Joyce A. Coble (Congrove)Joyce A. Coble, 61, of Akron, passed away July 9, 2008 at her residence. She was born October 7, 1946 in Akron, Ohio to the late Marshall B. & Elsie V. (Ochsendorf) Congrove. She is survived by her husband, Franklin Dwight Coble; daughters, Lynette (Marty) VanHorn and Daneen Kungle (Chuck); son, Scott (Lisa) Coble; grandchildren, Justin, Brittany,...

Pearl E. BrickPearl E. Brick, 91, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away July 8, 2008. Pearl was born November 25, 1916 in Berlin, PA to the late Jacob and Elsie Platt. She was a member of the Eastwood Church of the Brethren, the Munroe Falls Historical Society, and the Munroe Falls Garden Club. She retired from General Tire, having worked there...

Alfred Timothy Orr ("Orr")ATWATER Alfred Timothy Orr left this world too early on July 8, 2008 at the age of 49. Preceded in death by father, Joseph B. Orr, Sr.; and brother, Joseph Raymond. He is survived by wife, Ruby; son, Timothy; daughter, Stacey; mother, Elizabeth Orr; 10 brothers and sisters; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Al was an...

Paul H. BarnesPaul H. Barnes, 81, went home to be with his Lord on July 8, 2008. Paul was born October 5, 1926 in Akron, Ohio. He served honorably in the U.S. Army and retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber in Stow after 43 years of service. He was a member of The Chapel for 53 years and served as...

Marta Slusser(Please include photo with caption: "Together Again")Marta Slusser, 81, of Mogadore, passed away July 7, 2008. Marta was born March 21, 1927 in Akron. She had a variety of interests throughout her life that included crafting, playing the organ, and golfing. She had a natural talent for everything she tried her hand at. She and her husband, William raised...

James M. Kight, Sr. James M. Kight, Sr., 75, passed away on July 5, 2008. He was born on February 11, 1933 to the late Andy and Mary Kight. He served with the US Army during the Korean conflict. James enjoyed fishing and gardening. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Bernadine; granddaughter Cyndi;...

Robert L. "Bob" Holmes Robert L. "Bob" Holmes, 80, passed away on July 6, 2008. He was born on March 9, 1928 to the late Charles and Mary Holmes. Bob served with the US Army from 1947 to 1949. He had spent his lifetime working in the trucking industry for the following companies: First Federal Trucking Co., Associated Transport, Motorfreight...

Joseph A. ScadutoJoseph A. Scaduto, 92, of Lakemore, passed away June 26, 1008 at Pleasant View Health Care Center. He was born March 2, 1916 in Akron, Ohio to the late Saverio & Gerolama (Catalano) Scaduto. Joseph was a machinist for Goodyear Aerospace. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Mary...

Robert E. GreenRobert E. Green, 49, of Akron, passed away July 1, 2008 due to complications from diabetes. Robert was born January 1, 1959 to the late Donald and Mary Green. He had many talents and interests, including gardening, music, working on cars, and electronics. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Ronald and...

Steven E. WilliamsSteven E. Williams, born December 13, 1953 in Tucson, Arizona went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Saturday, June 28, 2008. He will be welcomed by the loving arms of his father, Earl Williams and grandson, Paul S. Williams. He will be greatly missed and remembered always by his loving mother, Nina Marie; son, Steven; brother,...

Lillian Mae PierceOctober 1, 1927 - June 27, 2008Lillian Mae Pierce, died suddenly June 27, 2008 at Akron General Medical Center. Preceded in death by her parents, Pearl and Elizabeth Ater; husband, Perry; and infant son, William. Left to mourn their loss, son, Robert (Roseanne); daughters, Betty, Linda (Jake), Sandra (Ellis), Deborah and Penny; grandchildren, Jim (Robin), Jason (Debbie), Jennifer...

Frank J. DaveyFrank J. Davey, 62, of Tallmadge passed away June 26, 2008. Frank was the owner and operator of Davey & Associates. He is preceded in death by his beloved parents, James and Mary (Glynn) Davey. He is survived by his daughter, Dawn Choat; sons, Christopher and Todd Davey; brother, Mike Davey and granddaughter, Rylee. By request of the...

"MY HUSBAND, MY FRIEND" Larry W. Harbarger Larry W. Harbarger, 52, passed away unexpectedly on June 29, 2008. His greatest joy in life was his beloved family. He would do anything for those that he loved. He was the owner/operator of Harbarger Construction Co. for about 20 years and was known as "The Artist" for his superior craftsmanship. Preceded in...

Odie M. KilgoreOdie M. Kilgore passed away peacefully on June 25, 2008 after living 95 wonderful years with us. She was a very caring person who thought only of others rather than herself. Anyone in need or sick, she was always there. After losing her vision years ago, she is now rejoicing seeing her loved ones in Heaven: her husbands,...

William L. RanefeldtWilliam L. Ranefeldt, 64, finished the race strong and went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, June 24, 2008. Bill was born in Akron on December 30, 1943, and lived most of his life there. Bill was the only son of Jarl and Helen Ranefeldt. Bill graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School...

Ethel M. Burns Ethel M. Burns, age 85, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2008 at the Palliative Care and Hospice Center at Akron City Hospital. Ethel was born on July 4, 1922 and lived in Akron most of her life. She is survived by her husband, Duane Burns, of 66 years; her 3 children, Nancy Lukinac, Patrick Burns (Geri),...

John Burton MoranJohn Burton Moran, 70, of Kent, went to be with the Lord on June 21, 2008. John was born December 26, 1937 in Preston County, West Virginia to the late Joseph and Leora Moran. John retired from Ford Walton Hills after 33 years of service and was a longtime member of Victory Baptist Temple. In addition to his...

Jack Lyons Jack Lyons, age 82, went to be with the Lord, surrounded by his family, on June 18, 2008. He was born in Parkersburg, WV on October 7, 1925, and had been an Akron resident for 55 years. He served in the Navy and Army National Guard during the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his parents...

Albert A. NuzumAlbert A. Nuzum has gone to his reward. He fought the good fight and kept the faith. He was born in Buchannon, West Virginia on May 31, 1920 and left this earth on June 19, 2008. Preceded in death by parents, J. Dallas and Pearl; also brothers, Raymond, Richard and Paul. He leaves to mourn his wife, Ellene;...

John Sterling MachamerJohn Sterling Machamer, 78, of Akron, Ohio died peacefully in the loving arms of his wife Friday evening, June 13, 2008, surrounded by family members. In an atmosphere of God's love, strength and peace, he was ushered into the gates of heaven, as only moments before, the family listened to the precious hymn, No Not One-there's not a...