William J. Byrne, Jr.William J. Byrne, Jr., 67, of Tallmadge, Passed away October 30, 2009. He was born October 16, 1942, in Akron, OH to the late William and Miriam (Ann) Byrne. Bill enjoyed life. He retired after working 29 years for City of Akron Highway Maintenance Department. He enjoyed gardening, working on cars, and having a cold beer with...

William E. McLain, Jr.William E. McLain, Jr., 80, of Akron, passed away October 29, 2009. He was born July 24, 1929 in Parkersburg, West Virginia to the late William E. and Florene McLain, Sr. Bill served in the U.S. Army and retired from Goodyear. In his free time, he enjoyed golf, bowling, pool, and cards. He will be deeply missed...

Elizabeth "Betty" MetcalfBetty Metcalf, 85, passed away on October 29, 2009. Betty was a member of the New Horizons Christian Church and the Order of the Eastern Star. She retired from the US Postal Service after 27 years of service. Betty enjoyed arts and crafts, taking trips with friends, and gardening. She thrived on serving others. Her pride and joy...

Arnold J. "Arnie" StarcherArnold J. "Arnie" Starcher, 70, passed away on October 27, 2009. Arnie retired from the Chrysler plant in Twinsburg after 36 years of service. He enjoyed Bingo, playing cards, and fishing and will be remembered as a generous man who took care of everybody. Preceded in death by his parents, Isaac and Bessie; daughter, Joann; son, Robert;...

Ronald D. RecobRonald D. Recob, 74, passed away on October 26, 2009. Ronald was a Veteran of the Korean Conflict, having served with the US Air Force. He retired from Sacks Electric after 40 years of service and was an avid fisherman. He will be remembered as a wonderful father and grandfather. Preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers;...

Patricia T. WilderPatricia T. Wilder, 74, of Deerfield, Ohio, passed away October 26, 2009. Patty was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico and grew up all over the country as a result of her father's army career. After marriage and two children, she pursued a career as a laboratory technician. She settled in the Deland, Florida area in the 1970s...

Henry Thomas BelenskiHenry Thomas Belenski, 62, of Akron, passed away October 26, 2009 after a lengthy illness. Henry was born in Barberton on November 10, 1946 to the late Henry and Emma Belenski. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and will be missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife of over 40 years,...

Helen Legg (nee Tandarich)Helen Legg (nee Tandarich), 82, passed away on October 25, 2009. She retired after many years of work as a secretary, was an avid golfer, and enjoyed traveling. Preceded in death by her husband Floyd. Survivors include her sisters, Mildred Rodites, of Las Vegas, and Katherine Sekel, of Akron; brother, Tom Tandarich, of Akron; and many nieces,...

George B. Moye, Jr. "Joe"George B. Moye, Jr., 50, of Ellet, passed away October 23, 2009. Joe was born on the U.S. Military Base on the Panama Canal on June 10, 1959. Joe enjoyed golfing and cooking and will always be remembered for his big heart. He was preceded in death by his father, George B. Moye, Sr. He will...

Herbert Howard EisenbraunHerbert Howard Eisenbraun, 68, of Cuyahoga Falls, was called home by his Lord on October 24, 2009. Born on November 4, 1940 in Creighton, South Dakota, he was the eighth child born to Herbert and Emma L. (Willuweit) Eisenbraun in a family of 10 children. He attended Wall High School (South Dakota) where he graduated in May 1959....

Robert D. Zook, Sr. (ZOOK)Robert D. Zook, Sr., 68, passed away October 23, 2009 after a long struggle with Rheumatoid Arthritis. He was a life long resident of Akron, and was an avid camper and fisherman and loved playing the lottery. Zook was preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Selma Zook; son, David L. Jarvis; and mother-in-law, Lucy...

Jennie F. GoodheartJennie F. Goodheart, 90, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on October 22, 2009. Jennie was born in Akron on April 11, 1919. She was preceded in death by her husband, Julius Goodheart. She is survived by her children, Julius Ray Goodheart and wife, Janice of Wadsworth, Gerald Lee Goodheart and wife, Annie of Ellet,...

Charles E. "Charlie" McFalls, Jr.Charles E. "Charlie" McFalls, Jr., 49, of Randolph, passed into the arms of the Lord on October 20, 2009. He was born October 19, 1960 in Akron, Ohio. Charles was employed as a diesel mechanic at Austin Parts & Service. He enjoyed hunting, cars, NASCAR and household projects. He is survived by his loving wife of...

Donald R. Hargis, Jr.Donald R. Hargis, Jr., 33, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away October 19, 2009. Donald was born in Akron on March 18, 1976. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald R. Hargis; grandparents, Ray and Emma Hargis; and grandfather, Raleigh Ward. He will be deeply missed by his mother and stepfather, Rosalie and Willie Pittser of...

Brett Lee SchultzBrett Lee Schultz, 25, passed away October 19, 2009 at the Hospice Care Center in Copley. He was a 2003 graduate of Green High School and a veteran of the U.S. Army serving over in Iraq. Brett was currently active in the U.S. Army Reserves. Preceded in death by his mother, Christine Schultz. He is survived by his...

Lucile V. KistlerLucile V. Kistler, 85, passed away on October 18, 2009. She was a member of Emmanuel United Church of Christ. Lucile was a caring and compassionate person, and a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Preceded in death by her husband Erben. Survivors include her daughters Nancy (Bill) Randall, Phyllis (Bernie) Dunn, and Janet (Jeff) Hartney; sisters Leota Nye...

William R. WeissWilliam R. Weiss, 79, died October 18, 2009. He retired from the Akron Schools in 1983 and was a Korean War Veteran. Survived by Godson Thomas Ambach and Fred Ambach, of Suffield. Cremation has taken place. NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 330-784-3334.

Charles Donald DulaneyCharles Donald Dulaney, 88, passed away October 14, 2009 at Altercare Post Acute Long Term Care Center in Brimfield after a short illness.Born July 26, 1921 in Petroleum, WV to the late Frank and Bessie Dulaney, he was a US Army Veteran and World War II POW. Mr. Dulaney was a resident of Akron for the past 63...

(Jane) Lydia Creekmore(Jane) Lydia Creekmore, 72, of Green, passed away October 13, 2009 with her family at her side after a long illness. She was born April 29, 1937 to the late George E. & Mary G. (Ashby) Yauger. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 11 brothers and sisters She is survived by her loving...

Lolita StarnerLolita Starner, 74, passed away October 15, 2009. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Lolita Cooper. Lolita is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Ralph; children, Sandy (Brian) Struchen, Lisa (Harold) Rankin, Bryan Starner and Jennifer Starner; grandchildren, Cory and Chris Trayer and Josh and Clint Rankin;...