Kenneth W. "Ken" McHenryKenneth W. "Ken" McHenry, 62, passed away on April 26, 2010. Ken was a lifelong resident of the Akron/Tallmadge area and a graduate of North High School. He retired from the City of Akron after 38 years of service and was a member of Annunciation Catholic Church. Preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Juanita McHenry;...

Douglas E. Bowen, Sr.Douglas E. "Digger" Bowen, Sr., 56, passed away April 25, 2010. Preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Ruth Bowen. He is survived by his wife, Mary Munn-Bowen; son, Douglas E. (Jenn) Bowen, Jr.; grandsons, Parker and Kody Bowen; 4 sisters; 3 brothers; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial gathering will take place Wednesday, April...

Kathi ShinnKathi Shinn, 55, passed away April 21, 2010 surrounded by her close family members. She attended the University of Akron, was an artist in many media including stained glass, and painting, and was an avid gardener. Kathi worked at Tribute, Inc. as a Tech Support Rep for 10 years. Preceded in death by her sister, Therese Gall. Kathi is...

Nancy Carol PledgerNancy Carol Pledger, 59, went to heaven to be with her loving parents, George & Goldie Pledger on April 21, 2010 after a long battle with cancer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Mabel Hausch; niece, Jill Golech; and great-nephew, Jesse M. Golech. She is survived by her great-niece, Jenna R....

Lynwood S. HudkinsLynwood S. Hudkins, 83, of Mogadore, passed away April 16, 2010. Lynwood was born in Akron on July 19, 1926. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and retired from Goodyear. He was a member of the Mogadore VFW and the Army/Navy Club. Lynwood was preceded in death by his wife, Leona; parents, Lynwood and...

Ann McCauliffAnn McCauliff (nee Bocek), 91, has joined her husband Francis for eternal life on April 18, 2010. Ann was born in McKees Rocks, PA. She later moved to Steubenville, OH where she met and married her husband Francis. They both enjoyed many years in Martins Ferry, OH, then relocated to Akron. Ann retired from the JC Penny Co., and...

Margie E. Martin, 87, went to meet her Lord on April 19, 2010. Margie was born July 28, 1922 in Newark, Ohio. She graduated from West High School in Akron. She was a loving and giving wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, and great-grandmother, with a quick laugh and an even quicker wit. She was also active in the service of her...

Wallace C. SpeegleWallace C. Speegle, 83, of Springfield Township, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 17, 2010. Wallace was born January 7, 1927 in Cullman, Alabama. He was a WWII Vet serving in the Pacific and was part of the occupation force of Japan in the cities of Kobe and Nagasaki. He moved his family to Akron in 1951 and...

Jon "Bruce" PeckJon "Bruce" Peck, 64, passed away on April 16, 2010. Bruce served with the US Army in the Vietnam conflict as a helicopter mechanic. He retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber and enjoyed racing and working on cars. Preceded in death by his father, Calvin. Survivors include his mother, Norma; brother, Calvin Eugene; nephew, Morgan (Teresa); and other...

Etta M. WidmerEtta M. Widmer, 89, of Lakemore, passed away April 14, 2010. Etta was born August 1, 1920 in Hillham, Tennessee and lived most of her life in Akron. She worked at Sun Rubber Co. in Barberton. She was an accomplished gardener and enjoyed spending time with her family. Etta was preceded in death by her son, Larry. She...

Patsy Lou HaidetPatsy Lou Haidet, 58, passed away at home on April 16, 2010 surrounded by her loving family. She was a hardworking woman who dedicated 30 years at Norton Co. before working as a teacher's aide for the Kent City Schools. She was also a member of Green Valley United Methodist Church. Patsy was passionate about family beach vacations,...

Maxine C. Combs passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2010. "Nine-tenths of education is encouragement." (Anatole France)Maxine Clara Combs, nee (Turner) never stopped teaching and encouraging those around her to educate themselves. If you ever met Maxine, you know how true those words are. Maxine served as a grade school teacher for many years in the Springfield Township school system, retiring...

Blaine W. DeniousBlaine W. Denious, 81, of Akron, passed away April 13, 2010. Blaine was born in Akron on March 30, 1929. During his service in the U.S. Army, he was stationed in Alaska where he served as a game warden and was able to pursue his love of fishing. He married Barbara Kovacs on November 17, 1956 and together...

Dennis "Denny" L. Semick, Sr.Dennis "Denny" L. Semick, Sr. went home to be with the Lord on April 12, 2010, while surrounded by family. He was born March 5, 1942, to Steve and Mary Semick in Akron, OH, where he lived in the area the majority of his life. Preceded in death by both his parents, and his sister, Stephanie....

Virgil L. MoodyVirgil L. Moody, 63, passed away on April 13, 2010. Virgil served with the US Army in the Korean and Vietnam conflicts. He retired from Burger Iron Company after 30 years of service. Preceded in death by his parents, Dwight and Hazel Moody; an infant daughter; and brother, Warren. Survivors include his beloved wife Naomi, of 36 years;...

Robert E. Fisher, IIIRobert E. Fisher, III, 47, passed away April 11, 2010 surrounded by his loving family. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving for 8 years. Robert is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Marianne; sons, Robert, IV, and Brett James; daughters, Rose Bargar, and Tabetha; grandchildren, Bradley, and Lily; mother, Nancy Sidwell;...

Zada Rose StullZada Rose Stull, 80, passed away April 10, 2010 with her family by her side. Mom was born April 28, 1929 to the late Linwood and Blanche Robertson. Mom is survived by her sons, Blain (Diane), Gary (Nancy) and daughter, Colleen; brother, Wayne (Mary Ann) Robertson; grandchildren, Jeff, Carol, Stacie, Wendy, Matt, Doug, Mikayla; and thirteen great-grandchildren. Mom...

Helen Louise WilsonHelen Louise Wilson, 80, of Westerville, Ohio, formerly of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away April 6, 2010. She was the beloved wife of Ralph P. Wilson, Sr.; loving mother of Loretta (Lowell) Kuhl, Viola (Randy) Williams, and Ralph P. Wilson, Jr.; loving grandmother of Robert, Philip, Heidi, and Jeremiah; loving great-grandmother of Brooke, Lea, Kayla, Josephine, and Ismael. Graveside...

Kathryn MerrickKathryn Merrick (Kay), 90, passed away peacefully at Palative Care Unit, Summa City Hospital on April 9, 2010 into the Lord's care. She was so loved and will be greatly missed by daughter, Betsy Hite; grandson, Kenny Drzik; grandson and wife, Tom and Tara Drzik; great-grandchildren, Zack, Steve, Anna, and Aubre. Kay will also missed by daughter-in-law, Kathy Strobe;...

Helen ButerbaughHelen Buterbaugh, 77, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2010 at Altercare of Hartville. Helen was a sweet Christian woman who will be dearly missed and was a member of the Clark Mill Rd. Church of Christ in Norton. Helen was born October 3, 1932 in Overton County, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herman and...