Mary Grace Willard, 89, passed away on October 13, 2011. The daughter of Joseph and Maggie Balistreri, she was born on November 29, 1921 in Milwaukee, WI. Mary was preceded in death by her parents; husband, McKinley ; son, Gary.She is survived by her son, Terry (Sharon); daughter, Deanna; brothers, Andrew and Thomas Balistreri; 8 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren and one...

Medardo C. Parado "Mickey"Mickey Parado, 64, of Akron, passed away October 13, 2011. He was born April 11, 1947 in Lilo-an, Leyte, Philippines. Mickey moved to the United States to attend St. Charles Seminary and St. Mary Seminary in Baltimore. He retired from the Summit County Board of Developmental Disabilities. Mickey was a lifelong musician. He and his wife Anna...

Myrna F. SkinnerMyrna F. Skinner, 77, of Akron, passed away on October 12, 2011. She was born in Suffield Twp. on September 1, 1934 to the late Hoy and Nora Skinner. Myrna retired from Summit County Childrens Services. In her free time, she enjoyed square dancing and traveling. She will always be remembered as a wonderful homemaker and mother. In...

Gerald M. Pringle "Jerry"Gerald M. Pringle, 34, of Akron, passed away October 12, 2011 after a short illness. He was born in Akron on May 3, 1977. Jerry was raised in Cuyahoga Falls and graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1996. He had worked for Meggit Aircraft Braking Systems. Jerry enjoyed spending his time with family and friends. He...

Wilma E. Weaver, 86, passed away on October 12, 2011. The daughter of Otis and Mary Jane Badgley, she was born on September 28, 1925 in Akron, Ohio.Wilma was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Otho.She is survived by her son, Steven (Terri); daughters, Patricia Hardman, Carla Conley; sister-in-law, Betty Bagley; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; niece and nephews. Calling...

With clear vision and renewed strength, Gordon "Andy" Anderson stepped from this life to the next on Friday, October 7, 2011. He was surrounded by his family, who truly loved and respected him. They include devoted wife of 65 years, Martha; daughters and "sons", Peggy and Denny Hoskins, Mary and Bob Hoch and Denise and Tom Leffler; grandchildren, Nanci Miller...

Frances "Elaine" Coen passed away on October 8, 2011. The daughter of John and Marjorie Hill, she was born on August 24, 1932 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Elaine was preceded in death by her husband, Jim; parents, brother, John Hill.She is survived by her son, Jerry; brother, Gary; sisters, Lois (Harley) Ezell, June (Joe) Baglia; Judith (Michael) May Luttrell, Sherrie...

Lisa Kay Farrell*****Lisa Kay Farrell, 46, passed away after a long battle with cancer on October 8, 2011. The daughter of Wilbur and Patricia Farrell, she was born on August 3, 1965 in Canton, Ohio. Lisa was a loving daughter, mother, Maw-maw and friend with an awesome heart. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Bud Udick, Edward Frazer,...

Marvin E. Alvis, 54, passed away on October 7, 2011. He was born on January 20, 1957 in Akron, OH.He was preceded in death by his fathers, Clyde Alvis and Glen Snyder; brothers, Mark and Glen Jr., sisters, Linda, Sandy, Donna.He is survived by his wife, Denese; sons, Michael (Mary) Hobbs, Daniel (Jessica) Hobbs, Jonathan (Holly) Dexter; daughter, Kayla Auman;...

Billie K. MullinsBillie K. (Watson) Mullins, 76, passed peacefully from this life on October 6, 2011 surrounded by her loved ones. She was preceded in death by her parents, Claude B. Sr. and Bessie M. Watson; and brothers, Odell Watson and Claude B. Watson Jr. Billie is survived by her husband of 49 years, Hampton Mullins; children, Bert Griggs, Mitchell...

George D. May, 98, passed peacefully on Wednesday, October 5, 2011 in Akron, one week prior to his 99th birthday. He was born on October 12, 1912 in Bridgeport, OH. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Agnes F. May; mother, Edna; brother, Albert; sister, Edna Jane.He is survived by his daughters, Juanita Stalnaker, Shirley May, Eloise Sutton;...

Edgar A. NealEdgar A. Neal, 58, of Akron, passed away October 5, 2011. Ed was born on February 10, 1953 in Rantoul, Illinois. He graduated from Tallmadge High Scholl and was known as a diligent worker. He retired from Akron Brick and Block after 25 years of service. He was a member of the Teamsters Local 348. Ed had many...

Teresa May Milan "Toots"Teresa May Milan, 83, of Stow, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 1, 2011. She was born in Akron on May 3, 1928 to the late Nick and Teresa Georgephy. She was a longtime member of High Street Christian Church where she belonged to the Dorcas Group, sang in the choir, taught Sunday School, and...

Betty M. KearnsBetty M. (Davis) Kearns, 75, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011, after a two year heroic battle with lung cancer. She was born and raised in Garrett, PA, moved to Akron around the age of 16; where shortly after she met the love of her life. "Betts" was preceded in death by...

Robert E. FausnaughtRobert E. Fausnaught, 89, passed away quietly on September 30, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II as a paratrooper fighting in the Battle of the Bulge. Robert participated in the first Soap Box Derby on Tallmadge Hill. He was a environmentalist long before environmentalism was cool. Robert taught...

Millie L. EsqueMillie L. Esque, 70, of Akron, passed away after a brief battle with cancer on October 1, 2011. She was born in Akron on January 3, 1941. Millie worked for the All American Soap Box Derby for over 20 years. In her free time, she enjoyed flower gardening, camping with her family, and her French Bulldog Bronson. She...

Thomas L. Boyle, 68, passed away on September 30, 2011. The son of Gerald and Evelyn was born on February 14, 1943 in Akron, OH. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Gerald; sister, Harriett. He is survived by his sons, Tom, Jim (Chris) Fleming; daughter, Kim (Bill) Holcomb; grandchildren, Ashley, Cailin, Taylor, Nick; former wives, Anne Inman...

Jean M. WrightJean M. Wright, 82, of Uniontown, passed away September 27, 2011. She was born on January 14, 1929 in Akron, Ohio to the late Lenwood and Kathryn Roach. She was employed at General Tire for 28 years. Jean will always be remembered as a caring, generous, and compassionate person. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Thelma B. Evans, 98, passed away on September 29, 2011. She was born on January 18, 1913 in Toledo, Ohio.Thelma was preceded in death by her loving husband, John, of 53 years; daughter, Joan. She is survived by her son, Steve (Gerry) Evans; 5 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be on Sunday, October 2, from 2-3 PM at...

Carlene Smetts (nee Riley), 81, passed away on September 27, 2011. Mom went home today to be with dad. Now they are together to see over all they love. She went gently with her dog, Brown Sugar, and loved ones by her side. She will be loved and thought about with tears till the hurt is gone, then smiles and...