Arthur L. Bovard, 78, passed away into the arms of his Lord Jesus Christ on February 1, 2007. He was a member of Grace Bible Church. Art served his country in the Merchant Marines and the US Army. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Rebecca Shields. Art is survived by his wife of 35 years, Rose; daughter, Barbara...

Donna Jean Krizo (nee Welton)Donna Jean Krizo, 78, entered eternal life on January 28, 2007 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born on February 12, 1928 in Akron. Donna was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was an exemplary listener and confidant. Donna was a loyal member of the...

Charlie W. ThompsonCharlie W. Thompson, 87, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 28, 2007 in Akron, Ohio. Charlie was born September 20, 1919 in Iron City, Tennessee. He was employed with Babcock & Wilcox for 25 years and retired in 1975. Charlie attended Cottage Grove Evangelical Congregational Church. He was preceded in death by twin daughters, Barbara and...

June D (Duckworth) RommelJune D (Duckworth) Rommel, born June 30, 1921, went home to be with the Lord on January 27, 2007. She was born and raised in Copley OH. She was an active member of the First Christian Church in Wadsworth and the American Legion Post in Copley. June was an avid card player and beloved by all her...

Donald R. Mason, 81, passed away on January 26, after a short illness. Dad served in the Army, stationed in Japan in the 1940's. He was employed by several companies in his life. His favorite job was driving charter buses to the Indians games. Donald was a member of the Mogadore VFW where he had served as chaplain. Dad loved...

Marian W. KirschMarian W. Kirsch (nee Grosenbaugh), was born in Canton, Ohio on Dec. 5, 1919 and died of cancer on Jan. 25, 2007 in Akron, OH. She was a graduate of Canton McKinley High School. Marian is preceded in death by parents Ethel and Charles Lester Grosenbaugh, brothers Kean Grosenbaugh and Charles Grosenbaugh; sisters Frances Greth and Elizabeth Marie....

Marino Dimengo Marino Dimengo passed away Monday after a short illness. Marino was born at home on Collinwood Avenue on June 10, 1926 the third of 5 children of Carlo and Santa Dimengo. He was a life-long resident of Akron, Ohio growing up on North Hill. As a boy he enjoyed basketball playing on the great North High teams of...

Anna HackneyAnna Hackney, 63 of Tallmadge passed away January 26, 2006. Anna worked for 20 years at the Candy Shop at Quaker Square and was an avid Country Music fan. Most of all Anna liked being around her family. She is preceded in death by her parents Frank and Edith Browning. She is survived by her daughters Carolyn (Willie) Bogolin...

Marie Dawkins(insert photo with caption: "Together Again")Marie Dawkins, 83, of Akron, passed away in Queen Creek, AZ on December 30, 2006, surrounded by family. She was born in Madera (Betz), PA on November 20, 1923 to the late Frank and Rachael (Richardson) Gillen. Mom came to Akron at the age of eighteen and married the late Charles C. Dawkins. She...

Tammie S. PolingTammie S. Poling, 37, passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 20, 2007. Tammie was the daughter of Susann Mihal and Michael (Deb) Scherer. She is survived by her beloved husband, Brian Poling; beloved daughters, Nikki Poling and Samantha Poling; beloved son, Kameron Ketterman. She was the loving sister of John Scherer and Michael Scherer; granddaughter of Helen (Edgar)...

Harry W. WellsHarry W. Wells, 99, passed away January 22, 2007. He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Ella; and daughter, Phyllis Singleton. He is survived by his sons, Harry (Norma), Donald, David, Gale (Letitia); daughters, Linda Hubbell, Margret McCulley; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-granddaughter. He will be missed by all who knew him....

Willard R. BowserWillard R. Bowser, 78, went home to be with the Lord and beloved daughter, Trina on January 23, 2007. He was born in Alum Bank, Pennsylvania on May 17, 1928 to the late Scott & Carrie (Myers) Bowser. Willard resided in Tallmadge since 1958. He was a U.S. Army veteran and later retired from Goodyear Aerospace with 41...

Willard E. CopenWillard E. Copen, 77, of Akron, passed away January 25, 2007 at Barberton Citizens Hospital. He was born May 29, 1929 in Burning Springs, West Virginia to the late Ramson & Laura (Lebsom) Copen. He was the owner of United Mold and Machine for 30 years. In his free time, he loved to golf and bowl. In addition...

Donald H. BrillhartDonald H. Brillhart, 74, of Barberton, passed away January 25, 2007 at Akron City Hospital. He was born July 13, 1932 in Akron, Ohio to the late Henry D. & Halley Brillhart. Donald was a veteran of the U.S. Army and later retired from First Merit Bank. He was a wonderful husband, father and friend. In addition to...

Josephine L. SimonettiJosephine L. Simonetti, 84, of Akron, passed away January 21, 2007 at Hospice Care Center. She was born January 1, 1923 in Akron, Ohio to the late Frank & Mary (Cammel) Simonetti. Josephine retired from General Tire Company after 30 years of service and in her free time was an avid card player. She was a member of...

Charles W. TaylorCharles W. Taylor, 88, passed away January 24, 2007. Charles was born March 14, 1918 in Alabama. He worked for the Goodyear Lighter than Air program during World War II and later had his own electrical contracting business. He was a member of Suffield United Church of Christ and the Masons. In his free time, he enjoyed spending...

Mildred Sarnescky "Fidge"Mildred Sarnescky, 79, of Akron, passed away January 23, 2007. Mildred was a coal miner's daughter, born on May 9, 1927 in Spangler, PA to the late William and Alice Abrams. Mildred loved music and dancing. She was a loving mother and grandmother, devoted to her family, and kind to everyone she met. She was preceded in death...

Geneva June TritleGeneva June Tritle, 82, of Tallmadge, passed away January 20, 2007. June was born June 26, 1924 in Akron, OH to the late Sherman and Ruth McLeland. She graduated from East High School in 1943 and attended Manchester College in Indiana. She worked for over 20 years as the office manager for Dr. William Cook in Akron. She...

Robert N. MontgomeryRobert N. Montgomery, 54, of Barberton, passed away January 20, 2007. Robert served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam from 1970-1971 and later served in the Ohio National Guard as a Sergeant. He was a member of the VFW. Robert worked as a chef at Gus' Chalet and volunteered at his brother's siding business. He was preceded in...

Rosemarie WolvertonRosemarie Wolverton, 69, of Mogadore, was returned to Sender, Our Lord, on January 20, 2007. She was a member of Unity Church in Tallmadge. Rosemarie loved to travel and enjoyed working in her flower gardens and decorating her house. She loved her many friends and relatives, especially her husband James and her boys, Rob and Greg who always cheered...