Anna N. WenningAnna N. Wenning, 96, passed away on January 16, 2005. Anna was born in Akron on April 10, 1908. She was the owner of the Mustill Store, which is now a national landmark. She later worked as a stenographer for Ace Rubber. Anna was preceded in death by her husband, Walter; brother, Samuel J. Nelson, Sr.; and nephew,...

Mary Frances Gray "Fran" Mary Frances Gray "Fran," 81, lost her battle with breast cancer on Jan. 17, 2005, while a patient at Visiting Nurse Service Hospice Center. She had been a resident of Akron for 64 years. She was born on July 2, 1923, in Lily brook, W. Va. She was the sixth of 11 children of Frank and...

Martha E. PickeringMartha E. Pickering, 86, formerly of Akron, died at home after a long illness in Thonotosassa, Florida on January 14, 2005. She was preceded in death by her husband, William (Thomas) Sr., to whom she was married 35 years; son, Donald Jeffrie; parents, John and Carrie Garrison; brother, John Jr.; and sister, Florence Hall. She is survived by...

Asa PedigoAsa Pedigo, 71, from Suffield and Canton, passed away January 15, 2005 after a long illness. She was born December 17, 1933 in Japan. Asa was a member of S.G.I. She is survived by daughters, Linda (Randy) Dinkelman, Alicia (Gary) Vituccio, Tracy (Gordon) Hathaway; grandchildren, Ryan, Megan, Jessica, Meghan, Anthony, Mikkinzi, Joey, Cara. Funeral services will be private. Entombment...

Pauline EbiePauline Ebie, 84, of Suffield Township, passed away January 13, 2005. She was born July 3, 1920 in North Carolina to the late Audie & Mamie (Rogers) Dills. Pauline was a life long resident of the Akron area. She was a loving wife and mother who loved gardening and the outdoors. Pauline was a member of Springfield Church of...

James Hay, Sr.James T. Hay, Sr., 80, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 12, 2005. He will be sadly missed by his daughters, Linda Ridenour (Don), Carol Hay, Sherry Dennis; sons, Stanley Wheeler (Brenda), James Hay, Jr., David Hay (Rhonda); 8 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; many other family and friends. He was a life member at Cuyahoga Falls Eagles 2207 and...

Mary Lou KoeberleMary Lou Koeberle, born on October 7, 1928, went home to be with our Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ on January 10, 2005. Born and raised in Akron, Mary Lou lived her life as a devoted wife and loving mother. She was a member of Annunciation Catholic Church. She belonged to St. Theresa Study Club and volunteered at...

Dan R. Edwards Dan R. Edwards, born August 5, 1954, died suddenly on January 9, 2005. He was a loving and caring person that would do anything for anyone; always giving, never taking. Dan was an employee of Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. for 25 years and his memberships included Mogadore VFW 8487, Firestone VFW 3383, Mogadore Moose 1082. He...

Cleo F. WilsonCleo F. Wilson, 75, of Hartville, died on January 11, 2005 at Akron City Hospital. She was born June 28, 1929 in Herndon, West Virginia to the late Jessie Fairbanks & Druzella May (Ford) Grubb. Cleo enjoyed gardening, canning, was a very caring person and helped many people. She was a member of Community Baptist Temple, was a...

Elizabeth M. TaylorElizabeth M. Taylor, 85, passed away January 10, 2005. She was one of the founders of the Akron Baptist Temple and volunteered much of her time to church activities. She retired from Akron Childrens Hospital. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley. She is survived by her children, Ronnie (Sue) Taylor, Mary Ellen (Roger) Boggs, Kathleen...

Richard A. CookRichard A. Cook, 60, of Akron, passed away January 8, 2005. Richard retired from Goughler Industries in Kent after 35 years of service. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting, camping, and fishing. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and brother, and a friend to all. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Mary;...

Glen A. Unrue, Sr.Glen A. Unrue, Sr. was born January 17, 1944, accepted the Lord in 2003, and went to be with Him on January 6, 2005. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Helen Unrue; and sister, Debra Clark. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca; children, Glenn, Kelly, Stacy, Glen Jr. "Buddy", Robert, Samantha, Nicole,...

William Blackburn Denholm, IIWilliam Blackburn Denholm, II recently died. He was preceded in death by his parents, Margaret Demeter and John Denholm. Billy is survived by brother, Jon Denholm; sons, Bill Denholm with wife Charlene, Jesse Denholm; and granddaughters, Alexis and Trinity. "Now released in SPIRIT, may you know only love, and help create peace and heaven on earth. Pops,...

Philip Patrick Abood"When God measures a man, He puts the tape around his heart!"Philip Patrick Abood, 35, of Mogadore, passed away unexpectedly January 5, 2005. Philip was a member of Mogadore Christian Church. He loved music, playing guitar, and studying his Bible. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Frederick and Laurina Abood. He will be greatly missed...

Leona M. ClarkLeona M. Clark, born March 28, 1947, passed away January 6, 2005 after a long time on dialysis. She was born in Marshall Cty, West Virginia. She was preceded in death by her father, Harry Whitlatch of West Virginia; mother, Frances B. Reynolds of Whindem, OH; brother, Benjamin Whitlatch of West Virginia. She is survived by husband, Chester...

Daniel Earl Cable "Grizzly"Daniel Earl Cable,"Grizzly", 54, of Copley Twp., died January 5, 2005 at Akron General Medical Center. He was born June 6, 1950 in Ravenna, Ohio and was a life-long resident of Akron. He was employed by Roadway Trucking for 18 years and was a member of the Teamsters. Daniel was an avid fisherman, loved to ride his...

Julius "Bill" GearhartJulius "Bill" Gearhart, 81, passed away January 5, 2005. Bill was born in Tallmadge and lived in the area his entire life. He graduated from Tallmadge High School in 1941. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was employed as a plant manager and retired from Portage Mold. In his free time, Bill...

Gertrude E. KeusgenGertrude E. Keusgen, 84, died January 3, 2005. Preceded in death by parents Joseph and Mary (Geilen) Keusgen, brother Joe Keusgen, and sisters Mary Lappin, Bea Hartz, Betty Riggs and Kate Lappin. Gert graduated from North High School in 1938 and began working at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. where she was employed for 40 years. She was...

Faith P. Gombaski (Conley)Faith P. Gombaski, 77, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away January 2, 2005. Faith was very active in the Ladies Auxiliary of the Firestone VFW Post 3383. She held several offices within the organization, including several years as president. She was a devoted mother and grandmother and will be missed by all who knew her. She was preceded...