Rick S. Infante, 43, of Tallmadge, passed away July 29, 2005. He was born October 17, 1961 in Akron, OH to Richard & Mary (Miller) Infante. In addition to his parents, Rick is survived by his fiance, Tonia Legg; children, Ronnie, Katelyn, Randy; sisters, Rochelle (Bob) Harsh, Pamella (Joseph) Lewis; brother, Joe Infante; 3 nieces, 1 nephew, 2 great-nieces, 1great-nephew....

Henry W. Shorb, 94, passed away on July 30, 2005. He was a member of Springfield Church of the Bretheren and enjoyed reading and doing crossword puzzles. Survivors include his loving wife of 65 years, Valdia; sons Brian of Fairfax, VA and Royal (Sandra) of Chino Valley, AZ; daughters Bernita of Akron and Evanola Davis of Mogadore; 7 grandchildren; and...

Dorothy J. Harrison has joined the love of her life, William J. Harrison. She was 80 years old, born on January 18, 1925 in Brownsville, PA. She lived most of her life in Akron, OH. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, William J. Harrison in 2000 and her son,...

Billy R. Petty, 67, went home to be with the Lord on July 29, 2005. Billy was an avid outdoorsman; he enjoyed fishing, camping, and hiking. Preceded in death by his father Glenn. Survivors include his mother Clodeen (Charles) Tennant of Akron; sister Patsy (Gene) Colegrove of Cuyahoga Falls; brothers Glenn (Connie) of Massillon, Kenneth (Judy) of Canton, and Larry...

Kenneth M. Pruitt, 87, of Stow, passed away July 26, 2005. Kenneth was born in Yale, Tennessee on October 7, 1917 to the late Woodie and Bertha Pruitt. Kenneth was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from BF Goodrich. He was a member of Faith Free Will Baptist Church and was a 32nd degree Mason. In addition to his parents,...

Louie T. Pace, 79, passed away on July 25, 2005. He was a member of the VFW, the American Legion, and was an avid fisherman. Preceded in death by his wife Alverta. Survivors include his sons Tom (Patty) Pace and Danny (Mindy) Thrasher; daughter Joy Thrasher; sister Hazel Theiss; grandchildren Shana Cook, Kelly Darnell, Jennifer Pace, and Samantha Pace; 4...

Charlotte M. Primerano (Roberts), 70, passed away on July 23, 2005. She was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Elsie Gordon; and brothers Lester and Wesley Gordon, and Bill Bevington. Survivors include her husband Eugene Primerano; daughters Charlene Dolin, Sandra Evans (John Brown), Kathy Nedrow (Mark Rich), and Donna (David) Roberts; 9 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; sisters Dora Shepel...

Adeline M. Skeen, 85, of Mogadore, passed away on July 23, 2005 at Akron City Hospital. She was born July 22, 1920 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio to the late Max & Laura (McCambridge) Getz. She was known as "Piney" and enjoyed walking through Mogadore, sewing and crocheting. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers,...

Diane Estella RedmondDiane E. Redmond, born in Akron, Ohio on March 13, 1967, died July 22, 2005. Diane is survived by daughter, Kendra Cottrill and son, Cory Cottrill of Atwater, OH; father, Daniel Redmond of Kingwood, WV; mother, Mary (Bob) Gemberling of Accident, MD; brothers, Dan (Diane) of Friendsville, MD, Douglas (Sheran) of Terre Alta, WV, Bob (Tonya) of Finzel,...

Raymond E. LordRaymond E. Lord, 85, beloved husband and father, passed away July 22, 2005. Raymond served in the Army Air Force during World War II and retired from Akron Public Schools after 25 years of service. He was a member of the Blue Lodge Masons, the Judson Lodge #319, the VFW, and the Goodyear Hunting and Fishing Club. He...

Marilyn J. RedigerMarilyn J. Rediger, 74, of Akron died on July 22, 2005. She was born on Dec. 9, 1930, in Akron to the late Kenneth and Irene (Miller) Sherbondy. Marilyn was a member of the Mogadore Moose and was employed by McDonalds for 20 plus years. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Glenn...

Timothy R. StullTimothy R. Stull, 46, of Clinton, went home to be with the Lord on July 31, 2005. He was born February 8, 1959 in Akron. Tim was a life member of Grace Baptist Church and was an avid baseball player and golfer. He never complained in spite of the many challenges in his life. He is survived by...

Ronald E. ThomasRonald E. Thomas, 63, of Akron, went home to be with his Savior Jesus to be whole and in perfect health. Ronald was born January 5, 1942 and raised by his Bible teaching, God fearing parents, Rollo and Jewell Thomas. Throughout his career, Ronald worked in homebuilding, as a machinist at Goodyear Aerospace, and for Western Reserve Academy....

Michael P. WyckoffMichael P. Wyckoff, 77, of Akron, passed away July 21, 2005. Michael leaves his wife, Ruth; son and daughter-in-law, Garry and Anne and two granddaughters, Sara and Emily, all of Seattle, WA; brother, Paul; and sister, Elizabeth. Michael served as an Akron City fireman for 27 years. Cremation has taken place. A private memorial service will be held...

Lawrence "Larry" Morgan Lawrence "Larry" Morgan, 65, passed away on July 21, 2005. Preceded in death by his father Alton; sisters Jenny Channel, Edna Moroni, and Peggy Davis; and brothers Gary Morgan and David Morgan. Survivors include his mother Bernice Morgan; daughters Laura Thomas of Mesa, AZ, Denise Morgan of Akron, Kim Morgan of Akron, and Tricia Busse of Youngstown;...

Elizabeth Friend, 92, passed away on July 21, 2004. She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and loved spending time with her daughters. Preceded in death by her husband Harry. Survivors include her daughters Elizabeth Badgett and Barbara Vargo; grandchildren Michael W. Badgett, Mark W. Badgett, Paul W. Badgett, II, Steven Vargo, Barbara Vargo, Richard Vargo,...

Loretta Mae Sigman Loretta Mae Sigman, 65, passed away on July 19, 2005. Preceded in death by her parents Bruce and Beryl Roy and her stepson Johnny Mark Knotts. Survivors include her husband George; sons John Knotts (Nicole Sambuco) and Jason Knotts; brothers Gary (Judy) Roy and Bus (Shirley) Roy; several grandchildren; stepson Rusty (Eileen); and stepdaughters Beth, Joan, Julie,...

Betty C Linger(Adams)Betty C Linger, 69, of Akron, passed away July 18, 2005, after a couragous battle with cancer. She was born January 9, 1936 in Morganton, GA. Betty spent most of her life in Akron, was employed for over 25 years at Thermo Rite, and loved bowling and playing cards. She enjoyed traveling with her husband of 48 years...

Roy F. "J.R." Wilkins Jr.Roy F. "J.R." Wilkins Jr., 78, passed away Sunday, July 17, at his home. J.R. was a lifelong resident of the Akron area, was a World War II veteran, and retired from the General Tire Company in 1983.J.R. was a loving and dedicated husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. A true handyman, J.R. was always eager...

Jean "Moo" (Walker) WestenhaverJean "Moo" (Walker) Westenhaver, 84, of Stow, passed away on July 17, 2005. Moo will always be remembered for her fifteen pies at Thanksgiving and her delicious vegetable soup. She was preceded in death by her first husband, John Walker; second husband, Max Westenhaver; parents, Frank and Blanch Lysle; and son, Robert Walker. She is survived by...