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,...

Kenneth B. StarcherKenneth B. Starcher, 81, of Akron, passed away November 6, 2008. Kenneth was born January 12, 1927 in Calhoun County, West Virginia. He served in the U.S. Navy and retired from B&W as a supervisor. Uncle KB was a very caring person and was always there if you needed him. You could always count on him. He truly...

Leslie W. Frye (Les)Leslie W. Frye, 68, passed away peacefully at Hospice Care Center on November 6, 2008. Les was born on January 20, 1940 in Clarksburg, WV and lived in Akron for 66 years. He retired from Parker Haniffan after 28 years of service. Les was preceded in death by his father, Leonard; son, Tommy; and son-in-law, Clarence Turner....

Mary Beth Roan (Brown)Mary Beth Roan, age 44, went home to be with the Lord on November 5, 2008 after a short battle with cancer. A resident of Akron, Mary Beth was born August 21, 1964 in Barberton, Ohio. She is a 1982 graduate of North High School, and a 1986 graduate of the Howard Nichol School of Practical Nursing....

Luella J. GrantLuella J. Grant, 93, went to be with the Lord on November 4, 2008. She was born May 10, 1915 in Pliny, West Virginia. Luella's life was centered around church. She was a member of Lakemore United Methodist Church for 70 years where she served in many ways, including taking tapes to shut-ins. She was a member of...

Daisy A. CarpenterOn November 2, 2008, Heaven rolled out the red carpet and the Lord escorted his precious child home. Daisy A. Carpenter was born July 29, 1933 in Birch River, West Virginia to the late Walter and Eva Cutlip. She was brought up in a family full of strength and faith and she carried their legacy on with her...