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;...

Donald Curtis, age 64, of Akron, passed away Dec. 31. Born November 24, 1937 in Akron, Ohio to the late Jay and Terri Curtis. He was employed as a Nurses Aide for Middlebury Nursing Home, proudly served in the Air Force during the Korean Conflict, and attended Annunciation Catholic Church. He is survived by his son Donald; daughter Samantha; sisters...

Mildred J. (Warren) Krstich, 86, resident of the Ellet area, found peace with the Lord on December 29, 2001 following a long illness. Born on a farm in Pleasantville, TN on June 19, 1915, she lived most of her life in Akron. She was a 1939 graduate of the State Teacher's College, Murfreesboro, TN. Mildred taught elementary children before coming...

Irene Bolyard Smith, 68, of Massillon, passed away suddenly at her residence on December 31, 2001 after a short illness. Irene was born on January 7, 1933 in Rowlesburg, WV to the late Darrel and Cecil Knotts. She lived in the Akron area for most of her life. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy D. Bolyard; son,...

Leon Golden, 78, of Mogadore, passed away December 29, 2001 at Akron City Hospital. He was born January 22, 1923 in Bellington, W VA to the late John & Flora (Gibson) Golden. Leon was a veteran of WWII having served in the U.S. Air Force and is a retiree of the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. He was preceded in...

EILEEN E. JONES(insert photo)Eileen E. Jones, 84, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 24, 2001. Eileen was an avid reader and loved attending family gatherings. She was preceded in death by her firstborn daughter, Margie M. Askew; firstborn grandson, Ray Hart; and stepson, Richard Jones. She is survived by her daughters, Janet (Richard) Trennell...

Ruby Gainer slipped away peacefully Christmas Eve in the loving company of her family, to be with the Lord, her husband Earl and her son Michael Roy. Ruby was born June 6, 1921 in Deerlodge, Montana and was a resident of Akron, Ohio for the majority of her life. She will be greatly missed by her family and many friends....

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...