William J. InghamWilliam "Willie" J. Ingham, 80, went home to be with the Lord on January 30, 2010 after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born in Pottstown, PA, and retired from General Tire & Rubber. Willie was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He was active in Patterson Park Senior Singers, enjoyed playing the...

George M. Shepherd, Jr.George M. Shepherd, Jr., 70, passed away on January 26, 2010. George had served with the US Marine Corps from 1959-1962 and retired from Timet Metals in Toronto, OH after 40 years of service. George was very involved in the lives of his grandchildren and was a member of the Marine Corps Club in Weirton, WV. He...

Jackson L. HagenbaughJackson L. Hagenbaugh, 78, went home to be with the Lord on January 26, 2010 surrounded by his loving family to join his wife, Margaret, one day after what would have been their 56th wedding anniversary. He was a member of the Akron Baptist Temple for over 30 years. Jack was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving...

Steven G. StachowiakSteven G. Stachowiak, 61, of Tallmadge, passed away on January 27, 2010. He was born in Akron on January 14, 1949. He received services through Ardmore for many years and was currently employed by REM. Steve and his wife Mary enjoyed going to Tasty Restaurant on weekends. He will be deeply missed by his wife of 27 years,...

Ellen Ekmark WilliamsEllen Ekmark Williams, 54, passed away January 26, 2010. She was a very artistic person, and she loved children, animals, fishing, motorcycles, flowers, and travelling. Preceded in death by her brother, Dane Ekmark. Ellen is survived by her loving husband, Tom; parents, Esther and David Ekmark; sister, Lavern Ekmark; uncles, Guy and Harold Hawk and family; numerous loving...

Glenna Ruth DavisGlenna Ruth Davis, 85, of Lakemore, passed away January 26, 2010 at Pebble Creek Senior Care Residence. Glenna was born in Phico, West Virginia on August 19, 1924. She was a longtime member of the Community Gospel Tabernacle and more recently a member of Lakeview Lighthouse Church. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Luther N....

Glen WilleyGlen Willey, 95, passed away January 25, 2010. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Joanne Cockerham; and son, David Willey. Glen is survived by his loving wife of 72 years, Mary; daughter, Judy Wilson of WI, and daughter-in-law, Helen Willey; 9 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren with one more on the way. He retired from Goodyear after 36...

Larry D. CoalgroveLarry D. Coalgrove, 60, of Barberton, passed away January 24, 2010 at Barberton Citizens Hospital. He was born April 17, 1949 in Akron, Ohio to the late Lawrence Lee & Elizabeth Gladys (Wolf) Coalgrove. He was a blessing in our lives. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Elizabeth G. Coalgrove; step-children, Janet (Ken) Dye, Jerry...

Frank A. EnglerFrank A. Engler, passed away January 25, 2010 in Brimfield at the home of his sister and brother-in-law. Kathleen and Jeff Gambone generously took Frank into their home and lovingly cared for him during his courageous nine month battle with cancer. Frank was born on July 24, 1956 to Frank D. and Doris Engler. He grew up in...

Theresa "Terry" Ann Shuster (Wolf)Theresa "Terry" Ann Shuster (Wolf), 55, passed away peacefully at her home on January 22, 2010. Preceded in death by her father, Chester Wolf; mother, Helen Smith; and brother, Charles Wolf. Terry leaves behind her loving husband, Brian Shuster; children, Janine (Tom) Frederick, Jeremy Gould (Mike Penrod), and Tracy Wolfe; grandchildren, Tom, Stefani, Mary and Theresa...

Nancy A. PitnerNancy A. Pitner, 57, of Akron, passed away on January 22, 2010. She was born in Akron, to the late Earl and Louise (Stutler) Stephens. She is survived by her brothers, Ed (Karen) Stephens, Rick Stephens, Ken (Alycia) Stephens, and Phil (Lisa) Stephens; special niece and nephew, Chad and Ashley Stephens; special aunt, Georgette McMaster. Cremation has already...

Steve M. HofbauerSteve M. Hofbauer entered into eternal rest on January 22, 2010. Born on August 25, 1917 to Rose (Tresz) and Joseph Hofbauer. He was a driver for City Baking Co. for 11 years and a store manager at Lawson Milk Co. for 23 years. A veteran of World War II, a former member of Grace Lutheran Church and...

John Palmer (Pappas)John Palmer, 88, of Akron, passed away January 21, 2010. He was born in Greenville, Pennsylvania on September 19, 1921. John served in the U.S. Army and retired from General Tire. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen. He is survived by his friends, Jim and Vicky Fioramonti, to whom he wrote the following: "During the...

Michael A. CobbMichael A. Cobb, 54, passed away January 20, 2010 surrounded by his loving family. He was a graduate of Ravenna High School, and the National Institute of Technology. Michael was employed for 23 years at Hanson Pipe and Product as a Robotics Technician. In his free time he enjoyed cooking for his family, riding his Harley, NASCAR, traveling...

Garry James WilliamsGarry James Williams, 62, of Greenville, SC, passed away from complications from stroke, dementia, diabetes. Garry was born and raised in Ellet, Ohio. He had thirty years with GT&R police department and the last 10 of those were spent as an executive chauffeur there. Garry loved his Pittsburgh Steelers and his New York Yankees. He will always be...

Elizabeth "Betty" G. JonesElizabeth "Betty" G. Jones, 95, formerly of Tallmadge, Ohio passed away January 18, 2010 at Newark Health Care Center. She was born August 29, 1914 in Little Falls, NY to the late Jacob & Margaret (Drobina) Stimler. Elizabeth was a charter member of Hampe Memorial Church for 62 years, now Tallmadge Wesleyan Methodist Church, where she served...

Edward F. CarpenterEdward F. Carpenter, 87, went home to be with the Lord on January 17, 2010. Edward served with the US Army during WWII. He retired from General Metals Powder Company after 42 years of service and was a member of Eastgate Alliance Church. Edward enjoyed woodworking and camping trips with his family. Preceded in death by his wife...

Marilyn J. ReardonMarilyn J. Reardon, 71, of Akron, passed away January 17, 2010. She was born in Akron on November 25, 1938 and graduated from Ellet High School in 1956. Marilyn will be deeply missed by her husband of 52 years, Jay; sons, Kevin, Kirt, Kenny (Heather), Keith (Debbie) all of Florida; thirteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Family and friends...

Jack B. HardmanJack B. Hardman, 80, went home to be with the Lord on January 17, 2010. Jack was born on June 17, 1929 to the late Clarence and Hazel Hardman. He served with the US Marines and the US Air Force and was a veteran of the Korean conflict. Jack retired from Key Bank and had worked in the...

Ronald P. EvansRonald P. Evans, 69, of Tallmadge, passed away January 17, 2010 at his residence. He was born October 19, 1940 in Sharon, Pennsylvania to the late Paul & Dorothy (Dresch) Evans. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his best friends, Joe Ostrowski and Joe Elekes. He is survived by his loving wife of...