Noreen Durst Noreen Durst, born June 30, 1928, passed away at age 81 on Wednesday morning, December 2, 2009. Preceded in death by husband, Lee of 54 years of marriage; brothers, Virgil and Jerry Sharrock and sister, Betty Adkins; children, Karen (Mike) Hodges, Rhonda, David (Kathy), Norlee and Jerry; 9 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. She was a member of Greensburg United...

Ray A. SwaneyRay A. Swaney, 64, passed away December 4, 2009 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Uniontown, PA and moved to the Akron area in 1959. Ray was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving on the USS John R. Perry (DE-1034) and the USS Dewey (DLG-14). For the last 28 years, he was a loyal...

Bonnie M. HaughtBonnie M. Haught, 56, passed away on December 3, 2009. She has gone to be with her beloved Billy and Jennifer. She leaves her heart with her 3 remaining children, Kurt, Bryan, & Matthew (Caren). Also, parents Richard and Gloria; brothers Richard, David, Stephan; sisters Carol and Andrea; 2 grandchildren, Shannon and Nevaeh; brothers-in-law Joe and Dave; sister-in-law...

Wilbert D. Pierce (Webb)Wilbert D. Pierce passed away December 4, 2009 due to complex illness. He was born March 9, 1927 to Bethel and Arley Pierce. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, son, Wilbert Dale Pierce, Jr and daughter Joanne Hajjar. He is survived by his wife of 40 years Margaret Vanderhoff, whom he married April 5,...

Glenn O. MayGlenn O. May, 83, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on December 3, 2009. He was born September 20, 1926 in Akron, Ohio to the late Grover C. & Margaret (Lanhart) May. Glenn served in the U.S. Army during WWII and later worked as a Master Baker for Ideal Bakery. He was a devoted husband,...

Mary L. WhiteMary L. White, 78, died December 3, 2009, after a long illness. God sent down an angel for you. Now you are free of pain. You are with our Lord and all the loved ones who preceded you. We have lost the love of our lives. For now, all we have are the wonderful memories of all the...

Frances J. NealFrances J. Neal, 77, went home to be with the Lord on December 1, 2009. She was a member of the Brady Lake Baptist Church. Frances loved to read and enjoyed traveling with her husband to various places. She always carried a great smile and a warm heart and she was a true lady. Preceded in death by...

Geneva Ruth Cunningham, age 81, passed away November 30, 2009.Geneva lived her earlier years in New Orleans, La. She loved the city dearly, especially the French Quarter, where she was employed for most of her working years. She was an avid reader, specifically health & gardening books. Also, she enjoyed crocheting and gardening. Preceded in death by parents, George and...

Linda PetersLinda Marie Peters, 64, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, Nov 29, 2009. Linda was born in Athens, Ohio but lived most of her life in the Akron-Barberton area. She was preceded in death by her mother & father, Gladys & Kenneth Baker. She is survived by her husband, Larry W. Peters; mother-in-law, Mae...

Waneta R. BechterWaneta R. Bechter, 85, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2009. Born February 28, 1924 in Cambridge, OH. She had lived in Akron for most of her life. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church. Throughout her life she has had various jobs, but her favorite by far was being a wonderful mom and grandma. Preceded in...

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...