V. Juanita Watson10-30-1929---5-9-2008Our loving wife and mother, Juanita Watson, age 78, passed away suddenly May 9, 2008.Born in Akron, and preceded in death by her loving parents Andrew and Enez Alexander. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Charles, daughter Becky, son Scott (Kathy), grandchildren, Steve, Mike (Eryn), Melissa, and Jennifer. Brothers Lorin Alexander (Mary Ann), Ed Alexander...

Raymond A. Tanner IIIRaymond A. Tanner III, 38, of Green, passed away May 10, 2008. He was born October 31, 1969 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Raymond was a devoted husband, father, and friend. He enjoyed hunting with his daughter and coaching his son's football teams. He is preceded in death by his mother, Birdeanna F. Tanner and grandparents, Frances and...

Frances I. Smith Frances I. Smith, 89, passed away on May 8, 2008. She was born in Cuyahoga Falls, OH on August 17, 1918. Frances was a member of the United Methodist Church of Uniontown. Preceded in death by her husband, Jesse F. Smith; daughter Barbara J. Szalay; and her mother, Lula May Hawkins. Survivors include daughters Shirley (James) Crosier...

Marjorie H. Halay Marjorie H. Halay, 81, passed away on May 7, 2008. She was born on May 30, 1926 in Canton, OH to the late Joseph and Helen Hunter. Marjorie was a member of St. Martha Catholic Church, and enjoyed quilting, sewing, crocheting, and crafts. She will be remembered as a jolly and cheerful individual. Her family was her...

Clark V. Hileman, Jr.Clark V. Hileman, Jr., 86, passed away May 5, 2008 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Clark was born December 16, 1921 in Akron, Ohio and lived there for most of his life. He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force and retired from BF Goodrich. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing and spending time with family and...

Joe Frank DolgosJoe Frank Dolgos, 85, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away May 5, 2008 at Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital. He was born July 10, 1922 in Akron, Ohio to the late Frank & Mary (Razman) Dolgos. Joe was a member of the Pilgrim United Church of Christ. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife,...

Betty Jean Martin (nee McNamer)Betty Jean Martin, 77, of Akron, passed away May 4, 2008. Betty was born October 19, 1930 in Charleston, Illinois to Albert and Emma McNamer. She was preceded in death by her parents, ten siblings, and two great-grandchildren. Betty is survived by her husband, James; three children; thirteen grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and one sister. Visitation will...

Fred E. NagleFred E. Nagle, 78, passed away May 3, 2008 at his residence in Akron, surrounded by his family. Fred was born in Clearfield, PA to the late Owen and Blanche Nagle. He retired after 34 years of Truck Driving for the LTL Trucking Co. He was a member of the Teamsters local #24 and also a member of...

Norton B. GerberNorton B. Gerber, 93, of Akron, joined his Lord on May 1, 2008. He passed away at Pebble Creek Nursing Home. He was born to Arthur and Pearl Gerber on December 21, 1914, in Freemont, OH. Norton served in the Army, European Theatre and the Navy in the Pacific during WW II. He retired from Mohawk Rubber with...

Georgia E. AbbottGeorgia E. Abbott, 87, of Akron, passed away April 27, 2008 at her residence. She was born August 31, 1920 in Hanover, Pennsylvania to the late Arthur & Annie (Stanyard) Yoho. Georgia worked at O'Neil's Department Store in the Georgian Tea Room before retiring with 20 years of service. She was a member of the Akron Club of...

Mary PreisingerMary Preisinger, 90, of Akron, passed away April 26, 2008. Mary was born June 14, 1917 in Manhattan, New York. Although small in stature, Mary had a big personality. She was a feisty woman with a great sense of humor. She was very proud of her children and grandchildren and enjoyed life to the fullest. Mary is now reunited...

Larry J. Braham Larry J. Braham, 66, of Akron, passed away on April 27, 2008. He is survived by three brothers and six sisters. Cremation has taken place and services will be held at the convenience of the family. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.NewcomerFamily.com. NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 330-784-3334.

Robert M. CoxRobert M. Cox, 88, passed away April 26, 2008. Robert was born in Akron on January 5, 1920 to the late Orin and Clara Cox and lived in the area his entire life. He proudly served in the Merchant Marines and retired from Firestone in 1982 after 42 years of service. In addition to his parents, Robert was...

Lois A. PriestmanLois A. Priestman, 86, of Uniontown, Ohio, passed away April 23, 2008 at her residence. She was born March 21, 1922 in Akron, Ohio to the late Edward & Oral Corbett. Lois was an accomplished pianist and organist. At one time, she had her own radio show in Akron. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Carol A. Montis Carol A. Montis, 56, passed away on April 22, 2008. She was born in Fayetteville, TN on April 19, 1952 to James and Magdaleen Flynt. Carol was a 1971 graduate of East High School. She was the president of Addie Day Aux. #52 of John W. Wagner Garrison #102 Army Navy Union USA, the Dept. of Ohio...

Mary Catherine Murray Mary Catherine Murray passed away April 23, 2008 at her home after a lengthy illness. Preceded in death by her husband, Oscar, she is survived by daughter Susan (Edward) Bogard, sons Gary (Melissa) Murray and Charles (Ann) Murray, grandchildren Stacy, Edward III, Melanie, Daphnie, and great-grandchildren Miranda, Cassandra, and Isabelle. Calling hours will be Friday, 12:30 to...

Joe E. StanleyJoe E. Stanley, 75, of Stow, passed away April 22, 2008. Joe was born December 19, 1932 in Ferrum, Virginia to the late Edward and Maude Stanley. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy and was self-employed as a painter. In his free time, he loved gardening. Joe will be deeply missed by his wife of 29 years,...

Eugene E. SternGene E. Stern, 86, passed away surrounded by his family on April 22, 2008. He was born on May 15, 1921 in Somerset PA. Gene retired from Lee Way Freight Co. and he proudly served in the U.S. Army, stationed at Fort Benjamin. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marguerite; parents, Norman & Lucinda; brothers, Roy...

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...