Bernice Saunders (nee Osborne)Bernice Saunders, 95, passed away November 25, 2008. She was born in Elizabeth, West Virginia on January 15, 1913. She worked at the Mohawk Tire and Rubber Co for 37 years, then became president of the Mohawk 20 Year Club and the Mohawk Retirees Club. Bernice was a charter member of the Ellestar Chapter 565 Order of...

Harold W. Gooden Harold W. Gooden, 84, passed away on November 25, 2008. Harold was a Veteran of WWII, having served with the US Navy. He retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company with over 30 years of service. Harold was a member of Springfield Baptist Church and the Masonic Lodge. He enjoyed fishing, camping, music, playing the violin and...

Mary SaboMary Sabo, 80, of Akron, passed away November 22, 2008 at AlterCare of Cuyahoga Falls. She was born January 23, 1928 in Pinebluff, West Virginia to the late Paul & Dora (Babos) Sabo. Mary graduated from Farmington High School in West Virginia. She later was the owner/operator of Mary's Place on S. Main St. In addition to her parents,...

Shelton L. HartlineShelton L. "Buck" Hartline, 95, of Munroe Falls, passed away November 21, 2008 at Hospice Care Center. He was born September 27, 1913 in Ida, Alabama to the late Wallace & Lavonia (Gifford) Hartline. Buck proudly served in the U.S. Army during WWII with the 771st Battalion. He drove a semi truck up until he was 82 years...

Leeta Ki Simich (nee Hartman) Leeta Ki Simich (nee Hartman), 70, went home to be with the Lord on November 20, 2008, in Akron, OH. Leeta was born in Akron and was a lifelong resident. She was a graduate of Central High School. Preceded in death by her parents, Lydia and Kie; and nephew Brian Hartman. She is survived by...

Susan Gail CarterSusan Gail Carter, 54, of Akron, beloved daughter of Robert and Evelyn Anderson, passed away November 19, 2008. She leaves her brothers, Robert Jr. (Sandi) and Mark (Regina); nephews, Steven, Mitchell, Edward, and Jack; very special friend, Linda and many other dear friends and relatives. She was loved by all and will be sadly missed. Private services will...

Lena A. (Heavner) NeidertLena A. (Heavner) Neidert, 92, of Akron, passed away suddenly on November 17, 2008. Lena was born in Mogadore on July 23, 1916. She was employed as an LPN at Barberton Citizens Hospital for 15 years. Lena was a member of The Chapel, AARP, the Order of the Eastern Star, and the Daughters of America. She enjoyed...

Yvonne Ann SeeversYvonne Ann Seevers, 71, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on November 16, 2008. Yvonne was born January 17, 1937 to the late William and Irene Hiney. She was employed for many years as a bookkeeper, first with Ken Tool and later with Thermo-Rite. She served as a foster mother and provided respite care for...

Janet M. RhoadesJanet M. Rhoades, 77, of Akron, passed away November 14, 2008 at his residence. She was born November 24, 1930 in Owensboro, Kentucky to the late Delmar & Eva (Hartz) Fenwick. Janet was a member of Green Valley United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister and brother-in-law, Betty &...

Pauline E. AllenPauline E. Allen, 85, of Akron, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 15, 2008. She was a loving wife and mother and devoted caregiver and best friend of her son, Daniel. She was born October 19, 1923 in Gilmer County, Georgia. Pauline was a member of Lakeview Lighthouse Church. She was preceded...

Daniel P. Davis Daniel P. Davis, 52, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2008. Daniel was a 1974 graduate of Springfield High School. He enjoyed riding his Harley, fishing, visiting with his grandson, and tinkering in the garage. Preceded in death by his mother Margaret A. Davis and his nephew Charles "Butch" Henline. Survivors include his father Paul R. Davis;...

Scott D. BooneScott D. Boone, 56, passed away suddenly at home on Wednesday, November 12, 2008. He was born May 4, 1952 and was a lifelong resident of this area. A graduate of Buchtel High School class of 1971. He worked at his father's service station in the Highland Square area in high school and later at General Tire until...

Marjorie CooperMarjorie Cooper, 90, passed away on Nov. 12, 2008. She was preceded in death by husbands, Frances "Cy" Cleveland and Rex Cooper; parents, James and Edwina Burkett; brothers, Art and Earl; and sister, Dorothy Cooper. She is survived by sisters, Ruth Wyckoff and Elouise Twyman. Also many loving nephews and nieces. Marjorie was retired from Goodyear. The family wishes...

I. Carol Woods I. Carol Woods, 70, passed away on November 10, 2008. Carol enjoyed reading, playing solitaire, sewing, puzzles, fishing trips with Mike and Christine, and staying at her sister Erma's in the summer. She was a very loving, generous individual and a wonderful mother. She was preceded in death by her parents Alva and Bessie Brooks and her...

Linda L. Savage Linda L. Savage, 61, passed away on November 10, 2008. Linda loved life immensely and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister Betty. She is survived by her loving husband David of 40 years; sons David (Julie) and Scott (Kris); daughter Julie (Joe) Bird; brother...

Paul D. CopelandPaul D. Copeland, 1936 - 2008. Paul leaves behind his wife of 43 years Linda; sons, Paul and John Copeland; daughter and son-in-law Christine and Tim Frazier; sister, Ida Wallenhurst of Fort Worth, Texas, Alice Mishler of Akron and Marcia Copeland of Canal Fulton; brothers, William J. Copeland of Mogadore and Carl Copeland of Fort Worth, Texas; and...

John R. Melvin John R. Melvin, 83, passed peacefully on November 10, 2008. He was born in Akron and spent his whole life here. He retired from the Norton Co., Stow, as the maintenance supervisor. John served with the US Navy during WWII and was active with his sons in the Boy Scouts of America Troop 317. He saw both...

Stephen J. BellaStephen J. Bella, 90, of Mogadore, went home to be with his Lord on Friday, November 7, 2008. Stephen proudly served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He retired from Goodyear Aerospace, was a longtime member of Grace Baptist Church, and was a member of the Mogadore VFW. Stephen had a wide range of...

Mabel M. DietzMabel M. Dietz, 94, of Akron, passed away November 6, 2008 at her residence. She was born January 7, 1914 in Akron, Ohio to the late Fred & Louise (Metz) Wilson. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lester M. Dietz; and brother, Brooks Wilson. She is survived by her daughter, Eileen (Donald) Calaway; sons, Gerald (Sandra)...

Rosemarie Pritchard (Udvari)Rosemarie went to be with the Lord on November 6th after battling Alzheimer's for several years. She was born January 3rd, 1935 in Akron, grew up in North Hill, attended North High and lived the past 41 years in Green Township. She retired from BFGoodrich as an executive secretary. Rosemarie is survived by her husband of 54 years,...