Newman, Mary L Burkett Obituary


Obituary

Mary Louise Newman, 77, of Akron, passed away Sept. 15, 2003 at Akron City Hospital.

She was born Aug. 30, 1926 in Bolivar, Pa. to the late James and Eva (McDowell) Burkett.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James W. Newman Sr.; three brothers and one sister. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Naomi and Les Shockey of Sandyville, W. Va.; son and daughter-in-law, James and Betty Newman Jr. of Akron; five grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Thursday, Sept. 18, 2003 at the Newcomer-Farley Funeral Home with Rev. Willie Smith officiating. Interment at Hillside Memorial Park.


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