Robert J. Banar, 94, of Akron, passed away May 10, 2010 at his residence.He was born August 31, 1915 to the late Robert and Agnes (Stefanick) Banar. He leaves his wife, Emily, a former Lieutenant in the United States Army, to whom he was happily married for over 60 years. He was an employee of Goodyear Tire & Rubber and...

Connie J. MurphyConnie J. Murphy, 68, passed away on May 9, 2010. She was born in Akron, OH on October 20, 1941 to the late Glen and Amelia Bousher. Connie was a 1960 graduate of East High School. She was a member of Visitation of Mary Catholic Church and served on the board at St. Thomas Hospital for 20 years....

Betty Ellen StoynoffBetty Ellen Stoynoff, 82, of Akron, passed away May 11, 2010. Betty was born May 25, 1927 in Washington, Pennsylvania. She was a loving mother and grandmother and will be missed by all who knew her. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, George and son, Philip. She is survived by her daughters, DeAnna (Skip) Weidman and...

Dale CantrellDale Cantrell passed away Monday, May 10, 2010 surrounded by loved ones. He accepted death with grace and dignity. He was born November 28, 1953 and resided in Akron his entire life. He was a graduate of North High School and was retired from Davies Can Company. He was the former owner and operator of The Touch of Class...

Marlys R. (Ball) MollohanMarlys R. (Ball) Mollohan, 70, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2010, with her children by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Josephine Sorenson; and sister, Pauline Thunborg. She is survived by her loving husband, Frank Mollohan; and devoted children, Charlene (David) Corbin and Scott Ball; loving grandchildren, Stacey and Stephanie...

Thomas C. "Tom" TateTom Tate, 46, of Tallmadge, passed away May 9, 2010. He was born June 15, 1963 in Akron to the late Olin and Lee Tate. Tom was a project manager and was employed with Scott Process Systems Inc. for 25 years. In his free time, he enjoyed riding his Harley with his wife, vacationing with his sister...

Clyde M. HensleyClyde M. "Junior" Hensley, 62, passed away May 8, 2010 surrounded by his loving family. He was a long time resident of Akron, then moved to live in Kimbolton. Junior was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in Vietnam. Preceded in death by his son, Clyde M. Hensley, III. He is survived by his loving wife of...

Mae Elizabeth Monaghan (nee Shrader)Mae Elizabeth Monaghan, 92, passed away May 8, 2010. She was born in Tazewell, Virginia on September 20, 1917 and moved to Akron, Ohio in 1951. She worked for Goodyear Tire and Rubber and then Polsky's from 1960-1978. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph A. Monaghan, Sr. and daughter, Mary Ann Monaghan. She...

Christ Arthur KoloniarChrist Arthur "Art" Koloniar, 77, passed away May 8, 2010 at the Traditions Nursing Home on Bath Rd. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in Korea, and he received a Purple Heart. Art was a union plasterer for over 50 years, and was a member of Plasterer's Local #109. He was a 32nd degree Mason...

Alice T. Rauckhorst (nee Fuerst)Alice T. Rauckhorst, 73, of Akron, passed away May 6, 2010. Alice was born May 1, 1937 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Andrew and Mary Fuerst. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Holy Name High School. Alice had a love of the fine arts and taught her children to appreciate culture and education. She was...

Bobby Lee Robbins, Sr.In Loving Memory OfBobby Lee Robbins, Sr., 62, passed away on May 7, 2010. Preceded in death by his parents, William Robbins, Sr. and Maybelle Damsa. Survivors include his wife, Janie; son, Bobby Lee Robbins, Jr.; daughter, Melissa (James) Rowan; sister, Shirley Robbins; brothers, William (Marge) Robbins and Dennis (April) Damsa; grandchildren, James Rowan, II and Elizabeth...

Marjorie R. PruceMarjorie R. Pruce, 89, of Tallmadge, passed away May 6, 2010 at the Hospice Care Center. She was born June 6, 1920 in McDonald, Ohio to the late Michael & Julia (Triplat) Krossman. Marjorie was a lifelong member of the Catholic faith and has attended Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church since moving to the area in 1957....

John MerrickJohn Merrick, 86, passed away on May 5, 2010. John was a retired Sergeant from the Akron Workhouse and Veteran of the US Army. He was a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and a 32nd Degree Mason. Preceded in death by his first wife, Edith; and second wife, Virginia....

Kenneth Eugene SmelkoKenneth Eugene Smelko, 72, died on May 5, 2010, at Akron City Hospital after a 5 year courageous battle with cancer, following a massive heart attack. Born in Bellaire, OH to John A. Smelko and Gladys N. Seevers, on June 12, 1937. He attended Central High School and proudly served in the U.S. Air Force. He retired from...

Arnold C. MooreArnold C. Moore, 90, of Ellet, passed away on May 2, 2010. Arnold was born on May 31, 1919 and retired from Cornwell Tools. Preceded in death by his son, Gary Moore. Survivors include his beloved wife, Ruth, of 66 years; daughter, Connie Brooks; 3 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren. Interment will take place at Hillside Memorial Park and...

Eugene D. FinkEugene D. Fink, 78, of Akron, Ohio passed onto eternal life on April 27, 2010. Eugene (Gene) was born on June 25, 1931 in Cleveland, Ohio to Max and Viola Fink. Gene was the previous owner of Son's Harley-Davidson in Akron and was the owner of several other business entities. He was a 32nd degree Mason, member of...

Silas S. Evans, Jr.Silas S. Evans, Jr., 79, went to be with the Lord on May 1, 2010. Silas was a veteran of the US Air Force. He took great pride in his work as a bus driver, having driven for Greyhound for 28 years. He retired from Metro Transit after 15 years of service, where he drove students from...

Paula M. SkowronskiPaula M. Skowronski, 52, of Mogadore, passed away April 29, 2010. Paula was born in Cleveland on August 14, 1957. She had many friends at the Ravenna WalMart. Paula was an avid gardener, baker, and an animal lover. She will be deeply missed by her children, Dawn Davis and Jeremy Skowronski; fiance, Jeffrey Rankin; parents, William and Mary...

Susan E. ShanksSusan E. Shanks, 56, of Akron, passed away April 29, 2010. Susan was born August 23, 1953 in Akron. She graduated from Revere High School and the Wooster College of Business. Susan was a member of the Akron Turner Club and enjoyed golfing and bowling. She was preceded in death by her father-in-law, Charles (Don) Shanks. She will...

Irene R. FilingIrene R. Filing, 77, passed away April 28, 2010. Irene was born May 19, 1932 in Akron to the late Philip and Mary (nee Sabetta) Filing. She was an avid fan of basketball and football and enjoyed spending time with Shaker. She will be missed by all who knew her. In addition to her parents, Irene was preceded...