DEBORAH A. SAFFLESDeborah A. Saffles, 40, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2002. She was preceded in death by her brother, Kenneth V. Saffles, Jr.. She is survived by her parents, Kenneth V Saffles, Sr. and Oleeta M. (Stinson) Saffles; sisters, Sharon Ingold of Akron, and Rebecca Olson of Komo, Indiana; and a very special friend, Tony Jackson. Family and...

JOHN F. POLANC, SR. John F. Polanc, Sr. Age 89, of Mogadore, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2002. Born June 16, 1912 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Joseph and Ursula (Jurjovcic) Polanz. 10 year resident of Vero Beach, Fla. Retired Plant Manager after 42 years of service for Caterpillar (Ohio Gear). Member of S.N.P.J. and former member of St....

Joseph P. Bojo, Sr., 67, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly April 27, 2002 at Akron City Hospital. He was born January 19, 1935 in Akron, Ohio to the late Joe & Katherine (Klein) Bojo. Joe proudly served his country in the U.S. Marines between the years of 1954 and 1962. He was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church and...

William R. Wade, 71, of Akron, passed away Thursday, April 25 after a long illness. Born December 27, 1930 in Akron, Ohio, he was a retired welder for Ohio Mechanics,and proudly served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. William was Past Commander of AMVETS Post # 67, a life member of the VFW post # 7200 and AMVETS #...

Martha L. Adkins, 83, of Akron, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2002. Martha was a longtime member of the Akron Baptist Temple. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee A. Adkins, three brothers, and two sisters. She is survived by her daughters, Elaine Ringeis of Uniontown and Jenette Blair of Akron; son, Dennis Adkins of North Myrtle...

Lois "Margene" Allshouse, 77, of Akron, passed away April 21, 2002 at Hospice Care Center. She was born July 18, 1924 in Akron to the late Harry F. & Ruby M. (Buterbaugh) Hertzog. Margene was a member of the Springfield Church of the Brethren. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Harry T. Allshouse,...

AGNES A. SHOWALTERAgnes A. Showalter, 82, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on April 17, 2002. She was born in Peninsula OH to the late Charles & Frances (Hummel) Held. Agnes was a volunteer with the Haven of Rest Ministries. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, John Showalter, to whom...

Agnes A. Showalter, 82, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on April 17, 2002. She was born in Peninsula OH to the late Charles & Frances (Hummel) Held. Agnes was a volunteer with the Haven of Rest Ministries. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, John Showalter, to whom she was...

Agnes A. Showalter, 82, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on April 17, 2002. She was born in Peninsula OH to the late Charles & Frances (Hummel) Held. Agnes was a volunteer with the Haven of Rest Ministries. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, John Showalter, to whom she was...

Alma Lorraine Knight, 75, of Akron, passed away April 17, 2002 at her residence after a lengthy illness. She was born August 29, 1926 in Daytona Beach, Florida to the late William Avery & Alma Lee (Haughton) O'Neil. Alma retired as a store manager for 27 years with the Southland Corporation in Daytona Beach and moved to Akron 11 years...

John "Bubba" Doe, 39, of Akron, passed away April 16, 2002 at his residence. Blah blah blah

Vicki R. Selby, 41, of Akron, passed away suddenly on April 14, 2002. She was born September 28, 1960 in Akron OH to Clarence & Barbara (Stein) Morris. Vicki was preceded in death by her mother, Barbara Morris. She is survived by her husband, Richard Selby, Sr.; sons Richard Selby, Jr. and Timothy Selby; granddaughter, Katelynn Nicole Selby; father, Clarence...

Ralph A. Darkow, 77, of Akron, passed away suddenly Wednesday, April 10, 2002. He was born August 10, 1924 in Toledo, Ohio to the late Albert J. & Irene (Shanklin) Darkow. He retired from Zinc Engraving after 40 years service as an engraver. An avid hunter and fisherman, he enjoyed local lakes and spending time with his father and Uncle...

Mary T. Papp, 88, passed away peacefully from old age on Monday, April 8, 2002. Mary attended the Firestone Park United Methodist Church for over 60 years. She will always be remembered for her good sense of humor, generosity, and unconditional love for her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Papp; parents, Paul and...

Mary Ann Cooper, 63, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2002. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mildred McFarland and brother, Robert Miller. She will be greatly missed by her sons, David (Teresa) Cooper of Wadsworth and Brian Cooper (fiancee Amy) of Cuyahoga Falls; sisters, Patricia Gower of Tallmadge and Joan Sloan of Warren; brother,...

Ruby G. Sams, loving mother and grandmother, was born on June 30, 1931 and received by the Lord on April 5, 2002. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold E. Sams; parents, William T. and Dora V. (Hatfield) Cole; brothers, Edward, Glen, and Paul; sisters, Sylvia Conner, Erma Lieberth, Goldie Cole, Edna Stutz, and Alice Cole. She is...

MARY T. PAPPMary T. Papp, 88, passed away peacefully from old age on Monday, April 8, 2002. Mary attended the Firestone Park United Methodist Church for over 60 years. She will always be remembered for her good sense of humor, generosity, and unconditional love for her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Papp; parents,...

MARY ANN COOPERMary Ann Cooper, 63, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2002. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mildred McFarland and brother, Robert Miller. She will be greatly missed by her sons, David (Teresa) Cooper of Wadsworth and Brian Cooper (fiancee Amy) of Cuyahoga Falls; sisters, Patricia Gower of Tallmadge and Joan Sloan of...

THOMAS L. LANUMThomas L. Lanum, age 74 of Springfield Township. went home to be with the Lord. Friday April 5. Born September 18, 1927 in Akron to the late William and Catherine Lanum. Thomas was a member of Grace Cathedral, and proudly served in the Navy during WW II. He was a Tow Motor Operator for General Tire. He is...

VIOLA M. DUNDONViola M. Dundon, 84, of Akron, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2002. Viola was born in Rochester, NY and lived in the Akron area for most of her life. She retired from Goodyear Tire after 34 years of service, and was a member of the Goodyear 25 Year Club. She was preceded in death by her husband,...