Richard Lee CarsonRichard Lee Carson, 69, of Mogadore, passed away July 25, 2008. Richard was born February 16, 1939 in Akron, Ohio. He was employed by Lawson's for many years and later retired as the president of the Teamsters Local 336. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Elizabeth and brother, Robert. He is survived by his...

Amanda Sue "Mandy" Starnes (nee Gutendorf) Amanda Sue "Mandy" Starnes (nee Gutendorf), 28, passed away on July 25, 2008. She was a 1998 graduate of Stow High School and attended New Day Fellowship. Mandy loved spending time with friends and family and she loved the Lord. Preceded in death by her brother Gus Gutendorf, Jr. Survivors include her husband Jon;...

Oda Virginia PerkinsOda Virginia Perkins, 85, of Akron, passed away July 24, 2008. Oda was born May 18, 1923 in Glenville, West Virginia. She was devoted to her family and friends and will be missed by all who knew her. Oda was preceded in death by her parents, William and Nancy Moore; brother, Bud; and sisters, Mary and Jean. She...

Ezekiel Edward Campbell (Zeke)Ezekiel Edward Campbell, seven weeks old, went to be with the Lord on July 22, 2008. Ezekiel was a courageous fighter throughout his short life and will be deeply missed by everyone who knew him. There will always be an empty spot in our hearts. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, James Edward Smith; and...

Betty Ann "Troyer" ClarkIt is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Mother, Betty Ann Clark. She passed away suddenly July 22, 2008 at Akron General Medical Center. She has found "her Karen". Betty was born in Wooster, Ohio on February 6, 1938. She was a graduate of Waynedale High School Class of 1956. Betty was an...

Dennis N. Edmond Dennis N. Edmond, 48, passed away on July 21, 2008. He worked for AMHA and was active in the Akron area Soapbox Derby. Dennis was an organ donor. He was computer enthusiast, master woodworker, and most importantly, a devoted husband and father. Preceded in death by his sister Denise; sister-in-law Nancy; and grandmothers Mabel and Dessie. He...

TIMOTHY R. GRIFFITHTim Griffith, 60, passed away Monday, July21, 2008 in Mesa, Arizona. Tim was born and raised in Akron, Ohio and attended St. Paul Elementary and Archbishop Hoban High School. He graduated from St. Edward's Universityin Austin, Texas where he married Penny Garland, the mother of his threechildren: T.K., Shaun and Kevin. He later received a Masters Degree in...

Margaret Rosair HornerMargaret Rosair Horner, 83, of Akron, passed away July 19, 2008. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Delmore Horner; son, Jack Mitchell Horner; parents, and 4 sisters. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law; 5 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; 6 great-great-grandchildren; 1 sister; 4 brothers. Calling hours will be Wednesday from 2 - 4 &...

Mabel L. HartMabel L. Hart, 95, passed away July 21, 2008 at Heather Knoll Nursing Home. Mabel was born October 28, 1912 in Morgantown, West Virginia. She was a longtime member of Arlington Church of the Nazarene. Mabel was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Hart and grandson, Roger Pryor. She will be deeply missed by her children, Roy...

Mary L. Queen Mary L. Queen, 70, passed away on July 20, 2008. Survivors include her daughter Karen Roushkolb; sons Robert Ridenour (Deanie) and Michael Queen (Laura); sister Garnet Cross; brother Kenneth Smith, Jr. (Betty); grandchildren Michelle Forshey (Danny), Tiffany Alwine, Constance Ridenour-Robinson, Aristia Ridenour-Robinson, Tonya Mayfield, and Andrew Hale; great-grandchildren Nicole, Tyler, Anthony, and Daphne. Calling hours will be...

David E. Kelley David E. Kelley, 85, passed away on July 17, 2008. He was born in Akron on October 18, 1922 to the late Robert and Dora Kelley. David was a veteran of WWII, having served with the US Army. He retired from Ohio Bell after 37 years of service and attended Compass Point Chapel. David enjoyed fishing, bowling,...

Vernon Dean HudspithMay 6, 1949 - July 18, 2008Vernon Dean Hudspith - Our loving Husband, Dad and Pa-Pa passed away peacefully at his home after a lengthy illness. Vern was an electrician and employed by the City of Akron. He is preceded in death by his mother Ruth Arlene Hudspith and Aunt Jannie. He is survived by his wife Vicky;...

Eleanor BishopEleanor Bishop, 84, of Tallmadge passed away July 17, 2008. Eleanor was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She is preceded in death by her husband Harley; parents Peter and Dorothy Gojkov and three brothers. She is survived by daughter Dorothy (Earl) Horn; sons James Allen (Becky) Bishop and Ted (Patty) Bishop; 9 grandchildren; many great grandchildren and...

Robert Davis Urbach "Derb" Derb was born July 6, 1926 in Granger, OH and passed away July 17, 2008 at St. Thomas Hospital in Akron. He was preceded in death by his parents, Scott and Daisy Urbach; his brother Lester Urbach; brother-in-law, Ace Wilhelm; and his granddaughter Kimberly Sherrill. He is survived by his wife, Wynona "Winnie" Urbach; daughter Alice...

Ima L. ShumakerIma L. Shumaker, 89, of Akron, passed away July 17, 2008. Ima was born October 9, 1918 in Meyersdale, Pennsylvania. She devoted her life to raising her family and caring for their home. She enjoyed gardening and raising flowers. She was a member of the Akron Baptist Temple for over 30 years. Ima was preceded in death by...

Derek A. McClintockDerek A. McClintock, 19, of Mineral City passed away July 15, 2008. Derek enjoyed playing guitar, cars, hunting, fishing and riding dirt bikes. He attended school at Tusky and Sandy Valley. Derek will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He leaves behind his parents Keith and Stacy McClintock; maternal grandparents Ernest (Linda) Daugherty; paternal grandparents Arthur...

Dorothy E. MartinDorothy E. Martin, 79, went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 13, 2008. She was born July, 18 1928 in Akron, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her son, John and sisters Martha Thomas and Alice Fowler. She leaves to cherish her memory, husband of 59 years, Lowell; sons Butch (Sandy), Paul (Sharon) and...

Roy David Stein, age 54, of Kennesaw, Georgia, went home to be with Jesus on Friday, July 11, 2008, after a courageous battle with cancer, during which time he inspired and encouraged those around him. After surviving a heart attack in 1994, Roy passionately surrendered his life to the Lord, Jesus Christ. He pursued Jesus with everything that was in...

Lois M. GreathouseLois M. Greathouse, 86, of Tallmadge passed away Sunday July 13, 2008. Lois always considered others before herself. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Lois was a great cook, she enjoyed traveling and was an avid reader. Lois is preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Ralph; parents Alvin and Emma Lodwick and brother...

Marvin L. Fisher Marvin L. Fisher, 55, of Akron, passed away quietly in the comfort of his home on July 13, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. He is preceded in death by his father Alonza Fisher. He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Diane; daughter Sherilyn (Damien) Prater; son Steven (Adria) Fisher; grandsons Donovan and...