Jeannette A. Miller-BallJeannette A. Miller-Ball, 82, passed away on May 27, 2006. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and will be greatly missed by her family. Preceded in death by her husband Moses J. Miller; son Richard Miller; and sisters Adelaide, Leona, and Alice. Survivors include her husband Robert Ball; sons Patrick Miller, William (Patricia) Miller, and...

Milford "Hoyt" RichMilford "Hoyt" Rich, 62, of Akron, passed away May 26, 2006 at Akron City Hospital. He was born October 21, 1943 in Tennessee to the late Hardin and Italy Rich and later served in the U.S. Army. Hoyt enjoyed sports, horse racing, fishing and NASCAR but his life revolved around his family the most. He truly loved his...

Clarence E. BlakeClarence E. Blake, 79, of Akron, passed away May 27, 2006 at Pebble Creek Nursing Home. He was born November 13, 1926 in Akron, Ohio. Clarence was a veteran of the U. S. Army and later worked as a supervisor with the U.S. Postal Service. He was a member of the Akron Baptist Temple, the Masonic Lodge and...

Dorothy Marie (Elliott) Gross Dorothy Marie (Elliott) Gross, 83, of Akron, died on May 24, 2006 at Rockynol Nursing Home. She was born July 6, 1922 in Akron, Ohio to the late Reuben J. & Ora E. (Brewer) Elliott. Dorothy was a member of Green Valley United Methodist Church in Green. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Jerry (Bob) LakinsJerry (Bob) Lakins, 60, passed away Thursday May 25, 2006 surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with diabetes and heart disease. Jerry is survived by his wife of 35 years, Donna (nee Coen); sons, Jody (Tracey) Lakins and Jesse (Renae) Lakins; grandchildren, Madison, Bryce, Mara, Tristan, and unborn baby Lakins; brothers, Bill Lakins and Jay...

Gerald J Grill, JrGerald J Grill Jr, of Agua Dulce, CA passed away in an auto accident on May 21, 2006. Jerry had a zest for life and always lived life to the fullest. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his mother Estella Grill. Jerry is survived by his loving...

Isaac Price MagounWe lost our beloved boy on Tuesday, March 23, 2006. Isaac Price Magoun, 10, bravely battled a brain tumor for two years. His courageous spirit and sense of humor was an inspiration to all who knew him. Isaac was bright, clever, funny and had a pure heart. He was a loving soul and could express his affection easily....

Ruth J. Moyer, 86, of Akron, passed away on May 23, 2006. Ruth was a loving wife and mother and will be dearly missed by her family and friends. Preceded in death by her husband John of 55 years; her parents Charles and Minnie Spahn; sister Gertrude McCahn; and brother Jim Spahn. Survivors include her son Dave (Cindy); sister May...

Richard M. Smetts TALLMADGE--Richard M. Smetts (Dick, aka Oscar the Grouch), 78, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2006, surrounded by his loving family. He was a veteran of the Korean War. Richard was well known in and around the business community, and "was the best damn mechanic around." Richard is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 52...

Kenneth D. Loudermilk IIKenneth D. Loudermilk II, 38, passed away May 20, 2006 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Ken was born on January 28, 1968 in Akron. He lived most of his life in Akron and also lived in Florida and Columbus. He was an active member of Life Community Church of Hilliard in Columbus. He will be...

Bessie J. PenixBessie J. Penix, 79, of Akron, passed away at home on May 20, 2006. She was born March 7, 1927 in Tomahawk, KY. Bessie was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother, and will be missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oma and Byrd Spears; brothers, Ellis and Edgar Spears; and...

George A. "Bud" McCain George A. "Bud" McCain, 63, went to be with the Lord on May 19, 2006, after a courageous battle with cancer. Bud attended Faith Family Church and enjoyed collecting movies. Preceded in death by his parents Pete and Judy Paksztis; and grandparents Andrew and Elizabeth Hrubik. Survivors include his wife and companion Dora, of 27 years;...

Roy W. Hamrick, Sr.Roy W. Hamrick, Sr., 85, of Akron, passed away May 19, 2006. Roy was preceded in death by his wife, Lottie L. Hamrick. He is survived by his children, Jo-Ann B. Hayes (Ivan), Roy W. Hamrick, Jr. (Amy), Vera L. Smallridge (Clint), Eileen Carol Hall (Charles), and Karen K. Gilbert (Fred); and many beautiful grandchildren and great-grandchildren....

Clayton L. SandersClayton L. Sanders, 64, of Kent, departed this life on May 16, 2006, and is now singing and rejoicing in heaven. Clayton was a lifelong Boy Scout and worked at youth camps at the Akron Baptist Temple. He was a Naval Reservist and attended Hower Vocational Trade School with a sheet metal vocation. Clayton worked at General Tire...

Herman L. Stone Herman L. Stone, 60, passed away on May 16, 2006. Herman had worked at the Ford Motor Co.- Walton Hills for 37 years. He attended East Market St. Church of God. He had a passion for cooking and landscaping and was an avid NASCAR fan. Herman was a devoted husband and father and was eagerly awaiting the...

James Richard (Dick) McVanJames Richard (Dick) McVan, 80, passed away surrounded by family on May 16, 2006. He was born on December 23, 1925 in Akron and was a life long resident. He was a Navy World War II veteran. Preceded in death by his mother, Claire McVan; son, James M. McVan; and grandson, James A. Hardman. He is survived...

John James "Jack" Spade, Sr.John James "Jack" Spade, Sr. (aka Sam), died at 3:15 p.m. on Friday, May 12, 2006 at Akron City Hospital. Jack was born March 21, 1923 in Akron, the son of Clark J. and Iva Greely Spade (both deceased). He was raised in East Akron where he attended Windemere Grade School. He also attended Hower Vocational...

Joshua Roy LeggJoshua Roy Legg, 24, of Akron, went to be with the Lord on May 13, 2006. He attended Garfield High School, and played quarterback. He had lettered in his freshman year on varsity while still also playing on junior varsity. He also played for the Firestone Park Indians baseball team and basketball for Garfield and Firestone Park and...

George L. Bahil, SrGeorge L. Bahil, Sr. 78, a lifelong resident of Akron went to see the Lord on May 13, 2006 after many lengthy illnesses. George had served in Okinawa from 1945 to 1947 with the Air Force. He worked for the City of Akron for 27 years all which were at the Akron Fulton Airport and had nicknamed...

Marlin Ray WardMarlin Ray Ward, 66, of Deerfield, passed away on May 13, 2006. In his free time, Marlin enjoyed working on cars. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sherman and Brucie Ward; son, David; and brothers, Junior, Neeley, Gene, and Jessie. He will be deeply missed by his wife, Juanita; daughters, Sylvia Williams (fiance Douglas) of Ellet,...