Paul J. ShahanPaul J. Shahan, 70, of Uniontown, passed away May 11, 2006. Paul retired from B.F. Goodrich after 31 years of service. An avid outdoorsman, Paul took hunting and fishing trips all over the country. He will always be remembered for his hard work and love of family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Waitman and Blanche...

W. J. "June" "Bill" Hoover Wilmer J. "Bill" Hoover, 78, passed away on May 10, 2006. Bill was a veteran of WWII, having served with the US Army. He was a life member of the Army Navy Club Post 102 and the VFW Post 8975. Bill also enjoyed woodworking. There wasn't a day that went by that he didn't make...

Donna J. PagenkopfDonna J. Pagenkopf, 74, of Akron, passed away May 9, 2006. Donna will always be remembered for her love of entertaining and the pride she took in her home. She enjoyed opening her home and cooking for family and friends during the holidays. In her free time, she loved to take trips to Amish Country. She collected antiques...

Linda J. Kraftick Linda J. Kraftick, 60, passed away on May 8, 2006. Linda enjoyed crocheting for her grandkids and collecting dolls. Preceded in death by her husband Edward Kraftick; mother Loretta Jones; stepmother Losie Jones; grandson Larry Cooper; and favorite brother-in-law Ray Hereford. Survivors include her father Sylvan Jones; daughters Jo Ann (Ron) DiPierro and Vicky (Kevin) Cooper; sons...

Danny E. BallDanny E. Ball, 68, of Akron, passed away on May 9, 2006. Danny was born November 1, 1937 to the late Lindsey M. and Lelia M (Davis) Ball. He was also preceeded in death by brothers Lindsey and Bill. He is survived by his wife of 50 years Margaret; daughters Michele Ross, Theresa (Gene) Thompson, Barbara Kerns, son,...

Ingeburg "Inge" PetersonIngeburg "Inge" Peterson, 74, of Springfield Twp., passed away May 7, 2006 at Akron General Medical Center. She was born April 2, 1932 in Hanau, Germany to the late George & Magdalena (Heindle) Marburger. Inge was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who was loved by all and never missed a sporting event. She served as a den...

Charles C. BolyardCharles C. Bolyard, 86, of Akron, passed away May 7, 2006. Charles was born August 20, 1919 in Preston County, WV to the late Arley and Elva Bolyard. Charles served in WWII. He was a member of the VFW Post #8487 and Mogadore Moose Club. He retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in 1972. After a wonderful,...

Lois M. YensenLois M. Yensen, 73 of Springfield Township, passed away May 6, 2006. Lois was a 34 year member of the New Apostolic Church who enjoyed her church family and will be missed by all. She was a very devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend who gave unselfishly to all she knew. Lois is preceded in death by her...

John V. MoyerJohn V. Moyer 82, of Akron passed away May 6, 2006. John is a WWII veteran having served in the Navy. John is preceded in death by his parents Marion and Mary (Murphy) Moyer; brothers Jim, Bob, Bruce and Charlie Moyer; sister Grace Wolfgang. John leaves behind to cheerish his memories his wife of 55 years Ruth; his...

Mary Viola Rhodes (Smith)Mary Viola Rhodes (Smith) died suddenly Friday May 5, 2006 as a result of a tragic accident. She was born March 21, 1942 in Cresson PA to Viola G. Smith (Adams) and Henry John Smith Sr. She graduated from Altoona High in Pennsylvania. She spent most of her life in Akron OH. She enjoyed playing bingo with...

Elizabeth Jo Ann Theriault (Howald)Elizabeth Jo Ann "Betty Jo" "Beth" Theriault (Howald), 37, died suddenly May 1, 2006, as a result of a traffic accident. She was born April 30, 1969 in Akron, Ohio and had attended St. Martha grade school and North and Garfield High Schools. She spent most of her life in Akron and was a loving mother,...

Billy H. WestBilly H. West, 77, passed away May 2, 2006. Born in Nitro, W V. to the late Hugh & Virite (Milbee) West, he was a graduate of Nitro High School class of 1947, where he had been active with their sports programs. Billy was a member of Lighthouse Pentecostal Church of God in Barberton and had been employed...

Gary Lee UhlGary Lee Uhl, 52, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away May 3, 2006. Gary will always be remembered for his great sense of humor and his friendly disposition. He loved spending time with his family, parties, and singing karaoke. He was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan. Gary will be deeply missed by his wife, Marianne; daughter, Angela (Dennis) Thomann;...

Nina Rae Harris (nee Terry) Nina Rae Harris (nee Terry), 25, passed away on April 30, 2006 after a 2-year courageous battle with cancer. Nina worked at Famous Hair and Best Cuts. She was bubbly, funloving, loved to dance and spend time with her girlfriends. Nina was also a wonderful mom to her precious daughter Andrea. She was preceded in...

Kreida M. StacyKreida M. Stacy, 57, passed away on April 30, 2006. Kreida worked at Summit Racing for 12 years. She had the biggest, kindest heart; she loved everyone and everyone loved her. Preceded in death by her parents Alberta (Raymond) Tennant, Alonzo Beane, Ethel and Pell Beane; brother Lester Tennant; sisters Wynona Bergdorf and Juanita Mowery; and granddaughter Courtney...

Maxwell Emil August KussMaxwell Emil August Kuss, 86, went to be with the Lord on April 29, 2006. Born in Akron on October 31, 1919, he had been a resident for most of his life. Maxwell was a veteran of WWII, having served with the US Army. He was a lifetime-member of Zion Lutheran Church where he was an elder...

Catherine Evelyn Walker (Tyson)Catherine Evelyn Walker (Tyson), 93, of Akron, passed away April 27, 2006 at Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital. She was born July 11, 1912 in Defiance, Ohio to the late Harry & Beatrice Tyson. Catherine was a member of Firestone Park United Methodist Church, a lifetime member of the Eastern Star Victoria Chapter #31 and was formerly employed...

Nancy L. Morton, 60, passed away April 27, 2006 at her residence. She was born April 12, 1946 in Ravenna, Ohio. Nancy was a member of Grace Baptist Church for the past 10 years and a loving homemaker, wife and mother. She had an impact on all whose lives she touched. Nancy is survived by her husband of 25 years,...

Jo M. Wellendorf Jerry and Jo Wellendorf"Together Again" Jo M. Wellendorf, 63, of Akron, passed away April 25, 2006. It was only 16 months that they waited to find the comfort of each other once againnow you can celebrate your reunion with your husband, brother and parents.Always: Know that you will never be lost to those you left behind.Know that...

James (Jim) E. Kirt "Trapper"James (Jim) E. Kirt "Trapper", 55, of Kent, passed away unexpectedly at home on April 26, 2006. Jim was employed at Quality Synthetic Rubber in Twinsburg. In his free time, Jim loved spending time outdoors. He enjoyed both hunting and trapping and was a member of the NRA and the National Trappers Association. He loved all...