Larry R. BeckLarry R. Beck, 74, of Mogadore, went home to be with the Lord on September 23, 2010. He was born January 30, 1936 in Akron, Ohio to the late Arthur E. & Faye (White) Beck. Larry was a devoted family man and one you could always count on. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years,...

Tilman (Gil) GilpinTilman Gilpin, 90, of Uniontown, passed away September 20, 2010. He was born June 22, 1920 to the late Garrett and Ora Gilpin. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Martha Frye, Reva Eldridge, Ira Gilpin, and Otis Gilpin. Tilman will be deeply missed by his loving wife, Jessie; son, Dennis Wayne Gilpin of Texas; stepdaughter, Dee...

Marie Margaret CurticianMarie Margaret Curtician, 89, passed away September 22, 2010 at Summit Villa Nursing Home. Marie and her husband lived in Oklahoma for 25 years and more recently in the Akron area. She was born in Mingo, PA to the late Giovanni & Dagani Anna (Domenica) Bertolasio. Marie was a member of the Eagles Lodge #555 and she enjoyed...

Catherleen M. Fletcher (Cat)Catherleen M. Fletcher, 75, of Akron, fell into the arms of her Lord and Savior on September 20, 2010. Catherleen was born January 25, 1935 to the late Ed and Virgie Ware. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior at the age of thirteen and was a member of Israelite Baptist Church for over 50 years. She...

Ronald J. HengeliRonald J. Hengeli, 73, of Akron, passed away surrounded by his family on September 22, 2010. He worked 25 years at Rogers Mfg. and 10 years at Hamlin Steel. Ronald was preceded in death by his parents, Julius and Ethel Hengeli. He will be sadly missed by his wife of 52 years, Marlene (nee Shirey); daughters, Danielle Rotunda...

"JJ" (Jeremiah James) Riley, 29, passed away suddenly September 18, 2010. He was born March 25, 1981 in Akron, Ohio and was a 1999 graduate of Mogadore High School. He was a rural route carrier for the U. S. Postal Service, Mogadore branch. JJ loved his family. He liked 4-wheeling and playing video games with his son, Tyler; Cassidy loved...

Carol J. Goodspeed, 65, passed away on September 20, 2010. She was preceded in death by her father, David Griffa; husband, Alfred Goodspeed; and son, Michael Goodspeed. Survivors include her mother, Wilma Griffa; daughters, Tammy Brooks, Tracy (John) Jubara, and Teresa Goodspeed; sons, David and Allen Goodspeed; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister, Deborah Griffa and companion, Gary Lee Guil. Calling...

Stanley L. Smith Stanley L. Smith, 86, passed away on September 17, 2010 and has been reunited with the love of his life, Juanita. He was born on June 28, 1924 in Tracey City, TN to the late Sam and Nancy (Gipson) Smith. Stanley was a member of Grace Baptist Church and was a self-made man in all he did....

Margaret L. Corder2/13/1922-9/17/10Margaret was the youngest of 8 children born to Jay and Anna Corder in Adams Mills/Dresden, OH. She is survived by generations of loving nieces and nephews, and by numerous dedicated, caring friends. She came to Akron in 1940, attended a local business college, took classes at Akron University, and held accounting positions at Goodyear Aerospace, General Tire,...

Sandra L. PerineSandra L. Perine, 68, passed away Sept. 13, 2010 after a long illness. She liked to play bingo and games, but her family was the most important thing to her. Sandra is survived by her loving husband of 39 years, Charles; children, Donna Bauch, Dawn (Will) DeBusk, Michele (Kenny) Ryneer, Melody Golden, and Toby Perine; 13 grandchildren; 7...

Chester G. LangeChester G. Lange, 62, passed away on September 14, 2010. Chester worked at Alside for 37 years and enjoyed camping and hiking. Preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Lucille Lange; sisters, Theresa Crocker and Virginia Sniderhan; brother, Gerald Lange. Survivors include his beloved wife of 39 years, Nancy; son, Tony (Katie); grandson, Jude; sister, Catherine Drake;...

Ralph E. BoylesRalph E. Boyles, 79, of Akron, passed away September 14, 2010. He was born September 10, 1931 in Barbour Co., West Virginia to the late Leo and Edna Boyles. He retired from CCC Trucking Co. after working there from 1952-1993. After retirement, Ralph started his own lawn care business. In addition to his parents, Ralph was preceded in...

Mildred "Midge" I. Lewis, of Akron, lost her battle with breast cancer with her mother, Irene J. Lewis by her side, on September 3, 2010. She graduated from Ellet High School in 1965 and Southern Ohio College. She is survived by her mother, Irene Lewis, of Akron; sister and brother-in-law, Sharon and Dave Collins; nephew and niece, David and Crystal;...

Cecil C. KolbCecil C. Kolb, 93, of Tallmadge, passed away September 12, 2010. Cecil was born October 2, 1916 to the late Arley and Madge Kolb in Lebanon, Indiana. He retired from the Akron Beacon Journal. He was a member of the National Fraternal Society of the Deaf for over 70 years. He was also a member of the Akron...

Nevaeh Grace FrancisMAGNOLIA – Our beloved daughter, Nevaeh Grace Francis, was born Sept. 8, 2010. She passed away shortly after surrounded by the love of her family. She is survived by her loving parents, Eric and Tina; sister, Melissa; grandparents, Richard and Gloria Howard, Anthony and Mary DeWitt; aunt, Jonie Howard; and a host of extended family. A private family...

Corda WilliamsCorda "Skip" (Blankenship) Williams, 86, went home to be with the Lord on Sept. 12, 2010. She is finally together again with her beloved husband, Travis Leon Williams. Skip was born in Rock Castle, WV, on Sept. 16, 1923, and moved to Akron as a teen. She raised her family in Portage Lakes, OH and was a retired custodian...

Valerie Lee CongroveValerie Lee Congrove, 50, of Akron, passed away September 10, 2010. Valerie was born in Akron on February 27, 1960. She graduated from Woodridge High School where she was a member of the marching band and played the piccolo, flute, and violin. She attended classes at the University of Akron. Valerie lived in Nashville, TN for 22 years...

Dottie L. Uphouse (Rinehart, Thompson, nee Spaulding)Dottie L. Uphouse, 58, of Deerfield, passed away surrounded by her family on September 9, 2010. She loved fishing, golfing, and outdoor life. Above all, she loved spending time with her grandchildren. She was the loving wife of the late Allen W. Uphouse. She was also preceded in death by her parents, George and...

Joy Nehrer Wilson Joy Nehrer Wilson, 44, passed to heaven on September 10, 2010, surrounded by her loving family. She enjoyed every minute of life and felt very blessed. She was preceded in death by her mother, Harriet Nehrer. Survivors include her father, John Nehrer, Sr.; beloved husband of 21 years, Bryan; daughters, Rachel and Erin; sons, Andrew and Jay;...

Richard L. StephensRichard L. Stephens, 54, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on September 7, 2010. He was born in Akron on April 20, 1956 to the late Robert L. and Betty L. Stephens. Richard was a longtime member of Grace Baptist Church. He will always be remembered as a free spirit who loved spending time with...