Hattie F. (Whitesel) PalmerHattie F. Palmer, 90, of Springfield Township, passed away April 15, 2009 at Akron City Hospital two days shy of her 91st birthday. She was born April 17, 1918 in Gilmore County, West Virginia. Hattie retired from Goodyear Tire after 34 years of service and was a member of Harmony Baptist Church. She is survived by her...

Samuel P. RosaSamuel P. Rosa, 52, of Akron, passed away April 13, 2009 at his residence. He was born October 22, 1956 in Akron, Ohio. Samuel was a driver for Yellow Cab Co. and in his free time was an avid pool player. He also enjoyed darts and fishing. Samuel was preceded in death by his father, Samuel Rosa; and...

Nina Marie WilliamsNina Marie Williams born March 2, 1924, went home to be in the loving arms of Jesus on April 14, 2009 at the age of 85. There to meet her at the gates of Heaven is her husband of 61 years, Earl Williams (03-05-03); parents, John Dodd and Stella Kaiser; son, Steven (06-27-08); brothers, Henry and Shirley; and...

Gerald L. Hinkle, Sr.Gerald L. Hinkle, Sr., 74, went home to be with the Lord after a brief illness. He was born in Akron, OH on May 12, 1934 to the late Thomas and Catherine Hinkle. He was a member of Grace Baptist Church and the Masons Joppa Lodge. Gerald retired from Ford Motor Co. after 43 years of service...

Michael D. GrahamMichael D. Graham, 84, passed away on April 13, 2009. He was born in Tredegar, Wales on April 26, 1924 to the late Magnus and Sarah Graham and immigrated to the United States in 1950. He retired from Mason-Dixon Line after 30 years of service. Michael is survived by his wife Veronica, of 52 years; daughters Christine Wilson...

Loretta Omagene (Queen) Smith, 74, of Akron, went home to her Lord on Easter Sunday April 12, 2009. She was born in Buckhannon, West Virginia and moved to Akron in 1955. Omagene had worked for South Akron Awning, Prinz Interiors, the Akron Masonic Temple, and was an active PTA member during her children's school years. Omagene was a faithful member...

Larry G. Weitzell, Sr.Larry G. Weitzell, Sr., 61, passed away April 12, 2009. Larry was a professional drag racer and a diesel mechanic, and was the owner of Canton Diesel Service. He is survived by his son, Larry G. Jr. (Anna); parents, Randall and Irene Weitzell; sister, Diane Cianciola (Richard); nieces, Stacey and Kelley Fisher; great-nieces, Chloe Fisher and Makenna...

Martha J. UdenMartha J. Uden, 89, passed away April 11, 2009. Martha retired after 37 years of service from the College of Engineering at The University of Akron. She used to transcribe books into Braille for the blind. Martha was also interested in ceramics, covered bridging, needlework, and gardening as long as she had her dog with her. Preceded in...

Steven E. LynchSteven E. Lynch, 50, of Akron, passed away April 11, 2009 after a short battle with cancer. Steven was employed at Forest Corporation. He was a hitting coach for Stow Softball, the head coach of the traveling softball team, the Tigerlillies, and in his free time enjoyed golfing and spending time with his children. Steven will be deeply...

Edna "Ginnie" Virginia Amos Sherwood (nee Vance)Edna "Ginnie" Virginia Amos Sherwood (nee Vance) went home to be with the Lord after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Swords Creek, VA and lived here in Ohio for many years. She had a will, determination, and courage that helped her survive many years of hardship and tragedies. She is...

Robert E. DoolittleRobert E. Doolittle, 69, of Akron, passed away April 8, 2009. Robert was born in Fairmont, West Virginia on June 29, 1939. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ida K. and daughter, Carol Doolittle. He is survived by his sons, Ray (Tammy), Robert (Penny), and Paul (Stephanie); and grandchildren, Heather, Elizabeth, Raymond II, Paul, Kristian, and...

Clyde FotionClyde Fotion, 41, passed away April 7, 2009. Clyde was born December 28, 1967 in Akron and lived in the area his entire life. He was a longtime employee of McDonald's. In his free time, he enjoyed walking his dog, Blackie. Clyde was a very caring, loving person and will be deeply missed by his family and many friends....

Charles E. SmithCharles E. Smith, 84, went to be with the Lord on April 6, 2009. Charles was born in Fayetteville, WV and lived in Akron for the past 62 years. He worked in Norfolk, VA as a welder on U.S. Navy warships, was a U.S. Army veteran serving in World War II, and a member of the Barberton VFW...

Opal Y. BoothOpal Y. Booth, 83, of Akron, passed away April 7, 2009. Opal was born September 4, 1925 in Gainsboro, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley; son, Michael; and infant daughter, Lisa. She is survived by her daughters, Barbara (Jerry) Worrell and Patricia Gale (Jim) Wesley; son, Steve (Patricia) Booth; brother, Jack Yates; aunt, Mildred...

Leonard F. ElliottLeonard F. Elliott, 86, died peacefully April 6, 2009. Leonard served in the Army Air Force and upon his return, worked in the Wilhite family painting business. He became an avid golfer with his wide circle of golfing buddies. Leonard is survived by Helen Edwards, his loving companion of almost 50 years. He is also survived by her...

Bonnie Alvina (Hines) KellerBonnie Keller, 88, went home to be held in the loving arms of her Heavenly Father where she will be free from pain and suffering on April 6, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. Bonnie will be reunited with all her loved ones who have gone before her. Those of us left here on earth will miss her each...

Charles Robert "Bob" MillsCharles Robert "Bob" Mills, age 77, passed away on April 5, 2009. Born in Akron, Ohio on July 10, 1931 to the late Bill and Bertha Mills, Bob spent most of his life in the Akron area. He graduated from East High School in 1949. Bob was an Army Veteran of the Korean War having served as...

Don CookDon Langford Cook, 76, passed away April 5, 2009. Born in Ashland, Ohio, he served in the United States Navy during the Korean War (1951 – 1955). After his service, he moved to Akron, Ohio and worked at General Tire for 28 years. A lifelong resident of the Ellet area, he was involved in youth baseball as a coach...

Larry G. MooreLarry G. Moore, 71, went home to be with the Lord. He was born on July 23, 1937 in Wheeling, WV to the late Angelo and Irene Williams. Larry was a member of Southeast Church of the Nazarene and had volunteered at Edwin Shaw Brain Injury Group. He is survived by his loving wife Martha of 49 years;...

Rebecca Susan DeMarcoRebecca Susan DeMarco, 12, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away April 2, 2009 at Akron Children's Hospital. Rebecca loved watching movies, namely, Winnie the Pooh and other Disney movies. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Raymond M. DeMarco. Rebecca will be missed by her parents, David & Beverly (Crandall) DeMarco; brothers, Jonathon and Gilbert; maternal grandparents,...