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Anthony Hefling

Anthony Hefling

Anthony David HeflingAnthony David Hefling, 8/23/1971-8/8/2009. Anthony owned and operated Advanced Maintenance and Remodeling with his brother Matthew. He was very patriotic and enjoyed gaming and movies. Anthony will be fondly remembered as a devoted family man. He is survived by his wife Cheryl of 16 years; his sons Micheal, Mitchel, and Alex; daughters Alicia and Melanie; his parents Benjamin...

David Arnott

David Arnott

David H. Arnott passed away at his home August 7th with family by his side. David was a kind man that demonstrated abundant compassion, generosity, a smile and a subtle sense of humor that charmed all who knew him. Born in Akron, to William and Belva Margaret (Paxton) Arnott, he spent much of his childhood years recovering from polio. Never...

Clarence Ward

Clarence Ward

Clarence WardClarence Ward, 65, of Akron, went to be with the Lord on August 5, 2009. Clarence was born May 10, 1944 in Tomahawk, Kentucky. He was retired from Exxon Mobile and also worked in the Rubber Industry at Mohawk Tire and Rubber, B.F. Goodrich, and Goodyear. Clarence was a member of the First Apostolic Pentecostal Church of Tallmadge for...

Doyle C. Woods

Doyle C. Woods

Doyle C. Woods (Buck)Doyle C. Woods, 83, of Akron passed away August 6, 2009. He retired from Ford Motor Company. Buck enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, bowling, making wine, and bluegrass music. Most of all, he loved his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Zella Woods; brother, Don; sister, Ernestean; and beloved wife, Margaret Woods and...

Ethel Stanley

Ethel Stanley

Ethel Jarvis-StanleyEthel "Emogene" Jarvis-Stanley, 79, passed away August 4, 2009. She was born in Nicholas County, WV and was a retired cook. Preceded in death by her husband, Joe; parents, Charles Spurgeon and Ruie Jarvis; sisters, Nora Steele and Martha Stuber; and brothers, Russell Jarvis and Eugene Jarvis. Ethel is survived by her sister, Betty (Conrad) Renner; brother, Charles S....

Richard Charles Robertson

Richard Charles Robertson

Richard Charles RobertsonRichard Charles Robertson, 56, went home to be with the Lord on August 2, 2009. Born on 05-02-1956, and was a graduate from Norton High School Class of 1971. Richard served in the U.S. Army, and graduated from the top of his class from National Institute of Technology in 1986. He was an art and music lover. He...

Oscar Carr

Oscar Carr

Oscar CarrOscar Carr, 86, passed away July 27, 2009. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in World War II as a member of the 82nd Airborne. Oscar retired from General Tire and was the property manager of Eastgate Plaza. Preceded in death by his sister, Erma; and brother, Harold. He is survived by his sons, Randy...

Robert L. Webb

Robert L. Webb

Robert L. WebbRobert L. Webb, 80, passed away on August 3, 2009. Robert was born on June 30, 1929 in Huntington, WV. He retired from Roadway Express after 40 years of service. Robert was a veteran of the US Army. Preceded in death by his parents James and Ara Ellis; and son Robert L. Webb, III. Survivors include his daughters...

Dolores Lee

Dolores Lee

Dolores "Dolly" J. LeeDolores "Dolly" J. Lee, 79, passed away on July 30, 2009. She was a life resident of Kenmore. Dolly was preceded in death by her parents Paul and Wilma Wetzel; and her sister Jeanne Lee. Survivors include her niece Karen (Jerry) Sears, of Northfield; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; lifelong friend Hope Colopy, with whom she...

David Hall Walker Ii

David Hall Walker Ii

David Hall Walker IIDavid Hall Walker II was born on April 8, 1949 to David and Juanita Walker. He was a graduate of Central High Class of '68. Strong to the end, after a two year battle with heart disease, he left us to be with his Lord on July 28, 2009. He is preceded in death by his father....

Jean C. Penner

Jean C. Penner

Jean C. Penner68, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday July 26th after a short illness.Jean has been a member of Ernest Angley's Grace Cathedral since 1988 and moved to Cuyahoga Falls from Seneca Castle, NY shortly after retiring from P & C Foods in 2004. She worked in the Missions Department, helping send Bibles throughout the...

Deian Longgood

Deian Longgood

Deian LonggoodDeian Longgood, 50, passed away on July 25, 2009. Deian was born on December 9, 1958 to the late Jack and Roberta Longgood. He was a member of Willard Church and AA. Deian worked at Cornwell Tool Co. for 20 years. He will be fondly remembered as a loving father, brother, uncle, best friend and papaw. In addition to...

Shirley Elliott

Shirley Elliott

Shirley L. ElliottShirley L. Elliott, 75, passed away on July 26, 2009. She was born on November 21, 1933 to the late Joseph and Catherine Arteno. Shirley enjoyed gardening and taking care of her home. She was a warm, outgoing person who made friends everywhere she went. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her aunt...

Ruth Catherine (Klein) Woolf

Ruth Catherine (Klein) Woolf

Ruth Catherine (Klein) WoolfRuth Catherine (Klein) Woolf entered into eternal life on July 25, 2009 following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born June 23, 1934, daughter of Robert and Agnes (Weigand) Klein and grew up in Suffield area. She attended St. Joseph School in Randolph and graduated from Suffield High School. She was a past member of St....

Margaret Helen Lambey

Margaret Helen Lambey

Margaret Helen Lambey Margaret Helen Lambey, a resident of Suffield Township for 49 years, entered into rest on July 24, 2009 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Helen was born January 15, 1921 to Owen and Annie (Hyer) Ashley of Big Otter, West Virginia. She came to Akron in 1942 and went to work as a "Rosie the Riveter" at...

Alice E. Smith

Alice E. Smith

Alice Esther (Paulus) Smith, born January 18, 1924, entered into her eternal rest July 20, 2009, surrounded by members of her family gathered in prayer. Alice grew up in Suffield, Ohio, daughter of Joseph and Veronica Paulus, attending St. Joseph Catholic Church and Suffield High School. On June 24, 1944, she married Clement C. Smith who survives. Also surviving are...

John Snyder

John Snyder

John R. Snyder "Jack" John R. Snyder "Jack", 82, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on July 21, 2009. Jack was born in Akron on May 15, 1927. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, worked for Goodyear for several years, and later was the owner of Stroup Catering. He was a 32 year...

Edith E. Wood

Edith E. Wood

Edith E. WoodEdith E. Wood, 89, went home to be with the Lord on July 23, 2009. Edith was born March 15, 1920 in Akron, Ohio. She was employed by BF Goodrich and was a longtime member of Harvestime Apostolic Church. Edith is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Alan (AJ) Ficarro; brother, Charles Vaughn; stepson, Michael R....

Leona M. Cook

Leona M. Cook

Leona M. CookLeona M. Cook, 83, went home to be with the Lord on July 22, 2009 surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was a member of the Akron Baptist Temple and retired as a waitress. Leona traveled the United States and Canada extensively after she retired. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 23 years, Barney;...

George Thur

George Thur

George ThurGeorge Thur, 84, of Akron, passed away July 22, 2009. He was born in Senecaville, Ohio on May 13, 1925. George served in the U.S. Army during World War II and retired from General Tire. In his younger years, he was an avid bowler. George and his wife Florence were champion polka dancers and traveled to festivals across the...

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