John Warner HeflinJohn Warner Heflin, 80, passed away June 24, 2010. John was born April 21, 1930, in Roanoke, WV to the late John C. Heflin and Doris F. Heflin. He resided in the Akron area most of his life, working and retiring from Babcock & Wilcox in Barberton. During the 1980s and early 90s, John also ran a small...

Roberta Elaine KyleRoberta Elaine Kyle, 68, of Tallmadge, passed away on June 25, 2010. She was born in Mogadore, to the late James and Audrey (Hempsky) Cavalet. She is survived by her daughter, Jodi Brown; sons, Richard Kyle and William David Myers; sister, Beverly (Bob) Elder; brother James Cavalet; 8 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. In addition to her parents,...

William Carl FryCarl Fry, 83, passed away on June 26, 2010. He was born in Barberton on December 16, 1926 to the late William and Gusta Fry. Carl served with the US Navy during WWII. Along with Joe Jesensky, he co-founded the Cuyahoga Valley Archaeological Society in 1981. Carl was also a member of the Akron Mineral Society, the Summit...

Denver Dale WalkerDenver Dale Walker , 74 of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on June 25, 2010. He was born to Clarence & Grace (Flory) Walker in Rochester Mills, PA. Denver was a member of the Akron Baptist Temple, where he had served in many capacities. He was a 50 year member of Adoniram-Joppa Lodge 517, where...

Harmon L. Unroe "Snook"Harmon L. Unroe, 92, of Kent, passed away June 23, 2010. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was well loved and will be missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Jennifer Sharon. He is survived by former wife, Ruby Bittinger; children, Yvonne (Tom) Miller,...

Carol Irene WalchalkCarol Irene Walchalk, 75, passed away on June 23, 2010. Carol was born in Akron on August 21, 1934 to the late Roy and Lilly Click. Her main focus in life was her family. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren as well as going to casinos, working crossword puzzles, playing cards with her friends, and tending to...

Sally Lou SmithSally Lou Smith, 75, passed away on June 22, 2010. She was born on January 27, 1935 in Ravenna, OH to the late Gabriel and Susie Provenzo. Sally was a member of Arlington Memorial Baptist Church and was most proud of her work as a Guardian Ad Litem. She enjoyed golf and watching many sports. Sally was also...

Hortencia Stone"The Prayer Warrior"Hortencia Stone, 84, died peacefully on June 21, 2010, surrounded by her loving family. She was known for being a prayer warrior and a faithful servant of the Lord. Once you were put on her prayer list, you had someone praying for you for life. She was a loving and giving mother and grandmother who always put...

Joseph JupinJoseph Jupin, 88, went home to be with the Lord on June 21, 2010. Joe was born in Smithfield, Pennsylvania on December 14, 1921. He was in the Navy during WWII. Joe retired from B. F. Goodrich in 1984 and then volunteered at Akron City Hospital for 12 years. He is survived by his loving wife, Dorothy, of 65...

Danny B. ChanceDanny B. Chance, 33, of Springfield Township, was taken home by his Lord after a long illness on June 18, 2010. He was born December 2, 1976 in Houston, Texas. Danny enjoyed life and always had an infectious smile. He loved his daughters who were his inspiration in life. Danny was a loving father, brother, son, uncle, great-uncle...

Bessie L. Massey age 87, of Temperance, Michigan and formerly of Akron, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 17th, 2010. She was born January 15th, 1923 to Marion and Ollie (Speare) Wood in Glasgow, Kentucky. Bessie was a very religious person who often enjoyed listening to Christian radio and having the Bible read to her. She...

Bessie L. Massey age 87, of Temperance, Michigan and formerly of Akron, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 17th, 2010. She was born January 15th, 1923 to Marion and Ollie (Speare) Wood in Glasgow, Kentucky. Bessie was a very religious person who often enjoyed listening to Christian radio and having the Bible read to her. She...

Lydia IlgLydia Ilg, 81, passed away June 20, 2010 at the VNS Hospice on Ridgewood Road after a long illness. She was an avid sports fan, liked playing bingo, and especially being with her grandchildren. Lydia is survived by her children, Henry Collier, Nancy Snyder, and Paul Ilg, Jr.; grandchildren, Sherry Snyder, Terri (Joe) McFeely, Valerie Wilson, Tony Ilg, and...

Terry W. CollinsTerry W. Collins, 67, passed away peacefully in Palm Bay, Florida on June 14, 2010. He was born in Buchtel, Ohio on December 9, 1942. Terry was predeceased by his parents, Ralph and Maude Collins; brother, H. Paul Collins; and sister, Joann Hillyer (Collins). Terry spent most of his life in the Akron area. He proudly served in...

Garnet Ann ColeGarnet Ann Cole, 72, went home to be with the Lord on June 16, 2010 surrounded by her loving family. She was a member of the Akron Baptist Temple where she was part of the Golden Agers. Garnet enjoyed bowling, traveling, gardening, spending time with her grandchildren, and volunteering at Edwin Shaw and Akron Baptist Temple. She is...

Connie L. SannerConnie L. Sanner, 48, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away June 16, 2010 at Akron City Hospital. She was born February 7, 1962 in Barberton, Ohio and spent most of her life in the Ellet and Cuyahoga Falls areas. Connie was a loving daughter, sister and friend. She was employed by Time Warner Cable. Connie was preceded in death...

Frederick F. WileFrederick F. Wile, 87, of Randolph, passed away June 15, 2010. Fred was born in Knox, Pennsylvania on March 26, 1923 to the late Harvey and Gertrude Wile. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a past commander of the Lakemore Army Navy Club. He devoted 42 years to Kenmore Construction and...

Bryan W. StaufferBryan W. Stauffer, 40, of Akron, passed away in June 2010. He was a graduate of East High School and served in the U.S. Army during the Gulf War. He was also a member of MENSA. Bryan was a gifted musician and composer. He was the founding member of Set To Burn and loved performing for friends and...

Thomas D. GrubbThomas D. "Dan" Grubb, 59, passed away June 15, 2010. He was born in Coshocton, OH to Pal and May Grubb. Dan is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Sherry; children, Thomas A. (Tammy), John (Tish), and Penny (Ed) Brown; 7 grandchildren; and mother, Celia May Grubb. Dan was a 32nd Degree Mason of Mt. Akra...

Helga M. AndrewsHelga M. Andrews, 69, of Mogadore, passed away Sunday, June 13, 2010 after a brief illness. She was born May 17, 1941 in East Germany but spent most of her life in Ohio. Helga was preceded in death by her infant son, John R. Xanten. She is survived by her husband, Charles L. Andrews; daughters, Kathy (Dave) Poland...