Ralph E. BoylesRalph E. Boyles, 79, of Akron, passed away September 14, 2010. He was born September 10, 1931 in Barbour Co., West Virginia to the late Leo and Edna Boyles. He retired from CCC Trucking Co. after working there from 1952-1993. After retirement, Ralph started his own lawn care business. In addition to his parents, Ralph was preceded in...

Mildred "Midge" I. Lewis, of Akron, lost her battle with breast cancer with her mother, Irene J. Lewis by her side, on September 3, 2010. She graduated from Ellet High School in 1965 and Southern Ohio College. She is survived by her mother, Irene Lewis, of Akron; sister and brother-in-law, Sharon and Dave Collins; nephew and niece, David and Crystal;...

Cecil C. KolbCecil C. Kolb, 93, of Tallmadge, passed away September 12, 2010. Cecil was born October 2, 1916 to the late Arley and Madge Kolb in Lebanon, Indiana. He retired from the Akron Beacon Journal. He was a member of the National Fraternal Society of the Deaf for over 70 years. He was also a member of the Akron...

Nevaeh Grace FrancisMAGNOLIA – Our beloved daughter, Nevaeh Grace Francis, was born Sept. 8, 2010. She passed away shortly after surrounded by the love of her family. She is survived by her loving parents, Eric and Tina; sister, Melissa; grandparents, Richard and Gloria Howard, Anthony and Mary DeWitt; aunt, Jonie Howard; and a host of extended family. A private family...

Corda WilliamsCorda "Skip" (Blankenship) Williams, 86, went home to be with the Lord on Sept. 12, 2010. She is finally together again with her beloved husband, Travis Leon Williams. Skip was born in Rock Castle, WV, on Sept. 16, 1923, and moved to Akron as a teen. She raised her family in Portage Lakes, OH and was a retired custodian...

Valerie Lee CongroveValerie Lee Congrove, 50, of Akron, passed away September 10, 2010. Valerie was born in Akron on February 27, 1960. She graduated from Woodridge High School where she was a member of the marching band and played the piccolo, flute, and violin. She attended classes at the University of Akron. Valerie lived in Nashville, TN for 22 years...

Dottie L. Uphouse (Rinehart, Thompson, nee Spaulding)Dottie L. Uphouse, 58, of Deerfield, passed away surrounded by her family on September 9, 2010. She loved fishing, golfing, and outdoor life. Above all, she loved spending time with her grandchildren. She was the loving wife of the late Allen W. Uphouse. She was also preceded in death by her parents, George and...

Joy Nehrer Wilson Joy Nehrer Wilson, 44, passed to heaven on September 10, 2010, surrounded by her loving family. She enjoyed every minute of life and felt very blessed. She was preceded in death by her mother, Harriet Nehrer. Survivors include her father, John Nehrer, Sr.; beloved husband of 21 years, Bryan; daughters, Rachel and Erin; sons, Andrew and Jay;...

Richard L. StephensRichard L. Stephens, 54, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on September 7, 2010. He was born in Akron on April 20, 1956 to the late Robert L. and Betty L. Stephens. Richard was a longtime member of Grace Baptist Church. He will always be remembered as a free spirit who loved spending time with...

Carla Marie MihalyCarla Marie Mihaly, 48, passed away Sept. 7, 2010. She is survived by her children, Crystal (Kyle) Olsen, and Stephen Mihaly; grandson, Landin Xavier; father, Lloyd (Sherry) King; mother, Thelma B. King; siblings, Beth (Boone) Sponaugle, Roy King, Kenneth (Tammy) King, Charles King, and Lloyd King, Jr. and family; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and mega friends;...

James I. Norris "Jimbo"Jimbo passed away September 6, 2010. He was born February 8, 1965 in St. Petersburg, Florida. He will always be remembered for his big heart and generosity. Jimbo goes on to join his grandmother, Irene King; uncle, Jimmy King; cousin, Melissa Beagle; and other family members. He will be deeply missed by mother, Jane (Robert) Fetty; father,...

Alma M. LaClair, 92, passed away on September 4, 2010. She was born on May 11, 1918 to the late George and Maude Frund. Alma was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to all and will be dearly missed. She was preceded in death by her husband, John A. LaClair. Survivors include her daughters, Judy (Frank) Jones, Mona...

Tina Marie Bordonaro, age 25, beloved daughter of Don and Kim, passed away on September 4, 2010. Preceded in death by uncle, David; and cousin, Johnny Bordonaro. She leaves her only son, whom she cherished, Ty Burton, and his father Tradale; grandparents, Connie and Joe Donofrio, Joann Johnson, Richard Knight, and Donald Bordonaro; uncles, Richard (Barbara), John (Ronda); aunt, Jodi...

Sara J. FrockSara J. "Sally" Frock, 65, went home to be with the Lord on Sept. 1, 2010 surrounded by her loving family. Sally was born and raised in Tennessee, and has been a resident of the Akron area for the last 42 years. She loved to be with, and take care of, her children and grandchildren, and was a...

Ernest E. GayErnest E. Gay, 59, passed away Sept. 2, 2010. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. Ernest is preceded in death by his wife of 30 years, Donna (Gail); and sister, Jeannie. He is survived by his children, Wanda (Bill) Dyser, and Justin (Heather) Gay; grandchildren, Matt and Tyler; sister, Janet (Bud) Nash; brother, Ernie (Jean)...

Gary Mark Phillips, 51, passed away unexpectedly on August 30, 2010. He was preceded in death by his father, Franklin L. Phillips; and brother, Mike Phillips. Survivors include his mother, Barbara Phillips; brother, Frank (Janet) Phillips; sisters, Sandra (Alfred) Alwine and Cheryl (Larry) Leavitt; and many nephews, nieces, great-nephews and great-nieces. The family would like to thank the staff at...

Alice E. HolmanAlice E. Holman, 73, of Akron, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on August 27, 2010. She was born in Akron on May 26, 1937 to the late Benjamin and Thomasine Pope. Alice was a very loving person and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Reva J. CoxReva J. Cox, 79, of Uniontown, passed away August 30, 2010 at Akron City Hospital. She was born November 13, 1930 in Charleston, WV. Reva was preceded in death by her husband, Alva W. Cox; parents, Roy & Nora (Light) Kessinger; daughters, Peggy L. Kinsel and Billie L. Foltz. She is survived by her daughter, Vanessa D. (Homer)...

Steven R. Gerhart, Sr. (Uncle Buck)Steven R. Gerhart, Sr., 70, of Tallmadge, passed away August 28, 2010. He was a truck driver and retired from Connection after over 20 years of service. After retirement, he was a bus driver for Midway Lanes. He was preceded in death by his father, Gus; mother, Thelma; brother, Harry; aunts, uncles, nephews, and two...

Rhonda L. Zeno (nee Barton), 39, passed away on August 28, 2010. She was born on October 3, 1970 to Ronald and Jackie Barton. Rhonda was a very helpful and generous person. She was everyone's shoulder to cry on. Rhonda loved spending time with her family. Preceded in death by her grandparents, William and Emma Buchanan, Richard and Mabel Barton;...