771st Battalion. He drove a semi truck up until he was 82 years...

Leeta Ki Simich (nee Hartman) Leeta Ki Simich (nee Hartman), 70, went home to be with the Lord on November 20, 2008, in Akron, OH. Leeta was born in Akron and was a lifelong resident. She was a graduate of Central High School. Preceded in death by her parents, Lydia and Kie; and nephew Brian Hartman. She is survived by...

Susan Gail CarterSusan Gail Carter, 54, of Akron, beloved daughter of Robert and Evelyn Anderson, passed away November 19, 2008. She leaves her brothers, Robert Jr. (Sandi) and Mark (Regina); nephews, Steven, Mitchell, Edward, and Jack; very special friend, Linda and many other dear friends and relatives. She was loved by all and will be sadly missed. Private services will...

Lena A. (Heavner) NeidertLena A. (Heavner) Neidert, 92, of Akron, passed away suddenly on November 17, 2008. Lena was born in Mogadore on July 23, 1916. She was employed as an LPN at Barberton Citizens Hospital for 15 years. Lena was a member of The Chapel, AARP, the Order of the Eastern Star, and the Daughters of America. She enjoyed...

Yvonne Ann SeeversYvonne Ann Seevers, 71, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on November 16, 2008. Yvonne was born January 17, 1937 to the late William and Irene Hiney. She was employed for many years as a bookkeeper, first with Ken Tool and later with Thermo-Rite. She served as a foster mother and provided respite care for...

Janet M. RhoadesJanet M. Rhoades, 77, of Akron, passed away November 14, 2008 at his residence. She was born November 24, 1930 in Owensboro, Kentucky to the late Delmar & Eva (Hartz) Fenwick. Janet was a member of Green Valley United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister and brother-in-law, Betty &...

Pauline E. AllenPauline E. Allen, 85, of Akron, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 15, 2008. She was a loving wife and mother and devoted caregiver and best friend of her son, Daniel. She was born October 19, 1923 in Gilmer County, Georgia. Pauline was a member of Lakeview Lighthouse Church. She was preceded...

Daniel P. Davis Daniel P. Davis, 52, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2008. Daniel was a 1974 graduate of Springfield High School. He enjoyed riding his Harley, fishing, visiting with his grandson, and tinkering in the garage. Preceded in death by his mother Margaret A. Davis and his nephew Charles "Butch" Henline. Survivors include his father Paul R. Davis;...