Obituaries
Gerald Grill, Jr.
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 Magoun
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 Moyer
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 Smetts
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 Loudermilk Ii
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 Penix
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 Mccain
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 Hamrick, Sr.
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 Sanders
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 Stone
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 Mcvan
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 Spade
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 Legg
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, Sr.
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 Ward
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,...
Christopher G. Brunton
Christopher G. BruntonChristopher G. Brunton, 30, of Brimfield Township, passed away May 11, 2006. He was born July 9, 1975 in Ravenna, Ohio. Christopher enjoyed dirt bikes and computers but most of all held a deep love for his two children. Christopher is survived by his wife, Amber (Klusty) Brunton; daughter, Cortney Darlene; son, Christian Antonio; parents, Gerald & Roberta...
Paul Shahan
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...
Wilmer Hoover
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 Pagenkopf
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 Kraftick
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...
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