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Gladys Simers Obituary
She was born near Manchester, Ohio, the daughter of the late Charles E. and Emma Beougher and was a life-long resident of Summit County. She graduated from Akron East High and was a faithful member of Southeast Church of the Nazarene.
She was preceded in death by her husband of over 61 years, Robert. She was also preceded in death by brothers, Leroy, Webster, and Charles Beougher and sisters, Nora and Alma Beougher, Ollie Appleby, and Florence Nottingham. She is survived by her daughter, Kathleen (Gerald) Dietrick of Suffield; sons, Lawrence (Sharon) of Suffield, and Ronald (Jo) of Mt. Holly, N.C.; grandchildren, Marla (Carlos) Figueroa, Kimberly, Kenneth (Melissa), Ryan and Robert Simers, Kathleen (James) Starkey, and Matthew Dietrick; stepgrandchildren, Annette Dietrick Soles, Aimee Edwards, Gerald Jr. and Donald Dietrick; one great-granddaughter and 11 step-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Virginia Grafmiller of Joplin, Mo.; and many nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be held Thursday, July 1, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home, 131 N. Canton Rd., Akron. Funeral services will be Friday, July 2, at 11 a.m. with a visitation one hour prior at the Southeast Church of the Nazarene, 771 Dunbar Rd. Interment to follow at Hillside Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association or the Southeast Church of the Nazarene. To leave the family a special message, visit www.NewcomerAkron.com.
NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 330-784-3334
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Memories and Condolences
for Gladys Simers
Chari & Dan Sherrill
July 5, 2010
Kathy, Larry, and Ron I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mom. She was
always so good to me and I will always remember her sweet spirit.
Donna Becker-Krohmer
July 3, 2010
Kathy, I was so very sorry to hear about your mom. We were not in Akron, and I am sorry to have missed paying my respects. Please know that you are in out hearts, thoughts, and prayers.
Yvonne (Yukie) Shallahamer
July 1, 2010
Kathy, Larry and family: I was saddened to hear of your mother's passing. I have so many great memories of her and your dad at church. Heaven is richer! May your many loving memories bring you comfort at this sad time. You'll be in my prayers.
Diana Longshore-Meyers
July 1, 2010
Kathy and family, growing up at Arlington, your mom always had such a sweet & gentle spirit. What a great example of what a christian should be. You and your family will be in our thought & prayers
Denise Powers Fabian
June 30, 2010
Kathy and family: I will always the faithfulness and Christian testimony of your mother, Gladys, as well as your father, Bob. It is wonderful to see these lifelong saints gain their eternal reward in heaven, but it can be such a difficult loss for their children and loved ones. Holding you up in prayer. Trust Christ for the peace He promises.
Jennifer Brown
June 30, 2010
Dear Kenneth and Melissa I am sorry for your loss of your grandma if there is anything you need just ask!
Jodi Wood and the staff at Visiting Angels
June 30, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Mary Newcombe
June 30, 2010
to Kathy and family. Your Mom was a very sweet Christian lady. I always enjoyed talking to her and your dad. My prayers are with you at this time.
Mary Mamay Newcombe
The Staff of Newcomer Funeral Home
June 30, 2010
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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