Guy A. Darkow Guy A. Darkow, 53, passed away on December 21, 2008. He was born in Akron on November 6, 1955, and had been a life resident. Guy was a 1974 graduate of Central-Hower High School. He served an apprenticeship with the Union Sheet Metal Workers Local #33 and worked until retirement at the Chrysler Corp. in the skilled...

Janet E. PaceJanet E. Pace, 69, The battle is over, she is now home with Jesus. Born in Akron Ohio, to the late Donald and Harriett ( Smith ) Ellis. Janet is also preceded in death by her granddaughter Shannon Holman and five brothers. Survived by daughters, Peggy Holman, Krista Schriber, Susan Bowman; brother Donald Ellis; sisters Nancy Stitz, Norma...

George W. FassnachtGeorge W. Fassnacht 62, of Akron passed away December 20th, 2008. Born in Akron, Ohio to the late Robert E. and Edith (Haft) Fassnacht. George enjoyed coaching his sons playing baseball, being an avid fisherman, and master bingo player. He also is preceeded in death by two brothers, Charles Fassnacht and William White. He is survived by his...

Fred M. DeBellis Fred M. DeBellis, 60, moved into Our Father's house on December 16th, 2008. Despite living with renal failure, he always found time to enjoy vacationing to Cedar Point and Cape Hatteras and spending time with his family and pets. Preceded in death by father, Mike and mother, Helen. He is survived by wife Pam, son Michael (Phuong)...

Roxie Ruth KyserRuth Kyser, 82, has gone home to be with the Lord on December 18, 2008. She was born in Woodsfield, Ohio on April 23, 1926. Ruth loved the Lord with all her heart and attended the Spirit of the Dove Bible Studies and Crossroads Bible Fellowship. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 37 years, Roy Dixon...

William K. (Bill) PratherWilliam K. (Bill) Prather, passed away December 18, 2008, two days before his 98th birthday. Bill was born in Carroll County, Virginia on December 20, 1910. He came to Akron on May 30, 1929 and was employed as a tire builder for General Tire & Rubber Co. for 32 years, then went on leave to manage the...

Marvin R. CumberledgeMarvin R. Cumberledge, 75, of Akron, passed away December 17, 2008. Marvin was born in Center Point, West Virginia on August 19, 1933. In his free time, he enjoyed woodworking. Marvin was preceded in death by his father, Marvin C. Cumberledge. He will be deeply missed by his mother, Ada Cumberledge; sisters, Loretta Glaze, Martha Beaver, and Virginia...

Camden E. "Ken" Humble Camden E. "Ken" Humble, 81, passed away on December 16, 2008. Camden served with the US Navy during WWII. He retired from GM-Terex Plant and was a member of the UAW. Camden enjoyed restoring antique cars and was a member of several antique car clubs, including the Model A Club. He was also an avid Pittsburgh...

Phillip D. SetreePhillip D. Setree, 63, of Akron, passed away December 16, 2008 after a brave battle with ankylosing spondylitis. Phillip was born in Akron on January 22, 1945. He had a kind, gentle soul and was loved by everyone he met. He will always be remembered for his love of children and his good sense of humor. Phillip had...

Helen M. (Kovach) CallahanHelen M. (Kovach) Callahan, 90, of Stow, passed away on December 16, 2008. Born in Rootstown, Ohio to the late Steve and Gezella (Sekula) Kovach. Helen had worked as a registered nurse for Akron City Hospital and Edwin Shaw Hospital. Being one of Jehovah's witnesses, she now sleeps in death in Jehovah's memory and is looking forward...

Mary L. FinleyMary L. Finley passed away Monday December 15, 2008 at Akron General Medical Center. She was born in Ravenna, Ohio on November 8, 1971, and grew up in Rootstown where she graduated in 1990. She graduated from Hiram College in 1994 with a degree in Elementary Education (Special Education Focus). She taught special education in elementary schools in...

Alfred J. "Fred" Alvarez Alfred J. "Fred" Alvarez, 73, passed away on December 15, 2008. He was born in Akron, OH on July 30, 1935 to the late Fred U. and Laura Alvarez. Fred grew up in a family owned business (Fred's Bakery), where he became a master cake decorator. He was later employed by Fred W. Albrecht Grocery Co....

Judi C. BloomJudi C. Bloom, 61, of Green, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 13, 2008 at the Hospice Care Center. She was born October 25, 1947 in Akron, Ohio, to the late James L. and Martha E. ( Kent ) Moss. She was preceded in death by her loving in laws, Arthur and Maxine...

Karen KosirKaren Kosir, 61, passed away Dec. 12, 2008. Karen was a retired nurse, and dedicated her life to her son and grandson. She is survived by her son, Jason Kosir; mother, Evelyn Howe; sisters, Carole Rector and Debra Howe; brother, Brian Howe (Robin); grandson, Nicolas Maar; and 5 nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be Wednesday, Dec. 17, from...

Gilbert "Gil" StewartGilbert "Gil" Stewart, 77, passed away Dec. 11. Gil approached life with a devotion to people that extended far beyond family and friends. It seemed that Gil was always there to lend a helping hand or a kind smile. He loved to fish, but his passion was exploring. The backroads were his second home, meeting new friends at...

Judi C. BloomJudi C. Bloom, 61, of Green, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 13, 2008 at the Hospice Care Center. She was born October 25, 1947 in Akron, Ohio, to the late James L. and Martha E. ( Kent ) Moss. She was preceded in death by her loving in laws, Arthur and Maxine...

Leah SmithLeah Smith, 77, passed away Dec. 11, 2008. Leah was a member of The Wintergreen Ledges Church of God. She is survived by her husband, Pat of 58 years; daughters, Kay Stripe (Robert), Linda Benson (John) and Patricia Whited (David); son, Thomas Smith; grandsons, Robert Stripe (Katie), Josh Benson, Jeffrey Stripe (Stacey), Patrick Hall and Andrew Grisak; 5 great-grandchildren;...

Verna Mae ArnottVerna Mae Arnott, 94, of Akron, passed away December 10, 2008. Born in Follansbee, West Virginia to the late Edward & Alma (White) Mulley. Verna had been a member of the Crossroads Bible Fellowship Church, Eastern Star Falls Chapter 249 and was a Toastmistress. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh...

Lena (Lee) MangusLena (Lee) Mangus, 91, passed away on December 6, 2008. Lee was born in Akron on July 7, 1917. She was an intelligent, loving, and generous woman. Lee enjoyed her life to the fullest and traveled all over the world throughout the years. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. She was preceded in...

Donald J. LiasDonald J. Lias, 82, of Mogadore, passed away December 9, 2008 after a lengthy battle with COPD. Don is now joined with his wife Marie, who passed away two weeks ago. He was born in Akron on March 12, 1926. Don served in the U.S. Navy during World War II on the U.S.S. Munda. He retired from Firestone...