Shirley J. HolbrookShirley J. Holbrook, 74 of Akron, passed away on February 20, 2010. She was born on July 6, 1935 to the late Richard and Kathryn Houston. Preceded in death by her brother, Donald Quarles and Step-father JB Quarles. She is survived by her husband John; daughters, Lola Thomas, and Marcey Harding; son, Guy Moross; sister, Sharon Maleckar; granddaughter...

Catherine Jane LeasureCatherine Jane Leasure was called to her Eternal Home Feb. 20, 2010. She was born April 9, 1924 in Byesville, OH, to Clyde G. and Myrtle M. Forshey. She was a graduate of Elk Rural High School in Harriettsville, OH. Catherine married her loving husband, Vernon on April 11, 1942. This marriage brought forth five children, nine grandchildren,...

Jean Marie MooreJean Marie Moore 68, of Tallmadge, passed away on February 18, 2010. She was born June 15, 1941 in Akron, OH to the late Charles and Violet Thomas. She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Frank ; daughters, Lorin Somerlot and Stephanie (David) Ripley; sisters, Joan (Robert) Dragonette, Janet Thomas, and Nancy Jamir; brother, Charles...

Helen WestHelen West, 87, passed away on February 19, 2010. She enjoyed spending time with her great-grandchildren and playing slot machines and bingo. Helen is survived by her son, John West; grandchildren, Diana (Bill) Aey and Suzanne (Paul) Kozy; great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Braden, Sydney, Parker, and Preston; sisters, Mary Coupe and Annie Norvell; and her beloved dog, Chance. Calling hours will...

Margaret GullyMargaret Ellen Gully (Walker), 73, loving mother of five daughters, Kathryn Gully (deceased), Patricia (Alan) Forbes, Maria (Scott) Crawford, Karen Cole, and Frances Gully; beloved grandmother of Tabatha, Andrew, Anthony, Jacquelyne, Gabriella, Danielle, and Chandler; great-grandmother of Alexandria; beloved sister of Wilma Petenbrink, William Walker, and Thomas Walker, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 16,...

Ina Rae SurgenIna Rae Surgen, 71, of Akron, passed away February 17, 2010. She was born in Akron on February 14, 1939. Ina was the current president of her TOPS chapter. She loved bowling, golfing, and the Cleveland Cavs. She will always be remembered as a loving and generous person. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and...

Freda Mae RockichFreda Mae Rockich, 73, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 16, 2010 surrounded by her loving family. Freda enjoyed being with her husband, going out to her favorite restaurants, taking rides, vacations, and mostly enjoying her loving family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Violet Dewey; brother,...

Cathy A. Housley (Nee Piper)Cathy A. Housley (nee Piper), 55, passed away on February 16, 2010, after a courageous battle with cancer. Cathy was a veteran of the US Air Force, having served from 1973 to 1981. She also volunteered at the Akron Zoo and Hale Farm and Village. Preceded in death by her husband, Frank; parents, Robert and Helen...

James William GossJames William Goss, 59, passed away on February 16, 2010. James was an avid Mopar man and loved his classic cars. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Mildred Goss. Survivors include his devoted wife, Marcia, of 32 years; loyal and caring son, Jason; special friends Cheryl and Cindy, Larry and Linda, Bill and Maryann,...

Seann M. Taylor (nee Sparrow)Seann M. Taylor (nee Sparrow), 45, made her transition to heaven on February 16, 2010, at Akron City Hospital with her family by her side. Se-Se was born on July 18, 1964 to Joseph A. Sr., and Brenda J. Sparrow in Akron. She graduated from Stow High School in 1982 and went on to study to...

Millie Mae MedjedMillie Mae Medjed, born December 27, 1931 in Akron, OH, passed away on February 16, 2010 at Akron City Hospital. Millie graduated from East High School and attended classes at the University of Akron. She was a generous and caring person. She loved reading and spending time with her family. Millie retired from Roadway Express with 33 years...

Jack L. MantzJack L. Mantz, 64, of Akron, passed away February 10, 2010. He was born in Akron on July 16, 1945. He proudly served in the U.S. Army and retired from the Akron Board of Education. Jack loved spending time with his family and friends and his stories and love of life will be an inspiration to all forever....

Kimberly GresensKimberly Lea Gresens, 37, passed away unexpectedly on February 11, 2010. Preceded in death by her grandfather, Dana Miller; and father, Lawerence Arrundale. She is survived by her loving daughter, Cassie Arrundale; mother, Dana Arrundale; brother, William Arrundale; sister, Veronica Arrundale; the love of her life, Leo Moneypenny; nephews, Brody and Jackson; grandmother, Gerry Miller; special friends, Tina, Michelle,...

Francis E. TownsFrancis E. "Buck" Towns, 83, passed away February 13, 2010 surrounded by his loving family. Buck was born in Catawba, WV, where he was a coal miner. He was a World War II veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy for six years. Buck retired as a teamster from Lawson's Milk Co. He was an avid fisherman, and he...

Edith J. JohnsonEdith J. Johnson, 85, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away February 13, 2010. Edith bravely fought Alzheimer's Disease since 2001. Edith was born April 19, 1924 in Akron, Ohio. She was a 50 year member of the Yusef Khan Caldron and served as a past secretary. She was preceded in death by her grandson, Adam Michael Johnson. She will...

Thomas E. MitchellThomas E. Mitchell, 67, of Akron, passed away on February 6, 2010. Preceded in death by his father, Bart Holcomb and brother, Dennis Holcomb. He is survived by his loving wife Linda of 48 years; daughter, Carrie (Jim) Bellissimo; son, Troy Mitchell; sisters, Susan (Al) Long and Carole (Flloyd) Radford; 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. The family would...

Suzanne Maria CritesSuzanne Maria Crites, 52, of Wadsworth, passed away February 10, 2010. Suzanne was born in Akron on September 14, 1957. She worked as a cook at Alexandres Restaurant for the past several years. In her free time, she enjoyed working with flowers, walking, and playing with her dogs. Suzanne was preceded in death by her mother, Elaine Smith....

Mary E. BakerMary E. Baker, 98, longtime resident of Suffield, passed away on February 10, 2010 at KentRidge at Golden Pond. She was born March 8, 1911 in Akron to the late Charles E. and Laura (Shenkel) Brown. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Frank S. and William S. Brown, and in 1995, by her husband of 62...

Margaret "Mickie" CockrellMargaret "Mickie" Cockrell, 74, passed away on February 6, 2010. Mickie retired from General Motors and was a member of St. Matthew Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert; daughter, Patricia; and sister, Coletta Keppler. Survivors include daughters, Terri Cockrell and Jeanne Marshall; sons, Robert, Jeff, and Rick Cockrell; grandchildren, Joe, Brandy, Nick, Nicole, Rob, and Dan;...

Charlotte L. MarrCharlotte L. Marr, 86, of Akron, passed away February 8, 2010. She was born August 9, 1923 in Clinton, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her sons, Robert and Eldon Marr. She will be deeply missed by her children, Lee Marr, Tom Marr, Joe Marr, Barb Moore, Margaret Smith, and Bette Marr; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren....