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,...

Elma H. Spurgeon Elma H. Spurgeon, 86, passed away on December 5, 2007. She was born on March 30, 1921 in Oxford, WV to the late Okey and Alda Bush. Elma was a member of Springfield Baptist Church and worked as a teacher in West Virginia and Ohio for 48 years, retiring from Green Local Schools. After retirement, she volunteered...

Deborah M. Dean (nee Bradshaw)Deborah M. Dean (nee Bradshaw), 56, of Akron, passed away peacefully at the Hospice Care Center on Monday December 3, 2007. She is a life long resident of the Akron area and graduated from Akron Garfield High School in 1969. Deborah was the owner/operator of Pro Transcription Services which served the medical community in the Akron...

Shirley A. EllisShirley A. Ellis, 72, of Akron, passed away December 4, 2007. Shirley will always be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother. Her kindness will be missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her sister, Madeline. She is survived by her children, Kathy (James) Hardy, Patricia (Buck) Buchanan, and Debra Usner; brothers, Theodore...

Jerry L. BenderJerry L. Bender, 70, passed away on December 3, 2007. Jerry was born in Akron on July 24, 1937 to the late William and Audrey (Rogers) Bender. He was a veteran of the US Army and retired from Goodyear after 35 years of service. Jerry was an avid golfer and loved his family. In addition to his parents,...

Norma Jean Jacobs (Sister Ruth Marie) After battling cancer for more than ten years, Sr. Ruth Marie Jacobs (Norma Jean) of Silver Lake was gracefully and peacefully called to sit with Jesus. She was born in Akron, Ohio and lived in the area most of her life. She was a talented seamstress by trade, as well as a teacher and...

Keith C. BennettKeith C. Bennett, 79, of Akron, passed away December 3, 2007 at Akron City Hospital. He was born December 24, 1927 in Copenhagen NY to the late Earl & Anna Bennett. Keith proudly served in the U.S. Army. He restored John Deere Tractors and previously worked at Newell Leasing and Paul Watts Trucking. In addition to his parents,...