Richard Ware, 40, of Akron, passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 23, 2002. Born January 21, 1962 in Atlanta, Georgia, he has been an Akron resident most of his life. Richard graduated from Ellet High School, proudly served in the US Air Force, and as a 9 year Mill operator for Bedell - Krause Company in Stow. He is preceded in death by his brother,Todd. He is survived by his wife of 15 yrs, Cyndie; daughters, Rachel and Taylor; son, Jeffrey; parents, Glenn and Rosalie Ware; sister, Stacy (Jason) Hollister; brothers, Thomas (Lori), Michael (Bonnie), and Troy (Lisa); parents-in-law, Gene and Joann Keener; many other nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Family and friends will be recieved Tuesday, March 26th from 6 - 8 p.m. and Wednesday, March 27th from 10 a.m. until the service begins at 11:00 a.m. at Newcomer-Farley Funeral Home, 131 N. Canton Rd. with Rev. Richard Thewlis officiating. Interment at Hillside Memorial Park.