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...

Paul Allen Wilson, Jr.Paul Allen Wilson, Jr., passed away quietly November 15, 2009. Paul was born to the late Paul and Betty Wilson on October 22, 1951. Paul was employed by the Atlantic Foundry, Admiral Machine, and Quality Mold. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, camping, and cruising in his 1968 Buick GS. He also dejayed at many charitable events. His greatest...

Glenn M. WarnerGlenn M. Warner, 84, went home to be with the Lord on November 18, 2009 surrounded by his loving family. He was a veteran of the U.S Navy serving in World War II, and retired from O'Neil's. Glenn was a member of the Gospel Crusaders Church, and a member of The Ohio Country Western Music Association. He was...

John SmallJohn Small, 71, passed away November 16, 2009. He was a retired auto mechanic and lived in Oak Hill, WV for a number of years. John was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He is survived by his children, John (Karen) Small, Jr., Andrea (Robert) Fox, and Jeff Small all of Oak Hill, WV; 3 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; brothers,...

Mary A. HaleMary A. Hale, 67, passed away on November 15, 2009. She was a member of the Emmanuel United Church of Christ. Mary is survived by her husband Thomas, of 35 years; daughter Haley (Anthony) Starks; son Ross Bryant; and grandchildren Cory, Tiffany, and Sonny. A memorial service will be held Thursday, 1 p.m., at Emmanuel United Church of...

Willena PaullWillena Paull, 63, passed away November 11, 2009 surrounded by her loving family. She enjoyed country music, crossword puzzles, bingo, fishing and being outdoors. Willena is preceded in death by her parents, William and Elena McKnight; and brother, William McKnight, Jr. She is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, Jerry Paull; special son, Jerry Carl Mobley (Patty...

John M. CasselberryJohn M. Casselberry passed away on November 10, 2009. He was born on February 11, 1969. John went to Waterloo High School and later graduated from the W. Howard Nicol School of Nursing in 1995. John was living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and was working as an MDS Coordinator. John had been sick for the past 12 years...

Richard J. EmoreRichard J. Emore, 66, of Akron, passed away November 11, 2009. Dick was born October 29, 1943 in Akron to the late James and Dorothy Emore. He was a car enthusiast and spent many hours searching for parts at junkyards and repairing cars. He was especially fond of Plymouth Mopars. Dick was a member of the Myasthenia Gravis...

Stephen T. Tandarich"PaPa"Stephen T. Tandarich, 63, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on November 6, 2009 in Jacksonville, Florida while doing something he loved – fishing. He was born February 8, 1946 in Akron and resided there most of his life. Steve was a 1964 graduate of Ellet High School where he played trumpet in the marching...

Margaret L. GreenMargaret L. Green, 61, of Akron, passed away November 9, 2009 at Akron City Hospital. She was born August 31, 1948 in Akron, Ohio to the late Donald E. & Mary A. (Petrunic) Green. Margaret retired from the City of Akron after 40 years of service. She was a member of the City of Akron Women's 20 Year...

Mae RowanMae Della Rowan, 81, passed away November 8, 2009 at Copley Health Center surrounded by family and friends. Mae was born May 24, 1928 in Barberton, Ohio to the late Pete and Stella (Buris) Neely. She retired from the VA Hospital in Brecksville, Ohio as a nurse. Mae was a true believer in God, and enjoyed sewing, knitting and...