Goldie Agnes (nee Makkos) BankGoldie Agnes Bank, 92, went home to be with her Lord on December 17, 2007, following a brief illness. She was born at her home in Akron, Ohio on August 26, 1915. Goldie was married to Calvin John Bank for 52 years prior to his death on May, 1986. She retired from Montgomery Ward in 1976...

Carl J. McKeownCarl J. McKeown, 80, of Ravenna, passed away December 16, 2007 at his residence. He was born May 30, 1927 in Akron, Ohio to the late Clyde & Margaret (Reining) McKeown. Carl served in the U.S. Army during WWII and later worked as a bus driver with Metro before retiring with 28 years of service. In addition to...

Clarence R. McVey, Jr. "R.C." "T-Bone"Clarence R. McVey, Jr., 78, of Akron, passed away December 17, 2007. Clarence was born March 16, 1929 in Corbin, Kentucky and lived most of his life in Akron. He served in the U.S. Army and retired from Akron Brick and Block after over 30 years of service. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing,...

Clair L. Minier Clair L. Minier, 75, passed away on December 17, 2007. He was born in Mogadore, OH on February 6, 1932 to the late William Floyd and Mildred Minier. Clair retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. after 40 years of service. He had served with the US Coast Guard. Clair was a member of Coventry Akron Lodge...

William C. Blackwell William C. Blackwell, 82, went home to be with the Lord on December 16, 2007. He was born on May 21, 1925 in Roan Mountain, TN, to the late Bernie and Mae Blackwell. William was a born again Christian and attended the Lord's House of Prayer. He retired from Goodyear Aerospace after 45 years of service, was...

Martha Ann HymesMartha Ann Hymes, 61, of Tallmadge, passed away December 16, 2007 after a courageous six year battle with cancer. Martha was born August 10, 1946 in Barnesville, Ohio and graduated from Akron East High School. She retired from Ohio Bell/SBC and was a member of the Telephone Pioneers. In her free time, she was an avid genealogist and...

Margaret E. BallMargaret E. Ball, 71, of Akron, passed away December 14, 2007. Margaret Was born August 22, 1936 to the late Harley and Margaret (Hoole) Case. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Danny Ball; brother, Charles Case; and sister, Mary Anne Lengi. She is survived by 3 daughters, Michele Ross, Theresa (Gene) Thompson, Barbara Kerns, and...

Joseph Patrick AlbaneseJoseph Patrick Albanese, 45, died December 12, 2007.He was born on January 23, 1962 and resided in Akron his entire life. He graduated from St. Vincent St. Mary High School where he excelled in wrestling. He was a faithful worker for the Big Framing Contracting Co. where he used his gift of carpentry. He was a devoted son...

Tom DingessTom Dingess passed away in the peaceful and quiet way in which he lived his life on December 14, 2007. He was born in Chapmanville, West Virginia on December 7, 1933 and lived in West Virginia until 1958 when he moved to Akron. He worked at Akron Plating for 32 years, retiring in 1990. He could always be found...

Eugene C. HarouffEugene C. Harouff, born August 7, 1932, passed away from pneumonia December 14, 2007 at Akron City Hospital. Eugene retired from General Tire Company. He will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 55 years, Barbara; daughters, Deborah (Don) Galleher, Peggy (Sam) Agosta, and Mary (Dan) Stanley; sons, Tab "Bud" (Cynthia) Harouff and William (Mona) Harouff; grandchildren,...

Ruth Davis (Nana Ruth Fields)Ruth Davis was born July 28, 1918 in Honaker, Virginia to Aaron and Alta Thomas Fields. She passed away December 10, 2007 at the age of 89. She was married to Adelbert Nathan Davis of Akron in 1936. He preceded her in death on July 20, 1982. She is survived by their five sons, Gene, of...

Annabelle Byrd (Pierson)Annabelle Byrd, 80, passed away December 11, 2007, ending her long battle with lung disease. Born in Richmond, Indiana, she and her husband of 58 years, Charles, lived in Akron for several years before making their home in Berea, Kentucky for over 30 years. She returned to the area four years ago and resided with her daughter, Judith,...

Sharon A. Adorni (nee Godfrey)Sharon A. Adorni (nee Godfrey), 60, passed away on December 12, 2007. She was born in Akron on December 16, 1946 to the late Clarence and Hazel Godfrey. She retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. after 32 years of service. Sharon enjoyed travel, linedancing, camping, and spending time with her precious grandchildren. She will be...

David D. CampDavid D. Camp, 75, of Tallmadge, passed away December 9, 2007 at his residence. He was born March 28, 1932 in Columbus, Ohio to the late James & Winiford (Sadler) Camp. David served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was very musically talented, having played in the OSU Marching Band, sang in Barbershop Quartets...

James G. "Scotty" Hayes, Sr. James G. "Scotty" Hayes, Sr., 77, was peacefully called home by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 10, 2007, with his loving family by his side. He was born on September 1, 1930 in Akron, OH to the late James and Jesse Hayes. Scotty served with the US Army and retired from Goodyear...

Charles W. StaatsCharles W. Staats, 92, of Akron, passed away December 8, 2007 at the Hospice Care Center. He was born March 22, 1915 in Akron, Ohio to the late William & Ola (Greenly) Staats. Charles proudly served in the U.S. Army during WWII as a Tech Sergeant. He retired from B.F. Goodrich after 40 years of service. In his...

Reimund C. Lute, Jr.Reimund C. Lute, Jr., 77, of Ravenna, passed away December 13, 2007. Reimund loved football, baseball, and horseshoes. He had played drums in the band. Reimund was preceded in death by his father, Reimund C. Lute, Sr. and daughter, Nancy Lute. He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Sandra J. Lute; daughters, Cathy (David) Bagen...

Lawrence L. BradenLawrence L. Braden, 80, of Mogadore, passed away December 9, 2008 at Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital. He was born July 4, 1927 in Vienna, WV to the late John & Pearl (Carver) Braden. Lawrence served in the U.S. Navy in WWII and in the Korean Conflict and later worked for Bucky Arnes Construction Co. before retiring with 23...

Arlene G. ChristmanArlene G. Christman, 81, of Akron, passed away December 8, 2007 at her residence. She was born July 4, 1926 in Woodsfield, Ohio to the late Urban & Eloise Crum and resided in Akron for over 50 years.. Arlene was a member of Emanuel United Church of Christ in Akron and was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and...

Anna Ruth HarveyAnna Ruth Harvey departed this life on December 6, 2007. She was born November 11, 1935 to Effie Mae Shoemake and John Bedford Harvey. She was a retired ARA worker for the Walton Hills stamping plant. She is survived by her sons, Louis Harvey and wife, Tami of Commiskey, Indiana and Randy Harvey and wife, Barbara of Lawrenceberg,...