Fay S. Ross Fay S. Ross, 72, passed away on January 3, 2007. She was born in Akron on June 5, 1934 to the late Westley and Emma Henninger. Fay retired from Akron City Hospital where she worked as a dietary cook. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Ted; and brothers Lee and...

David DeWitt Loftin, Sr. (Dede)(please include caption: "Then and Now")David DeWitt Loftin, Sr. (Dede) passed away December 27, 2006 after a long illness. He was born in Akron, Ohio on November 2, 1932 to George R. & Euretha Loftin. He served in the U.S. Army with the 82nd Airborne until August of 1953, after which he was married on November...

Mary Louise (Easy) HotchkissMary Louise (Easy) Hotchkiss, 75, of West Salem, formerly of Akron, passed away January 2, 2007. She was born December 26, 1931 in Cullman, Alabama. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Hotchkiss; parents, Robert & Ethel (Hudson) Lay; and sister, Anna Jean Stump. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Ann (Scott) Ward of...

John Edward Johnson(please include a flag emblem and a masonic emblem)John Edward Johnson, 76, passed away December 31, 2006 at the VA Medical Center in Erie, PA. John was born April 7, 1930 in New Martinsville, WV and moved to Akron in the 1940s and moved to Florida after retiring. He proudly served in the U.S. Army MP during the...

Joyce A. Gessler Joyce A. Gessler, 66, died suddenly on Monday, January 1, 2007 with family and friends nearby. She is survived by cherished companion and friend Jay Johnson; daughters Tonya and Michelle (John); son Michael; and grandson Nicholas, all of Akron. She is also survived by brothers David (Cynthia) Brookbank of Seattle, WA, Chuck Brookbank of Williams, AZ, Richard...

Ruth M. Ellis(insert photo with caption: "Together Again")Ruth M. Ellis, 100, of Tallmadge, passed away December 31, 2006. Ruth was born on December 24, 1906 in Lancaster, OH. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother and dedicated herself to her family. She was also accomplished in needlework and crocheting. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore Ellis;...

Joseph L. BeausoleilJoseph L. Beausoleil, 81, passed away on December 28, 2006. Joseph was born June 17, 1925 in Waterbury, CT to the late Henry and Leonise (LaGasse) Beausoleil. He served in the U.S. Navy during both World War II and the Korean Conflict. Joseph was a lifetime member of the Catholic Church. In addition to his parents, he was...

Robert (Bobby) Eugene Barnes, Sr.Robert ( Bobby) Eugene Barnes, Sr., 60, of Akron, passed away December 24, 2006 at his residence. He was born May 28, 1946 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Cornelius W. & Katie (Davis) Barnes. He enjoyed life to the fullest. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Cornelius W....

"Together Again"Ada R. Simmons Ada R. Simmons, 77, passed away on December 28, 2006. She was born in Akron on March 29, 1929 to the late Harley and Vinnie Morgan. Ada was a former member of the Akron Baptist Temple and enjoyed sewing and cooking. She had worked at Eaton Corporation and retired from Ravenna Lamp Plant. In addition to...

John H. "Jack" Hoffman, Sr. John H. "Jack" Hoffman, Sr., passed away on December 28, 2006. He was born in Massillon on November 5, 1919 to the late Clarence and Blanche Hoffman. Jack served in WWII with the US Army and retired from the Akron Police Department in 1975. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

William C. MastersWilliam C. Masters, 64, of Akron, passed away December 24, 2006 at Akron City Hospital. He was born July 20, 1942 in Ravenna, Ohio to the late Thomas & Birdie (Rinard) Masters. William had been employed by Gentzler Too & Die for 39 years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Ray...

Evelyn J. NewtonEvelyn J. (Joseph) Newton, 86, passed away December 24, 2006 with her niece by her side. She was a graduate of West High School. Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, George & Sadie (Nahmi) Joseph; husband Randall; brothers, Chick and Knocky; sisters, Olga and Lena. She is survived by her sister, Mable Leary; special niece and...

Norma Jean ElfrinkNorma Jean Elfrink, 62, of Akron, passed away December 23, 2006 at Akron General Medical Center. She was born June 11, 1944 in Copley, Ohio to the late Herman & Sylvia (Antel) Elfrink. Norma was a member of Bethel Valley United Methodist Church and the Ohio Country Music Association. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Nancy D. CathelNancy D. Cathel, born in Cleveland, Ohio on November 6, 1936, passed away in Akron on December 24, 2006. A lifelong resident of the Akron area, Nancy was a member of Revere High School Class of 1956. She obtained her L.P.N. from NEOUCOM and she took great pride in serving as a nurse and was a member of...

Francis David May Francis David May, 86, passed away December 25, 2006, at Stow-Glen Retirement Village after a long battle with congestive heart failure. He was born April 6, 1920 in Suffield, Ohio and was a 1939 graduate of Suffield High School. Francis was owner/operator of the family business, Frank May Garage, until retiring in 1981. Francis also loved his...

Neal P. "Skip" JensenNeal P. "Skip" Jensen, 81, passed away on December 21, 2006. Skip was born December 26, 1924 in Jamestown, NY to the late Roy C. and Marie Jensen. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He taught electronics to high school students for 22 years. He was a Methodist for his entire life...

Malinda F. Wheeler "Lindy"(insert photo with caption: "Together Again")Malinda F. Wheeler, 85, passed away on December 20, 2006. She was born in Kenova, West Virginia and lived most of her life in the Springfield/Ellet areas. She retired from Akron public schools where she worked as a cafeteria cook. She was a long time member of Springfield Baptist Church. She enjoyed...

Anne Jones (Emerick) "Mom Anne"Anne Jones, 93, passed away December 19, 2006. Anne was born in Akron on May 31, 1913 to Andrew and Mary Buzek. She was a lifelong member of St. John's Lutheran Church and being an accomplished baker, donated her numerous pastries to the many church fund raisers. Her love for children was demonstrated throughout her lifetime...

Thomas M. Tennant Thomas M. Tennant, 57, passed away on December 15, 2006. He was born on July 2, 1949 to the late Pearley and Neva Tennant. Thomas was a veteran of the Vietnam War, having served with the US Army. Thomas worked for UPS and was a member of Unity Chapel of Light and the American Legion in Kent....

Darthey L. QuesenberryDarthey L. Quesenberry, 90 of Akron passed away December 16, 2006. Darthey was a devoted member to the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints. She is preceded in death by her husband Ernie J. Quesenberry; parents Frank and Ella (nee Harding) Gooch; son Kermitt Quesenberry and sister Pamela Hill. She is survived by daughter Hope...