Bryan W. StaufferBryan W. Stauffer, 40, of Akron, passed away in June 2010. He was a graduate of East High School and served in the U.S. Army during the Gulf War. He was also a member of MENSA. Bryan was a gifted musician and composer. He was the founding member of Set To Burn and loved performing for friends and...

Thomas D. GrubbThomas D. "Dan" Grubb, 59, passed away June 15, 2010. He was born in Coshocton, OH to Pal and May Grubb. Dan is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Sherry; children, Thomas A. (Tammy), John (Tish), and Penny (Ed) Brown; 7 grandchildren; and mother, Celia May Grubb. Dan was a 32nd Degree Mason of Mt. Akra...

Helga M. AndrewsHelga M. Andrews, 69, of Mogadore, passed away Sunday, June 13, 2010 after a brief illness. She was born May 17, 1941 in East Germany but spent most of her life in Ohio. Helga was preceded in death by her infant son, John R. Xanten. She is survived by her husband, Charles L. Andrews; daughters, Kathy (Dave) Poland...

Judith Carol WolfeJudy lost her courageous battle with cancer after a 5 year fight on June 9, 2010. She was born October 13, 1944, attended Akron Public Schools, graduated from North High School in 1962, and was a member of St. Martha's Church. Her favorite pastime was gardening, making silk florist arrangements, and traveling to Tennessee and Colorado to see...

Edward W. JohnsonMOGADORE – Edward W. Johnson, born on July 25, 1925, passed away June 10, 2010. Ed was a member of St. Matthew's Catholic Church, Holy Name Society, Mogadore VFW & Moose, Eagles & Oriels, and the Firestone Retirees. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving in World War II, and retired from Firestone after 30 years...

Paul H. CornwellPaul H. Cornwell, 84 years of age, passed away on June 7, 2010. He was born March 18, 1926, in Clarksburg, WV. He was retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber after 44 ½ years of service. He was a member of the Kingdom Hall. Preceded in death by his parents, Anna and Frank; brothers, Roy and Frank; sisters,...

William F. LangeSurrounded by his family, William F. Lange went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 8, 2010 after a courageous 8 year battle with three kinds of cancer. He was an inspiration to those who knew him and a hero to those who loved him. A devoted and loving husband and father, he leaves...

William Mack West "Paw-Paw"William Mack West, 80, of Akron, passed away on June 7, 2010 and was reunited with his beloved wife, Marie; son, Billy; brother, Ike; and sister, Dorothy West Bartlett. Mack was a jack of all trades and there was not very much that he was unable to do. He was best known for his loving heart and...

David E. ForresterDavid E. Forrester, 57, of Gatesville, NC, formerly of Akron, OH, departed on June 4, 2010. He was born Nov. 3, 1952 to James and Grace Forrester of Akron, OH. He served in the US Army from 1970 to 1972. He retired from Cox Communications in 2002. David enjoyed fishing, most of all pursing that "granddaddy" fish of...

Gary R. Barker "Bob""Let us cross over the river, and rest under the shade trees." - Stonewall JacksonBob Barker, 69, of Tallmadge, passed away June 4, 2010. Bob was born in Price Hill, West Virginia on October 27, 1940 to the late Raymond and Alice Barker. He proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corp. and retired from Goodyear after 30...

Timothy S. "Putt" PutnamAfter battling a long illness, Timothy S. "Putt" Putnam, age 46, passed away peacefully, among family on June 1, 2010. Tim retired from Kent Latex after 20 years of service. He had also been employed at the Sheraton Suites for 9 years. Tim enjoyed fishing, hunting, and Harley Davidson motor cycles. He was preceded in death by...

Bina L. DarteyBina L. Dartey, 83, went to be with the Lord on June 2, 2010. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother, loved by many. Bina was a piano player at North Arlington Street Church of God, and her music will be greatly missed. Preceded in death by her son, Randy Baker. Survivors include son, Larry Baker; daughter, Karen...

Nancy BradbaryNancy Bradbary of Akron passed away Thursday, June 3, following a sudden illness. She was born March 6, 1941 in Spencer, WV, the daughter of Oley and Dorothy Mace Blosser. Mrs. Bradbary was the school secretary of Sam Salem Elementary where she had worked for many years. In addition, she was an active member of the Springfield Baptist Church...

Kathleen C. "Kate" PowellThe love of my life, Kathleen C." Kate" Powell, passed away on June 2, 2010, at age 58. We recently celebrated our 40th anniversary, and she will be terribly and forever missed. A graduate of Stow High School class of 1970 and lifelong resident of Stow and Cuyahoga Falls. She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Donald V. HannaDonald V. Hanna, 77, of Uniontown, passed away May 31, 2010. Donald was born in Akron on May 24, 1933 to the late Lyell and LaVerne Hanna. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Donald retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber and owned his own construction and home repair business. In his free time,...

Mary Ellen Clark (Keppler)Mary Ellen Clark (Keppler), 55, passed away on May 28, 2010. Mary Ellen was born on June 6, 1954 in Akron, OH. She was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church. Mary Ellen was employed by Acme Fresh Market as a cashier for 35 years. She was a member of UFCW, Local 880, where she served as...

Bruce J. JewittBruce J. Jewitt, 63, of Tallmadge, passed away May 28, 2010. He was born March 17, 1947 in New Straitsville, Ohio to the late Bobby Jack and Gladys Jewitt. Bruce proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corp. He will be deeply missed by his son, Bobby Jack (Amanda) Jewitt; sisters, Nikki (George) Schultz, Becky Justice; brother, Rob (Sherry)...

Martha A. WallaceMartha A. Wallace, 84, passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 24, 2010 at the Hospice Care Center. She retired from Texize/Dow Chemical at age 62, and continued working until she was 77. Martha was an avid bingo player, loved to get her hair done, and adored her grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by...

Clarence C. Boggs, Jr.Clarence C. Boggs, Jr., born on December 15, 1929 in Looneyville, WV, passed away May 25, 2010 in Suffield, OH. Clarence had retired from Teledyne Monarch Rubber Company after 32 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence C. Boggs, Sr. and Elsie G. (Burke); 4 brothers and 5 sisters. Clarence was a...

Donald W. WitzkeDonald W. Witzke, 85, passed away on May 26, 2010. He was a veteran of WWII, having served with the US Navy. Donald retired from Firestone where he worked as an accountant. He was also a member of the Masons. Preceded in death by his parents, William and Lydia; brother, Victor; sisters, Margaret, Esther, and Adeline. Survivors include...