Karla Roberts-WiltKarla Roberts-Wilt, 41, passed away July 14, 2011 surrounded by her loving family and friends after a courageous battle with esophageal cancer. Karla was employed at Akron Children's Hospital as a unit secretary in the PICU. She loved spending time with her family, and taking trips to the casino. She also loved her animals, especially her chickens. Karla enjoyed...

Dennis K. Coates "Mokie"Dennis K. Coates, born January 10, 1955, passed away July 6, 2011 in the care of Hospice of Summa after a short battle with stomach cancer. A gentle, generous soul has passed from this life. Dennis loved fishing, the outdoors, his dog Duke, and his cat Babe. He did not have much in the way of material...

Thomas S. Cirjak, Jr.Thomas S. Cirjak, Jr., 83, passed away July 13, 2011. He was born in Akron on August 21, 1927 to the late Thomas and Mary Cirjak. Tom proudly served in the U.S. Navy and earned the American Area Ribbon, the Asiatic Pacific Area Ribbon with one star, and the World War II Victory Ribbon. Tom was a...

Lois M. LewisLois M. Lewis, 83, passed this life peacefully on Wednesday, July 13, 2011. Lois was born on January 9, 1928 to Theodore and Onnie Trexler in Akron. Most of her life was spent in Akron, growing up in Goodyear Heights. She graduated from East High School in 1947. Five months later she married Phillip Lewis. They were married...

John R. Powers, 91, passed away July 8, 2011. The son of Henry and Matilda Powers, he was born on November 21, 1919 in Toronto, Canada. A memorial service will be planned at a later date.

On Monday, July 11, 2011, William Norman Gay, Jr., 73, died in the loving arms of his wife Daun, surrounded by his family. Bill was born on Jan 7, 1938 in Charleston, WV. to William (Edna) Gay, Sr. He married Daun Bonner on May 4th, 1957 and they spent 54 wonderful years together. He was an avid golfer with the...

Sara M. Anweiler, 42, passed away on July 11, 2011. The daughter of John J. and Sylvia Lynett, she was born on January 30, 1969 in Akron, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her mother, Sy.She is survived by her husband, Aaron; sons, Robbie Anweiler, TJ Reynolds; father, Jack; sisters, Susan (Kendall) Kelley, Sandy (Mark) Rose; brothers, John (Kim)...

June FergusonJune Ferguson, 61, passed away July 11, 2011 surrounded by her loving family. She was born and raised in Akron, and her greatest joy was just being with her grandchildren. June is survived by her children David Ferguson, Daniel (Michelle) Ferguson, Nicole Ferguson, and Malia Lich; grandchildren, Kyle, Kaylee, McKenzie, Brianna, Kayla, Riley, Cadence, Nyla, Andrew, and Kendra; mother,...

Clarence E. StanleyClarence E. Stanley, 87, passed away July 9, 2011, and is now in the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was born in Youngstown, OH, and lived most of his life in Akron. Clarence was a member of the New Horizons Christian Church. He retired from Children's Hospital, and also was a volunteer there for...

Joyce Ann Burch (nee Butera)Joyce Ann Burch, 75, of Akron, passed away July 9, 2011. She was born in Yorkville, Ohio on July 5, 1936 to the late Warren and Ruth Cochrane. Joyce will always be remembered as an excellent cook. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Nora Lee Burch; son, Kevin A. Burch; sister, Donna Jo Codier;...

Thelma AmbroseThelma Ambrose, 95, was called home by God on July 8, 2011. She was born in Tennessee, and spent most of her life in Akron. Thelma attended Chapel of Prayer Baptist Church, and was an avid square dancer. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Paul Ambrose; brothers, C. A., Carl, George, and Kenneth Henry; and sisters,...

Walter Marion, Sr., born January 21, 1923, passed away on July 7, 2011. Walter was born in Aron's Fork, WV. He worked for General Motors, Brookpark Division, for 33 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Lois; children, Walter Lee, of Lawton, Oklahoma, Sharon, of Akron, Donna Menhorn, of Barberton, Brenda Miller, of Akron. He had...

Much loved and greatly missed, David Arnold Imbeau went Home to be with his Lord on July 6, 2011. Married for 67 years to his beloved wife, Marjorie; father to Stephen (Shirley), MD, Kathleen (Tom) Van Holstyn, Bruce (Bonnie), and Louise; grandfather to David (Danelle) Van Holstyn, Kristelle (Jason) Fuller (Autumn, Owen, Savannah, Arrielle), Melody (Daniel) Cole (Kendra, Hiroko, Cattie-brie,...

Michael A. Nave, 55, passed away after a long illness into the arms of the Lord on the morning of July 4, 2011. Preceded in death by father, William; mother, Florence; brother, William; nephew, Matthew; great-nephew, Dakota. Survived by brothers, John Nave, of Akron, Timothy Leake, of Hanoverton; sisters, Joyce Nave, of Akron, Sandra (Ron)Hendricks, of Akron; nephew, James (Katherine)...

Herb A. Beightol, 57, went home to be with the Lord, July 5, 2011. The son of Milford and Modenia, he was born on March 21, 1954 in Akron, Ohio. Served in the U.S. Marine Corps and worked at Parker Hannifin for 34 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Chuck and Dean. He is survived by...

Donna StaireDonna Staire, 77, was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven amidst a beautiful thumbnail moon and fireworks guiding her way on July 4, 2011. She was born August 8, 1933 in Wilbur, WV to the late Parley and Edna Williams. She graduated from Tyler County High School, and moved to Akron, OH to work at Goodyear, then to B....

Janet Lee PollackJanet Lee Michael Pollack, 55, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2011 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Janet was born May 9, 1956. She enjoyed her family and grandsons, bowling, animals, and outdoors. Janet was preceded in death by her father, Charles Michael. She is survived by her mother, Virginia (Reginald) Dillworth; daughter, Natalie (Keith) Easterling;...

Michael Adam Null, 37, passed away on July 1, 2011. Michael was born in Akron and had currently resided in Barberton. He graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School, Southern Ohio College, Kent State University, and N.I.T. He had been employed at Mactac in Stow for the past 10 years. Survivors include his parents, Harold and Stella Null; brothers, Richard (Lorrie),...

Jonathan Lee Hale, 28, passed away suddenly June 30, 2011. He was born in Coshocton, OH on November 10, 1982.He loved spending his time, fishing, trying to catch the big one. Preceded in death by his grandfather, Bobby Hale; father-n-law, Bobby Lantz.He is survived by his wife, Margrett and daughter, Paige; step-children, Alliee, Gabriel; mother and step-father, Laura and Mike...