ROBERT D. BRANCHRobert D. Branch, 73, of Akron, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2001. Robert was born on October 16, 1928 in Manhattan, Kansas to the late Abner and Vivian Branch. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, a member of Teamsters Local 24 for 10 years, and retired from Local 17 Ironworkers in 1986 after 28 years of service....

GERALD "BUD" STEELEGerald "Bud" Steele, 46, passed away on Tuesday, October 30, 2001after a long illness. Bud graduated from Green High School in 1973. He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Chuck Wahl; and grandparents, Edgar and Helen Bittner. He is survived by his mother, Shirley Wahl of Green; father, Ray (Bonnie) Steele of Stow; brother, Jack (Kim) Wahl...

VIRGINIA GERMANO(insert photo)Virginia Germano, 80, of Akron, passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2001. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dominic "Meko" Germano; sisters, Nedra Schenck and Nydia White; and brother, Robert Glasco. She is survived by her son, Richard (Pat) Park of Twinsburg; daughters, Barbara (Harry) Athens of Akron, Theona (John) Buzzelli of Uniontown, and Angel (Mark)...

AUDREY E. SHAUBAudrey E. Shaub, 76, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 28, 2001. Audrey was a member of Ellet Grace Brethren Church and the Women's Auxiliary of Haven of Rest Missions. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Shaub; brothers, Lloyd Greathouse and Don Greathouse. She is survived by her sons,...

Julia Halas, 47, of Akron, passed away Wednesday, October 24th after a lengthy illness. Memorial services will be held Friday, November 2nd at 3:30 p.m. at NEWCOMER FARLEY FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd. Friends will gather at Lydia's, 1400 S. Arlington immediately following the service.

WALTER E. SHUEY(insert photo)Walter E. Shuey, 86, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 28, 2001. Born on December 16, 1914 in Akron, he was a resident of this area all his life. Walter retired from Goodyear Aerospace after 35 years of service. He was also a longtime member of the Chapel. He was preceded...

JULIA HALASJulia Halas, age 47 of Akron. Passed away Wednesday October 24th after a lengthy illness. Memorial services will be held Friday November 2nd at 3:30p.m. at the NEWCOMER - FARLEY Funeral Home 131 N. Canton Road Akron. (330) 784-3334 Condolences may be sent to: www.funeralvalue.com

HILDA MARIE "JONNIE" MORRISHilda Marie "Jonnie" Morris (nee Darrah,) 87, passed away quietly at home after a short illness on October 20, 2001. Born March 30, 1914, Mrs. Morris, or "Jonnie," as she was known, graduated from Mogadore High School in 1932 where she was an All-County Basketball Player. She later owned and operated Darrah's Restaurant, which later became The...

MARTIN J. KLARICMartin J. Klaric, 85, passed away October 20, 2001 at Bath Manor Special Care Centre. He was born October 10, 1916 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio to the late Martin & Mary Klaric. Martin was an avid golfer and was known for his ability to fix or make "just about anything." He was a veteran of WWII having served...

VIRGINIA C. PAYNE(insert photo)Virginia C. Payne, 63, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 17, 2001. Virginia was a longtime member of Lake Anna Bible Church in Barberton. She enjoyed all outdoor activities, including hunting and fishing. She will be remembered for her great love of people. Virginia was preceded in death by her son,...

MARY T. (MARION) RORARMary T. (Marion) Rorar, of Akron, passed away on Tuesday, October 16, 2001. Marion was born in Hazelton, PA to the late James and Rose Haggerty. She worked for many years as an optician. Preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, and grandson, Walter A. Rorar, Marion is survived by her loving husband of 41 years,...

Robert W. WhiteRobert W. White "Uncle Bob" age 44 of Akron. Our beloved father went home to be with the lord on Friday October 12, 2001 with his family by his side. Bob lived most of his life in Akron but enjoyed his ranch in Texas. Known as the "life of the party" with a spirit that refused to age,...

FRANCES J. HALLER(insert photo)Frances J. Haller, 73, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 12, 2001. Frances was born in Akron on March 27, 1928 to Roland P. and Lola E. Pennell. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Robert Cole and James P. Pennell and sisters, Leola Carr and Mildred Kneasel. She is...

JOSEPH WAYNE BOLYARD, SR.Joseph Wayne Bolyard, Sr., 34, of Bucyrus, Ohio passed away September 29, 2001 in St. Petersburg, Florida after a courageous bout with cancer. He was born August 10, 1967 in Akron, Ohio. Mr. Bolyard was an avid fisherman, enjoyed hunting and had a deep love of family and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandmother...

RUTH EDITH PETTYRuth "Shorty" E. Petty (nee Duncan), 81, of Ravenna, Ohio, passed away October 2, 2001 at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna. She will fondly be remembered for her loyalty to family ties, values, work ethic, and many talents as a seamstress, cook, crafting projects and kindness to helping others in need. Born and raised in Tullahoma, Tennessee, she...

DOROTHY GENE VEGAS (NEE BUCHANAN WILSON)Dorothy Gene Vegas (nee Buchanan Wilson), 77, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on September 29, 2001 at Akron City Hospital. She was born February 15, 1924 in Canton, Ohio. Dorothy was a member of Calvary Church of the Deaf in Akron. She was preceded in death by her son Harvey Wilson...

KENNETH (KENNY) MCKEOWN(insert photo)Kenneth (Kenny) McKeown, 42, of Corpus Christi, Texas, went home to be with the Lord on September 20, 2001. He is survived by his father and stepmother, Sherman and Pearl McKeown; mother, Alma McKeown; sons and daughters, Kevin, Kimberly, and Amanda; sisters, Linda, Sandra, JoAnn, Pam, Wendy, and January; brothers, Michael, Mark, Bruce, Tim, Jerry, all of...

AROLDO J. LANARIAroldo J. Lanari, 73, of Kent, passed away September 25, 2001 after a brief illness. He was born April 28, 1928 to the late Amedio & Marina Lanari. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in both WWII and the Korean Conflict. Mr. Lanari played football in high school and while in the Army. He...

JAMES "JACKIE" HILL(insert photo)James "Jackie" Hill, 59, passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2001. Jackie worked at Weaver Workshop for over 35 years. He is survived by his parents, Clarence and Murliah Hill of Akron; sister, Carol Ann Hill of Akron; brothers, Robert and Deborah Hill of Atwater and Jerry and Jackie Hill of Akron; cousins, Janet and Ed Regec,...

TYSON JAMES (BOND) HATCHER(insert photo)Tyson James Hatcher, 23, formerly of Akron, residing for the past 4 years in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, passed away September 17, 2001. He was born May 12, 1978 in Barberton OH. Preceded in death by his grandfather, Clarence L. Becker; uncle, James D. Bonner; cousins Gary Bonner, Todd and Tammy Becker. He is survived by and...