Johann "John" A. ManningJohann "John" A. Manning, 42, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on April 29, 2007. He was born May 19, 1964 in Stuttgart, Germany. John had worked as a cook in the area. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Hildegard & Josef Kliemannel; paternal grandparents, Maralouise & Edgar Williams; uncle, Helmut...

Ivan S. FosterIvan S. Foster, 79, passed away on April 27, 2007. He was born in Akron to the late Edward and Helen Foster. Ivan served with the US Marine Corps. during the Korean war. He first retired from the Akron Board of Education after 38 years of service. He later worked as a paperboy and retired again from Goodyear...

Patricia E. "Pat" Lucas Patricia E. "Pat" Lucas, 81, passed away on April 24, 2007. Born in Gasaway, WV on December 10, 1925 to the late Howard and Ressi Gunter. Pat enjoyed painting, gardening and animals. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Robert Gunter and her daughter Kimberly Fowler. Survivors include her husband...

Walter J. Brown (Brownie)Walter James Brown, 64, of Tallmadge, passed away at home on April 23, 2007. Walter proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corp for three years and retired from the City of Tallmadge after 25 years of service. In his free time, Walter enjoyed playing pool, camping, fishing, and rooting for the Bengals. Above all, he enjoyed spending...

Katherine "Kaye" Spade Katherine "Kaye" Spade, 86, joined her husband John James "Jack" Spade in heaven on April 20, 2007. She was born on February 6, 1921 in Fayette, Missouri to the late Russell E. and Mabel Page Silvey. Kaye enjoyed bowling, playing cards, and all the gifts of nature. Her gifted hands embroidered many beautiful treasures. Kaye was a...

Kathleen Zabrosky (nee Ballard)Kathleen Zabrosky (nee Ballard), 63, was born into life eternal on April 5, 2007. She is preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Mary Ballard. She is survived by her husband of 19 years James; sons Tom (Charlotte)Jones, Jeffrey (Regena) Jones, David (Shelley) Jones and Chrstopher (Michelle) Jones; stepdaughter Tori (Ed) Summers; stepson Jimmy (Laina); sisters...

Elizabeth "Betty" EsakovElizabeth "Betty" Esakov 77, of Cuyahoga Falls passed away April 20, 2007. Betty was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed golfing and bowling with family and friends. She will be greatly missed. She is preceded in death by her parents Fred and Lelia Weekley and sister Sally Blake. She is survived by her loving husband of 53...

Pete ZemlanskyPete Zemlansky, 60, passed away on April 20, 2007, as the result of an automobile accident. Born on October 27, 1946 in Akron to the late Ann and Jake Zemlansky. Pete retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber in 2004 after 38 years of service. After retirement, he worked as an usher for the Akron Aeros. He was an avid...

Ernest B. McClung Ernest B. McClung, 71, passed away on April 19, 2007. Born in Summersville, WV on June 17, 1935 to the late John and Hattie McClung. Ernest retired from Wooster Motor Ways after 38 years of service, was a US Army Veteran, a member of the Army Navy Club, and a member of Mayfarer Masonic Lodge No. 789...

Ruth Nancy BarnesRuth Nancy Barnes, 88, of Springfield Township, passed away April 15, 2007 at Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital. She was born August 18, 1919 in Akron, Ohio to the late Samuel & Mary Jane (Bridges) Kysor. Ruth was a devoted Christian Scientist. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles A. Barnes; sisters,...

Alvin Ralph "Bud" Marteny Alvin Ralph "Bud" Marteny passed away April 16, 2007. Born to the late Ralph and Dollie Marteny in Morgantown WV, Al lived most of his life in Akron OH. He retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber and was a Veteran of WW II as a Sgt. in the Army Infantry European Theater. He was also a...

Brian T. "Buck" Mesenger, Sr. Brian T. "Buck" Mesenger, Sr., 51, died Friday, April 13, 2007 as a result of an accident, in Port Charlotte, FL. Born February 14, 1956 in Akron, OH, he was the son of the late Oliver Mesenger and Esther Cornell of Akron, and stepson of the late Ken Cornell. He was also preceded in death...

Jackie Page SimmsJackie Page Simms, 75, passed away April 15, 2007. Jackie was born August 8, 1931 in Clarksburg, WV to the late Robert and Mabel Simms. He served in the U.S. Army and previously worked at RJR Filmco. In his free time, he enjoyed gardening, playing cards, and working on cars. Jackie was preceded in death by his son,...

Mark Anthony Foster, Sr. Mark Anthony Foster, Sr., 42, passed away suddenly April 15, 2007. Mark was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. Mark was employed at Tallmadge Asphalt and Paving Co. He enjoyed riding his Harley and listening to music. He leaves behind his loving wife of 24 years, Tami; children, Mark Jr. (Aime), Lisa, Laura and Michelle; grandchildren,...

Edna Mae ScottEdna Mae Scott, 78. died April 16, 2007. Born in Barberton, Ohio, September 13, 1928. Edna graduated from Barberton High School in 1946 and Kent State University in 1955 with a Masters of Education. She taught at Mason School in Akron and invested her life as devoted wife of 49 years, a loving mother of three and grandmother...

Mary Elizabeth BartonMary Elizabeth (Hall) Barton went to be with the Lord on April 14, 2007. Mary was born in Murphy, NC on July 25, 1920. She lived in the Akron area since 1945. She was a wonderful Christian mother of five children, grandmother of 14 grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren. She was an active member of The Chapel for many...

Robert Foster, Jr.Robert Foster , Jr., born July 15, 1949, passed away April 13, 2007. He was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Janet; daughters, Lisa and Jennifer (Kevin) Lazoran; grandchildren, Samantha, Stephanie, Courtney, and Zack; father, Robert, Sr.; niece, Nicole; great-niece, McKenzie; in-laws, Ted and Marcella Oden; special...

Grace L. MollohanGrace L. Mollohan, 75, passed away April 9, 2007. Grace was born June 5, 1931 in Akron to the late William and Clara Bell Govier. She was employed by the Army Navy Club #273 for 37 years. In addition to her parents, Grace was preceded in death by her husband, Perry Mollohan and son, William Bailey. She is...

Michael T. "Mickey" CharleyMickey Charley, 66, of Suffield Twp., passed away April 8, 2007. Mickey was born September 9, 1940 to the late Mike and Mary Charley. He retired from Goodyear/Hayes Lemmer after 38 years of service. For the last seven years, he loved getting up every single day to go to work at Chenoweth Golf Course; a place that...

Thomas L. Robinson, I Thomas L. Robinson, I, age 57, passed away on April 6, 2007. He enjoyed singing, camping, fishing, and hunting. He was a member of the American Legion and the Eagles. Preceded in death by his grandparents William and Iva Ruble and Lawrence and Lydia Robinson; father Harry L. Robinson; brothers Harry L. and Richard L. Robinson;...