Trudy Marie AndersonTrudy Marie Anderson, 62, of Akron, passed away April 27, 2011. She was born in Akron on September 23, 1948 to the late Carl and Delores Jonke. Trudy was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother. She delighted in taking care of her grandchildren and will be dearly missed by all. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Eva Laubscher, age 93, died April 27, 2011, after a brief illness. Born September 25, 1917 in Mogadore, OH to Nick and Petra Papic and spent most of her life in Springfield Township. She loved life, cooking, baking, and her family. She was always ready to tell a joke or listen to one. She will be greatly missed by her...

William R. Byrd, 80, of Mogadore, went home to be with the Lord, surrounded by his loving family, on April 27, 2011. Bill was raised in Burnt House, WV by the late S.L. and Lovie Byrd, and that is where he met the love of his life, Frankie (Lady Byrd). He was a faithful employee of Goodyear for 40 years...

David A. Stull, Sr. "Frosty"David A. Stull, Sr. "Frosty", 67, passed away at Summa's Palliative Care on April 26, 2011, surrounded by his family. He was a graduate of St. Bernard Elementary School and a 1961 graduate of Central High School. He was employed for most of his career by Good Supply in Akron. He enjoyed golf and bowling and...

Paul Hipply Paul Hipply, 81, passed away on April 26, 2011 after a long illness. Paul was born in Akron on April 19, 1930 to the late Frank and Elizabeth Hipply. He graduated from Buchtel High School, served in the U.S. Navy, and owned a radiator repair business in Wadsworth for 36 years. In his free time, Paul enjoyed gardening...

Joseph M. Arconti, Sr.Joseph M. Arconti, Sr., 78, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away April 25, 2011. He was born in Akron, Ohio on January 25, 1933 to the late Angelo and Julia (Rabb) Arconti. Joe graduated from North High School in 1951 and enlisted in the U.S. Army. He proudly served in Korea during the Korean Conflict. Joe was a...

Robert Wheeler "Bob" His life's journey completed, Robert Wheeler was called home to be with our Loving Heavenly Father on April 15, 2011. Born in 1933 and a lifetime resident of Akron, Bob was a graduate of West High School, and later served in Korea as a member of the U. S. Army. He worked at Baumgardner Burial Vault Co.,...

Eleanor (Kubik) Crute, RN, 73, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2011.Eleanor spent most of her life in the Akron and Cleveland areas. She graduated from St. Luke's School of Nursing (Cleveland), and her career working as a registered nurse has included the newborn nursery at McKeesport Hospital (Pittsburgh), the heart catheterization lab at Deaconess Hospital (Cleveland), and a surgical...

Eric Shawn WolfeEric Shawn Wolfe, 41. Preceded in death by his loving wife Dina Wolfe. Eric is survived by his loving family Mother and Father, Gary and Madeline Wolfe; brother, Troy Wolfe; stepdaughter, Nikole Adams; grandmother, Joyce Wolfe; nephew, Shane Wolfe; niece, Meagan Wolfe; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Eric was born January 29th 1970 in Akron where he...

Gloria Jean (nee Sheets) RothwellGloria Jean (nee Sheets) Rothwell, 77, passed away April 22, 2011 surrounded by her loving family. She loved travelling with her family, especially to Las Vegas and Florida. Gloria was preceded in death by her son, William; and daughter, Cathy. She is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, William; daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and...

Rocco F. LabriolaRocco F. Labriola "Rocky", 78, passed away April 21, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer. Rocky was born Jan. 6, 1933 to the late Rocco and Lena Labriola. He lived most of his life in Copley, Ohio. He owned and operated Rocky Labriola and Sons Excavating for over 56 years. He was known for his passion for...

William C. RundelWilliam C. Rundel, 88, passed away April 21, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. He is a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, serving during World War II, survived Iwo Jima and was a Purple Heart recipient. William was a life time member of the VFW, D.A.V., the Moose, and the American Legion. He retired from the Ford...

Justine Sieving-BerryJustine "Judy" Sieving-Berry, 85, passed away April 19, 2011 at her home with her loving husband, Victor "Tom", at her side. She volunteered helping the Developmentally Disabled at the Arc of Summit and Portage Counties for 35 years. Justine was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Barberton, Akron Women's City Club and the College Club of Akron. She...

James W. Ross, born 4-16-1936, stepped into Heaven 4/18/2011. Preceded in death by his parents, Wayne and Idell Ross; and brothers, Bob and Tom. He is survived by his loving wife, Betty; his niece/daughter, Michele (David) Hatch; as well as brothers, Bill Ross, Jack Ross; sisters, Joan (John) Robinson and Sally Terry; and many nieces and nephews. Jim will always...

Miriam L. Casher, 84, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, after an extended illness. Born September 12, 1926, in Akron, OH. She was the daughter of the late Myra and Henry, Sr. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Fred B. Casher; and brother, Roland. She is survived by daughters, Melodye (Jack) Colando, Valerie "Cookie" (Nick) Schreckengost,...

Joan Eileen RankinJoan Eileen Rankin, 50, passed away April 16, 2011. She was born in Akron on February 27, 1961. Joan will always be remembered as a wonderful cook and a generous person. She was preceded in death by her husband, Barry Rankin; father, Tom Viering; and sister, Karen Ratliff. She will be deeply missed by her sons, Brad and...

Sylvia J. KeenerOn Sunday, April 17, 2011, Sylvia J. Keener broke free from the bonds of this earth, to join her loving mother Erika Zanes, infant son Jason, and Godmother/Aunt Elise Moncur, to become God's newest angel in the kingdom of heaven. Born in Mannheim, Germany two days before Christmas in 1956, Sylvia leaves us to mourn her passing after...

Arlene F. (Swartz) Bostaph(please include both people in photo with caption: "Together Again")Arlene F. Swartz Bostaph, 79, of Ellet, left this earth on April 16, 2011 into the waiting arms of God and her Family. Preceded in death by Tom, the love of her life and husband of 48 years; her infant daughter, Deborah Ann; grandson, Thomas Bostaph II; parents,...

Richard E. Lattimer "Ace", 69, passed away on April 16, 2011. Ace enjoyed hunting, fishing, and collecting model cars. He retired from Koch Engineering after 30 years of service. Ace had also served with the US Army. He loved his dog BooBoo. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Mike and John; and his infant son, Jason Paul. Survivors...

Marilyn Salamon (Donofrio/Shaffer), passed away on April 14, 2011, of Pancreatic Cancer. She was 58. God prepared a place for her because she chose him to be the Lord of her life. Heaven is only for the who-so-evers that believe in God and commit their lives to Him. Marilyn loved her family, friends, and those she served and worked with...