Janet TakarchekJanet Takarchek, 69, of Akron passed away April 4, 2008. Janet is preceded in death by her parents Charles and Irene Seeders and her husband Harry. She is survived by sons Harry, Robert (Cathy) and Thomas (Melissa); daughter Kathy Walker; grand children Charlotte and Ryan; great grand child Alexis; three sisters and one brother. Family and friends may call...

Virginia Opal Jones - ObituaryVirginia Opal Jones, 83, went to be with her Lord on Friday, April 4, 2008 at the Hospice of VNS Care Center in Akron, Ohio. She was born in Jonesville, Virginia on November 16, 1924. Opal was preceded in death by Davis Buford Jones, her husband of 54 years and by seven siblings. Living in the...

Inez K. GahringInez K. Gahring, 85, of Akron, passed away April 1, 2008. Inez was born June 12, 1922 in Parkersburg, WV. She retired from Goodyear after 42 years of service. In her free time, she enjoyed cooking, sewing, quilting, and volunteering with People Serving People. She was preceded in death by her sister, Evelyn Ball; and brother, Gene Ball....

Margie R. Stillwell Margie R. Stillwell, 88, went to be with the Lord on April 1, 2008. She was born on September 21, 1919 in Leipzig, Ohio to the late Judson and Mary Measell. Margie graduated from Barberton High School and retired from Akron Public Schools Central Kitchen in 1981. She was a member of Goodyear Heights Presbyterian Church, Eastern...

Dean E. BunnDean E. Bunn, 82, of Canal Fulton, died March 31, 2008 at Chapel Hill Community. He was born in Akron, Ohio on August 11, 1925 to the late Earl G. & Anna (Hinton) Bunn. He was a veteran of WWII, having served in the U.S. Army. Dean graduated from North High School and attended Akron University before graduating...

David Edward DuffieldDavid Edward Duffield, 38, unexpectedly passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2008. He was born and raised in Portage Lakes. David was preceded in death by his father, Basil Duffield. He is survived by his mother, Ruth Duffield; brothers, Dennis (Sue) of Canal Fulton, Barry (Shawanda) of Lexington NC; sister, Mary Ann Duffield of Akron; nephews, Brent (Heather),...

Ruth E. HeffelfingerRuth E. Heffelfinger, 80, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 30, 2008. We will remember her as a faithful and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Special thanks to Hospice Care Center on Ridgewood Road. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, 11 a.m., at Hillside Memorial Park with Grant Luton officiating. To leave...

Dorothea J. MacLarrenDorothea J. MacLarren (nee Gerhart), 70, passed away March 30, 2008 after a lengthy battle with lung cancer despite being a non-smoker. Dorothea was born November 22, 1937 and grew up in Norton, Ohio. She met her husband, Jerry, on a blind date. She was very active at her church, Sawyerwood United Methodist Church. Her concern for others...

Glenn V. GoodyearGlenn V. Goodyear, 73, of Akron, left this world and was reunited with his wife on March 29, 2008. Glenn was born in Akron on August 27, 1934. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and retired from Goodyear after 29 years of service. He was a devoted father and grandfather and will always...

Hugh C. Leitch, Jr.Hugh C. Leitch, Jr., 67, of Canton, passed away March 27, 2008. Hugh was born January 29, 1941 in Akron to the late Hugh C. and Mary Ann Leitch, Sr. Hugh proudly served two tours in Vietnam, both in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Navy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Diana Lynn SeaverDiana Lynn Seaver, 62, of Akron, passed away March 25, 2008. Diana was born in Akron on January 29, 1946 to the late Joseph and Mary Hutchison. She will be deeply missed by her son, Sean Ahern (Debby Monroe); her partner, Robert "Frog" Kalain; brothers, Joseph (Kathy), James (Janet), and John (Georgene) Hutchison; and grandchildren, Sean Michael Ahern,...

Kevin James ShepherdKevin James Shepherd, 46, of Akron, passed away March 26, 2008. Kevin was born in Akron on April 18, 1961. He was preceded in death by his father, Larry Shepherd; grandparents, James and Freda Ferres and Roy and Catherine Anderson; and stepbrothers, Richard and Jerry Anderson. He will be deeply missed by his parents, Bernice and Richard Anderson;...

Charles E. MeadowsCharles E. Meadows, 70, of Alliance, passed away March 25, 2008 at Alliance Community Hospital. He was born July 8, 1937 in Grundy, Virginia to the late Merkle & Irna Meadows. Charles retired from Alkar, Inc. and had worked at McNeil Akron for over 20 years. He was a member of the NRA and a proud member of...

Earlene (Lowther) KilgoreEarlene (Lowther) Kilgore, 68, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, March 24, 2008 in Akron City Hospital. She was born April 19, 1939, in Akron, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late Earl & Jean Lowther. Earlene was involved for many years in the Ohio Country and Western Music Association and received numerous...

Vernon E. Troyer, Jr.Vernon E. Troyer, Jr., 51, of Lake Township, passed away March 22, 2008 at Akron City Hospital. He was born in Akron, Ohio on March 12, 1957. Vernon was employed by Taylor TeleCommunications as an Installation Supervisor. He was a devoted husband, father, son and grandfather who was full of life and loved people. In his free...

Frances E. PowellFrances E. Powell, 90, of Akron, passed away March 24, 2008. Frances was born March 4, 1918 to the late John and Viola Murray. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Powell and brothers, Walter and Donald Murray. She will be deeply missed by her sons, Donald, Carl, and Robert Powell; brother, Jack Murray; grandchildren,...

Clodeen M. Tennant Clodeen M. Tennant, 89, passed away on March 22, 2008. She had been an Akron resident for most of her life. Clodeen enjoyed gardening and was very devoted to her family. Preceded in death by her son Billy Petty; and several brothers and sisters. Survivors include husband Charles of 31 years; daughter Patsy (Gene) Colegrove; sons Kenneth...

Ralph W. HershbergerRalph W. Hershberger, 88, went to be with the Lord on March 21, 2008, the day of his 67th wedding anniversary. Ralph was born March 31, 1919 in Canton, Ohio to the late Rev. Mervin and Dorothy (nee Lesh) Hershberger. Ralph proudly served in the U.S. Army during World War II and served as a Summit County Deputy...

Wendell H. WhitsettWendell H. Whitsett 12/30/30-3/21/2008Dad, You have no idea the footprint of love you have left in the hearts of each member of our family. Your children and grandchildren seem to have a passion for the gift of words that without question was passed on by you. And yet, there are no word to express our deep gratitude and...

Marsha D. Pruner (nee Wagner) Marsha D. Pruner (nee Wagner), 50, of Akron, passed away on March 21, 2008. Preceded in death by her grandparents Dorothy and Norm Higgins and father-in-law Gorden Pruner. Survived by husband John Pruner; son Chip Clupper; daughter Courtney Pruner; parents John and Bev Wagner; mother-in-law June Pruner; brothers John (Jackie) and Glen (Kathy); brothers-in-law Dean...