Betty GarrettBetty Garrett, 73, of Akron, passed away March 7, 2005. Betty loved all outdoor activities, including birdwatching, fishing, swimming, and gardening. She also enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband, Floyd; daughters, Paula (Tim) Corrick, Patsy (Joe) Shanholtz, and Portia Stover (Jerry Britton); sons, Lonza Stover and Larry Stover; brother, Charles (Eleanor)...

Elizabeth A. Gubash (Toney)Elizabeth A. Gubash (Toney), 73, of Uniontown, died on March 6, 2005 at Akron City Hospital. She was born November 12, 1931 in Dothan, West Virginia to the late Everett & Effie (Webb) Toney. Elizabeth was a loving wife, mother and aunt. She was a member of Calvary Gospel Temple Church. In addition to her parents, she...

Thelma NicholsThis date we lost Thelma Woy Nichols, our beautiful Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother and Great-Great Grandmother. Mom was born December 7, 1908 and passed on March 6, 2005. She leaves to mourn, son, Earl (Benny) Woy; daughters, Velma (John) Hunter and Barbara Dimoff; grandchildren, Cindy, Kathy (Mackey), Bobby (Susan), Steve, Yvonne, Rori (Vincent), Michael (Lynn); twelve great-grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren;...

Lowell E. HeacockLowell E. Heacock, 72, of Akron, passed away March 5, 2005. Lowell was an active member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses Central Congregation, where he served as an elder for many years. In his free time, Lowell enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Irene;...

Earl "Lee" CalawayEarl "Lee" Calaway passed away peacefully at home on March 3, 2005 surrounded by his family. Born in Akron, Ohio in 1924, Lee graduated from North High School. He served in the Army in the Pacific Theatre during WWII and was awarded two Purple Hearts. Lee retired from the Calaway Insurance Agency in 1980, was a member of...

Betty J. GostlinBetty J. Gostlin, 71, of Suffield, passed away March 2, 2005 at Akron City Hospital. She was born August 10, 1933 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to the late Virgil & Nora (Hoare) Spidle. Betty spent most of her life in the Suffield/Springfield area and graduated from Springfield High School. She later worked for 26 years at ACME/Click and in...

Anthony Martin ElmertAnthony Martin Elmert, 83, of Hartville, passed away March 3, 2005 at Altercare of Hartville. He was born March 20, 1921 to the late Anton & Rose (Magos) Elmert and served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Anthony was a member of Wintergreen Ledges Church of God and also Local 219 Plumbers and Steam Fitters. He loved music...

Priscilla "Jeannie" (Summers) PowellPriscilla "Jeannie" (Summers) Powell, 56, passed away March 2, 2005 surrounded by her family who loved her very much. She was born July 20, 1948 in West Virginia but lived in Akron most of her life. She is preceded in death by her son, Michael Powell; her father whom she loved very much, Ray B. Summers, Sr.;...

Helen KerlikHelen Kerlik, 73, of Akron, died on March 1, 2005 at Essex Health Care of Tallmadge. She was born March 30, 1931 in Cairnbrook, Pennsylvania to the late Metro & Anna (Andrako) Berezonsky. Helen was a member of St. Mary Orthodox Church, Goodyear Retirees Club and Good Sam Camping Club Chapter 36. In addition to her parents, she was...

Sara Damitio (Crine)Sara Damitio (Crine), 35, passed away on Monday, February 28, 2005. She was born in Akron, Ohio on April 29, 1969 and lived in Woodbridge, Virginia for the past several years. Sara loved her family very much especially her children. She was a very dedicated mother and spent most of her adult life caring for her three children....

Jack R. StarkeyJack R. Starkey, 80, of Stow, was reunited with the one true love of his life and his wife of 52 years, Barbara on February 28, 2005. He was born December 13, 1924 in Granger Township, Ohio to the late Grover & Alberta (Springston) Starkey. He served his country loyally during WWII in the U. S. Army. Jack...

Tommy Thomas FisherTommy Thomas Fisher, 76, born in Six Mile Run, Pennsylvania to the late George & Margaret (Ford) Fisher died on February 28, 2005 at the Justin T. Rogers Hospice Care Center. He was a truck driver for 40 years, last working for Jones Motor. Tommy was a member of the following organizations: Orioles Nest 167, VFW Post 3383,...

Daisy M. MetheneyDaisy M. Metheney, 77, of Barberton, passed away February 28, 2005 at Akron City Hospital. She was born April 1, 1927 in West Virginia to the late Richard & Elvra Mae (Deal) White. Daisy loved bowling at Garden Lanes in many leagues and she enjoyed doing crafts. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by...

Eli J. Wilmoth(please include Purple Heart Emblem)On Saturday, February 26, 2005 at 12:31 p.m., Eli J. Wilmoth departed this Earth and went to Heaven. Eli was born January 4, 1922 in West Virginia to the late Levi and Olga Wilmoth. He retired as a Master Sergeant after 20 years of service in the U.S. Army, and later retired after 19...

Laura MantheBeloved Mother and GrandmotherLaura Manthe, 85, of Lakemore, passed away February 25, 2005. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Manthe and grandson, Clifton Henry Cutlip. She is survived by her sons, Patrick (Carol) Manthe of Lakemore and William Manthe of Akron; nine grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren. There will be no calling hours. All services will be...

John P. Steiner, Sr.John P. Steiner, Sr., 62, a life resident of Akron, passed away on Feb. 24, 2005. He was born on Oct. 30, 1942, in Akron, OH to the late John and Bobbie Steiner. John graduated from South High School in 1969. He served in the Army during the time of the Vietnam War. John retired from Goodyear...

Andrew Louis EmersonAndrew Louis Emerson, 75, of Mogadore, passed away February 24, 2005. He was born December 15, 1929 in Chicago, IL to the late Edward & Blanche (Morrill) Emerson. Andrew was a Korean War veteran and a successful businessman. In addition to his parents, Andrew is preceded in death by his wife, Sue Emerson and mother-in-law, Edith Beverly. He...

Jessie D. WardJessie D. Ward, 58, of Akron, passed from this world on February 24, 2005. Jessie is survived by his wife, Lynne; sons, Andrew, Jesse, Adam (Tiffany), and Ben (Susan); brothers and sisters, Marlon, Chelsea, Allen, Alfred, Opal, and Martha; and his beloved grandchildren. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, March 1 at...

Wilma L. DeanWilma L. Dean, 83, passed away February 22, 2005. Wilma will always be remembered as a strong, hard-working woman who devoted herself to her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Foerston L. Dean and daughters, Brenda Dean and Linda Moore. She is survived by her son, Larry (Roberta) Dean; sister, Christine Lawson; granddaughter, Tammy (Ray)...