Rod W. NemchevRodney (Hot Rod) Nemchev, 56, passed away October 18, 2008 after a courageous battle with a lengthy illness. He was born in Akron, Ohio and worked at the Akron City Hospital Maintenance Dept. for 36 years. Rod was a caring husband, father, grandfather and friend who will be missed by all. He was an avid sports enthusiast since...

William Byrd FarmerWilliam Byrd Farmer, 91, went to be with the Lord on October 20, 2008. He was born in Bland, Virginia to the late Trig and I. Myrtle Farmer. Bill lived in the Ellet area most of his life and attended Ellet Grace Brethren Church. He served in the U.S. Army and retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber after...

Karen Ann GouldKaren Ann Gould, 67, of DeRidder, Louisiana, passed away October 18, 2008 at her residence. She was born September 21, 1941 in Batavia, New York. Karen's passion was her husband and family. She enjoyed helping others. Her hobbies included knitting and sewing. She was preceded in death by her father, Albert J. Morris. She is survived by her...

Jack D. Thomas Jack D. Thomas, 88, passed away on October 17, 2008. Jack was a member of Eagles #555 and Jr. Order of Mechanics. He enjoyed playing cards and yardsales. Jack will be remembered as a wonderful father and greatly missed by all who knew him. Preceded in death by his wife Margaret; and sister Loretta Bales. Survivors include...

Judy Huff (nee Kiehart)Judy Huff, of Akron, lost her courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, October 15, 2008. She was born on October 12, 1950 to Lawrence & Agnes Kiehart. Judy grew up in Brimfield and graduated from Field High School in 1968 where she ran track and was a cheerleader all through her high school career. She was crowned...

Elizabeth Ann McCaslinElizabeth A. McCaslin, 40, died October 13, 2008 after a valiant struggle with cancer. Elizabeth was the class Valedictorian of the 1986 graduation class of Independence High School, and graduated Summa Cum Laude in 1990 from Kent State University with a Bachelors in Computer Science. For the last 18 years she was employed at Datavantage-Micros Retail as a...

Lois Geneva MeltonLois Geneva Melton, 72, of Akron, passed away October 13, 2008 at Akron City Hospital. She was born December 14, 1935 in Willowgrove Tennessee to the late Elloitt & Lee (Chowning) Melton. Geneva enjoyed gardening and sports but above all she loved her family and friends. She worked as a Cook at Amber's Restaurant. In addition to her...

Barbara J. DimoffBarbara J. Dimoff, 75, passed away peacefully October 12, 2008. She was born Barbara J. Woy on August 31, 1933 to Earl and Thelma and had resided in Akron all her life. After working 40 plus years for Seal Realty (Mack Seal), she retired and fulfilled her dream of moving to Florida. She is preceded in death by...

George R. RamsayGeorge R. Ramsay, 76, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly at home on October 11, 2008. George retired from Ohio Edison with 41 1/2 years of service and loyal dedication. Well respected and known as a strong leader by all who worked under his supervision, George was always held in high regard. He was a dedicated provider for his...

Darla Ann (Neff) MollicaDarla Ann (Neff) Mollica, 41, of Akron, went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 10, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, John Mollica; father, Robert L. Neff; and mother, Cheryl A. Neff. She will be sadly missed by her children, John Jr., Jeremiah, Amanda,...

Betty CookBetty Cook, 83, of Akron, passed away October 11, 2008. Betty was born May 5, 1925 in Livingston, Tennessee. She enjoyed playing bingo and spending time with family and friends. Betty will be deeply missed by her loving husband of 66 years, Luther; her children, Larry (MaryAnn), Terry (Lorie), Gary (Marcia), and Joyce Massey; seven grandchildren and ten great-grandsons....

Carol Rose WilliamsCarol Rose Williams, born October 9, 1938, passed away Ocotber 11, 2008. Carol was born in Skelton, West Virginia to the late Ralph S. Williams and Stella M. (Lafferty) Russell, who also passed away on October 11, 2008. She worked hard all her life and enjoyed crocheting, knitting, and cooking. She retired from Monsanto, Co. (MEMC) in San...

Joan R Sarvis ("Me-Maw") Joan Sarvis, 78, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 10, 2008 surrounded by her loving family. Born April 20, 1930 in Cameron, West Virginia, Mom was a graduate of West Virginia University and taught home economics in Cadiz, Ohio until she met "My Bill" in 1954 and eloped 3 months later. They celebrated 51 years of...

Thelma L. Murphy (Freeman)Thelma L. Murphy, 72, went home to be with the Lord on October 10, 2008. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Akron, Ohio and was recently residing in Tellico Plains, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her parents, Aimee Barton and Henry Freeman; baby twin daughters, Diana and Phyllis; sister, Patricia Blankenship; and...

William L. Cole "Bill"William L. Cole "Bill", died October 7 at his home. Leaving behind his wife, Toni, being married 27 years and his children, Molly Knight (Rick) of Hartville, Scott Cole (Danielle Petrone) of Orlando FL, Jean Cole (Mike Dixon) of Cuyahoga Falls; grandchildren, Stephenie, Jessica, Nicole, Samantha and Mikie; aunts, uncles and all his good friends. He was...

Earl BrownEarl Brown, 90, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 8, 2008. He was born in Toronto, Canada on March 2, 1918 and moved to Akron at the age of 5. Earl proudly served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and worked at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. for 40 years. Never actually "retiring," he worked...

Marie (Margaret) BaughmanMarie (Margaret) Baughman, 71, died October 6, 2008 after a long illness. No longer suffering, she is now in the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. The love of her life were her children and grandchildren who will greatly miss her. She was born in Akron, Ohio on May 9, 1937. She is survived by...

Janet Kay BurkholderJanet Kay Burkholder, born on January 28, 1942, passed away on October 6, 2008 as a result of a tragic accident. She was born in Upper Turkeyfoot Twp. in Somerset Co., Pennsylvania. She retired from FirstMerit Bank in Akron, Ohio. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband, Donald; children, Mark (Elizabeth) Baldwin, Marlene (Phillip) Curro, Barry...

Wanda M. WhiteWanda M. White, 61, of Akron, passed away October 3, 2008 at Akron City Hospital. She was born July 28, 1947 in Akron, Ohio to the late Thomas and Bonnie (McKown) Harold. Wanda was a very family oriented person who was honest and strong-willed. She was a graduate of Springfield High School and a member of Falls Creek...

Donald F. HartneyDonald F. Hartney, 77, of Akron, went to be with the Lord on October 5, 2008. Don was born in Akron on January 16, 1931 to the late Charles and Lucille (Gilbert) Hartney. He served in the U.S. Army and was a Mason. He retired from Babcock and Wilcox after 37 years of service. In his free time,...