Betty J. CilittiBetty J. Cilitti, 65 passed away November 28, 2009. Preceded in death by her husband, Vito; parents, James and Sadie Powers; 2 brothers and 4 sisters. She is survived by daughters, Jennie Cilitti, Antonia Faust (Shaun), and Maria Cilitti; sons, Vito (Deborah) Cilitti, and Mario (Tammy) Cilitti; sisters, Peggy (Ray) Souther, Freda, Jenny, Dee and Betty; brothers, Dominic...

Marla Regina StevensMarla Regina Stevens, 39 years old, passed away Tuesday, November 24. Marla was a graduate of Kent State University. She was born and lived in Akron, Ohio her entire life. Marla is survived by her fiancé, James Fitzgerald; father, Richard (Georgiene) Stevens; mother, Edith Stevens; sisters, Shauna (Rev. Timothy) Rankin, Misha (Joseph) Prunesti and Theresa (Patrick) Kapper; brother,...

George G. BuchananGeorge G. Buchanan, 97, passed away on November 27, 2009. He was a member of Lakeview Christian Church and a 32o Mason. George was a problem solver and enjoyed challenges. He also enjoyed tinkering with cars. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth. Survivors include his daughter, Sylvia (Danny) Galleher; son, Ray (Cindy); 9 grandchildren; 16...

Kathie I. BuntsKathie I. Bunts,62, died unexpectedly on November 25, 2009 at Akron City Hospital. She was born July 1, 1947 in Akron, Ohio to the late Glenn & Margaret (Cushman) Givler. Kathie was a loving mother, sister, grandmother and aunt. She was active with the Embroiderer's Guild of America, Inc. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Mary Fern BeverlinMary Fern Beverlin - February 9, 1935 to November 26, 2009Mom went home to her Savior on Thanksgiving. She grew up in Jeannette, Pennsylvania and was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Bessie Moore. Mom Loved family above all else and was a generous loving woman. Through all adversity, she stood strong with her amazing and...

Gerald F. RowlesGerald F. Rowles, 79, went to be with the Lord and his loving wife Dawn, on November 25, 2009. Gerald graduated from Garfield High School in 1949 and went into the Army to serve in the Korean War. A proud Army Veteran, he was also a member of the VFW, American Legion, 32o Masons, and the Eagles 555....

Vauneta BairdVauneta (nee Covey) Baird, 90, passed away November 25, 2009 surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born in Newport, Arkansas and was a member of the East Market Church of God. Preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Edgar Baird; parents, Hurkless and Dessie Covey; daughter, Charlotte Evenson; grandson, Edward D. Keller; and brother, Bob Covey....

Edward Cundiff, Jr.Edward Cundiff, Jr., 88, of Munroe Falls, passed away on November 26, 2009. He was born on July 23, 1921 in Somerset, KY. Edward retired from Ford Motor Co. after 27 years of service. Edward served with the US Army during WWII and was honored with four Bronze Stars. He was also an avid gardener. Survived by his...

Robert James GriffithRobert James Griffith, 66, of Cincinnati passed away November 21, 2009. Born in Akron on February 3, 1943, Bob was raised in Firestone Park and attended St. Paul Grade School. He graduated from Archbishop Hoban High School and the University of Notre Dame where he was a member of the Fighting Irish Marching Band. With a passion for...

Delila Mae BishopDelila Mae Bishop, 75, of Suffield, passed away November 27, 2009. Delila was born January 18, 1934 in Pulaski County, Kentucky to the late Chester and Jesse Smith. She retired from the Tallmadge City Schools and later worked at CVS. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and will be missed by all who knew her. Delila was...

Edna M. StarcherEdna M. Starcher, 80, passed away November 26, 2009 after a long illness with cancer. Edna was born and raised in Akron and moved to Florida for 30 years. She retired from PBI Airport where she worked in security. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 37 years, Wilbur Starcher; sons, Douglas and Pat Starcher; and parents,...

Ann 'Red' Copeland WilsonAnn was born in Akron, Ohio March 9, 1928 to Dewey and Willanne Copeland. She graduated from South High School. She went on to attend Kent State University. On December 21, 1950 she married Harold Wilson. From this union five children were born.Ann was a devoted wife and mother. She also helped her husband run the family...

William E. YerianWilliam E. Yerian, 76, went home to be with the Lord on November 24, 2009 at his home following a 3 1/2 year battle with cancer. He was born in Canton, Ohio and lived in the Canton and Akron area all of his life. He earned a Purple Heart Medal while serving in the Army during the Korean...

Kenneth D. Breen, Sr.Kenneth D. Breen, Sr., a lifelong resident of Akron, passed away on November 24, 2009, after a short illness. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice; daughter, Carol; son, Joseph; brother, Don. He is survived by sons, James, Tom, Vern (Lynda), Kenneth, Jr. (Erica); 10 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. He was very active in St....

Robert F. WilliamsRobert F. Williams, 81, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away November 23, 2009 at Akron City Hospital. He was born August 27, 1928 in Valley View, Pennsylvania to the late Charles S. & Helen (Leitzel) Williams. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and later retired from Chrysler after 25 years of service. He was a committed family...

Vevie A. ConleyVevie A. Conley, 92, left us on November 23, 2009 to rejoin her husband, Victor in heaven. Born April 12, 1917, she married her High School sweetheart on August 14, 1935. They shared 51 years together until his death in 1985. Ve missed her graduation ceremony in 1936 to take care of her ailing mother. But last April,...

Richard A. (Dick) Gardner Dick Gardner passed away on November 23rd after a long illness, just short of his 80th birthday. Born in Akron in 1929, he was a graduate of the University of Akron. He taught at Coventry High School, Kenmore East in New York, Draughans Jr. College in Nashville, and at the University of Akron, where he was...

Kandy Jo SandersKandy Jo Sanders, 44, passed away November 20, 2009 after a long illness. She was a member of the Restoration Branch of Dover, Ohio. Kandy was a wonderful daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She loved being a member and officer of the Daughters of Mokanna. Kandy loved her family and friends and if you could not...

George AbrahamGeorge Abraham, 87, passed away Friday, November 20, 2009 after a short illness. George was born February 3, 1922 in Akron. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Helen and siblings, Paul, Katherine, Milos, Mary, Olga, and Dorothy. He is survived by his sister, Pauline Cingle. George is survived by his loving wife of 66 years,...

John J. Hunter "Duck"John J. Hunter, 92, passed away November 20, 2009. He was born in Cambria County, Pennsylvania on November 9, 1917. John resided in Akron and retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. after 39 years of service. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a member of the Masonic order Adoniram-Joppa Lodge 517. He was...