Bessie M. WilhiteBessie M. Wilhite, "A light in the World", 94, went home to be with the Lord on March 8, 2008. She was born May 21, 1913. Bessie retired from Akron General Medical Center. She was a member of Akron Baptist Temple for many years and most recently attended Arlington Memorial Baptist Church. While at church she enjoyed serving...

Nelson L. GerstenslagerNelson L. Gerstenslager, 68, of Akron, passed away March 9, 2008. Nelson owned his own salvage company and was an avid collector of guns, knives, and coins. He loved spending time with family and friends and will be missed by all who knew him. Nelson was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret and his father, Norman. He...

Michael (Mikal) Anthony Davis Michael (Mikal) Anthony Davis, 26, went home to walk with God on March 6, 2008. A 1999 graduate of Springfield High School, he was employed at guitar center, where he was around what was his second love, music. God being his first. He is survived by his mother and stepfather Debi and Steve Hennacy; dad Robert...

Arthur A. SheakleyArthur A. Sheakley went home to be with the Lord on March 6, 2008. He was born August 26, 1943 in Akron, Ohio to the late Robert A. & Betty R. (Bruce) Sheakley. Arthur graduated in 1961 from Central High School and then served in the U.S. Army where he was stationed in Germany E-4 form 1961 -...

Gwen L. PfeifferGwen L. Pfeiffer, 68, a life long area resident, went to be with her Jesus on March 5, 2008. She was born in Cuyahoga Falls to Ed and Muriel Bartholomew on November 17, 1939. Gwen was preceded in death by her parents; son, Bill; brother, Gary; and sister, Wendy. She is survived by her sons, Tracy (Debbie) and...

Eleanor D. Sims Eleanor D. Sims, 79, passed away on March 4, 2008. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Kenmore and enjoyed singing in the choir and attending the Young at Heart activities. Preceded in death by her husband J.P. Sims and twin sister Eloise Comer. Survivors include her son Gary (Carrie); granddaughters Angela and Renee Sims;...

Barbara Cain"Lift up your hearts and share with me.God wanted me now and has set me free."Barbara Cain entered her heavenly home on Monday morning, March 3, 2008. She was born on August 30, 1929 to Roy and Alta Brown of Kansas. In September 1946, Barbara moved to Ohio with her new husband, Calvin Clyde Cain, Sr. They lived most...

Carolyn June Boling "Sis"Carolyn June Boling "Sis", 75, of Akron, passed away March 3, 2008 at her residence. She was born September 6, 1932. Carolyn retired from the Springfield School System where she worked as a bus driver. In her free time, she enjoyed playing BINGO, trips to Las Vegas and more recently, road trips to Berlin Dam. Above all,...

Marjorie PatrickeMarjorie Patricke, 81, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on March 2, 2008. She was born January 25, 1927 in Fairmont, West Virginia to the late Richard & Margaret (Bock) Clayton. Marjorie worked in the Home Health Care Industry for Lots of Love and Jennie's Home Health Care. Previously, she had worked 10 years for the...

Lyle G. "Howdy" "Pop Pop" HazelettLyle G. "Howdy" "Pop Pop" Hazelett, 81, passed away on March 2, 2008. He was a veteran of WWII, having served with the US Navy. Lyle was a member of Arlington Memorial Baptist Church. He was a lifelong truck driver and retired from Continental Baking. Preceded in death by his parents Curtis Hazelett and Ethel...

Catherine E. ParkerCatherine E. Parker, 77, of Mogadore, passed away March 1, 2008. Catherine was born March 6, 1930 in Omaha, Nebraska. She will always be remembered as a loving, caring, generous person and will be missed by all who knew her. Catherine was preceded in death by her husband, William Parker. She is survived by her children, Debbie (Gale)...

Daneen Cheryl Townsend (Wicks)Daneen Cheryl Townsend (Wicks), of Garrettsville, born February 9, 1963 passed away February 29, 2008. Daneen was preceded in death by her father, William Wicks; sister, Darlene Singleton; and brother-in-law, Rudolph Bargerhuff. She is survived by her sons, Lance Townsend and Blake Townsend, who were her life, pride, and joy; mother, Janice Wicks; sisters, Denise Mignano (Bobby),...

Otie I. MiracleOtie I. Miracle, 93, went home to be with the Lord on March 1, 2008 to join her beloved Glenn who went on ahead less than a week before. Otie was a very special woman who loved her Lord, children, gardening, and her family. She left behind many people who dearly loved her: her daughter and son-in-law, Becky...

Ray N. Finch, Sr.Ray N. Finch, Sr., 74, of Akron, passed away February 29, 2008. Ray was born in Akron on May 18, 1933. He retired from Goodyear after over 30 years of service. Ray was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Martha Finch and brother, Ronald Finch. He will be deeply missed by his wife of 13...

Jeremy BowlingJeremy Bowling, 33, of Akron, passed away February 27, 2008 after fighting a courageous battle against cancer. He is survived by his beloved son, Bishop who was the source of his joy and strength. His father, Phillip Bowling; aunt, Rhoby Thursby and uncles, Frank, Dan and Wesley Mack. The family gives their sincere gratitude to his long time doctors,...

Robert Henry HartmanRobert Henry "Buck" Hartman, 79, of Suffield passed away February 27, 2008. He was born June 11, 1928, the youngest son of John Howard Hartman and Erma Chapman Hartman. He was preceded in death by his sister, Virginia Ploskunak; brothers, John and Glen Hartman; and infant sister, Mary Jane Hartman. Mr. Hartman is survived by his sister, Maxine...

Laura P. SandsLaura P. Sands, 87, of Akron, was taken home by her Savior on February 26, 2008. Laura was born May 5, 1920 in Pennsylvania to John and Anna Dodds and was a resident of Akron for over 66 years. Laura leaves to celebrate and rejoice in a heavenly life with her best friend, partner, and husband, Rodney Joseph...

Jack R. Boone, Jr.Jack R. Boone, Jr., 76, of Coshocton, passed away February 26, 2008. Jack retired from O'Neil's after over 30 years of service. In his free time, he enjoyed spending time outdoors hunting and fishing. He will be deeply missed by his wife of over 50 years, Rose Boone; son, Glenn Boone of West Lafayette; granddaughters, Bettina Boone...

Joseph O. ClaytorJoseph O. Claytor, 85, of Akron, passed away February 25, 2008. Joseph proudly served in the U.S. Army during World War II and later retired from Goodyear. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather and particularly loved spending time with his three great-grandchildren. He enjoyed traveling and took his great-grandchildren to Disney World several times. He also...

Glenn H. Miracle Glenn H. Miracle, 87, went home to be with the Lord on February 25, 2008. Survived by family who dearly loved him, including his wife of 47 years, Otie Miracle; daughter and son-in-law Becky and Tom Oden; grandsons Michael (Lisa) Oden and Scott (Jaime) Oden; great-grandchildren Kathie, Austin and Hunter Oden; daughter Pricilla; sons Roger and Darrell;...