Luther Jay SteelePassed away peacefully July 2, 2009 with his family at his side. He was 93 years old. He is survived by loving wife Dorothy he married 64 years ago. He was preceeded in death by his children John Luther (Linda) and Ronnie Jay, he is survived by children Larry (Sandy) Steele, Sandi (Bill) Bishop of Mogadore and Shirley...

David Dorain RuddockDorain Ruddock, 64, passed away July 1, 2009. He was born in Akron on August 8, 1944. A U.S. Army veteran, he was stationed in Korea and later served in the Vietnam Conflict. He was employed as a glass cutter for PPG and later as a long distance driver for Consolidated Freight. He was a past president of...

Helen D. GilbertHelen D. Gilbert, 84, of Ravenna, passed away on July 2, 2009. Helen was a quiet, pretty, small town girl who was once voted pageant queen of her hometown. There she married her husband of 63 years, a young WWII Airman. She endured the Great Depression and worked through the war as an elevator operator. Mom raised her...

Jean A. HartongJean A. Hartong passed away Saturday, June 27, 2009 at Seasons Nursing Home after a long illness. She was born on April 26, 1926 in Akron, Ohio. Jean was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Pearl Hartong. She is survived by her brother and his wife, Dale and Dorothy Hartong; and special niece and nephew, Tami...

Parker EvansParker Lee Evans, 73, passed away June 30, 2009 after a 5 year battle with cancer. He was born in Sutton, WV, and retired in 1999 from The Geopfert Co. Parker was a member of the New Horizons Christian Church. He was a Civil War enthusiast who loved trains, enjoyed hunting, and was a bird watcher. Preceded in death...

James Maximillian WernerJames Maximillian Werner, 83, went home to be with the Lord on June 29, 2009. James was born on July 10, 1925 to the late Maximillian and Bernadine Werner. James served with the US Army and retired from General Tire after 40 years of service. He was a member of New Horizons Christian Church. James was active in...

E. Neil ProudfootE. Neil Proudfoot, 80, passed away on June 28, 2009 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer and Parkinson's Diseases. He was born in Belington, West Virginia on April 1, 1929. He graduated from Belington High School in 1947 and then went on to complete an Associate of Fire Science Degree at the University of Akron. Neil retired in...

Sylvia M. EvansSylvia M. Evans, 70, passed away on June 28, 2009. She was born on March 7, 1939 to the late Carsey and Loretta Harlin. Sylvia retired from Akron General Medical Center after 13 years of service. She was an avid Bingo player and loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was...

Nell R. FullerNell R. Fuller, 87, passed away on June 27, 2009. She was born on July 9, 1921 in Huntsville, AL. Nell worked at Goodyear air dock as a riveter during WWII and then as a waitress for 40 years until retirement. She was a member of The Chapel and enjoyed playing bridge. Nell was very family oriented and...

Amy B. FilingAmy B. Filing, 43, passed away on June 26, 2009. Preceded in death by her father, Jack L. Coggin. She is survived by her husband of 26 years, Daniel A. Filing; mother, Judy L. (Hank) Thompson; daughter, Shana M. Filing; sons, Daniel A. Filing, Jr. and Matthew P. Filing; brothers, David Coggin and Sean Thompson. She enjoyed spending...

John W. Morgan John W. Morgan , 63, passed away on June 26, 2009. Preceded in death by his parents, Alton and Bernice Morgan; sisters, Peggy Davis, Edna Maroni, Judy Wright, and Jenny Channel; brothers, David, Gary, and Larry Morgan. He is survived by his two daughters, Carolyn (Robert) Sutton of Lexington, VA and Wanda (Michael) Lambert of Circleville, WV;...

Esther Arlene CarpenterEsther Arlene Carpenter, 83, went home to be with the Lord on June 26, 2009. She was born in Akron on March 14, 1926. Esther was a member of Eastgate Alliance Church and enjoyed gardening, flowers, and crafts. She will be fondly remembered as a good Christian who loved the Lord and her precious family. Preceded in death...

Angela Ranee CobleAngela Ranee (Peters) Coble, born Aug. 24, 1969, passed away unexpectedly June 24, 2009 into the arms of Jesus. She leaves to mourn her death; loving husband, Richard Coble; daughter, Paige, who was the sunshine of her life; brother, Ron (Cyndi) Peters and nephews, Bryce and Spencer Peters of Cairo, GA.; and her best friends and parents, Ron...

Virginia M. DingerVirginia M. Dinger, 86, passed away on June 26, 2009. She was born in Pittsburgh, PA on September 16, 1922. Virginia will be fondly remembered as a very caring individual who always looked out for others. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, baking, and canning. She was preceded in death by her husband Fred; mother Martha Wenger; sister Eleanor Trout;...

Marion L. LahrMarion L. Lahr, 89, of Akron, passed away June 25, 2009. Marion was born January 22, 1920 in Lousiville, Ohio. He retired from Goodyear Aerospace after 39 years of service. Marion was a longtime member of the Chapel and sang in the group Men of Praise. He was a member of Stark Antique Power Association and a volunteer...

Raymond SchultheisRaymond Schultheis, 78, passed away June 22, 2009. He served in the U.S. Navy in the Submarine Service aboard the U.S.S. Diablo SS-479 in Korea. Raymond was a retired truck driver belonging to Teamster Local #24. He was a life time member of the Mogadore VFW Post #8487 where he served on the honor guard. Raymond was also a...

Tammy R. SantacroceTammy R. Santacroce, 45, passed away on June 22, 2009. Tammy had been employed at ACME in Tallmadge. She had a green thumb and enjoyed her plants. Tammy also enjoyed her beloved cat Buddy and her dogs Junior and Puggy. Preceded in death by her father Edward Mace. Survivors include her husband Tim; sons Chris and Andrew; mother...

Jack D. BlosserJack D. Blosser, 79, of Akron, passed away June 24, 2009. Jack was born November 3, 1929 in Morgantown, West Virginia. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, earning a Purple Heart. He retired from General Tire and later worked for Blosser Construction. Above all he was dedicated to his family and country and...

Alan W. LympanyAlan W. Lympany, 80, passed away on June 22, 2009. He was born on April 16, 1929 to the late John and Eleanor Lympany. Alan served with the US Navy and retired from the US Post Office in Stow after over 30 years of service. He enjoyed spending time with his coffee group at North Hill Doughnuts and...

Alan W. CrawfordAlan W. "Freddie" Crawford, 69, passed away June 21, 2009 surrounded by his wife Rita "Belle" of 35 years and his sons, George (Milissa) Crawford and Mike Crawford. Alan was a truck drive for 47 years. He is also survived by his sister, Joan (Jimmy) Provenzano; sister-in-law, Jeanette (Don) Foster; brother-in-law, Gary (Edith) Travis; special niece, Kaylee; many...