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....

Carol S. Watkins, 56, of Akron, passed away February 4, 2002 at Summit Villa Care Center. She was born March 22, 1945 in Wheelwright KY to the late Jack & Ann Lois (Fleming) Nickalos. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her sister Sheila Evans. She is survived by daughters Tammy (Robert) Kucko of Sebring OH,...

Jeffrey A. Sowash, 31, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 26, 2002. Jeffrey served in Saudi Arabia during Desert Storm with the 361st Military Police Corps. He was a social studies teacher, track coach, and ski club advisor at Cloverleaf Middle School. He also taught Sunday School at Grace Baptist Church. Jeffrey was preceded...

Truman "Lee" Hixenbaugh, 64, of Akron, passed away January 25, 2002 at Akron General Medical Center. He was born April 22, 1937 in Morgantown WV to the late Arthur & Maude (Gidley) Hixenbaugh. Lee Hix was a veteran having served in both the U.S. Army and the U.S. Air Force. He was also a skilled musician. In addition to his...

F. Helena Burger, 88, of Akron, passed away January 22, 2002 at St. Luke Lutheran Home. She was born July 14, 1913 in Rawlings MD to the late Edward & Katherine (Dawson) Lease and moved to Ohio in 1942. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Vance B. Burger; infant daughter Nancy Jean Burger;...

Ruth Viola Yerkey of Akron, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2002 at Altercare of Hartville. She lived most of her life in Akron and worked at Monarch Rubber for 18 years. Ruth loved the outdoors and bonfires. She is survived by her son Duane (Pamela) Yerkey of Akron; daughters Diane (Skeeter) Taylor, Donna Stoneking both of Akron; 20 grandchildren and...

Matthew John Nave, 18, of Akron, passed away suddenly January 19. Born June 8, 1983 in Ravenna, Ohio, he has been a resident of Akron most of his life. Matthew attended Ellet High School. He is preceded in death by his great-grandmother Julia Rausch. Matt leaves his love to his parents Bill and Joyce Nave; his brother James (Christy) Nave;...

Karen L. Roberts, 59, of Knoxville TN, passed away January 10, 2002 at St. Mary Hospice in Knoxville, TN. She was born August 28, 1942 in Akron OH to the late Fred & Martha Vinsel. She has been a resident of Knoxville for 8 years and was employed in the Security Department at the University of Tennessee. In addition to...

Thomas W. Roberts, 46, of Akron, passed away January 12, 2002. He was born August 14, 1955 in Akron. He is preceded in death by his mother, Violet Roberts, and brother, Joe Roberts, Jr. He is survived by his father Joe Roberts, Sr.; daughters LeAnn, Billy Jo and Jesse all of Akron; son Frank Roberts of Akron; sisters Cindy (Mark)...

Larry W. Forinash, Sr., 54, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord January 12, 2002. He was born September 22, 1947 in Buchanan WV. Larry was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He has been a dedicated member of Crusade Baptist Church (Copley), served as Music Director and as Commander of AWANA club for 30 years. He...

Beverly L. Rinesmith, 33, of Akron, passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2002. Beverly was employed through Akron Public Schools, most currently as a second grade teacher at Barber Elementary School. She loved children and enjoyed impacting their lives as a "sculptor of minds". Beverly also enjoyed painting and crafts. She was a member of Arlington Memorial Baptist Church and...

James A. "Uncle Jimmy" Giustino, 88, of Tallmadge, passed away January 9, 2002 at Hospice Care Center with his family at his side. He was born August 7, 1913 in Italy to the late Michael & Carmela Giustino. He was a resident of Akron for 84 years, a member of Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, retired manager of The...

LARRY DALE ROBINSONLarry Dale Robinson age 70, of Akron, passed away January 9, 2002, at his home in Mogadore, with his family at his bedside. Born July 17, 1931, in Akron, he was a life resident of Akron. Larry was owner/proprietor of Buchtel Lanes and Roll-A-Way Lanes in Akron, Bonita Lanes in Bonita Springs Fla. followed by Diamond Billiards of...

Edward A. Woodarski, 70, of Akron, passed away January 3, 2002 at Akron City Hospital. He was born January 31, 1931 in Akron OH to the late Joseph & Wanda (Sibel) Woodarski. Edward proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a member of Wintergreen Ledges Church of God, a Lifetime Member ofV.F.W. Post 8487, Army/Navy and the American...

Mary Alice Murphy, 81, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on January 2, 2002. She was born March 13, 1920 to Charles and Grace McDanell. Mary moved to the Akron, where she met and married Frank. She enjoyed crafts, her piano, family and above all life. She is preceeded in death by her husband Frank; son Charles;...