Mildred SimmonsMildred Simmons, 93, of Akron, passed away April 21, 2008. Mildred was born February 2, 1915 in Jessup, Pennsylvania. She was a longtime member of St. Michael Byzantine Catholic Church where she volunteered in numerous ways. In her free time, she enjoyed hiking, traveling, bowling and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Steven D. CooperSteven D. Cooper, 57, of Akron, passed away April 21, 2008 at Akron City Hospital. He was born January 30, 1951 in Sheffield, Alabama. Steven served in the U.S. Army and then went on to work for the Ford Motor Company. He was very dedicated to his family and grandchildren. In his free time, he loved fishing and...

Hubert C. JarvisHubert C. Jarvis, 81, of Springfield Township, passed away April 20, 2008 at Akron City Hospital. He was born December 24, 1926 in, Okay, West Virginia to the late Arthur & Rebecca (Keith) Jarvis. Hubert served in the U.S. Army and later worked for Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. for 42 years before retiring. He was a member...

Lester L. "Pappaw" Waid Lester L. "Pappaw" Waid, 66, passed away unexpectedly on April 18, 2008. He is survived by his wife-type Jackalyn Stalnaker; daughter Jennifer; sons Lester and Christopher; 5 stepchildren; 14 grandchildren; and numerous brothers and sisters. Calling hours will be Tuesday, 5-8 p.m. at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd., Akron. NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 330-784-3334.

Glenn H. GivlerGlenn H. Givler, 87, of Tallmadge, passed away April 17, 2008. Glenn was born in Akron on November 3, 1920. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during World War II, retired from BF Goodrich as a supervisor of customer service, and belonged to the Masons. In his free time, Glenn enjoyed traveling and has visited all fifty...

MARGARET JEAN PADRUTT, 83, went home to be with the Lord April 14, 2008. A long time Akron resident, Maggie moved to Cypress, Texas in December 2007. A loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, she is survived by sons David L. Padrutt and wife Wendy of Atlanta, Georgia, and Michael J. Padrutt and wife Toni of Cypress, Texas, along with...

Hugh "Barry" Gray Hugh "Barry" Gray, born May 17, 1942 to Herman and Elizabeth Gray in Lenoir, TN, passed away unexpectedly April 12, 2008. Barry was raised in Tennessee moving to Akron in 1986. He served in the Army as a paratrooper. Barry was a meat cutter for more than 45 years, retiring in 2006 from Giant Eagle. Preceded in...

Marcia L. MaxwellMarcia L. Maxwell, 60, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2008. She was a devoted wife to James for 44 years. She was also a wonderful, loving mother, grandmother, sister and a friend to all. She is preceded in death by her parents Walter L. & Lena (Nickles) Aukeman. She is survived by her husband James; daughters Mindy Barry,...

Robert "Bob" K. EvansRobert "Bob" K. Evans, 87, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2008. Robert was the past director of the Akron Derbytown Chorus and had also directed the Matinee Singers. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He is preceded in death by his parents Orphy B. & Lula E. (Leilich) Evans; sister Alta Irene Busch; and brother...

Margaret "Peggy" C. Coleman (Willfinger)Margaret C. Coleman, 80, of Akron, went to be with the Lord on April 11, 2008. Peggy was born July 19, 1927 in Mt. Holly, New Jersey to the late Frank and Louise Shannon. Peggy was a devout Christian whose loves included her family, her church family, painting, and dancing. She will be deeply missed by...

Elizabeth M. Schutte Elizabeth M. Schutte, 80, passed away on April 8, 2008. She will be remembered as a loving and generous person and was a member of Victory Chapel. Elizabeth enjoyed watching television and recording and watching movies. Preceded in death by her husband Robert Schutte and son Jeffery Schutte. Survivors include daughters Kathy (Chuck) Curkendull, Bonnie Schaffer, and...

Rita J. NazarRita J. Nazar, 84, of Akron, passed away April 9, 2008. Rita was born March 19, 1924 in Akron and graduated from Garfield High School in 1942. She worked for 23 years in the Transportation Department at Weaver Industries. She was a longtime member of St. Matthew Church, where she served as a Eucharisitc Minister. Rita was preceded...

Wanda W. Brewer "Nanny Wanda"Wanda W. Brewer, 83, of Akron, left to be one of God's angels on April 6, 2008. She was born in Barberton, Ohio on September 15, 1924, the daughter of the late William P. and Louise (Porter) Wells. She was raised in Canton, Ohio and graduated from McKinley High School. She attended Canton Actual Business College....

Gay N Reeder (Stoneman)Gay N Reeder, 72, of Kent, passed away Sunday, April 6 at the Hospice Care Center. She fought a courageous battle for 6 yrs with Scleroderma. Gay was born in born and raised in Fries,VA to the late Frances and Stella Campbell. Later she moved to Akron in 1957. Gay was a member of Gospel Crusaders Church...

Janet TakarchekJanet Takarchek, 69, of Akron passed away April 4, 2008. Janet is preceded in death by her parents Charles and Irene Seeders and her husband Harry. She is survived by sons Harry, Robert (Cathy) and Thomas (Melissa); daughter Kathy Walker; grand children Charlotte and Ryan; great grand child Alexis; three sisters and one brother. Family and friends may call...

Virginia Opal Jones - ObituaryVirginia Opal Jones, 83, went to be with her Lord on Friday, April 4, 2008 at the Hospice of VNS Care Center in Akron, Ohio. She was born in Jonesville, Virginia on November 16, 1924. Opal was preceded in death by Davis Buford Jones, her husband of 54 years and by seven siblings. Living in the...

Inez K. GahringInez K. Gahring, 85, of Akron, passed away April 1, 2008. Inez was born June 12, 1922 in Parkersburg, WV. She retired from Goodyear after 42 years of service. In her free time, she enjoyed cooking, sewing, quilting, and volunteering with People Serving People. She was preceded in death by her sister, Evelyn Ball; and brother, Gene Ball....

Margie R. Stillwell Margie R. Stillwell, 88, went to be with the Lord on April 1, 2008. She was born on September 21, 1919 in Leipzig, Ohio to the late Judson and Mary Measell. Margie graduated from Barberton High School and retired from Akron Public Schools Central Kitchen in 1981. She was a member of Goodyear Heights Presbyterian Church, Eastern...

Dean E. BunnDean E. Bunn, 82, of Canal Fulton, died March 31, 2008 at Chapel Hill Community. He was born in Akron, Ohio on August 11, 1925 to the late Earl G. & Anna (Hinton) Bunn. He was a veteran of WWII, having served in the U.S. Army. Dean graduated from North High School and attended Akron University before graduating...

David Edward DuffieldDavid Edward Duffield, 38, unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2008. He was born and raised in Portage Lakes. David was preceded in death by his father, Basil Duffield. He is survived by his mother, Ruth Duffield; brothers, Dennis (Sue) of Canal Fulton, Barry (Shawanda) of Lexington NC; sister, Mary Ann Duffield of Akron; nephews, Brent (Heather),...