Obituaries

Rosemary D. Gay

Rosemary D. Gay

Rosemary D. GayRosemary D. Gay, 76, of Mogadore, passed away December 3, 2007 at Akron General Medical Center. She was born May 27, 1931 in Akron, Ohio. Rosemary was a 4-H Advisor and participated in the Civil Air Patrol with Search & Rescue missions. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest R. Gay, Sr. and son, William (Billy)...

Helen Munger

Helen Munger

Helen D. Munger (Mundy) (Congrove)Helen D. Munger, 88, born March 3, 1919, passed away December 1, 2007. Helen attended St. Vincent High School and graduated from St. Mary High School. She retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. She was a longtime member of St. Matthew Parish. Helen was preceded in death by her first husband, Willard Congrove; second husband,...

Elouise Poe

Elouise Poe

Elouise PoeElouise Poe, 74, of Akron, passed away December 1, 2007. Elouise was born October 21, 1933 in Wayne, West Virginia to the late Wayne and Cora Pauley. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and will be missed by all who knew her. In addition to her parents, Elouise was preceded in death by her brothers, Bob, Goble,...

Margaret M. France

Margaret M. France

Margaret M FranceMargaret M France, 76, passed away peacefully December 1, 2007 at Pebble Creek Nursing Facility. She was born in East Liberty, OH and was a wonderful homemaker for her 7 children. She is preceded in death by her husband Warren France. Margaret is survived by her children Gwendolyn France, Gertrude "Pat" Wilkins (Charles), Rose Alexander, Esther Anderson (Kelvin),...

Marjorie Taylor

Marjorie Taylor

Marjorie A. TaylorMarjorie A. Taylor, 74, passed away on November 29, 2007. She was a member of Arlington Church of the Nazarene and enjoyed cross-stitch and crossword puzzles. Marjorie was a good manager and loved her kitty cats. Preceded in death by her parents Edward and Mary Fizer and stepdaughter Michelle. Survivors include her beloved husband Marshall of 39 years;...

Joseph Bolinger

Joseph Bolinger

Joseph M. Bolinger Joseph M. Bolinger, age 90, went home to be with the Lord on November 27, 2007 in Akron, OH, after an extended illness. Born October 18, 1917 in Campbell County, TN, Mr. Bolinger was a resident of Akron for 42 years. After 37 years of faithful service with The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, Mr. Bolinger moved...

Peggy Ann Hawks

Peggy Ann Hawks

Peggy Ann HawksPeggy Ann Hawks peacefully went to the Lord on November 27, 2007. She was born December 2, 1933 in Bluefield, West Virginia to Noah Edward and Mildred Emily Meadows. She met Air Force Serviceman Howard Andrew Hawks in December of 1951. They were married June 3, 1952 and relocated to Akron. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother,...

James F. Martin

James F. Martin

James F. "Jim" MartinJames F. "Jim" Martin, 86, of Brimfield, formerly of Ellet, passed away November 26, 2007. He was born October 2, 1921 in Springfield, Tennessee to the late Frank & Elizabeth (Tate) Martin. Jim lived in Akron most of his life and served in the U.S. Army during WWII and later retired from General Tire Co. After retiring...

Bobbi Jo Walker (Nee Hollis)

Bobbi Jo Walker (Nee Hollis)

Bobbi Jo Walker (nee Hollis)Bobbi Jo Walker (nee Hollis), 36, of Arlington, Virginia, formerly of Springfield Township, passed away suddenly on November 22, 2007 at her residence. She was born August 30, 1971 and was a graduate of Springfield High School. Bobbi Jo was an avid youth softball player in the area. She loved her cats. Bobbi Jo will be...

David Lee Ellis

David Lee Ellis

David Lee Ellis "Our Country Is In Mourning For A Soldier Died Today"David Lee Ellis, 61, of Akron, passed away November 23, 2007. David proudly served in the U.S. Army for two tours in Vietnam. He was a former member of the VFW honor guard. David was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Harriett Ellis; and brothers, Tommy,...

Jackie E. Mangus

Jackie E. Mangus

Jackie Edward MangusJackie Edward Mangus passed away November 23, 2007 after a long illness. Born in Akron on March 18, 1923, Jackie was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and was a long distance truck driver all of his life, with a record of 5 million miles without an accident. He retired from Norton Co. Jackie was happiest "tinkering" in...

Bobby Q. Morehead

Bobby Q. Morehead

Bobby Q. MoreheadBobby Q. Morehead, 68, of Brimfield, lost a courageous battle with cancer on November 20, 2007. He was born July 17, 1939 in Spencer, West Virginia. He was retired from Don Wartko Construction. He loved his grandchildren, gardening, and playing cards. He is survived by his wife, Kay; sons, Gilbert of Mogadore and Jeffery of Syracuse, New York;...

Gladys Montgomery

Gladys Montgomery

Gladys Lee Montgomery Gladys Lee Montgomery, 79, passed away on November 19, 2007 and is now in the hands of her Lord, Jesus Christ. Gladys was born in West Virginia on November 4, 1928. She was raised in Hinton, WV where she met her husband, John David Montgomery. She lived most of her life in Akron. Gladys was a loving...

Debbie Stevens

Debbie Stevens

Debbie D. Stevens Debbie was born to Charles, II and Patricia Hawkins in Portsmouth, OH on May 20, 1955. It was there she found the Lord in a Southern Baptist Church. She attended Kent State University where she met Fred Stevens. They blessed the earth with three beautiful baby girls. After a five-year fight with an anoxic brain injury, Debbie...

Angela Pasko

Angela Pasko

Angela Lee PaskoAngela Lee Pasko, 33, passed away suddenly Nov 18, 2007. She went home to the Lord to join her grandfather, Joseph Broderick, grandparents, Sophie and Mike Pasko, and grandparents, John and Marilyn King. She is survived by the love of her life, her daughter, Alexandra Pasko; her prince charming and fiance Albert Hazlett; her mother, Teresa King; stepfather,...

Cornella Rife

Cornella Rife

Cornella Rife Cornella Rife, 87, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2007. She is survived by her family, son Rick (Carol) Rife; grandson Robert (Robyn) Rife; great-granddaughters Mirisa, Samantha, and Terra Rife; and dear friend Ethel Liston. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Marine Corps "Toys...

Helen Dalaski

Helen Dalaski

Helen M. Dalaski Helen M. Dalaski, 86, passed away on November 18, 2007. Helen had been a resident of Akron for most of her life until moving to Michigan in May. She worked for Summit County for 10 years. Helen enjoyed crafting with her children and grandchildren and was a long-time member of the Republican Club. She will be fondly...

Albert J. Finch

Albert J. Finch

Albert J. FinchAlbert J. Finch, 74, of Akron, passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2007 at the Hospice Care Center. He served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Jason. Albert is survived by his brothers, Ed and Robert Finch of Ohio; sister, Ardith Padgett of FL; daughter, Jacqueline McCormick of MA; sons, Charles Finch (Cassie) of NH, Timothy Finch...

Delmar W. Pursley, Sr.

Delmar W. Pursley, Sr.

Delmar W. Pursley, Sr.Delmar W. Pursley, Sr., 78, of Akron, passed away November 17, 2007 at Akron City Hospital. He was born April 27, 1929 in Akron, Ohio to the late Charles and Katherine Pursley. He was a veteran of the Army and served during the Korean War. Delmar is one of nine children who are all now deceased. He...

Elva N. Chewning

Elva N. Chewning

Elva N. ChewningElva N. Chewning, 93, of Canal Fulton, passed away November 16, 2007 at the Hospice Care Center. She was born November 30, 1913 in Beverly, West Virginia to the late Clark O. & Rachel A. (Newhouse) Tenney. Elva was a devoted mother and grandmother. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Joan...

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