Margie E. Martin, 87, went to meet her Lord on April 19, 2010. Margie was born July 28, 1922 in Newark, Ohio. She graduated from West High School in Akron. She was a loving and giving wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, and great-grandmother, with a quick laugh and an even quicker wit. She was also active in the service of her...

Wallace C. SpeegleWallace C. Speegle, 83, of Springfield Township, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 17, 2010. Wallace was born January 7, 1927 in Cullman, Alabama. He was a WWII Vet serving in the Pacific and was part of the occupation force of Japan in the cities of Kobe and Nagasaki. He moved his family to Akron in 1951 and...

Jon "Bruce" PeckJon "Bruce" Peck, 64, passed away on April 16, 2010. Bruce served with the US Army in the Vietnam conflict as a helicopter mechanic. He retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber and enjoyed racing and working on cars. Preceded in death by his father, Calvin. Survivors include his mother, Norma; brother, Calvin Eugene; nephew, Morgan (Teresa); and other...

Etta M. WidmerEtta M. Widmer, 89, of Lakemore, passed away April 14, 2010. Etta was born August 1, 1920 in Hillham, Tennessee and lived most of her life in Akron. She worked at Sun Rubber Co. in Barberton. She was an accomplished gardener and enjoyed spending time with her family. Etta was preceded in death by her son, Larry. She...

Patsy Lou HaidetPatsy Lou Haidet, 58, passed away at home on April 16, 2010 surrounded by her loving family. She was a hardworking woman who dedicated 30 years at Norton Co. before working as a teacher's aide for the Kent City Schools. She was also a member of Green Valley United Methodist Church. Patsy was passionate about family beach vacations,...

Maxine C. Combs passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2010. "Nine-tenths of education is encouragement." (Anatole France)Maxine Clara Combs, nee (Turner) never stopped teaching and encouraging those around her to educate themselves. If you ever met Maxine, you know how true those words are. Maxine served as a grade school teacher for many years in the Springfield Township school system, retiring...

Blaine W. DeniousBlaine W. Denious, 81, of Akron, passed away April 13, 2010. Blaine was born in Akron on March 30, 1929. During his service in the U.S. Army, he was stationed in Alaska where he served as a game warden and was able to pursue his love of fishing. He married Barbara Kovacs on November 17, 1956 and together...

Dennis "Denny" L. Semick, Sr.Dennis "Denny" L. Semick, Sr. went home to be with the Lord on April 12, 2010, while surrounded by family. He was born March 5, 1942, to Steve and Mary Semick in Akron, OH, where he lived in the area the majority of his life. Preceded in death by both his parents, and his sister, Stephanie....

Virgil L. MoodyVirgil L. Moody, 63, passed away on April 13, 2010. Virgil served with the US Army in the Korean and Vietnam conflicts. He retired from Burger Iron Company after 30 years of service. Preceded in death by his parents, Dwight and Hazel Moody; an infant daughter; and brother, Warren. Survivors include his beloved wife Naomi, of 36 years;...

Robert E. Fisher, IIIRobert E. Fisher, III, 47, passed away April 11, 2010 surrounded by his loving family. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving for 8 years. Robert is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Marianne; sons, Robert, IV, and Brett James; daughters, Rose Bargar, and Tabetha; grandchildren, Bradley, and Lily; mother, Nancy Sidwell;...

Zada Rose StullZada Rose Stull, 80, passed away April 10, 2010 with her family by her side. Mom was born April 28, 1929 to the late Linwood and Blanche Robertson. Mom is survived by her sons, Blain (Diane), Gary (Nancy) and daughter, Colleen; brother, Wayne (Mary Ann) Robertson; grandchildren, Jeff, Carol, Stacie, Wendy, Matt, Doug, Mikayla; and thirteen great-grandchildren. Mom...

Helen Louise WilsonHelen Louise Wilson, 80, of Westerville, Ohio, formerly of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away April 6, 2010. She was the beloved wife of Ralph P. Wilson, Sr.; loving mother of Loretta (Lowell) Kuhl, Viola (Randy) Williams, and Ralph P. Wilson, Jr.; loving grandmother of Robert, Philip, Heidi, and Jeremiah; loving great-grandmother of Brooke, Lea, Kayla, Josephine, and Ismael. Graveside...

Kathryn MerrickKathryn Merrick (Kay), 90, passed away peacefully at Palative Care Unit, Summa City Hospital on April 9, 2010 into the Lord's care. She was so loved and will be greatly missed by daughter, Betsy Hite; grandson, Kenny Drzik; grandson and wife, Tom and Tara Drzik; great-grandchildren, Zack, Steve, Anna, and Aubre. Kay will also missed by daughter-in-law, Kathy Strobe;...

Helen ButerbaughHelen Buterbaugh, 77, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2010 at Altercare of Hartville. Helen was a sweet Christian woman who will be dearly missed and was a member of the Clark Mill Rd. Church of Christ in Norton. Helen was born October 3, 1932 in Overton County, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herman and...

Margaret E. MasonMargaret E. Mason, 71, went home to be with the Lord on April 7, 2010 after a long illness. She retired from Akron General Medical Center after 26 years of service, and was a member of the Hillwood Chapel for many years. Margaret is survived by her son, Christopher McDaniel; daughter, Sherrie McDaniel; mother, Louise Schmeiser; sisters, Mary...

Ruth B. Bunce (nee Broderick)Ruth B. Bunce, 67, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly on March 31, 2010. Ruth was born in Canton on April 4, 1942 and was raised in Kent. She will be deeply missed by her husband of 45 years, David L. Bunce; children, Daryl L. Bunce of Seattle, Mark A. Bunce of Akron, Becky B. Deeken and...

Sue ReeseSue Reese, 64, loving wife, mother, and grandmother passed away on April 5, 2010. Sue is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Jim; children, Jimmy, Cindy, and Bryan; grandchildren, Jonathon, Carra, Joshua, Trey, and Gabie Jo; mother, Louise Hubbard; brother, Mike; and her loving dog, Angel. Calling hours will be held Thursday, April 8, from 12 noon...

Mary C. AdamoMary C. Adamo, age 96, was received into the arms of the Lord on April 5, 2010. Mary was born in Gallitzin, PA, but resided in Akron and Green. Mary was a woman of great faith. She loved cooking and gardening, but her greatest joy was her family. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Nicholas; parents,...

Barbara J. ZabelBarbara J. Zabel, 61, of Akron, passed away April 5, 2010. Barbara was born in Akron on August 27, 1948 to the late Robert and Jean Strain. She will always be remembered for her devotion to her grandchildren and family. In her free time, Barbara enjoyed playing bingo and slot machines. In addition to her parents, she was...

Eric D. HarbisonEric D. Harbison, 43, of Tallmadge, passed away on April 4, 2010. He was preceded in death by his father, Budd Harbison. Survivors include his mother, Mary; daughters, Toni and Babbette; siblings, Michael (Linda) and Carla (Tim) Cummings, Paul, and Pam; and many nieces and nephews. Eric enjoyed pool, fishing, the Yankees, his motorcycle, horseshoes, the Colts, working...