E. Barbara IngrahamE. Barbara Ingraham, 89, of Akron, passed away October 3, 2004. Barb was employed as a clerical worker for the state of Ohio. She had a lifelong love of music and took voice and piano lessons for many years. She also played the autoharp and sang in the choir at East Market Street Christian Church. She was preceded...

Edward J Matthews (Bud)Edward J Matthews, 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, October 3, 2004 at the Hospice Care Center.Ed was born in Rochester, New York. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II with honors and has been a lifelong resident in the Akron area. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service with...

Marie SloneMarie Slone, 77, of Akron, passed away October 1, 2004. Marie was born in Benham,Kentucky on October 5, 1926 to the late Chester and Maitha Poff. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother and will be sadly missed by all. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward; son, Jeff; brothers, Wayne and...

Mary Ann Brooks (nee Green)Mary Ann Brooks, 64, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away suddenly on October 1, 2004 after a brave battle with cancer. She was born in Akron but lived in Alabama until 1967 when she returned to Ohio. She was a caring individual who loved her flowers, friends, and going to play the "slots". She is survived by...

Lewis Darrell ShaferLewis Darrell Shafer, 68, of Akron, passed away September 22, 2004 at Akron City Hospital. He was born October 2, 1935 in Frame, West Virginia, to the late Okey & Belva (Harper) Shafer. Lewis served in the U.S. Army as a sharpshooter and received a National Defense Service Medal and a Good Conduct Medal. He was employed by...

Violet Abrams (Oklyesha)(caption: "Together Forever")Violet Abrams, 83, passed away September 22, 2004, with family at her side. She was born April 4, 1921 to the late Samuel and Mary Oklyesha. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles B. Abrams; sisters, Mildred Medjed, Luella Campbell, and Helen George; brother, Steven Oklesh. She leaves her daughter, Marilyn (Loran) Jenkins of...

Olive Catherine Anderson (Lesher)Olive Catherine Anderson (Lesher), 87, matriach of the Anderson family and life-long resident of Akron, went to her eternal reward on September 22, 2004. Catherine was predeceased by her first husband of 44 years, Roy Anderson; second husband, Harry Lesher; brother, Gordon Milroy; sister, Vera Peat; sister-in-law, Doris Krothe; grandsons, Richie and Jerry Anderson; and great-grandson, Nathin...

Dorothy Eileen (Brotherton) TregoDorothy Eileen (Brotherton) Trego, 89, of Springfield Township, went to be with the Lord on September 22, 2004. She was born in Dresden, Ohio on August 13, 1915. Dorothy was a member of Tallmadge United Methodist Church and was an avid Bridge and Euchre player. She is preceded in death by her parents, John & Carrie Starner;...

Phyllis J. Herbstreet (Secreto, Conner)Phyllis J. Herbstreet, 67, of Akron, passed away August 29, 2004. Phyllis was a proud, independent woman whose perseverance was an inspiration to all. She will always be remembered for her love for animals. Phyllis will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel and Viola Conner....

Evelyn F. UpchurchEvelyn F. Upchurch, 86, of Akron, passed away August 29, 2004 at Hospice Care Center. She was born May 1, 1918 in Marietta, Ohio to the late Alvin & Susan (Corners) Willis. Evelyn was a member of New Horizons Christian Church and a previous member of Calvary Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in...

Mose L. "Whitey" PenixMose L. "Whitey" Penix, age 82, passed away on August 25 with his daughter Michelle at his side. He was born May 13, 1922 in Martin County, Kentucky to the late Seymore & Callie (Boyd) Penix. Mose proudly served in the U.S. Army during WWII and retired from Roadway after 31 years of service. He will always...

Andrea S. Lego (nee Waldman), 51, of Tallmadge, passed away September 26, 2002 at Akron City Hospital. She was born October 24, 1950 in Akron, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her mother, Sylvia (Lowry) Waldman. Survivors include her husband, Howard "Bill" Lego, of Tallmadge; daughter, Kristine "Kristy," of Tallmadge; father, Jack Waldman, of Akron; brothers, Neil (Marla) Waldman,...

Kathryn "Katie" Curtis, 73, of Akron, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2002. Katie was preceded in death by her husband, David Curtis. She will be deeply missed by her sons, Timothy (Diana) Curtis and Richard (Laura) Curtis; daughter, Brenda (Bud) Gear; seven grandchildren; all her bingo buddies and her cats and dog. The family would like to extend their...

Charles R. Jarvis, 79, of Tallmadge, passed away August 18, 2002 at Akron City Hospital. He was born September 25, 1922 in Chloe, West Virginia to the late Earley & Aurelia (West) Jarvis. Charles was a veteran of WWII, having served in the U.S. Army with the 82nd Airborne and was a molder for East Akron Casting. He was a...

Kenneth C. Anderson, 70, of Akron, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2002. Mr. Anderson served in th U.S. Army as a medic during the Korean War. He was a longtime member of Mogadore VFW Post 8487 and was affiliated with the Soapbox Derby for over 30 years. He was preceded in death by his son, John Anderson. He will...

Robert F. Fox, Sr., 61, of Tallmadge, passed away August 10, 2002 at Akron City Hospital. He was born February 10, 1941 in Akron OH to the late Donald S. & Leona R. (Hartman) Fox. Robert was a veteran having served in the U.S. Army and worked in construction for Cole Asphalt. He was an avid bowler and loved the...

JOHNNY WADE HARMONJohnny Wade Harmon, 15, of Tallmadge passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2002. Johnny was a freshman at Tallmadge High School. He enjoyed music and outdoor activities. He will always be remembered for his smiling face, outgoing personality, and ability to make people laugh. Johnny was dearly loved and will be missed by all who knew him. He...

RAYMOND GREENERaymond Greene, 76, of Akron, went home to with the Lord on May 22, 2002.Born July 19, 1925 in Akron to the late Clarence and Jessie Greene, he was a retired laborer for Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. after 47 years of service. Beside his parents, Raymond is preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Jean, in...

John "Jack" Langsdale, 71, of Akron, passed away at his residence on May 16, 2002 after a brief illness. Jack was born February 26, 1931 in Akron, Ohio to Edgar & Thelma (Dotson) Langsdale. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict having proudly served in the U.S. Navy. Jack was a Baker for 57 years, former owner of Jack's...

JACKSON B. KEASLERJackson V. Keasler, 83, of Akron, passed away April 29, 2002 at Akron City Hospital. He was born January 10, 1919 in Murphy, North Carolina to the late George & Myrtle Keasler. Jackson was retired from Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. after 34 years of service He is preceded in death by his wife, Bettie Keasler, in July...