Jerome R. Strebler, Sr., 80, of Akron, passed away December 18, 2001 at Akron City Hospital. He was born August 23, 1921 in Akron, Ohio to the late John J. & Magdalena Strebler. He was Past Secretary of the Lion's Club of Goodyear Heights, nominated for the Distinguished Flying Cross during WWII, and golfed with the Akro Club. In addition...

Duane R. Thomas, Sr., 71, of Akron, passed away December 15, 2001. He was born July 30, 1930 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Adam & Anna Tomaszewski. Duane was retired from the U.S. Postal Service where he was a Union Steward, a member of New Philadelphia Church of God and a member of the Polish American Legion in Port...

Connie S. Durkin, 38, of Jackson Twp., passed away December 11, 2001 at Mercy Medical Center. She was born April 4, 1963 Ripley, WV to Charles & Joyce (Slaughter) Rhodes. Connie was a member of Ernest Angley's Grace Cathedral. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Rhodes in 1990. Survivors include her husband of 16 years, Scott E....

KATHLEEN MILLER(insert photo)Kathleen Miller, 82, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 10, 2001. Kathleen was preceded in death by her husband, Sterling Miller. She is survived by daughters, Lena (Jerry) Hall and Beverly (Robert) Allshouse; sons, Warren (Carol) Miller, John (Sandra) Miller, and Fred Miller; brother, Blake (Annilee) Conley; grandchildren, Jason (Tiffany), Heidi (Noel),...

Raymond V. Schafer, 77, of Akron, passed away Monday, December 3rd. Life resident of Akron, he was born January 18, 1924 to the late Harry and Mary Schafer. He was a retired painter for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company after 30 years of service. Raymond proudly served in the Army during WW ll. He is the past Commander of the...

Eugene "Geno" Alessandro, 40, of Deerfield, passed away November 29, 2001. He was born November 12, 1961 in Canton, Ohio to the late Carl J. & Joann Alessandro. Geno was a member of I.B.E.W. Local 306, former member of Local 540, travelled extensively on the road as an electrician. He had a deep love for his union brothers and he...

Bill Powell, 61, of Ellet, passed away November 27, 2001 after enduring many health problems. He fought a hard, courageous battle. Bill grew up as a young man in East Akron and retired from ANR Trucking. He was proud to be a member of Teamsters Local 24. Bill had the gift of gab and had many friends and loved ones...

Sarah J. Herman, 71, of Akron, passed away Monday, November 26th after a long illness. She was born July 29, 1930 in Lewistown, PA. to the late Henry and Elizabeth Markley and was a resident of Akron for 42 years. Mrs. Herman was a charter member of St. Mark Lutheran Church, OES Ellestar Chapter 565, very active in WELCA and...

Tonia D. Speck, 41, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 23, 2001. She was a life resident of Akron. Tonia was a state certified nurses aide for Hudson Elms Nursing facility. She is survived by her daughter, Christina (Ernest) ; son, Nathan; grandchildren, Donovan and Desmond; parents, James and Marie Speck; grandmother, Irene Hale;...

Jack F. Faulkner, 77, of Tallmadge, passed away on Monday, November 26, 2001. Jack retired from the U.S. Army after 20 years of service and from the U.S. Postal Service after 22 years of service. He served during World War II, having fought at Anzio Beach, Italy. Jack loved coin collecting, fishing, and playing horseshoes. He was preceded in death...

David Thomas Hynds, 75, of Clinton, passed away November 25, 2001 at Barberton Citizens Hospital. He was born December 4, 1925 in Coal Glen, Pennsylvania to the late Thomas & Loretta (Starr) Hynds. Mr. Hynds served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 brothers and 1 sister....

GEORGIA CHRISTINE ORTON(insert photo caption: "Together Again")Georgia Christine Orton, 67, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on November 20, 2001 after a long illness. She was born in Kentucky on September 22, 1934 to the late Chester & Mary (Potter) Rexroat. Georgia devoted her entire life to her family, and worked with the handicapped in the Courageous...

PEGGY CHIARAMONTE(insert photo)Peggy Chiaramonte, 87, previously of Akron, went home to be with th Lord on Friday, November 16, 2001. Peggy was a member of the South Akron Eagles Club and the VFW. She was a past president of the Ladies Auxiliary. Peggy will be sadly missed by her family and many special friends. She was preceded in death by...

Steve Semuga, 63, of Akron, passed away November 14, 2001 at his residence. He was born February 20, 1938 in Akron, Ohio and served during the Korean Conflict. Steve was a member of Teamsters Local 348. Preceded in death by his wife Angeline M. Semuga on September 20, 1986, he is survived by his daughters Kelly (Randy) Bedford, Michelle Semuga...

DONNA M. FOTION(insert photo - "Together Forever")Donna M. Fotion, 66, of Akron, passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2001. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nick Fotion and her father, Aubrey Tyner. She is survived by her daughters, Rebecca (Larry) Slider of Green Twp. and Brenda (Larry) Oliver of Akron; mother, Alma Michaels of Copley; sisters, Charlotte (Wayne)...

Mary Ellen Menear, 69, passed away November 13, 2001 at Barberton Manor Care. She was born April 16, 1932 in Akron to the late John E. & Mattie (McCombs) Villers. Mary will truly be missed by the community; she was a long time owner/operator of The Farmer's Market (Beaver St.) and Johnston St. (Market Produce). She was a positive role...

Rev. James E. Abernathy, Sr., 73, of Hartville, went home to be with the Lord on November 13, 2001. He was born August 24, 1928 in Akron, Ohio to the late Burgan & Mary (Allen) Abernathy. He was an elder of Harvestime Temple in Hartville and he was known as a man who never met a stranger. Everyone knew him...

KENNETH JAMES OLIVER(insert photo) (flag emblem)Kenneth James Oliver, 76, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 13, 2001 at Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital after a long illness. He was born June 14, 1925 to the late Ford A. and Harriett Oliver. Mr. Oliver was a member of Grace Baptist Church and was an usher for several years. He...

GARY J. SAMAHA(insert photo)Gary Samaha, 58, of Uniontown, went home to be with his Lord on November 9, 2001. Gary worked for Krogers for several years. He then went to work for UFCW Local 880(698), a job he loved and was very dedicated to. He was a past president of BORU Local 1. He was a loving husband and father....

MARGARET R. POPE(insert photo)(caption "TOGETHER AT LAST")Margaret R. Pope, 79, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 9, 2001. She retired from Weaver School as a bus driver after 23 years of service. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Charles H. Pope; brothers, William and Joseph Skinner; and sister-in-law, Kitty Skinner. She is...