Nancy Aleva went home to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on June 24, 2011. Nancy was born April 22, 1952 in Martins Ferry, OH, the beloved daughter of the late Leslie and Margaret Aleva. Nancy moved to Akron with her family in 1959. She was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church. Survivors include her sister, Marjorie; her brother,...

Dr. Ira S. ChapmanDr. Ira S. Chapman, 90, died peacefully, surrounded by family, on June 22, 2011. Ira graduated from Western Reserve School of Dentistry in 1945. From there he went to active duty, Pacific Theater, on the USNS Hospital Ship Hope. Upon his return, he was at the Naval Air Station in Akron, as Chief of Dental Services until...

Florence A. FarmerFlorence A. Farmer, 76, of Ravenna, passed away June 22, 2011. Florence was born in Akron on February 2, 1935 to the late Raymond and Opal Yohe, Sr. She was a member of Brimfield Church of God. In her free time, she enjoyed crocheting, playing computer games, crossword puzzles, and going for drives. Above all, she loved spending...

Antoinette M. School, age 79, passed away on June 20, 2011. She was born on January 11, 1932 in Akron, Ohio. Antoinette graduated from St. Vincent, Class of 1950, a member of St. Matthews since 1964. She enjoyed playing cards, golfing and being with people.She was preceded in death by her parents.Antoinette is survived by her husband, Al; son, Albert...

Sandy Denise SchrammSandy Denise "Dee" (nee Ford) Schramm of Springfield Twp. passed away June 19, 2011. Born in Akron, she lived most of her life in Springfield, and graduated from Springfield High School in 1980. Sandy was preceded in death by her dad, John Ford. She is survived by her sons, Mark (Rikki) Schramm, and John Schramm; the love of...

Molly J. Jordan (Angel)On April 7, 1938 Homer & Goldie Angel were blessed with a beautiful baby girl whom they named Molly J. Angel. Molly was born and raised in Barberton, Ohio. Molly later moved to Akron, Ohio where she loved to cook, gardening, going to yard sales, watching QVC and spending time with her beloved husband William Jordan of...

Bettie M. "Marley" Stahl, 55, passed away on June 17, 2011. Bettie enjoyed her trips to Ocean City and Hartville and swimming with her grandson, Tristan. She also loved her dogs, Oscar and Kaih, and training with them at Papps Dog Training. She was preceded in death by her father, Quinnin Bashore. Survivors include her mother, Dorothy Bashore; daughter, Heather...

Joyce Irene Howe,56, passed away on June 18, 2011. The daughter of Clarence Huddleston and Ruby Carter. She was born on September 16, 1954 in Akron, Ohio. Survivors include her parents; best friend, Ronald Howe, Syracuse, NY; daughters, Ruby Smith, Rhonda Howe; sons Ronald Howe Jr., Donald (Candy) Howe; 10 grandchildren and 1 great –grandson; special friend, Joe; sisters, Ann...

Helen Ruth Hoover, 93, passed away on June 17, 2011.The daughter of Alva and Myrtle Miller, she was born on January 24, 1918 in Dudley, PA. Helen was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Frederick Earl; grandson, Joseph Adam Hoover; sisters, Mildred, Hazel and Hester.She is survived by her brother Richard Miller; sons, Dick (Diana) Hoover, Gary (Susan) Hoover,...

Geraldine "Gerry" (Patten) Parsch, 90, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2011, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Gerry was very involved with the First United Methodist Church and the Republican Party. Preceded in death by her husband, Thomas; and son, Tommy. She is survived by sons, Charles Patten, of Florida, William Patten, of Arizona; daughter, Deborah Hall, of...

John Raymond CastilowJohn Raymond Castilow, 54, of Suffield, passed away on June 13, 2011. John was born in Akron on June 17, 1956 to the late Mahlon and Hilda Castilow. He will always be remembered as a hard worker and for his ability to make people laugh. John was a member of St. Joseph Church Randolph and enjoyed spending time...

Geneva (Luke) SniderGeneva (Luke) Snider, 88, passed away June 15, 2011. She was born December 26, 1922 near Caldwell, Ohio, the daughter of Harley Luke and Florence (Needs) Luke. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Snider; brother, Russell Luke; and sister, Eleanor Luke Mason. She leaves two sons, Dale Snider and wife, Jane...

Alan Bradley Schmidt, 54, passed away June 13, 2011. Son of Daniel (Bob) and Mary Schmidt, Alan was born July 28, 1956, in Akron, Ohio. Alan was preceded in death by his father, Daniel Schmidt.Alan graduated from Hudson High School in 1974 and attended Kent State and Ohio Universities. Survivors include Mother Mary E. Schmidt of Naples, FL; broth-er, Robert...

Kathleen June Tanner (nee Burdeshaw)Kathleen June Tanner, 50, passed away on June 14, 2011. Kathy was born in Akron, OH on April 12, 1961. She enjoyed her children, crafting stained glass, gardening, and visiting with family and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Gene Burdeshaw. Survivors include her husband, Tommy, of 31 years; mother, Doris Burdeshaw; daughter,...

Ethan William Murdock, born into this world an angel of God, on June 9, 2011. He blessed his family with his grace until June 11, 2011. He will be at peace beside God eternally. Survived by his parents , Adam Murdock and Ashley Sheets; brother, Travis Murdock; sisters, Breanna and Keira Sheets; grandparents, Desi and Bob Arnold, William Murdock, Timothy...

Mark A. ThomasMark A. Thomas, 46, of Akron, passed away on June 11, 2011. Mark will always be remembered for his love of life and love for his family. He will be missed by all who knew him. Mark is survived by his wife, Tracy Thomas; parents, David and Pat Thomas; daughters, Caitlin and Hailey Thomas; stepchildren, Lisa and Curtis...

Valarie DrewsValarie Drews, 58, went home to be with the Lord on June 9, 2011. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Barbara Huston; and sister, Christy. Valarie is survived by her husband and best friend, Martin Drews; sons, Dean and Gino Miletti, and Martin Drews, Jr.; brother, Chris Huston; sisters, Vicky and Kim Huston; 10 grandchildren;...

Ruth A. KussRuth A. Kuss, 87, of Akron, passed away on June 9, 2011. She was born in Akron on March 7, 1924 to the late Edwin and Margaret Henry. Ruth was devoted to the Lord and her family. She was an active member of Zion Lutheran Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Peggy J. YostPeggy J. Yost, 76, of Lakemore, passed away June 10, 2011. She was born in Barnesville, Ohio on April 3, 1935. Peggy was a devoted Sunday School teacher for seventeen years at Ellet Church of the Nazarene. She will always be remembered for making the best fudge in town. Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, William...

Maria W. Zimmer (Mary)Maria W. Zimmer (Mary) 94, passed into God's arms on April 12, 2011. Mary was born in Nemetker, Hungary. She was preceded in death by her 8 year old daughter, Elizabeth and her husband, Frank. She is survived by her daughter, Terry Menyes(John), sons, Frank (Barbara) and Anthony (Carole). Also surviving are 10 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren....