Darrell S. Cottrell, Sr.Darrell S. Cottrell, Sr., went home to be with the Lord on January 1, 2005 at his residence after a long illness. He was born July 4, 1927 in Bickmore, West Virginia to the late Dillon S. & Dana M. (Harmon) Cottrell. Darrell retired from Norton Company with 42 years of service and resided in Tallmadge, Ohio....

Charles F. WithrowCharles F. Withrow, 85, of Akron, passed away January 1, 2005. He was born March 31, 1919 in Lochgelly, WV to the late Russell I. & Margaret E. (Wood) Withrow. He was a loving father and grandfather. Charles retired from Goodyear after 32 years of service. He was a WWII Army Veteran who was wounded in battle and...

Donald R. BeardDonald R. Beard, 81, of Akron, passed away January 1, 2005. He was born on September 15, 1923 in Akron to Ethel and Charles Beard. After service in WWII in the U.S. Army, Don graduated cum laude from Toldeo University with a degree in Pharmacy. He worked as a pharmacist in Akron for many years, eventually owning his...

Donald R. PattersonDonald R. Patterson, 69, of Mogadore, died on January 4, 2005. He was born February 16, 1935 in Pittstan, Pennsylvania to the late Truman & Mabel (Miller) Patterson. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1953 to 1957 being honorably discharged as a Sergeant. Donald was a member of Margaret Park Presbyterian Church where he served as...

Richard L. BlonRichard L. Blon, 64, of Akron, died on December 18, 2004 at Akron General Medical Center. He was born March 28, 1940 in North Versailles, Pennsylvania. Rick enjoyed friends and family. He is preceded in death by his father, Charles A. Blon. Rick is survived by his wife, Geri (Meehan) of Akron; mother, Lillian (Wolfgang) of Freeport PA;...

Ferdinand L. J. HetschFerdinand L. J. Hetsch, 92, of Coventry Twp., died on December 20, 2004 at Valley View Nursing Home. He was born June 1, 1912 in Alsace Lorraine, France to the late John & Adelle (Wehrlin) Hetsch. He was a veteran of WWII having proudly served in the U.S. Army and later was an inspector for Imperial Electric....

John F. "Jack" EllisJohn F. "Jack" Ellis, 84, of Brimfield, died on December 20, 2004 after an extended illness. He was born March 8, 1920 in Tallmadge, Ohio to the late Fred & Alice (Shuman) Ellis. Jack proudly served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and later worked for Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. before retiring with 38 years of...

Donna L. LemonsDonna L. Lemons, 74, of Akron, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2004 surrounded by her family and friends. She was born November 23, 1930 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and was a life-long resident of Akron. She retired from the Summit County Title Bureau with 30 years of service. Donna was a loving, kind and giving mother to all...

Robert H. Brown, Sr.Robert H. Brown, Sr., 84, of Akron, passed away December 15, 2004 at his residence. He was born March 29, 1920 in Wilsonburg, West Virginia to the late Ralph H. & Sarah J. (Snyder) Brown. Robert was a veteran of WWII having proudly served in the U.S. Army and resided in Akron for over 50 years. In...

Marjorie R. HeidemanMarjorie R. Heideman, 90, of Silver Lake, passed away December 12, 2004. Marjorie was an elementary school teacher in Illinois for many years and later retired from Nordonia Hills Schools after 11 years of service. She was a member of AARP and the Silver Lake Garden Club. She taught Sunday School at Redeemer Lutheran Church. Her favorite pastimes...

Gregor HabelGregor Habel, 83, of Mogadore, passed away December 13, 2004 at his residence. He was born November 6, 1921 in Yugoslavia to the late Mathias & Marja (Uri) Habel. Gregor moved to America in 1955 and worked as a machinist for Admiral Machine and Portage Machine. He was a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church and G.B.U. In addition...

Myron J. KummMyron J. Kumm, 74, of Tallmadge, passed away December 13, 2004 at his residence. He was born May 31, 1930 to the late Albert F. & Ula Kumm. He was retired from the U.S. Air Force; a life-member of Airport V.F.W. #8975; life-member of the American Legion Post in Fairborn, Ohio; Military Order of The Cootie; the Dads...

Donna J. SouthwoodDonna J. Southwood, 78, of Akron, passed away December 12, 2004 at Akron City Hospital. She was born June 16, 1926 in Akron, Ohio to the late Joseph & Vera (Straley) Gerend. Donna was a member of Grace Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Warren A. Southwood and a...

Jack R. Oplinger Jack R. Oplinger, 81, of Lakemore, passed away December 12, 2004 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born November 3, 1923 in Akron, Ohio to the late Mearl W. & Ida M. (McGuffin) Oplinger. Jack proudly served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and later retired from the City of Akron Highway Maintenance Dept....

Virginia Nell Smith (Hamlett)Virginia Nell Smith (Hamlett), of Akron, peacefully passed away at her residence and went to be with the Lord on December 11, 2004. She was born in Fork Ridge, Tennessee to the late Clayton Fred & Cora Louise (Ownby) Hamlett. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church. Virginia was the most dedicated homemaker and helpmate to...

Mildred M. EdwardsMildred M. Edwards, 86, of Uniontown, passed away December 11, 2004 at Akron General Medical Center. She was born March 18, 1918 in Terre Haute, Indiana to the late Robert & Dorothy P. (Davidson) Barnes. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, James E. Edwards; brother, Robert Barnes; and son-in-law, Frank Fultz,...

Mary Helen (Dengg) (Cavileer) LancasterMary Helen (Dengg) (Cavileer) Lancaster, 79, passed away December 8, 2004. She was a 1943 graduate of Springfield High. After many years as a homemaker, Mary Helen attended business college and began a 27 1/2 year career with Sterling, Inc. as a secretary to owner Jerry Shaw and later Corporate Secretary of the company, retiring in...