Viola F. PritchardViola F. Pritchard, 96, of Akron, passed from this life in the peaceful arms of our Lord and joined her husband Samuel on February 24, 2009. Viola was born June 1, 1912 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. She was a graduate of Garfield High School. Viola was a life member of Ernest Angley's Grace Cathedral where she served as a...

Wanda J. HawesWanda J. Hawes, 70, of Akron, passed away February 24, 2009. She was born in Norton, West Virginia on September 16, 1938. Wanda was a member of Millheim Baptist Church. In her free time, she enjoyed Cleveland Indians baseball, Bingo, poker, and playing slots. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother and will be missed by all...

William Paul TallentWilliam Paul Tallent, 69, of Akron, passed away February 22, 2009. Paul was born April 21, 1939 in Madisonville, Tennessee to the late Jason and Anna Tallent. Paul will always be remembered for his many interests and talents. He enjoyed collecting and building firearms and placed in various target and speed shooting competitions. He loved cars and motorcycles...

Timothy D. HeilTimothy D. Heil, 58, of Akron, passed away February 15, 2009. Timothy was born in Cleveland on August 7, 1950. He will be deeply missed by his wife, Linda; parents, Leonard and Susan Heil; children, Tom, Elise, and Samantha Heil; siblings, Nancy Heil, Laura (Eulogio) Garcia, Randolph (Kathy) Heil, Christopher Heil, Gayle (Bruce) Ferris, Eric (Nada Susak) Heil,...

Nicholas GarlandoNicholas Garlando, 78, of Akron, passed away February 17, 2009 at Essex Health Care. He was born July 21, 1930 in Akron, Ohio to the late Philip & Susan Garlando. Mr. Garlando was a veteran of the U.S. Army and later was the owner/operator of Garlando & Brothers Produce. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

Evelyn C. BittingerEvelyn C. Bittinger, 62, of Mogadore, passed away February 17, 2009 at Akron City Hospital. She was born November 11, 1946 in Akron, Ohio to the late Adam & Valerie (Crooks) Solkoski. Evelyn was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Her grandchildren called her "Grammy." In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother,...

Warren S. AdkinsWarren S. Adkins, 84, passed away on February 17, 2009. Warren was a veteran of WWII, having served with the US Army and retired from Goodyear after 37 years of service. He was a member of the Airport VFW Post 8975, the Army-Navy Post 250, and the Goodyear Boating & Yachting Association. Warren will be fondly remembered by...

Donald W. JarvisDonald W. Jarvis, 90, of Springfield Township passed away February 16, 2009 at his residence. He was born November 30, 1918 in Floe, West Virginia to the late William A. & Lucretia (Arnold) Jarvis. Donald retired from Robinson Clay Products. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Dallas W. Jarvis. He is...

Charles Donley Shanks (Don)Charles Donley Shanks (Don), age 75, passed away February 15, 2009 from complications of Picks Disease, a form of dementia. Don was born December 7, 1933 in Mannington, West Virginia. He joined the US Army in 1956 and served as a wheel mechanic in Germany. Don retired from Goodyear Tech Center after 40 years of service. He...

James W. CollierJames W. Collier, 86, passed away on February 14, 2009. James served during WWII with the US Navy and was a life member of Firestone VFW. He worked for the US Postal Service for 35 years as a letter carrier and retired from First Merit after 15 years of service where he worked as a courier. James was...

Christina Rosenbaum (nee Derthick)Christina Rosenbaum, 34, departed this life for her heavenly home on Friday, February 6, 2009. God has reunited her with all who have gone before her: family, friends, her father, Richard Derthick, and her grandpa, Ralph Ayers. She ran into the open arms of her son, Ethan and her best friend, Angela Pasko. Tina was a strong,...

Harry A. Wyatt Harry A. Wyatt, 86, passed away on February 9, 2009. Harry served with the US Army during WWII, and received a purple heart. He retired from East Akron Post office after 30 years of service and was an avid golfer. Preceded in death by his parents Edward and Beulah Wyatt; brothers Bill and Bucky Wyatt; the mother...

Joan D. BradenJoan D. Braden, 50, of Akron, passed away February 8, 2009. Joan was born in Akron on November 28, 1958. She was preceded in death by her father, Lawrence Braden and nephew, Kyle Phillips. She will be deeply missed by her son, Jeremy Liekhus; mother, Phyllis Braden; siblings, Vickie (Vernon) Tyson, John (Ellen) Braden, Richard (Kelly) Braden, and...

Herman "Bud" HewittBud Hewitt was born March 17, 1920 in his Grandmother's home in New Straitsville, OH and passed away February 7, 2009. He lived his entire life in Akron, graduating from East High School and going on to be the owner of L&L Painting until he retired in the early 1990's. He is proceeded in death by his wife...

Joanne (Jenny) FerriseJoanne (Jenny) Ferrise, 74, passed away unexpectedly on February 3, 2009. Jenny was a lifelong resident born in Akron, Ohio on October 25, 1934. Preceded in death by her parents, Gregory and Teresa Gully and siblings, Frank Gully, Joe Gully and Ross Gully. Also preceded in death by her in-laws, James Bunt, Salvatore and Antonia Ferrise, Isabel Walker,...

Margaret E. ChittendenMargaret E. Chittenden, 92, of Akron, passed away February 5, 2009 at Akron City Hospital. She was born May 1, 1916 in Warren, Ohio to the late Orville George & Mary C. "Mame" (Dean) Yoxtheimer. Margaret was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. Prior to moving to Akron, she had been a member of Braceville United Methodist...

Billy Joe DoaneBilly Joe Doane, 56, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away February 4, 2009. Billy was born in Akron on May 27, 1952 and graduated from Garfield High School in 1971. He was a member of the Teamsters for 23 years and retired from Preston Trucking after 21 years of service. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed playing...

Barbara Rose Blasio (Tomaz)Barbara Rose Blasio, 90, of Tallmadge, passed away February 4, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vito (Nick) Blasio and great grandson, Jake. She is survived by daughter, Barbara (Sal) Livigni of South Carolina; son, John and friend, Marcie; grandchildren, Tony (Katie) Paonessa, Brenna, and Shawnene; great grandchildren, Michael, Anthony Jr., Justin, Vito, Sophia,...

Richard "Kerry" Nitzsche Richard "Kerry" Nitzsche, 58, was welcomed to God's home by his father Robert L. on February 4, 2009, suddenly. Survived by his mother Irene L. and her good friend Tom; 4 children, Kevin (Nicole), Matt (Laura), Tara (Paul) and Destiny; 7 grandchildren, Sarah, Madison, Charles, Michaela, Derek, John, and Maureen; brother Robert L. (Helen); sister Barbara J....

Maria Irma LucasMaria Irma Lucas, 62, of Akron, passed away peacefully at home after a long illness on February 3, 2009. Maria was born in Brownsville, Texas on March 4, 1946 to the late Raul and Rosa Paulita Cisneros. She was a very religious woman and devoted much of her time to reading the Bible. Maria loved life and made...