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Robert Weyant

Robert Weyant

Robert E. WeyantRobert E. Weyant, 82, of Akron, passed away November 12, 2007. Robert was preceded in death by his first wife, Emma Lou Weyant. He will be deeply missed by his wife of 36 years, Grace Weyant; children, Linda (Mark) Mumaw, Robert (Brenda) Weyant, Jr., Loretta (Don) Ford, David (Pam) Weyant, and Edward (Anne) Weyant. Family and friends may...

David J. Eldridge

David J. Eldridge

David J. EldridgeDavid J. Eldridge, 31, of Akron, one of God's special children, passed away November 9, 2007 at his residence. He was born November 26, 1975 in Barberton, Ohio. David loved artwork. David was preceded in death by his father, William Eldridge. He is survived by his mother, Joyce Eldridge; sister, Marsha Smith (Doug); niece, Halie Smith; numerous aunts,...

Robert Simers

Robert Simers

Robert E. SimersRobert E. Simers, age 84, went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 11, 2007 after a long illness. He was born in Akron, Ohio and was a graduate of Akron North High and the University of Akron. During World War II, he served in Europe with the United States Army. He was employed for over...

Doris Bittner

Doris Bittner

Doris A. Bittner (Bearer)Doris A. Bittner, 74, died November 10, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim. She is survived by her children, James, Beth Marie (Rick), and Tina (John); and granddaughters, Amanda Lee and Allie Renea. Per Doris' request, please send no flowers. Cremation has taken place and calling hours will be Saturday, November 17th from...

Thelma I. Wagner

Thelma I. Wagner

Thelma I. Wagner (nee Mull)Thelma I. Wagner, 84, of Akron, passed away November 10, 2007. Thelma was born January 22, 1923 in Somerset, PA to the late Charles and Mary Mull. She worked as a chef at Luigi's for over twenty-five years and worked as a cook at Akron City Hospital for several years. In her free time, she enjoyed...

Earlan Rae Hoyler

Earlan Rae Hoyler

Earlan Rae HoylerEarlan Rae Hoyler, 72, of Copley, passed away November 9, 2007. Earlan was born in Akron on September 30, 1935 to the late Clarence and Forestry Schafer. She attended the Chapel and volunteered at the Haven of Rest. In addition to her parents, Earlan was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Hoyler and sister, Nancy Pinegar. She...

Esmail Rahimi

Esmail Rahimi

Esmail RahimiEsmail Rahimi, 82, of Akron, passed away November 7, 2007. Services will be conducted 10:00 a.m. Saturday at Newcomer Funeral Home, 131 N. Canton Rd., Akron. Interment will follow at Chestnut Hill Memorial Park.NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 330-784-3334

Helena M. Bowen

Helena M. Bowen

Helena M. Bowen (Weakland) (Seese)Helena M. Bowen, 81, of Akron, passed away November 6, 2007. Helena was born November 7, 1925 in Patton, Penn. to the late Leo and Blanche Weakland. She retired from Morse Control. Helena was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Herbert. She is survived by her sons, David (Lois), Thomas (Barbara), Ken (Garnett), and...

Bessie M. Young

Bessie M. Young

Bessie M. YoungBessie M. Young, 82, passed away on November 5, 2007. She is survived by her husband Maxie of 62 years; sons Frankie, Jimmy, and Robert; and numerous siblings, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and friends. Calling hours will be Thursday, 5-8 p.m. at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME 131 N. Canton Rd., Akron where a funeral service will be held on Friday at...

Alma J. Joseph

Alma J. Joseph

Alma J. Joseph Alma J. Joseph, 83, of Akron, passed away November 5, 2007. Alma was born March 16, 1924 in Daybrook, West Virginia. In 1960, Alma moved with her family to Akron. In her younger years, she enjoyed squaredancing. In later years, she took great pride in her garden and enjoyed vacationing in the Carolinas. Alma was preceded in...

Wilma Black

Wilma Black

Wilma J. Black (nee Conley)Wilma J. Black (nee Conley), 75, passed away on November 3, 2007. She was born on January 16, 1932 in Akron to the late Clyde and Estella Conley. Wilma will be remembered by her beloved family as a loving and caring individual who enjoyed life tremendously. She was an excellent cook and cherished her time with...

Carole Coddington

Carole Coddington

Carole Coddington Carole Coddington, 70, passed away on October 31, 2007, after a 20 year battle with breast cancer. Born on October 3, 1937 in New Castle, PA to the late Walter and Akila Chernyavsky. She worked for 20 years at General Motors in Hudson and also for several years at Terex. Carole received the Honorary Alumni Award from the...

John R. Skeen

John R. Skeen

John R. SkeenJohn R. "Bud" Skeen, 84, passed away on November 2, 2007. He was a veteran of WWII, having served with the US Army and a member of the Mogadore Lions Club, Alumni Association, and Historical Society. Bud was an avid sports fan and supporter of Mogadore Athletics. Preceded in death by his wife Adeline and several brothers and...

Charles Mccune

Charles Mccune

Charles K. McCune Charles K. McCune, 80, passed away on October 31, 2007 after a lengthy illness. Charley was born in Pennsylvania but lived most of his life in the Fairlawn and Stow area. Mr. McCune attended University of Pennsylvania before serving with the US Navy during World War II. He was a truck driver for Consolidated Freight Trucking before...

Donna Marie Price

Donna Marie Price

Donna Marie PriceDonna Marie Price, 70, of Akron, passed away October 31, 2007. Donna was born May 6, 1937 in Shawnee, Ohio to the late Frank and Laura Slatzer. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother and had a wide circle of friends. She will be missed by all who knew her. Donna was preceded in death by her daughter,...

Peggy Mccravy Krummel

Peggy Mccravy Krummel

Peggy McCravy KrummelPeggy McCravy Krummel died on November 1, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband, George. Peggy is survived by her son, Mark and daughter-in-law, Deb of Indiana, daughter, Debra and son-in-law, Dan Fox of Cincinnati, and son, David and daughter-in-law, Cathi of Richfield, OH; grandchildren, Connor and Trevor Fox, Emily, Chase, and George Krummel; loving niece,...

Daniel L. Wolfenbarger, Jr.

Daniel L. Wolfenbarger, Jr.

Daniel L. Wolfenbarger, Jr.Daniel L. Wolfenbarger, Jr., 58, of Akron, passed away October 30, 2007 at Akron General Medical Center. He was born April 28, 1949 in Akron, Ohio. His hobbies included riding his Harley, camping, fishing, singing and music. He was a charter member of the Sons of God, member of AA and served as a volunteer with the...

Donovan O. Brooks

Donovan O. Brooks

Donovan O. BrooksDonovan O. Brooks, 84, of Akron, passed away October 30, 2007 at the Hospice Care Center. He was born August 4, 1923 in Akron, Ohio the late Cecil H. & Nellie L. (Crites) Brooks. Donovan was an Eagle Scout and later served in the Army and Navy during WWII receiving numerous awards. He enjoyed hunting and camping and...

Margaret J. Guistino

Margaret J. Guistino

Margaret J. Guistino Margaret J. Guistino, 84, passed away on Monday, October 29, 2007 at Altercare of Hartville. She was born and lived in Akron until moving to Tallmadge 10 years ago. She loved to cook, read, and catalog shop. Her early years were spent as owner and proprietor of M & N grocery in Firestone Park. She was preceded...

Alta Ruth(Cole) Hodgen

Alta Ruth(Cole) Hodgen

Alta Ruth (Cole) HodgenAlta Ruth (Cole) Hodgen, went home to be with her Lord on October 25, 2007. Ruth was born in Akron, Ohio on June 2, 1929 and lived her entire life in Akron. She was a member of the Apostolic Pentecostal Church/Christ Community Church where she held many positions. She was a strong woman of faith and her...

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