Samuel "Sam" S. RossSamuel "Sam" S. Ross of Akron passed away February 17, 2006.Sam was a member of the Ernest Angley's Grace Cathedral. He was an avid bowler and would bowl twice a week. He also had a great talent in drawing and loved his job at Swenson's.Sam leaves behind his parents Patricia (Lowther) and Terry Floyd; sister Holly Ross;...

Ferne J SturtzFerne J Sturtz, 86 of Akron passed away February 18, 2006. Born in Castleman PA to the late Louis and Rebecca Kennell, also precded in death by her great grandson C.J. Sturtz and six sisters. Survived by her husband of 64 years Carl; daughter Lorna Scarpitti of Akron; son Carl J Sturtz, II (Mary) of Tennessee; grand children...

Jesse L. Belton, SrJesse L. Belton, Sr 84, of Cuyahoga Falls passed away February 18, 2006 after a short illness. Jesse was born in Barberton, OH to the late Oscar and Beatrice Belton. Most of his life Jesse lived in Canton later moving to Cuyahoga Falls. Jesse was a member of Eastwood Church of The Brethren.Jesse is survived by his...

Gilbert "RED" SafflesGilbert "RED" Saffles, born March 5, 1933, passed away suddenly Monday, Feb. 13th, 2006. Red left behind a wife of 42 years, Dr. Josephine Aronica, who will miss him dearly. Other family members left behind include his former wife, Charlotte Saffles; son, Robert (Rachell) Saffles; daughters, Sharon (Bob) Lingo, Diane (Dave) Bacon, Joyce (Rick) Parson; 10 grandchildren; 2...

Deborah M. KennellThe Lord wanted Debby for His special Valentine. Debby took her flight to her heavenly home as her loved ones sang the hymn, "I'll Fly Away." She was born in Akron, Ohio on September 18, 1950 and went home to be with her Heavenly Father on February 13, 2006. Debby was greatly loved by all who had the...

Debra Jean ForsytheDebra Jean Forsythe, 48, passed away February 13, 2006. Debra lived in Akron with her mother until 1998 and then moved to Newton Falls to live with her sister. While in Akron, Debra attended the Weaver Workshop. She enjoyed many activities, including playing with her dogs, dancing, listening to Roy Clark tapes, looking at photographs, drinking Pepsi, and...

Olga StempleOlga Stemple, 88, of Akron, passed away on Feb. 9, 2006. She was born on April 4, 1917 in Akron to the late Louis and Mary (Holkovich) Kuruce. Olga was a longtime member of Lover's Lane Christian Church where she served as a Sunday School teacher and sang in the choir. She retired from Polsky's Department Store after several...

Geraldin "Gerry" HutchensGeraldine "Gerry" Hutchens, 80, went to be with the Lord and her husband Harold on February 7, 2006. She was born in Bellshill, Scotland and became a US citizen in 1972. Geraldine attended St. Martha Catholic Church; was an avid bowler; and was a loving, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Preceded in death by her parents James...

Marjorie Donna SpringstonMarjorie Donna Springston, born Ocotber 2, 1955, went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 4, 2006. She is survived by her two children, Eric Guerrero (daughter-in-law, Salome and granddaughter, McKenzie) and Erica Griffin (son-in-law, Tracy and granddaughter, Kaitlyn, known to Nana as "katie-bug"), both of North Carolina; parents, Darrell and Donna Springston of Diamond, OH;...

Gloria Jean Paoletti(insert photo with caption: "Together Again")Gloria Jean Paoletti, 76, passed away on February 4, 2006 after a courageous battle with ALS. Throughout the years, Gloria remained young at heart and will always be remembered for her spirituality and generosity toward others. She was devoted to her family and enjoyed caring for her children and grandchildren. In her free...

Charley Wayne ShakanCharley Wayne Shakan, 64, passed away suddenly on February 2, 2006. Charley proudly served four years in the U.S. Navy. He retired from SBC as a lineman after 30 + years of service. He was a member of Communications Workers Union Local 4302. Charley was dedicated to his family and will be deeply missed by all who knew...

Pranas "Frank" LeikaPranas Leika, 91, passed away on January 30, 2006. He was born in Kaunas, Lithuania. While growing up in Lithuania he was a farmer, mayor of his village and served in the Lithuanian Army during WWII. He lived to see the USSR collapse and Lithuania be independent again.Until his retirement, he was a contractor in upstate NY and...

Brimfield--Donald M. Petty, 78, went home to be with the Lord on January 31, 2006, at his residence. He was a Navy Veteran of World War II and retired from The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. after 47 years. He was a proud member of URW Local 2. Survived by loving wife Evelyn of 56 years; son Larry (Terry); daughter...

Raymond E. AmbroseRaymond E. Ambrose, 47, of Akron, passed away January 28, 2006. A memorial service will be held Friday at 12 p.m. at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until the time of service. Online condolences may be made to www.newcomerfamily.com.NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME (330) 784-3334

Charles J. Pierce "Curly"Charles J. Pierce, 76, of Akron, died January 28, 2006 following a brief illness. He was a life resident of the Akron area and retired from Ohio Edison after 32 years of service. Memberships included the Mogadore Moose 1082, Akron Eagles, Army-Navy Club of Akron and the Turner Club. He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Owanda B. Baird, 83, formerly of 1856 Dixie Lane, died January 28, 2006 at Stow Glen Nursing Home, Akron, OH. She is preceded in death by her parents, William A. and Nell E. Feltz and husband, Ray. Survived by daughter, Sandra Ray Jackson and her husband, Dan; grandson, Brian Barnes and his wife, Tammy; granddaughter, Jennifer Kuchar and her husband,...

Allen Wayne UphouseAllen Wayne Uphouse, 57 a lifelong resident of Akron, OH passed away January 27, 2006 at Robinson Memorial Hospital.The most important thing in Allen's life was his wife, children and grandchildren. Allen was an avid fisherman, hunter, golfer and bowler and was a sports fanatic. He was also a Veitnam Veteren. Allen is preceded in death by his...

Carl McKenneth NewberryCarl McKenneth Newberry, 80, of Mayfield, Kentucky, passed away January 24, 2006. Carl proudly served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a POW. He was a lifetime member of the D.A.V. Carl was a truck driver for 30 years, having worked for Motor Cargo and Consolidated Freightways. He is survived by his wife, Doris...

Franklin E. Smith, 72, born February 6, 1933, passed away on January 25, 2006, after a lengthy illness. He retired from the General Tire Co. and later from Duncan's Trailer Sales. Franklin also was a veteran of the Korean War, having served with the US Army . He was preceded in death by his parents Oscar and Rosie Smith; 3...

Florence M. Mellor(insert caption: "Together Again")"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints." Psalms 116:15Florence M. Mellor, 94, went to be with the Lord on January 25, 2006. Florence was born in Clarksburg, West Virginia on May 2, 1911 and lived in the Akron area for most of her life. She was a lifelong member...