Tonya S. Wassam BroadbentTonya S. Wassam Broadbent, 36, of Akron passed away September 15, 2007 after a long hard battle with diabetes. Tonya was a member at St. Paul's Catholic Church and was very active in activities associated with the church. She was a 1989 graduate of Garfield High School. She is preceded in death by her sister Laura Ashbaugh...

Shannon "Scooby Doo" EdwardsShannon "Scooby Doo" Edwards, 28, went home to our Lord, on September 15, 2007. She was born on August 15, 1979 to Kelly Edwards. She gave a courage battle against all odds with renal failure and other problems. Shannon loved doing cross word puzzles and playing video machines. She was a member of First Baptist Church of...

Charles J. Cetnarowksi, Sr.Charles J. Cetnarowski, Sr., 87, loving husband, father, grandfather and uncle, passed away Friday, September 14, 2007. He was born in Monessen PA and grew up in Akron. He was a U.S. Army WWII Veteran, having served with General Patton in the 3rd Army and was a survivor of the Battle of the Bulge. After retiring from...

Richard Noel Wright Richard N. Wright, 71, passed away on September 13, 2007. He was born in Akron, OH and resided in Suffield Township for 32 years. He was a graduate of East High School and attended The University of Akron and Kent State. He also served in the National Guard. Richard retired from a lifelong career in construction and...

Earl Junior Blaney "Doc"Earl Junior Blaney "Doc", 67, of Bedford Heights, passed away suddenly September 11, 2007 at his residence. He was born July 18, 1940 in Masontown WV and later served in the U.S. Army as a Platoon Sergeant. Mr. Blaney is survived by his children, Missy Hughes, Sally Roberts, Gloria Rege, Everett Coleman, Sandy Kane, Richard Coleman and...

Thomas L. McDowell "Tommy"Thomas L. McDowell "Tommy", 53, of Akron, passed away suddenly September 10, 2007. He was born July 2, 1954 in Akron, Ohio and was a lifelong resident. Tommy was a loving husband, dad and grandpa. He was an avid Browns, Indians and Cavs fan; loved fishing, playing drums and riding his motorcycle. Tommy was preceded in death...

Ella D. MacMillanElla D. MacMillan, 85, of Bedford, passed away September 12, 2007 at The Merriman Nursing Home. She was born December 26, 1921 in Dover, Ohio to the late Albert & Ella (Steely) Shumaker. Ella was a loving, caring person and a devoted mother and friend. She was an avid reader. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Marshall N. Hasson Marshall Newton Hasson died September 11, 2007 after a short battle with cancer. He was born May 29, 1942 in Tuscaloosa, AL, the only child of Evelyn E. (Rowley) Hasson and Marshall N. Hasson, Sr. Raised in Akron from the age of two, Marshall graduated from East High School, and shortly after enlisted in the U.S. Navy....

Irene M. CarsonIrene M. Carson, 78, of Tallmadge, passed away September 9, 2007 at the Hospice Care Center. She was born July 28, 1929 in Mogadore OH. Irene was preceded in death by her father, Glenn Newport and grandson, Sgt. Justin T. Walsh USMC. She is left behind by her beloved husband of 59 years, Raymond Carson; sons and daughter-in-law,...

Elva A. Swartout STOW--Elva A. Swartout, 71, died September 11, 2007. Born August 16, 1936 in Stow, OH, she had lived in the Stow area all her life and was a member of the Stow "Class of 54". She was a member of the Northampton United Methodist Church and a former member of the Yusef-Khan Caldron. Elva worked in X-Ray...

Donald "Allan" SmithDonald "Allan" Smith, 41, of Canal Fulton, passed away on September 11, 2007. Born in Akron on January 11, 1966 to the late Donald and Susan (Gray) Smith. Donald was a member of Teamsters Local 348 and was an avid motorcyclist and NASCAR fan. He enjoyed watching sports, especially Football. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Robert A. AbshireRobert A. Abshire, 55, of Uniontown, passed away suddenly on September 9, 2007. Bob was born July 17, 1952 in Akron and lived in the Akron area all his life. Bob was a graduate of Tallmadge High School. Bob worked since he was sixteen in the automobile sales industry and he worked in automobile sales the remainder of...

Marvin E. Buchanan Marvin E. Buchanan, 70, passed away on September 10, 2007. He was born in Tallmadge and currently resided in Uniontown. Marvin graduated from Ellet High School and the University of Akron. Marvin was a member of Grace Bible Church and Wayfarer Masonic Lodge 789. He was a "Jack of All Trades"; he could do anything and was...

Emmet P. MoulEmmet P. Moul, 86, of Barberton, passed away September 8, 2007. Emmet was a retired truck driver. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing and gardening. Emmet was preceded in death by his first wife, LaVon Moul; second wife, Ruth Moul; and stepson, Michael Williams. He is survived by his children, Lynn (Linda) Moran of Norton, Paula (Ron)...

Pete Allen ColePete Allen Cole, born August 10, 1964, passed away into his loving father and brother's waiting arms on September 7, 2007. Pete was preceded in death by his father, Pete Cole; son, Shawn Bowman; brothers, John Williams and Larry Cole; father-in-law, Denver McAnalley; and grandfather, Howard Archer. Left to mourn his passing are his loving wife, Vivian Cole;...

Suzanne I. TallentSuzanne I. Tallent, 63, of Akron, passed away September 8, 2007. Suzanne will always be remembered for her generous and helpful spirit. She loved spending time with family and friends and traveling to warm destinations. She was preceded in death by her parents, Grover and Irene Wolfe and aunt, Elizabeth Smith. She is survived by her husband, Paul...

Hollis E. GillentineHollis E. Gillentine, 78, of Akron, passed away September 8, 2007. Hollis was born August 15, 1929 to the late Shirley and Hettie Gillentine. He retired from Bico Steel after 37 years of service and was a longtime member of Community Christian Chapel. In addition to his parents, Hollis was preceded in death by his brothers, Howard, Pat,...

John C. Penix John C. Penix, 57, passed away on September 6, 2007. John had served with the US Army and was a member of Teamsters Local 24. He enjoyed hunting and spending time with his precious grandchildren. Preceded in death by his father William and brother Glenn. Survivors include his loving wife Carolyn , of 38 1/2 years; mother...

John W. Williams III "Woody"John W. Williams III, born March 26, 1958, passed into his loving Father's waiting arms on September 5, 2007. John was preceded in death by his grandfather, Howard Archer; father, Pete Cole; uncles, Fred and Howard Archer; cousin, Ed Archer; and nephew, Shawn Bowman. Left to mourn his passing are his loving mother, Sandy Cole; children,...

John C. AdamsonJohn C. Adamson, 67, of Uniontown, passed away September 4, 2007. John was born April 4, 1940 in Akron to the late Clarence and Mary (Kmet) Adamson. He graduated from East High School. John was a race tire builder at Goodyear Tire. After retiring, he worked as a realtor with Castle Rock Realty. John will be deeply missed...