Edward L. MoyersEdward L. Moyers, 88, of Akron, died on March 30, 2005 at Pebble Creek Nursing Home. He was born June 20, 1917 in Akron, Ohio to the late Lonnie & Bell (Mains) Moyers. Edward retired from the Akron Beacon Journal after 29 years of service; he was an avid bowler and enjoyed fishing with friends. In addition to...

Bertha E. MessnerBertha E. Messner, 90, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on her birthday, March 29, 2005. She was born in Cable County, West Virginia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Messner and her parents. Bertha is survived by her sisters, Clodeen Tennant of Akron and Juanita Sword of Huntington, West Virginia; brother,...

William Ross KelvingtonWilliam Ross Kelvington, 48, of Newcomerstown, Ohio, passed away March 26, 2005. Ross was a graduate of Southeast High School in Edinburg Twp. He formerly worked for his father at Kelvington Auto Service, Inc., and most recently worked for Ohio Transport. He is survived by his parents, Earl and Lois Kelvington, Jr. of Springfield Twp.; brother and sister-in-law,...

Donald E. DohseDonald E. Dohse, 78, of Ravenna Township, passed away March 29, 2005 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. He was born August 14, 1926 in Shalersville, Ohio to the late Ernest & Sina (Mooney) Dohse. Donald proudly served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He retired from the Chrysler Motor Company in 1991 after 32 years of service. Donald was...

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...