Charles M. KeattsCharles M. Keatts, 81, passed away March 4, 2010 peacefully at home. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps, and was stationed at the Eniwetok Atomic Energy Proving Grounds, Marshall Islands. Charles retired from Goodyear after over 30 years of service. He is survived by his loving wife of 44...

Caroline S. ChapmanCaroline S. Chapman, 88, of Stow, passed away March 4, 2010. She was born in Somerset County, Pennsylvania on May 11, 1921. Caroline will always be remembered for her wisdom and her love of reading, travel, and playing cards. She was a loving mother and grandmother and will be missed by all who knew her. Caroline was preceded...

Steven Allen CooperSteven Allen Cooper went home to be with the Lord on March 1, 2010 after suffering a long illness at Kent Health Care. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Lorena Cooper. Steven is survived by his brother, William (Bill) Cooper; niece and nephew, Kim and Guy McElhaney; and great-niece and great-nephew, Sandra and Matthew....

Steve VargaSteve Varga, 78, went home to the Lord on February 26, 2010. He was born in Hungary, and was a life time resident of Akron. Steve lived a full life enjoying fishing, family, friends, and was a member of the Hungarian-American Club. He is survived by his daughter, Irene (Brian) Beebe; grandchildren, Jessica, and Amanda; son, Steve Varga, Jr.;...

Theodore "Theo" Frank Broadhurst Theo Broadhurst, born February 18, 2010, went to Heaven to be with the Lord February 28, 2010. Theo touched many people in his short life and will be missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Frank Broadhurst. He will be missed by his parents, April E. Broadhurst and David...

Olen E. OsborneOlen E. Osborne, 79, went home to be with the Lord on February 27, 2010. He was born in Ansted, WV to Otis and Bessie Osborne. Olen was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, and was a member of Grace Baptist Church. He retired from Conrail Railroad after 39 years of service. Preceded in death by his brothers,...

Baxter PettyBaxter Petty, 86, formerly of Uniontown, went to be with the Lord on February 27, 2010. Baxter was a former member of Temple Baptist Church and recently attended Grace Cathedral with his son, James. He was a World War II Army Air Force Veteran and retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber after over 40 years of service. He was...

Juanita "Mickie" WardJuanita "Mickie" Ward, 65, of Akron, passed away February 26, 2010 at her residence. She was born December 15, 1944 in Tioga, West Virginia to the late Parker & Sarah (Culver) Dempsey. Mickie was a devoted mother, grandmother and wonderful person to everyone. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, David Dempsey....

James Coleman (The Blind Man)James Coleman, 78, left this earth into the arms of the Lord on February 25, 2010 while surrounded by his close friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty; parents, Alton and Agnes; and brother, Bill. He is survived by his sister, Alice Elliott of Nebraska; close friends, Earl Elliott Jr. and Deborah Elliott...

Norma Jean DeverNorma Jean Dever, 81, went home to be with the Lord on February 25, 2010. She was a member of the Community Baptist Church of Tallmadge and retired from First Merit Bank. Preceded in death by her parents, David Dayvolt and Edna Hamilton; grandsons, John and Joseph. Survivors include her husband, Edward, of 57 years; daughter, Danielle (Gary)...

Jeraldine (Jeri) RinehartJeraldine (Jeri) Rinehart, of Tallmadge, passed away February 22, 2010. Jeri was born in Spokane, Washington on March 27, 1933. She attended George Washington Elementary School, John Marshall High School, Cleveland Institute of Music, and The Cleveland Music Settlement in Cleveland, Ohio, and Washington State College in Pullman, Washington. She leaves relatives in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho and...

Clarence K. DannerClarence K. Danner, 84, of Mogadore, passed away February 22, 2010. He was born in Hillham, Tennessee on February 18, 1926 to the late George W. and Lillian M. Danner. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during World War II and received the World War II Victory Medal and the European-African-Middle Eastern Service Medal with 3 bronze...

Carol Lynn (Clark) Liston "Sissy"Carol Lynn (Clark) Liston "Sissy," 48, went home to be with our Lord, Papa and Isaac on February 21, 2010. Carol was a loving, big-hearted person to all who knew her. Remember the childhood years, sunshine and laughter. She is preceded in death by her father, Dennis Clark; and grandson, Isaac. Carol is survived by her...

June M. LoughJune M. Lough, 83, passed away with her family beside her. She went home to be with the Lord and into the arms of her husband. Preceded in death by her husband, John W. Lough; and granddaughter, Diana M. Donnelly. Surviving June are 4 daughters, Patty Northrop, Shirley Mitan (Steve), Jeanie Riddle (Harry), and Missy Marquardt (Jon); 9...

Shirley J. HolbrookShirley J. Holbrook, 74 of Akron, passed away on February 20, 2010. She was born on July 6, 1935 to the late Richard and Kathryn Houston. Preceded in death by her brother, Donald Quarles and Step-father JB Quarles. She is survived by her husband John; daughters, Lola Thomas, and Marcey Harding; son, Guy Moross; sister, Sharon Maleckar; granddaughter...

Catherine Jane LeasureCatherine Jane Leasure was called to her Eternal Home Feb. 20, 2010. She was born April 9, 1924 in Byesville, OH, to Clyde G. and Myrtle M. Forshey. She was a graduate of Elk Rural High School in Harriettsville, OH. Catherine married her loving husband, Vernon on April 11, 1942. This marriage brought forth five children, nine grandchildren,...

Jean Marie MooreJean Marie Moore 68, of Tallmadge, passed away on February 18, 2010. She was born June 15, 1941 in Akron, OH to the late Charles and Violet Thomas. She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Frank ; daughters, Lorin Somerlot and Stephanie (David) Ripley; sisters, Joan (Robert) Dragonette, Janet Thomas, and Nancy Jamir; brother, Charles...

Helen WestHelen West, 87, passed away on February 19, 2010. She enjoyed spending time with her great-grandchildren and playing slot machines and bingo. Helen is survived by her son, John West; grandchildren, Diana (Bill) Aey and Suzanne (Paul) Kozy; great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Braden, Sydney, Parker, and Preston; sisters, Mary Coupe and Annie Norvell; and her beloved dog, Chance. Calling hours will...

Margaret GullyMargaret Ellen Gully (Walker), 73, loving mother of five daughters, Kathryn Gully (deceased), Patricia (Alan) Forbes, Maria (Scott) Crawford, Karen Cole, and Frances Gully; beloved grandmother of Tabatha, Andrew, Anthony, Jacquelyne, Gabriella, Danielle, and Chandler; great-grandmother of Alexandria; beloved sister of Wilma Petenbrink, William Walker, and Thomas Walker, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 16,...

Ina Rae SurgenIna Rae Surgen, 71, of Akron, passed away February 17, 2010. She was born in Akron on February 14, 1939. Ina was the current president of her TOPS chapter. She loved bowling, golfing, and the Cleveland Cavs. She will always be remembered as a loving and generous person. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and...