James R. Grant James R. Grant, 55, passed away on October 25, 2005 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Jim was a veteran of the Vietnam war, serving with the US Army. He was a dedicated member of the American Legion and the NRA. Jim loved the ocean and was a master scuba diver. He enjoyed music and playing the drums. Jim...

Floriene A. BannerFloriene A. Banner, 65, of Atwater, died on October 19, 2005 at Akron City Hospital. She was born March 10, 1940 in Akron, Ohio. Floriene enjoyed traveling around the country and she loved the outdoors and BINGO. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gerry Banner; father, Raymond F. Morrison; and sister, Deana Landin. Floriene is survived...

Frank J. "Sonny" Novak, Jr.Frank J. "Sonny" Novak, Jr., 64, of Akron, died on October 18, 2005 at Akron General Medical Center. He was born June 25, 1941 in Barberton, Ohio to the late Frank & Mary Novak, Sr. Frank was a Case Manager for the County of Summit Child Support Enforcement Agency. He was a loving husband, father and...

Mary E. CrookstonMary E. Crookston, 72, of Akron, was promoted to glory to her God's good Heaven on October 18, 2005. Mary, a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother, will be missed by all. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Albert; children, Betsy (Roy), Sue (Larry), Judy (George), Jim (Cindy), Patrick (Stephanie), Lisa (Steve), Sally, and Bert; twenty-six...

Clara Lucile RoachClara Lucile Roach, 93, of Akron, passed away October 17, 2005 at Chambrel at Montrose. She was born April 30, 1912 in Anniston, Alabama to the late John & Mollie Rodgers and lived most of her life in Akron. Clara loved her home and gardening, especially flower and particularly roses. She was known for her love of cooking,...

Gene Dewitt BlandGene Dewitt Bland went home very peacefully to be with Jesus on October 14, 2005. Gene was a professional musician all of his life and had attended Juilliard School of Music at the beginning of his career. Gene was a very popular and well-known pianist both locally and in many of the upscale dining and entertainment clubs and...

Ernest R. Gay, Sr.Ernest R. Gay, Sr., 77, passed away October 12, 2005. Ernest proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1946-1947. He retired from BF Goodrich after over 30 years of service. In his free time, Ernest loved working on automobiles. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Bonnie Gay; daughter, Jeannie McCall; stepson, Billy Keith; grandson,...

Robert E. RichmondRobert E. Richmond, 46, passed away in his home October 13, 2005. He was born and raised in Akron, Ohio and was preceded in death by his father, Gene Richmond. He was a member of the First Apostolic Church in Tallmadge. He was employed by Cuyahoga Community College as a network technician. He was a veteran of the...

Gladys Helene ScovernGladys Helene Scovern, 95, of Akron, died on October 13, 2005 at her residence. She was born in 1910 in Colebank, West Virginia as the second of 11 children to the late Lora Hester (White) & Franklin Colebank. She lived in the Ellet area of Akron for 75 years of her life and worked for the Firestone Tire...

Ronald E. SutterluetyRonald E. Sutterluety, 69, born December 24, 1935, passed away on October 13, 2005. Ronald was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. He loved cars, trains, airplanes, and sports; espcially the Cleveland Indians. Preceded in death by his parents Lawrence and Helen. Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Alma; daughters Valerie and Lori Sutterluety, Kimberly Lydick,...

Shirley M. ChristnerShirley M. Christner, 56, of Akron, passed away on October 12, 2005 after a short but courageous battle with cancer. She leaves behind her husband of 38 years, Jim; son, Michael (Erin); daughter, Jennifer (Ed) Grubb; granddaughters, Jamie and Emily; mother, Evelyn Sharpe; father, Clyde Ebel (Carol) all of Akron; sisters, Susan (Ed) Hileman, Claudia Ebel (Lawton Molyneaux),...

Mary L. WiseMary L. Wise passed away on October 11, 2005. Mary worked as a beautician for most of her life and was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband Houston; 3 sisters; 2 brothers; and numerous other family members. Funeral service will be Friday, 11 a.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home, 131 N. Canton Rd. Friends...

Joe Ben StapletonJoe Ben Stapleton, 71, of Akron, passed away on Oct. 6, 2005. He was born on Aug. 23, 1934 in Paduca, KY, but spent most of his life in Akron. Joe was a dedicated employee for 51 years at Aircraft Braking Systems, and was a faithful attendee of Tallmadge Church of the Nazarene. He was a kind and...

Carol Kilpatrick (nee Spindler)Carol Kilpatrick , 62, went to be with the lord on October 9, 2005. Carol lost a couragious battle with cancer. She is preceded in death by her parents Gerald and Katherine Spindler and her granddaughter Abby Mise. She is survived by her sons Michael Mise Jr. (Cynthia) of Akron, David Mise Sr. (Cathy) of Akron, and...

Mary S. PeermanMary S. Peerman of Lawrence Twp. passed away on October 8, 2005. She was preceded in death by her sister, Betty Beers. She is survived by her husband, Jim, of the residence; two sons, Tim (Laura) Smith of Massillon, OH and Donald (Alan) Smith of Canal Fulton, OH; two grandsons, Scott (Chickadee) Smith of Hartville, OH and Shawn...

Aldo "Al" StalnakerAldo "Al" Stalnaker, 81, passed away October 8, 2005. He was a life long resident of Akron. He was avid hunter and card player and also enjoyed riding and racing motorcycles. Al also had an airplane pilot's license and for many years played Santa Claus for GBU and Sam Salem. Al is survived by his mother, Muriel Smith;...

Gloria Jean SzakalGloria Jean Szakal, went home to be with the Lord on October 5, 2005. She was born May 19, 1945 in Ravenna, Ohio and was a life-long resident of Akron. Gloria was a graduate of Central High School. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church and a very helpful person to anyone in need. Gloria is survived...

Edna L. FiberClaiming the promises of John 3:16, Edna L. Fiber went home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 4, 2005 at the Hospice Care Center of Visiting Nurse Service. Edna was born on February 9, 1931 in Harlan County, Kentucky to the late C.L. and Pearl Brogdon. She moved to Akron in the 1950's and was...

Charles W. Whitaker, 88, went to be with the Lord on October 5, 2005. Charles served with the US Army for six years during WWII; retired from Mohawk Tire Co; and was a member of Lakemore United Methodist Church. He was a loving and caring father and husband and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Survivors include...

Patricia L. TownsendPatricia L. Townsend, 32, passed away unexpectedly on October 3, 2005. She was a member of Liberty Free Will Baptist Church. Preceded in death by her grandmother Mattie Williams; and grandparents Boyd and Elizabeth Townsend. Survivors include her parent James and Linda Townsend of Akron; sister Linda Barrett of Ravenna; brothers Daniel Townsend of Akron, Scott Barrett of...