Patricia M. "Patty" Smoot-Jeffrey, 48, passed away on October 30, 2011. Patty had been employed at Fed-Ex. She was a member of the Kiwanis Club. She was a loving mother who always put her children and grandchildren first. Patty enjoyed her 2 dogs, and most of all, time spent with her precious family. She was preceded in death by her...

Jackie, 80, born on August 19, 1931 in Mannington, WV, passed away from the arms of her loving family into the arms of her Savior on October 30, 2011. Preceded in death by her infant son, John, she is survived by her devoted husband of 62 years, Henry; daughters, Jane (Chas) Keith, Debbie Hastie; son, Randy (Deb); grandchildren, Stephanie, Katie,...

Faye RollinsFaye Rollins, 95, passed away on October 30, 2011. She was born in Akron on September 25, 1916 to the late Henry and Emma Bollinger. She will be deeply missed by her son and daughter-in-law, Wesley C. and Eleanor Recob; grandchildren, Sharon (Randy) Besserman, David (Liz) Recob; great-grandchildren, Brian and Eric Besserman and Elizabeth Recob. There will be no...

Sharon (Sherry) Lee HuntSharon (Sherry) Lee Hunt, 58, went to be with the Lord on October 29th, 2011. Sherry was born in Akron, Ohio on June 9th, 1953. Overcoming many adversities, she was an artisan by trade, skilled in the work of crafting. She is survived by her father, Marcel Roth, her sons, Mark Yeager and Dave Hawanczak; her sister,...

Ronald O. Bennett "Gunner"Ronald O. Bennett "Gunner", 59, of Akron, passed away October 28, 2011 after a long illness. He was born in Akron on January 16, 1952. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Frye, mother, Wonetta Frye (Bennett), and son, Jason Bennett Tate. He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Sharon; daughters, Melissa...

Wayne E. BonnerWayne Edward Bonner, 74, of Akron, OH, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born September 16, 1937, in Dry Fork, WV. He moved to Akron in 1957 and married the love of his life in 1960. Wayne was owner and...

Martha E. Maley, 69, passed away on October 26, 2011, the daughter of Floyd and Dorothy Neidlinger.She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard; two brothers and two sisters. Martha is survived by her daughters, Sherri Farkus, Teresa (Doug) Blake; son, Richard; brothers and sisters, Paul (Joyce), Janis Mittelstaedt, Nancy (Red) Gillespie, Bud (Patricia); three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren....

MOGADORE—Roscoe "Roy" Conley, 77, went home to be with the Lord at 1 a.m. on Thursday, October 27, 2011. He was born in Uler, WV, on June 22, 1934 to the late Edward and Bessie Conley. He retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber in 1996. He was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Kenmore in Akron, where...

Tiffany Allison Webb, 30, went home to be with the Lord on October 24, 2011. She had a huge heart for everybody and enjoyed taking care of her family and friends. Preceded in death by her great-grandma, Stella Stockwell; grandma, Clara Price; brother, Jeff Slaughter; grandpa, George Slaughter; father, John Desimone; grams, Luann Zender. Survivors include her loving husband, Curtis;...

George A. Finegan, Jr.George A. "Jeep" Finegan, Jr., 67, passed away October 25, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Akron, he was a lifetime resident of the area. Jeep retired from the Post Office, and also worked after his retirement at Acme and BP. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Edna Finegan; and brother,...

Ruth, 79, of Cuyahoga Falls, OH passed away October 24, 2011, born March 3, 1932 to Roy and Agnes Becket of Fort Hill, PA. She worked at Goodyear for many years. Ruth was preceded in death by husbands, Stan and Gene. She is survived by son, Dennis (Rhonda); stepson, David (Karen); grandchildren, Shannon (Michael), Jennifer (Jeremy), Jason (Danielle); great-grandsons, Oliver...

Willard Lee WardWillard Lee Ward, 75, passed away October 18, 2011. He was born in Akron, Ohio on October 5, 1936, and retired to Hendersonville, NC. Willard was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Martha Ward. He is survived by his children, Cheryl Talk of Texas, Brenda (Russ) Schlegel of Mogadore, and Laurie (Jeff) Lappin of Bath Twp.;...

Paul "Mac" J. McCray, 87, went home to be with the Lord on October 24, 2011. Born July 17, 1924 in Roanoke, WV to John and Mary McCray, he has been an Akron resident most of his life. Paul retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. after 43 plus years of service.Proceeded in death by his parents; brother, George; sisters,...

Euphemia A. "Iva" Teck, 90, passed away on October 23, 2011. She retired from Goodyear after 30 years of service. Iva enjoyed playing Bingo and cards. Preceded in death by husband, Anthony Teck; brothers, George and David Duncan; sisters, Christine Clark and Agnes Cantrell. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Saturday, 3...

Margaret Elaine "Maggie" McCombs, 59, passed away on October 23, 2011. Maggie enjoyed cooking, gardening, and her animals. Preceded in death by her father, Mike Pustay. Survivors include her beloved husband, Arthur; mother, Margaret Pustay; stepsons, Joshua and Joseph McCombs; sisters, Terry (Greg) Goshia, Chris (Denver) Collins; brother, Mike (Yuki) Pustay; sisters-in-law, Linda (Chuck) Bendetta, Elaine (Carl) Moore; brothers-in-law, Duane...

Joseph E. Robertson, Jr.Joseph E. Robertson, Jr., 39, went home to be with our loving savior Jesus Christ on October 23, 2011. "To be absent from the body, is to be present with the Lord." Joey was an honorable man who loved his children and family with all his heart. He was an amazing person. Family is the most important...

Betty passed away on October 23, 2011 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was a wonderful and caring mother, who will be greatly missed. Preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Ruth Bragg; husband, David Chula; son, Terris L. Bond. She is survived by her sons; Larry, Dale, Chip Bond; daughters, Melody, Robin (Sara); stepchildren, Laurie...

Frances "Jean" Ward, 68, passed away on October 22, 2011. Born March 3, 1943 in Preston County, WV, to the late Charles and Adalaide Bolyard. Jean took pride in being a devoted wife, mother, and Nanny. She is now spending eternity with her husband of 40 years, James D. Ward. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded...

Floyd "Poppy" E. Dice, 87, born January 4, 1924, went home to be with the lord and join his wife, Ruth, and son, Robert, on October 22, 2011 after many years of being apart. Poppy was a life long resident of Akron, living in Springfield Twp. for over 60 years. He will be sadly missed by his children, daughter, Katherine...

John "Don" Cole, loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully at UPMC Pittsburgh, PA, October 21, 2011. Born May 26, 1934 to Andrew and Katherine Cole, Akron, Ohio. Don lived in Springfield Twp. and Tallmadge before settling in Woodsfield, OH. He retired from Goodyear Tire after 40 years of service. Don enjoyed watching sports, TV, mowing 5...