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...

BETTY J. KISNERBetty J. Kisner, 70, of Springfield Twp, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 4, 2002. Betty was born on May 30, 1931 to the late Albert and Ethel Recklaw. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer, Sr. in 1999; grandson, Matthew, in 1997; two sisters; seven brothers. She was the loving and...

Dale Alan Walker, 50, of Wooster, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2002. Dale proudly served in the Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Eagles #555, the VFW, and the American Legion. He was preceded in death by his son, Heath Walker. Dale will be sadly missed by his parents, Claude and Lois Walker of...

Rosemary (Koneck) Scaglione, 78, passed away March 28, 2002 at Hospice Care Center. She was born July 16, 1923 in Akron, Ohio to the late Andrew S. & Mary S. (Roman) Koneck. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Fred Scaglione, Sr.; daughter and son-in-law, Marydeb & Bill Bleau along with their children, Sarah and Vincent Bleau; son...

Leah P. Anderson, 72, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 24, 2002. She was born January 16, 1930. Leah was a 43 year member of Ernest Angley's Grace Cathedral and served there as an Usherette. She was also an assistant cook with the Kirtland Schools. Preceding her in death were her brothers, James and Frank Bramley;...

Richard Ware, 40, of Akron, passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 23, 2002. Born January 21, 1962 in Atlanta, Georgia, he has been an Akron resident most of his life. Richard graduated from Ellet High School, proudly served in the US Air Force, and as a 9 year Mill operator for Bedell - Krause Company in Stow. He is preceded...

Anna (Millie) Ashburn, 66, of Bay Village, Ohio. Beloved mother of Sandra (Gary) Favinger; grandmother of Kenny and Jenny Camp; daughter of Roy Ashburn and the late O'Dell Wince; sister of James (Mary Ann) Ashburn; Step-daughter of Jack Wince; sister of her heart, Lois Fischer. Family and friends will be received at Newcomer-Farley Funeral Home, 131 N. Canton Rd. from...

Clarence "Jack" F. Hill, 80, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 20, 2002. He was born November 25, 1921 in Akron to the late James A. & Iona Hill. Mr. Hill was a retired Tool Designer from RB & W after 35 years of service, a member of Tallmadge Fellowship Church and an Army veteran having...

Daniel P. Packard, 23, of Green, went home to be with the Lord suddenly on Wednesday, March 13, 2002. Daniel will always be remembered as a sweet, innocent soul and a "gentle giant". He was a 1998 graduate of Portage Lakes Career Center and was currently employed at the 619 Citgo. Daniel was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Robert...

Earnestine E. "Earnie" Russo, 80, of Akron, passed away March 8, 2002 at St. Thomas Hospital. She was born February 22, 1922 in Spencer WV to the late Otto C. & Nina (Edgell) Ellis. Earnestine was a member of St. Matthew Church and a 35 year volunteer at St. Thomas Hospital. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in...

Mary R. Marshall, 85, passed away March 3, 2002 at Hospice Care Center with her family by her side. She was born July 24, 1915 to the late Frank & Margaret (Kane) Honeywill. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Hubert. She is survived by her son, James (Carol) and Frank; step-daughter Beverly (Miles)...

LORETTA JEAN LEISTERLoretta Jean Leister, 58, of Ravenna, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2002. Loretta was preceded in death by her brother, Charles Bittinger. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Roy; sons, Richard Leister (Christine) and Roy (Wendy) Leister; daughter, Karen Thomas; sisters, Juanita Bittinger, Shirley (Banks) Moose, and Sharon (Billy) Driskill; brother, Jerry (Carol) Moose;...

Delman E. "Del" Hillyard, 89, went home to be with the Lord on February 21, 2002. He was a machinist with Diamond Crystal Salt until he retired in 1978. Delman loved his family, the Cleveland Indians and Chief Wahoo, Gospel Music and people. He served as manager of the Cleveland Polo Club in the 1960's and traveled the country with...

Mae L. Dorner, 96, of Akron, passed away February 18, 2002 at Akron City Hospital. She was born December 29, 1905 in Lexington KY to the late Harold & Laura (Kelly) Byram. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, John E. Dorner of Akron; daughters Lauretta Hutchinson of CA and Edna Starcher of Akron; sons Harold (Sonja) Edwards...

Robert L. Canterbury, Jr., age 42, of Uniontown, passed away Monday, February 18 after a lengthy illness. He was born September 8, 1959 in Barberton OH and had served as an assistant manager at Rockne's in Fairlawn. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, William & Josephine Collins and J.W. "Bud" & Ruth Canterbury. Survivors include his mother, Kathryn...

Kyle Raymond Bry, (Mommy and Daddy's Little Man) age 14 1/2 weeks, of Akron, passed away Friday, Feb. 15, 2002 from an illness since birth. He was born November 3, 2001. Preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Daniel Bry and uncle, Paul Myers. Survived by his parents, Jason and Keri Bry; maternal grandparents, Larry and Mindy Myers; paternal grandmother,...

Jeffrey Lee Sulin, 47, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on February 12, 2002. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Helen Sulin. He is survived by his daughter, Tabitha Lee Sulin of Akron; sons, Josh M., Joseph J.T., and Taylor Sulin all of Akron; brothers, Jim Carrall and Terry Sulin both of Cleveland;...

David Wayne Johnson, 56, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away February 12, 2002 at his residence after a courageous 3 month battle with cancer. He was born January 12, 1946 in Akron, Ohio to the late Earl & Emogene (Smith) Johnson. He served in the U.S. Air Force for 4 years and was later employed by ACME for 37 years. He...

Dorothy L. Pryce, 62, of Akron, passed away Monday, Feb. 11th. Born Dec. 24, 1939 in New Geneva, PA. to the late Harry and Dorothy Wilson, she has been a resident of Akron most of her life. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her daughter, Robin; grandsons, Harry and Daniel; sister Marilyn Rogers. Dorothy is survived...

Elizabeth A. Jones, 65, of Akron, passed away Wednesday, February 6th, 2002 after a brief illness. She was born March 25, 1936, in Akron, to the late Walter and Leona Jones. Elizabeth is survived by many cousins and friends. Memorial services will be held Sunday, February 10 at 2:30 p.m. at Faith United Methodist Church, 954 Eastland Ave., with Rev....