Jeannette Anne Witter (Bogdanovich)Jeannette Anne Witter, 85, passed away March 26, 2005. Anne was born in Akron on March 5, 1920. She lived and raised her family in Springfield Twp. for 53 years. For the past two years, she has resided at Cardinal Retirement Village in Cuyahoga Falls. Anne was preceded in death by her husband, Frederick Witter, Sr.; parents,...

Olga EvansOlga Evans, 75, of Uniontown, passed away on March 26, 2005. She was born on Aug. 25, 1929 in MingoJunction, OH to the late John and Anna (Fedorchak) Andrechak. Olga loved her family. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by sisters: Mary, Ann and Midge. Olga is survived by her husband of 52 years, Jack Evans;...

Agnes CantrellAgnes Cantrell, born May 19, 1923, went home to be with the Lord on March 26, 2005. She is survived by her sisters, Christine Clark and Iva Teck; brother, David (Jean) Duncan; sons, David (Christina) Humble, Doug (Nancy) Cantrell, Dale Cantrell, and Dean (Pamela) Cantrell; grandchildren, Melissa (Diego) Henao, Aaron Humble, Bill Cantrell, Julie (David) Horner, Darin (Carrie) Kendall,...

Earl W. Wolfe, Sr.Earl W. Wolfe, Sr., 75, of Akron, passed away March 25, 2005. Earl was born May 17, 1929 in Cuyahoga Falls to the late William & Clara (Ellis) Wolfe. He was an Army veteran and a member of the Akron Baptist Temple. In addition to his parents, Earl is preceded in death by his brother, James. He...

Thomas L. DeVentureThomas L. DeVenture, 75, of Akron, passed away March 26, 2005. He was born January 8, 1930 in Akron to the late Louis & Mary DeVenture. Thomas was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church and Eagles Lodge 555. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by 2 brothers and a sister. Thomas is survived...

Aileen M. Lay"There is special providence in the fall of a sparrow." Hamlet, William ShakespeareThe generous, kind, and compassionate heart of Aileen Mae Lay (nee Shaver) ceased beating on March 25, 2005 at age 93.The fields are quiet today; a lone plow standsin silhouette against a golden sunset,for my hands knew work.And my children shall gather together with their children,...

Jillian Noelle HribsekJillian Noelle Hribsek, 19, of Springfield Township, died on March 24, 2005. She was born March 7, 1986 in Cleveland, Ohio. Jill was a graduate of Springfield High School and enjoyed drama at Kent Sate University where she was currently a student. She was a positive person whose smile and laughter were infectious. She had a gift with...

Jillian Noelle HribsekJillian Noelle Hribsek, 19, of Springfield Township, died on March 24, 2005. She was born March 7, 1986 in Cleveland, Ohio. Jill was a graduate of Springfield High School and enjoyed drama at Kent Sate University Main Campus where she was currently a student. She was a positive person whose smile and laughter were infectious. Jill also enjoyed...

George "Joey" SutherlandJoey Sutherland, 48, of Tallmadge, passed away March 25, 2005. Joey will always be remembered for his kind and generous spirit. He showered his family and friends with love and laughter and will be missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earnest and Pearlie; brother, Jack; nephew, Terry Zehnder; and brothers-in-law,...

Tonyia (Rusty) L. WitcheyTonyia (Rusty) L. Witchey went home to the Lord on March 23, 2005 in her sleep with no pain, holding the hand of her husband of 53 years. She left this life filled with joy and anticipation, surrounded by the love of family and friends. Rusty was born in Elkins, WV to Pat and Claude Kesling, graduated...

Shelby J. Shue (Overly)Shelby J. Shue (Overly), 65, of Wadsworth, went home to be with the Lord on March 23, 2005. She was born December 22, 1939 in Jackson, Ohio to the late Alonzo & Juanita (Abrams) Overly. Shelby was a devoted member of Ernest Angley's Grace Cathedral where she taught Sunday School and served as a counselor. She devoted...

Helen Jean PowellHelen Jean Powell, 74, of Akron, passed away March 21, 2005 after a long illness. Helen was preceded in death by her companion, James E. Morgan. She will be deeply missed by her daughter, Patty Fisher of Charleston, WV; son, Jimmy Powell of Akron; sisters, Ruby Kanecke and Ruth Kovac, both of Akron; many nieces, nephews, and friends....

Francis "Farley" Juanita SanteeFrancis "Farley" Juanita Santee, 86, of Springfield Twp., died on March 21, 2005 at Akron City Hospital. She was born August 2, 1918 in Spencer, West Virginia to the late Lafayette & Mary J. Currey. Farley was an avid bingo player, loved to play cards and work crossword puzzles. She was a very loving mother, grandmother and...

Willard WrightWillard Wright, 88, of Akron, passed away March 19, 2005. Willard was a survivor of the attack on Pearl Harbor. He was the crew chief of the only airplanes to take off and fight the attackers. He was also stationed on Midway and other islands in the Pacific. Willard retired from the Akron Police Department in 1976 with over...

Alice C. GormanAlice C. Gorman, 88, of Ellet, passed away on March 19, 2005. Alice was a member of the Order of Eastern Star #565, she enjoyed camping, taking care of her flowers and loved her grandchildren. Alice is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Ida Mae Hamilton, her husband of 63 years, Bud Gorman, and sister Mary...

Roger Tonkin Roger Tonkin, 49, of Akron, died on March 19, 2005 at Akron General Medical Center. He was born October 30, 1955 in Akron, Ohio to the late Leo R. & Dorothy Tonkin. Roger was employed by Akron General Medical Center as a Nurse's Aid. He is survived by his beloved uncle, Teddy Tonkin and several cousins. There will...

Donald D. HanamDonald D. Hanam, 75, of Akron, left this world to join his wife of 38 years, Waltraud, in heaven on March 19, 2005. He was born to Albert and Mary (McQuown) Hanam on October 8, 1929, enlisted in the military in 1948 and served in peacekeeping operations with the Army in Germany after World War II. Don was...

Mary Jane Woodford (Darrah)Mary Jane Woodford (Darrah), 82, of Mogadore, passed away on March 18, 2005. She was born on Oct. 16, 1922, in Macksburg, OH. She moved to Akron after graduating from High School, and worked at Goodyear during war time. Mary belonged to the Order of Eastern Star, Billlow Chapter #483, and had a passion for collecting and...

Losie JonesLosie Jones, age 77, went home peacefully surrounded by her family on March 18, 2005, at Hospice Care Center. She was a resident of Akron who loved yard work especially taking care of flowers and gardening.She was preceded in death by her parents, Loyd and Bertha Ash. She is survived by her husband, Sylvan Jones, of over 22 years;...