Grace E. Merrell Grace E. Merrell, 85, passed away on August 1, 2007. She was born in Akron on November 29, 1921 to the late Dennis and Anna Dobbins. Survivors include daughter Dixi Poth; nephew Dr. Kenneth (Jeanine) Dobbins; sisters Edith (Clarence) Kanipes and Florence Moreck; brother Robert (Eula) Dobbins; grandchildren Lori (Shawn) Reilly, Michael (Shannon) Poth, and Steve (Cassie)...

Heather Louise (Snyder) NeesHeather Louise (Snyder) Nees, 31, of Akron, passed away August 1, 2007 at Akron City Hospital. She was born February 1, 1976 in Akron, Ohio. Heather attended CVCA and finished 2nd in the state with FLBA. She also lettered in academics. Heather was an avid reader; was active in her youth group; was a puppeteer with Kids...

Ruth E. Blankenship (Gibson) Ruth E. Blankenship (Gibson), 69, passed away on July 30, 2007. She was born in Barberton on October 24, 1937 to the late Henry and Florence Gibson. Ruth was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend who loved and cherished her family. She is survived by her husband Donald of 53 years; daughters Karin (Jeff)...

Yolanda M. DerrigYolanda M. Derrig, 84, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on July 31, 2007. She was born October 21, 1922 to the late Theresa and Luigi Scalzo. She was a loving, selfless woman who lived to serve her Lord and love and care for her family. Her giving had no bounds. She was a lifetime...

Raymond K. SteinwandRaymond K. Steinwand, 79, of Akron, passed away July 31, 2007 at Akron City Hospital. He was born January 6, 1928 in North Dakota to the late Frank & Nellie (Bauckland) Steinwand. Ray spent many years as a carpenter, building many homes in the Akron area. He loved to play pinocchle and dancing with the gang at Kimbolton....

Otmer "Ott" WilliamsOtmer "Ott" Williams, 79, of Akron, Ohio, passed away July 28, 2007 at Summa Hospital Palliative Care Unit after a long illness. Ott moved to Orlando, Florida in 1972 after the Taystee Bakery closed and returned last October to be close to his family. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Wilma; his two sons and...

Florence G. MillerFlorence G. Miller, 86, of Ravenna, passed away July 25, 2007 at Maple Wood Care Center in Streetsboro. She was born November 7, 1920 in Akron, Ohio to the late Charles & Dolly (Wright) Knox. Florence worked as a cashier for Skorman's Miracle Mart until retiring in 1977. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

Clarice Presley Clarice Presley, 79, passed away on July 25, 2007. She fought a long, valiant battle with cancer and diabetes, and is finally free of pain and suffering. Clarice retired from Kroger's after 27 years of service. She was a longtime member of New Horizons Christian Church and truly loved and appreciated her church family. She enjoyed spending time...

Earl D. LowtherEarl D. Lowther, 73, passed away July 24, 2007 after a courageous two year long battle with cancer. Earl was born in Akron, Ohio on July 23, 1934. He was a Marine who proudly served his country in the Korean War. He retired from Ford Motor Company (Walton Hills Stamping Plant) in January of 1989 after 30 years...

Cheryl L. HuntSurrounded by her loving family, Cheryl L. Hunt, 64, lifelong resident of Suffield, passed away July 23, 2007 at Hospice Care Center. She was born February 9, 1943 in Akron, Ohio. Cheryl enjoyed golf, gardening of both flowers and vegetables, vacationing, especially in Vegas, Hawaii and Cancun. She was heavily involved in the community with the Suffield Jaycees...

William T. ArmstrongWilliam T. Armstrong, 74, of Akron, went to be in Heaven on July 23, 2007. Bill retired from Reiter Dairy and was also employed as a house painter. He was a member of Lighthouse Pentecostal Church of God Mt Assembly, where he was an assistant pastor and song leader. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and...

Douglas D. Rainey, Sr.Douglas D. Rainey, Sr., 91, of Akron, passed away July 22, 2007. Douglas was born October 1, 1915 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber. He was a member of Celebration Church (formerly Evangel Temple). In his free time, he was an avid hunter and fisherman. Douglas was preceded in death by his brother,...

Jarrett W. FarleyJarrett W. Farley, born February 17, 1988 passed away suddenly in the early hours of July 23, 2007, leaving behind his parents, John & Kristin Farley of Green. He is also survived by grandparents, Roger & Linda Farley of Green and Don & Judy Gabler of Hartville; aunt and uncle, Beth & Brian Boyle of Arizona; many more...

Shelby J. AdkinsShelby J. Adkins (nee Shopper), 68, passed away on July 21, 2007. Born on August 13, 1938 in Bellaire, OH to the late Edward and Lena (Bartolomucci) Shopper. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brother Gary L. Shopper. She is survived by husband Avery of 50 years; daughter Tina M. (Mark) Costanzo; son...

Madeline J. "Lynn" PowersMadeline J. "Lynn" Powers, 81, went to be with her Lord on July 16, 2007, at her daughter's home in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. She was born July 24, 1925 in Tompkinsville, KY to the late William and Vela (Lawrence) Lane. The former Miss Lynn Lane was married to John F. Powers on August 18, 1944 at Akron,...

Cathy Jean Folk (Rothwell) Cathy Jean Folk, 49, of Akron, passed away July 18, 2007. Survived by her son, Bill; parents, Bill and Gloria Rothwell; and sister, Cheryl (Tom) McGinnis. You will be missed. We hope you are finally at peace. Family and friends may call on Friday from 6-8 p.m. with a service at 8 p.m. at NEWCOMER FUNERAL...

Leomel E. Isenhart (McCune) Leomel E. Isenhart (McCune), 78, passed away Monday evening, July 16, 2007, at Camden Clark Hospital. She was born in Calhoun Co., WV. She lived and raised 6 children in Ohio until 1992 when she and her husband moved back to Wirt Co., West Virginia after retiring. She is survived by her loving husband, Hayse Grant...

Raymond L. BealerRaymond L. Bealer, 67, of Hartville, passed away at home with his family around him on July 17, 2007. Ray was born May 16, 1940 in Canton to the late Raymond and Ruby Bealer and grew up in Greentown. He was the owner of Bealer Construction, a rough framing company, where he took great pride in the fact...

John Paulic, 90, passed away on July 15, 2007. John served in WWII with the US Air force and was a member of the Mogadore Moose Club and Mogadore VFW. He enjoyed gardening and fishing. Preceded in death by his wife Catherine and stepsons Melvin and Gordon Boylen. Survivors include daughters Catherine Sargent and Debbie (Jim) Seiberling; grandchildren Travis, Kevin,...

Lawrence A. MalloryLawrence A. Mallory went home to be with our Lord, at the age of 79, on July 15, 2007. Lawrence was born in Ronco PA and has lived in the Akron area since 1951. He was employed at Goodyear Aerospace for 35 years then at Loral for 2 years. Lawrence was a member of the Brown Street Baptist...