Marcia Jean RhoadesMarcia Jean Rhoades passed away on August 25, 2005 at Hospice Care Center after a 3 year battle with cancer. She was an associate at the Arlington St. WalMart for 10 years. She leaves behind her husband, Richard and her 3 children, Melissa McCoy of Marietta OH, Rick (Jan) Rhoades of Englewood FL and Dan Brill II of...

Catherine Margaret Wilson (nee Warner)Catherine Margaret Wilson (nee Warner), 82, went home to be with her Lord on August 25, 2005. Kate was born in Powhatan Pt., OH to the late Dewey and Alpha Mae (Bennington) Warner, the eldest of nine children. Upon the passing of both her parents at a young age, she stepped up at age 15 to...

Willie Lee ManuelWillie Lee Manuel, born August 9, 1910 in Saint Rosa County, Milton, Florida, passed away August 24, 2005 at Manor Care in Akron. She is survived by her daughters, Mildred Allen, Margaret Thompson, Elenor Wilson, and Annie M. Manuel; seventeen grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. A private memorial service will...

Daniel W. Schmardebeck Daniel Schmardebeck passed away on August 25, 2005. He was born on November 2, 1913, and was preceded in death by his first wife, Lucile, and son Larry. Survivors include wife, Elizabeth Young Schmardebeck, children, Cheryl of Seattle, Washington; Karen of LaMirada, California; James (Marg), Durango, Colorado; and Dorcas Beck, (wife of Larry) of Baltimore, Maryland. Other...

Lily Jayde Heffelfinger"Our Little Angel"Lily Jayde Heffelfinger, 19 months old, now in the arms of God and forever in our hearts, passed away August 24, 2005 at Akron Children's Hospital. She was born January 18, 2004 in Akron, Ohio. Lily was preceded in death by an infant twin and great-grandfathers, Carl Griffin, Clyde Smith and Larry Robinson. She will be...

Paul D. "Butch" Mayfield, Jr.Paul D. "Butch" Mayfield, Jr., 56, passed away on August 23, 2005. Survivors include his loving wife Joanne of 34 years; daughters Elizabeth (Joel) Neidenthal and Kelly (Lou) Hinkle; son Paul Dean, III; father Paul; sisters Susan Krohn and Melissa (Chuck) Dobbins; brothers Cliff "Bud" (Sherry) Gardiner and John (Geneie) Chafe; seven beautiful grandchildren; and 17...

Robert U. AshelmanRobert U. Ashelman, 82, passed away August 19, 2005. Robert was born February 14, 1923 to the late Frank and Mary Ashelman. He served in the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II and retired from Karder Machine after 35 years of service. In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen....

Erman StapletonErman Stapleton, 74, of Akron, passed away August 19, 2005. Erman served in the U.S. Air Force and later retired from General Tire after 20 years of service. He was a lifelong URW member. After retiring, Erman spent over 20 years buying and selling antiques at the Hartville Flea Market. He was preceded in death by his parents, Christopher...

Bryan D. LeMastersBryan D. LeMasters, 52, of Akron, died on August 23, 2005 at the Louis Stokes Medical Center after a courageous 2 year battle. He was born October 5, 1952 in Akron, Ohio to the late Russell & Norma (Means) LeMasters. Bryan was a member of the Akron Baptist Temple and was active in the outreach program. He was...

Ruth W. Mansour (nee Jamison) Ruth W. Mansour (nee Jamison), born November 28, 1926 in Braddock, PA, went home to the Lord on August 17, 2005. Ruth enjoyed fishing, going to Mountaineer, and spending time with her grandchildren. She leaves behind sons Bill Jamison and Mitch Mansour; daughters Mary (Dave) Pilversack and Carol Roush; 8 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; sisters Jean...

Richard (Dick) J Walton"Together Forever"Richard (Dick) J Walton went peacefully to the Lord on Aug. 13, 2005 surrounded by family and friends. He was born on Aug. 5, 1936 to the late Allyn and Adelaide Walton. He was retired from EOG in 1994 after 39 years. Richard was a member of Portage Lake Lodge # 752. He is preceded in...

Regina Louise Rice (Epler)Regina Louise Rice, died August 13, 2005. She was born November 9, 1930 in Parkersburg, WV. She is preceded in death by parents, Charles and Grace (Fox) Epler, four brothers and three sisters. She is survived by daughters Diane Haymond, Sharol Rutherford, Joyce McCallum and Judy Pigott; grandchildren Johnnie C Igleheart, Jason Pigott, Jameson Sheppard, Ashley Sheppard,...

Evelyn R. Wilson, 88, passed away on August 12, 2005. She was a member of the Eastern Star and an avid Indians fan. She was preceded in death by her husband William E. She is survived by son, Thomas Legge; daughter, Judith VanSickle; step-daughters, Timmie Moretz, Karen Thomas, Leslie Marino, Patricia Strunk, Marilyn Kacsenak; and 19 grandchildren. Family and friends...

Joe Carson Wolfe, 64, went to be with our Lord on August 12, 2005 while under Crossroads Hospice Care at Twin Pines Retreat in Stow. Joe was born in Morristown, Tennessee on April 19, 1941 and resided most of his life in Akron. He was a retired roofer and a member of Local 88. He was a member of Akron...

Michael D. Burns, 33, passed away unexpectedly on August 11, 2005. Michael was an avid Nascar fan and enjoyed watching the San Francisco 49ers, restoring his 1973 Harley Davidson, his 1980 Ford Mustang, and playing with kids. He was also a skilled carpenter and craftsman. Survivors include his father Bernard (Cheryl A.) Burns; mother Patricia (Delmar) Brown; sisters Cheryl L....

Cornell CurticianCornell Curtician, 89, of Akron, died August 16, 2005. Born in Farrel, PA to the late Steve & Alice (Pocora) Curtician. Cornell enjoyed the big bands and ball room dancing. He was also a member of Eagles Lodge #555 and Local Teamsters # 92 of Canton. Preceded in death by two brothers, Joe and George Curtician and one sister,...

Barbara J. Monte, 75, passed away on August 11, 2005. Barbara was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church and had formerly worked for the Yellow Cab Co. for seven years. She was preceded in death by her parents Kenneth and Leone Fitts; her bother Kenneth Fitts; and her loving husband of 48 years, Louis. Survivors include her daughters Leone...

Owen D. Resh, 74, passed away on August 11, 2005. Owen retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. He was a charter member of the Sanctuary of Praise and volunteered for 15 years at the Haven of Rest. Preceded in death by his parents Howard and Zula Resh. Survivors include his loving wife of 51 years, Jean; sons Tom of...

Shirley McDonald, 69, passed away on August 9, 2005. Preceded in death by her husband Herbie; and her son Robert McDonald. Survivors include daughters Patricia Furbee of Heath, OH and Cheryl McDonald of Deerfield; sons Nathan of Birmingham, OH and Herbert "Butch" of Deerfield; sister Nancy (Buck) Barton of Akron; half brother Walter Eldridge of Akron; several grandchildren; and 1...