Roy Eugene Higgins AKRON--Roy Eugene Higgins, 63, died Saturday, January 17, 2009 at Akron General Medical Center, following a brief illness. Born in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina to Roy U. and Ethel Higgins on January 22, 1945. The family moved to Ohio in 1950 where he remained a lifelong resident of Akron. A graduate of East High School and retired...

Noble E. SherrardNoble E. Sherrard, 83, of Akron, passed away January 18, 2009. Noble was born July 10, 1925 in New Philadelphia, Ohio to the late Richard and Georgia Sherrard. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and sustained a war injury. He retired from the Akron Health Department after 41 years of service as a deputy...

Gerald CuttingGerald Cutting, 78, passed away Jan. 16, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer. Gerald was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, and retired from General Tire after 30 years of service. His favorite past times were hunting and fishing, and crossword puzzles. He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Clara; and brother, William....

Howard F. "Fred" Propst Howard F. "Fred" Propst, 74, passed away on January 15, 2009. Fred served with the US Army during the Korean War and was a truck driver for American Freight for 23 years. He was a member of the Teamsters and a "Jack of all trades". Fred spent his life helping others with anything and everything. He...

Jean C. Stapleton Jean C. Stapleton, 81, went home to be with the Lord on January 15, 2009. Jean was a member of Tallmadge Church of the Nazarene and had worked for Weaver School. She was a member of the Neta Chapter of the Eastern Star and won several awards for selling Avon. Preceded in death by her beloved husband...

Marilyn J. Miller Marilyn J. Miller, 67, passed away on January 15, 2009. She was a loving wife and mother and enjoyed animals and playing cards. Preceded in death by her parents William and Mabel Jacobs. Survivors include her beloved husband Paul of 48 years; sons Duane, Paul, Jr. (Stacy), and Kevin (Lisa); and grandchildren Sean, Todd, P.J., and Buddy....

Wanda Lea NagyWanda Lea Nagy, 56, of Akron, passed away January 13, 2009. Wanda was born in Akron on October 5, 1952. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother and will be missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her father, Raymond Bloom and sister, Lada Carter. She is survived by her mother, Gloria Bloom;...

Donald K. MorseDonald K. Morse, 77, of Wadsworth, Ohio, died January 12, 2009. Don was born May 27, 1931 in Bridger, Montana and a longtime resident of Glenrock, Wyoming. He was a Korean War veteran. In his free time, Don enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and prospecting. He was also an accomplished carpenter. He was a member of his church for...

C. Ronald CraneC. Ronald Crane(RC, 68, of Akron, passed away January 8, 2009 after a hard fought battle with COPD for many years. We as his family have never seen such a strong will to live, never complaining and trying so hard to live. He was ready to join the rest of his family that had preceded him in death....

Virginia M. Norton (nee Swan)Virginia M. Norton (nee Swan), 85, of Akron, passed away on January 8, 2009. She was born November 14, 1923 in Akron, Ohio to the late Bill and Delilah Swan. Virginia was a lifelong resident of Portage Lakes. She is survived by her husband, Carl V. Norton; daughter, Pam (John) Bray and Claudia (Jack) Randall; son,...

Howard Black, Jr.Howard Black, Jr., 71, passed away January 8 at home after a 3 year battle with multiple illnesses. He had served in the US Army and Navy. Retired from Admiral Equipment - Dow Chemical. Howard will be greatly missed by Norma Jean; daughter, Nancy (Harvey) Witherspoon; grandchildren, Jamie (James), Brandon and Torrey; great-grandchildren, Todd, Bridgette and Brianna; brother,...

James R. FisherJames R. Fisher, 47, of Tallmadge, passed away unexpectedly on January 8, 2009. James will always be remembered for his generosity and willingness to help others. He was a talented mechanic and worked on the cars of all his family and friends. In his free time, he enjoyed sports and camping. Above all, he loved being a dad...

Elsie E. CarneyElsie E. Carney, 83, joined her deceased husband, Edward J. Carney on Jan. 3, 2009. Elsie was born in England where she met Edward during World War II. She was a member of Annunciation Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years Edward in 2006. Elsie is survived by her sons, Paul, Joseph (Roxan),...

Robert R. Greathouse, Jr. Robert R. Greathouse, Jr., born October 25, 1971, passed away suddenly on January 6, 2009. Rob was a good man who loved life and if given the choice would have been around for many more years to come. He is survived by his mother and father Paul and Deborah Cox; his wife Rhonda; children Sabastian, Christina,...

Mary Lou Riddle Mary Lou Riddle, 79, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2009 at 7:10 a.m. Born in Wheeling, WV on June 25, 1929. She worked at Cuyahoga Falls Country Place for 20 year. Preceded in death by her parents; son Dennis; brother Jack; and sister Wanda. Survived by husband Charles; sons Gary and Ronald, both of Cuyahoga Falls;...

Patricia A. Leasure Patricia A. Leasure, 71, passed away on January 7, 2009. She was preceded in death by her father Willard Sunnafrank; husband Cleon Leasure; and sister Peggy Karr. Survivors include her mother Cora Mitchell; daughters Jolene (Howard) Harpley, Lisa (Bruce) Ramsey, and Linda Ratliff; sons Tony and Rex (Ana) Sarchet and Gary Leasure; sister Greta (Joe) Kenney; brother...

Chad A. WernerChad A. Werner, 25, of Akron, passed away January 6, 2009. He was born March 23, 1983 in Akron and resided here all of his life. Chad enjoyed basketball, baseball and BMX racing. He is survived by his mother, Michelle (Stan) Robinson; father, Terrance L. Werner; sister, Crystal L. Werner; brother, Eric R. Werner; step-sister, Dawn Troup; step-brother,...

James F. DoyleJames F. Doyle, 76, of Akron, passed away January 2, 2009. He was born in Akron on December 10, 1932. Jim proudly served in the U.S. Navy in Korea. He retired from George's Wood Products after 30 years of service. In his free time, his interests included animals, fishing, and cars. Above all, Jim enjoyed spending time with...

Suzanne M. PryorSuzanne M. Pryor, 65, passed away in her sleep on Jan. 1, 2009 around 5 a.m. at the Hospice Care Center on Ridgewood Road. Suzanne retired after 30 years of service from Fallsview Psychiatric Hospital as an Administrative Secretary. She was a member of St. Hedwig's Church where Father Ted was her priest. Suzanne attended St. Patrick's Elementary...

Sandra Jo Cundiff (nee Stubblefield)Sandra Jo Cundiff (nee Stubblefield), 49 years old, passed away suddenly on January 1, 2009. She was a lifelong resident of Akron, Ohio. She is survived by her husband, Cliff; daughter, Geri; stepchildren, CJ and Tawna; mother, Josephine Rich; father, Charles Stubblefield; six siblings; and extended family members and friends. She will be missed by all....