Lawrence William BurgeLawrence William Burge, 68, of Green, passed away October 7, 2004 at his residence. He was born April 25, 1936 in Shadyside, Ohio to the late Earl J. & Irene (Doyle) Burge. Lawrence was a member of Harvestime Temple in Hartville. He enjoyed fishing and camping and his dog, "Muffin." In addition to his parents, he is preceded...

Eva E. RitzEva E. Ritz, 74, of Akron, passed away October 7, 2004 at the Hospice Care Center. She was born March 7, 1930 in Akron, Ohio to the late Lorenzo & Lillie (Brown) Cutright. She was a lifetime member of United E. C. Church of Tallmadge; a member of People Serving People for 14 years; R.S.V.P. for a number...

Agnes KingAgnes King, 90, of Fairlawn, passed away October 5, 2004. Agnes was born February 27, 1914 in Bell Farm, Kentucky, to the late Arthur and Florida Blevins. She had a great love for her family and will be missed by all who knew her. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence D....

Donna M. AdkinsDonna M. Adkins, 58, of Akron, passed away October 4, 2004 at her residence. She was born February 6, 1946 in Akron, Ohio. Donna was very dedicated to her family and she had a special love of angels. She is preceded in death by her mother, June E. Adkins. Donna is survived by her daughter, Lisa Weible of...

Rita M.(Dukes) White Rita M. White, 67, a lifetime resident of the Akron area, passed away October 3, 2004. Rita graduated from St. Mary's High School. She was employed as an STNA at Cuyahoga Falls Country Place for 17 years, and was a longtime member of St. Matthew Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, LeRoy "Lee"...

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...