Ruth Catherine (Klein) WoolfRuth Catherine (Klein) Woolf entered into eternal life on July 25, 2009 following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born June 23, 1934, daughter of Robert and Agnes (Weigand) Klein and grew up in Suffield area. She attended St. Joseph School in Randolph and graduated from Suffield High School. She was a past member of St....

Margaret Helen Lambey Margaret Helen Lambey, a resident of Suffield Township for 49 years, entered into rest on July 24, 2009 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Helen was born January 15, 1921 to Owen and Annie (Hyer) Ashley of Big Otter, West Virginia. She came to Akron in 1942 and went to work as a "Rosie the Riveter" at...

Alice Esther (Paulus) Smith, born January 18, 1924, entered into her eternal rest July 20, 2009, surrounded by members of her family gathered in prayer. Alice grew up in Suffield, Ohio, daughter of Joseph and Veronica Paulus, attending St. Joseph Catholic Church and Suffield High School. On June 24, 1944, she married Clement C. Smith who survives. Also surviving are...

John R. Snyder "Jack" John R. Snyder "Jack", 82, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on July 21, 2009. Jack was born in Akron on May 15, 1927. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, worked for Goodyear for several years, and later was the owner of Stroup Catering. He was a 32 year...

Edith E. WoodEdith E. Wood, 89, went home to be with the Lord on July 23, 2009. Edith was born March 15, 1920 in Akron, Ohio. She was employed by BF Goodrich and was a longtime member of Harvestime Apostolic Church. Edith is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Alan (AJ) Ficarro; brother, Charles Vaughn; stepson, Michael R....

Leona M. CookLeona M. Cook, 83, went home to be with the Lord on July 22, 2009 surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was a member of the Akron Baptist Temple and retired as a waitress. Leona traveled the United States and Canada extensively after she retired. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 23 years, Barney;...

George ThurGeorge Thur, 84, of Akron, passed away July 22, 2009. He was born in Senecaville, Ohio on May 13, 1925. George served in the U.S. Army during World War II and retired from General Tire. In his younger years, he was an avid bowler. George and his wife Florence were champion polka dancers and traveled to festivals across the...

Eric Stephen (Dolph) LundgrenEric Stephen (Dolph) Lundgren passed away on July 19, 2009 at the age of 32. Eric was born February 28, 1977, in Columbus, Ohio, raised in Hilliard, Ohio, and graduated from Hilliard Davidson High School. Eric was in the United States Army from 1996 to 1998. Eric married Nicole Smith on December 31, 1999 in Hilliard. He...

Edmund J. SchererEdmund J. Scherer, 85, passed away on July 21, 2009. Edmund was born in Defiance, OH on March 28, 1924 to the late Joseph and Amelia Scherer. He was a veteran of WWII, having proudly served with the US Army Air Corp in the South Pacific for 3 years. Edmund was a member of St. Peter of the...

Marguerite A. J. HooverMarguerite A. J. Hoover, 83, passed away on July 20, 2009. Marguerite was born on July 13, 1926 in Akron, OH to the late Caspar and Mary Herzog. She will be fondly remembered as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Survivors include her husband Eldon E. Hoover, of 25 years; daughter Linda (Doug) Medina; stepdaughter LeeAnn...

Linda R. HeathLinda R. Heath, 61, passed away on July 16, 2009. Linda will be fondly remembered as a very loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Preceded in death by her parents Virgil and Elinor Golden, first husband Kenneth Waller, and second husband Robert Heath. Survivors include daughters Tracy (Jim) Long, Cindy (Ron) Chapman, and Shelly (D.J.) Lang; sisters...

Geraldine McBeeGeraldine McBee, 88, passed away July 19, 2009. She was born in Clarksburg, WV, and retired from Goodyear. Geraldine loved to plant flowers in the Spring and bake cookies at Christmas. Preceded in death by her parents, brother and sister. She is survived by her niece, Carolyn (Roy) Wires; great-nephews, Keith (Lisa) Wires and Timothy (Michelle) Wires; great-niece, Wendy...

Vickie Lee DawsonVickie Lee Dawson, 48, peacefully passed away July 11, 2009. She was born July 6, 1961. Vickie was preceded in death by her father, Donald Lee Dawson; mother, Ruth Marie Dawson; and sister, Diana Lynn Dawson. She is survived by her sisters, Joanne Miller (Doug) and Mary McKinney (John); and nephew, Galen. May she rest in peace. NEWCOMER...

John G. Verespej, Sr.CUYAHOGA FAlls - John G. Verespej, Sr., 61, passed away July 16 after losing his battle with lung cancer. John was a resident of Cuyahoga Falls most of his life. He was a lifetime member of the VFW #1062 and also a member of the AL #281. Preceded in death by parents, Bart and Marge Verespej; and...

Arnold ArgenioArnold Argenio, 76, passed away on July 8, 2009 at the Hospice Care Center after a courageous 3 years battle with cancer. Arnold was born in Akron and lived the last 39 years in Tallmadge. He was the owner of Argenio Service. His hobbies included restoring his century old home, organic gardening and visiting Amish country. He was preceded...

Luther A. CookLuther A. Cook, 87, passed away on July 15, 2009. Luther was born in Christiana, TN on September 29, 1921. He was a veteran of WWII, having served with the US Army. Luther retired from Consolidated Freightway and enjoyed fishing, BINGO, and spending time with friends and family. He was preceded in death by his wife Betty; and...

David E. BokarDavid E. Bokar, 69, passed away July 12, 2009 after a long illness at the Hospice Care Center in Copley. His passions were his family, model trains, muzzle loading, traveling, and in more recent years, his greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren and his companion Boots, his dog. David retired from Ford Motor Company in 2001...

Muriel J. "Jan" DoolittleMuriel J. "Jan" Doolittle, 79, went home with her Savior Jesus on July 11, 2009. She was born in Akron, OH on January 21, 1930 to the late Joseph and Thelma Ayers. Muriel was a life resident of Akron and had retired from Summit County Public Library. She had also managed the Kard and Kandle Hallmark Store....

Darla Jean GuarinoDevoted mother Darla Jean Guarino (nee Lenk) passed away after long illness, surrounded by her children, on July 7, 2009. Her gentle nature, strength and humor even in illness were an inspiration to us all. Born in Akron on Feb. 2, 1941, Darla loved games, reading and movies when young. Darla was a top student at St. John's...

Ronald L. GoodrichRonald L. Goodrich of Akron passed away suddenly on July 7, 2009 at Akron General Medical Center from a brain aneurysm. Ronnie was retired from Goodyear after 30 years of service as a painter. Survivors include sons Scott and wife Rose, Kenneth and wife Holly and Jerald and wife Amy. Also surviving are grandchildren Kyle, Amanda, Seth, Olivia,...