Sally Lou SmithSally Lou Smith, 75, passed away on June 22, 2010. She was born on January 27, 1935 in Ravenna, OH to the late Gabriel and Susie Provenzo. Sally was a member of Arlington Memorial Baptist Church and was most proud of her work as a Guardian Ad Litem. She enjoyed golf and watching many sports. Sally was also...

Hortencia Stone"The Prayer Warrior"Hortencia Stone, 84, died peacefully on June 21, 2010, surrounded by her loving family. She was known for being a prayer warrior and a faithful servant of the Lord. Once you were put on her prayer list, you had someone praying for you for life. She was a loving and giving mother and grandmother who always put...

Joseph JupinJoseph Jupin, 88, went home to be with the Lord on June 21, 2010. Joe was born in Smithfield, Pennsylvania on December 14, 1921. He was in the Navy during WWII. Joe retired from B. F. Goodrich in 1984 and then volunteered at Akron City Hospital for 12 years. He is survived by his loving wife, Dorothy, of 65...

Danny B. ChanceDanny B. Chance, 33, of Springfield Township, was taken home by his Lord after a long illness on June 18, 2010. He was born December 2, 1976 in Houston, Texas. Danny enjoyed life and always had an infectious smile. He loved his daughters who were his inspiration in life. Danny was a loving father, brother, son, uncle, great-uncle...

Bessie L. Massey age 87, of Temperance, Michigan and formerly of Akron, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 17th, 2010. She was born January 15th, 1923 to Marion and Ollie (Speare) Wood in Glasgow, Kentucky. Bessie was a very religious person who often enjoyed listening to Christian radio and having the Bible read to her. She...

Bessie L. Massey age 87, of Temperance, Michigan and formerly of Akron, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 17th, 2010. She was born January 15th, 1923 to Marion and Ollie (Speare) Wood in Glasgow, Kentucky. Bessie was a very religious person who often enjoyed listening to Christian radio and having the Bible read to her. She...

Lydia IlgLydia Ilg, 81, passed away June 20, 2010 at the VNS Hospice on Ridgewood Road after a long illness. She was an avid sports fan, liked playing bingo, and especially being with her grandchildren. Lydia is survived by her children, Henry Collier, Nancy Snyder, and Paul Ilg, Jr.; grandchildren, Sherry Snyder, Terri (Joe) McFeely, Valerie Wilson, Tony Ilg, and...

Terry W. CollinsTerry W. Collins, 67, passed away peacefully in Palm Bay, Florida on June 14, 2010. He was born in Buchtel, Ohio on December 9, 1942. Terry was predeceased by his parents, Ralph and Maude Collins; brother, H. Paul Collins; and sister, Joann Hillyer (Collins). Terry spent most of his life in the Akron area. He proudly served in...

Garnet Ann ColeGarnet Ann Cole, 72, went home to be with the Lord on June 16, 2010 surrounded by her loving family. She was a member of the Akron Baptist Temple where she was part of the Golden Agers. Garnet enjoyed bowling, traveling, gardening, spending time with her grandchildren, and volunteering at Edwin Shaw and Akron Baptist Temple. She is...

Connie L. SannerConnie L. Sanner, 48, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away June 16, 2010 at Akron City Hospital. She was born February 7, 1962 in Barberton, Ohio and spent most of her life in the Ellet and Cuyahoga Falls areas. Connie was a loving daughter, sister and friend. She was employed by Time Warner Cable. Connie was preceded in death...

Frederick F. WileFrederick F. Wile, 87, of Randolph, passed away June 15, 2010. Fred was born in Knox, Pennsylvania on March 26, 1923 to the late Harvey and Gertrude Wile. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a past commander of the Lakemore Army Navy Club. He devoted 42 years to Kenmore Construction and...

Bryan W. StaufferBryan W. Stauffer, 40, of Akron, passed away in June 2010. He was a graduate of East High School and served in the U.S. Army during the Gulf War. He was also a member of MENSA. Bryan was a gifted musician and composer. He was the founding member of Set To Burn and loved performing for friends and...

Thomas D. GrubbThomas D. "Dan" Grubb, 59, passed away June 15, 2010. He was born in Coshocton, OH to Pal and May Grubb. Dan is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Sherry; children, Thomas A. (Tammy), John (Tish), and Penny (Ed) Brown; 7 grandchildren; and mother, Celia May Grubb. Dan was a 32nd Degree Mason of Mt. Akra...

Helga M. AndrewsHelga M. Andrews, 69, of Mogadore, passed away Sunday, June 13, 2010 after a brief illness. She was born May 17, 1941 in East Germany but spent most of her life in Ohio. Helga was preceded in death by her infant son, John R. Xanten. She is survived by her husband, Charles L. Andrews; daughters, Kathy (Dave) Poland...

Judith Carol WolfeJudy lost her courageous battle with cancer after a 5 year fight on June 9, 2010. She was born October 13, 1944, attended Akron Public Schools, graduated from North High School in 1962, and was a member of St. Martha's Church. Her favorite pastime was gardening, making silk florist arrangements, and traveling to Tennessee and Colorado to see...

Edward W. JohnsonMOGADORE – Edward W. Johnson, born on July 25, 1925, passed away June 10, 2010. Ed was a member of St. Matthew's Catholic Church, Holy Name Society, Mogadore VFW & Moose, Eagles & Oriels, and the Firestone Retirees. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving in World War II, and retired from Firestone after 30 years...

Paul H. CornwellPaul H. Cornwell, 84 years of age, passed away on June 7, 2010. He was born March 18, 1926, in Clarksburg, WV. He was retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber after 44 ½ years of service. He was a member of the Kingdom Hall. Preceded in death by his parents, Anna and Frank; brothers, Roy and Frank; sisters,...

William F. LangeSurrounded by his family, William F. Lange went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 8, 2010 after a courageous 8 year battle with three kinds of cancer. He was an inspiration to those who knew him and a hero to those who loved him. A devoted and loving husband and father, he leaves...

William Mack West "Paw-Paw"William Mack West, 80, of Akron, passed away on June 7, 2010 and was reunited with his beloved wife, Marie; son, Billy; brother, Ike; and sister, Dorothy West Bartlett. Mack was a jack of all trades and there was not very much that he was unable to do. He was best known for his loving heart and...

David E. ForresterDavid E. Forrester, 57, of Gatesville, NC, formerly of Akron, OH, departed on June 4, 2010. He was born Nov. 3, 1952 to James and Grace Forrester of Akron, OH. He served in the US Army from 1970 to 1972. He retired from Cox Communications in 2002. David enjoyed fishing, most of all pursing that "granddaddy" fish of...