Charles C. FouttyCharles "Red" Foutty, 73, passed away March 23, 2009. Red was born in Elizabeth, WV and came to Ohio when he was 18. He was employed by J. Rayl as a truck driver for 28 years, and was a member of Teamsters Local #24. Red had a passion for truck driving, was a great story teller and everybody...

Sheryl D. Manthe (Petie Loue)Petie Loue, 55, of Akron, found relief on March 17, 2009 from her many years of struggle and searching for inner peace. She was born October 29, 1953 in Akron and resided here all her life. Petie's passion was entering and playing in pool tournaments and being with her friends. She was a nanny for the...

Lillian M. Ponder (nee Jenkins)Lillian M. Ponder (nee Jenkins), 89, passed away on March 18, 2009. Lillian had been a resident of Akron until 2001 when she relocated to Boca Raton, FL. She enjoyed knitting. Lillian was preceded in death by her husband Luther A. Ponder and 8 brothers and sisters. Survivors include her son Luther; grandson Dustin; brother Walter...

George A. MiljakGeorge A. Miljak, 52, of Akron, passed away March 20, 2009. George was born February 5, 1957. He will always be remembered for his charming and friendly demeanor. George's outgoing personality made him an excellent salesman. He loved all animals, particularly cats and dogs. He was preceded in death by his father, Wallace. He is survived by his...

Hollen JarvisHollen (Buck) Jarvis, 75, of Akron, OH went home to be with the lord on March 17, 2009. Born in Ohio on Oct. 8, 1933 to Ray & Ada Jarvis. Preceded in death by parents, Ray & Ada Jarvis; brothers, Bernie and Ronzel; and daughter, Bonnie Cottrill. Hollen is survived by sister, Tresse Sharp; sons, Steve (Vicki) Jarvis of...

Neva R. TateNeva R. Tate, 81, of Springfield Township, passed away March 17, 2009 at the Hospice Care Center. She was born April 29, 1927 in Akron, Ohio to the late Thomas M. & Anna L. (Crawford) Buchanan. Neva worked at Akron General Medical Center as a Nurse's Aid. She was a member of Arlington Memorial Baptist Church. Neva was...

Gearl Lee "Geri" WyattGearl Lee "Geri" Wyatt, 68, went home to be with the Lord on March 16, 2009, after a long illness. Geri was a longtime member of Liberty Freewill Baptist Church in Norton, where she was active in many ways. She loved spending time with her grandchildren as well as going to gospel singings. Preceded in death by...

Doris L. Hook (Sellers)Doris L. Hook, 71, passed away March 16, 2009 after a three year battle with cancer. She was born October 19, 1937 in Central City, Pennsylvania. Doris was a homemaker and devoted herself to her family. In her free time, she enjoyed playing bingo. She was preceded in death by her parents, Traverse and Irene Sellers. She...

Charles Henry BoykinCharles Boykin (Hank), 77, died March 14, 2009 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Akron to the late John and Addie Boykin. He was a military police officer in the Korean War. He retired from the Ford Plant Walton Hills after 33 years of service. Hank enjoyed being an avid Harley rider. Preceded in death by his...

Grace D. "Dot" WilkinsonGrace D. "Dot" Wilkinson, 95, was called home by the Lord, March 13, 2009. She was born August 23, 1913 in Isabella, Tennessee to the late William & Melissa (Sims) Dills. Dot was a long-time member of the East Market Street Church of God. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother to her family and was...

Donald L. HashmanDonald L. Hashman, 71, passed away on March 12, 2009. He was born in Barberton on January 12, 1938 to the late John and Martha Hashman. Donald served with the US Marines and retired from Hudson Printing after 17 years of service. He was a former member of the Cathedral of Tomorrow. Donald was a current member of...

Brenda J. Azar (nee Pruitt)Brenda J. Azar (nee Pruitt), 54, went to be with our Lord on Monday, March 9, 2009, surrounded by her loving family. She was born and raised in Akron. Preceded in death by her father and 2 brothers. She is survived by her sons Adam (Amanda)of NM, Stiofan and Teirnan, of Akron; daughters Elisia and Sharon...

Michael Kerlik, Jr.Michael Kerlik, Jr., 81, of Akron, passed away March 9, 2009. Mike was born in Akron on May 8, 1927 to the late Michael and Helen Kerlik, Sr. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He retired after 45 years of service from Goodyear Tire and Rubber, where he held the position of Mr....

Frank H. DeemFrank H. Deem, 78, of Akron, passed away March 9, 2009 at Akron City Hospital. He was born April 21, 1930 in Fairmont, West Virginia to the late James & Elizabeth (Copen) Deem. Frank served in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of the Korean Conflict and received two Purple Hearts. Above all, he was a devoted...

Lottie D. ClouserLottie D. Clouser, 73, of Akron, passed away March 8, 2009 at Essex Health Care. She was born January 11, 1936 in Chloe, West Virginia to the late Ora & Gertrude (Lamb) Groggs. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two grandsons, Christopher and David Clouser; brothers, Bob and Paul Groggs; sister, Sue Mullins...

William Robert "Bobby" ConleyWilliam Robert "Bobby" Conley, 56, passed away at home on March 8, 2009 after an extended illness. Bobby lived in Akron all his life and worked at GoJo for 2 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Doris Conley. Bobby is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Marie; 4 children; 9...

Martha "Ruth" Farson (nee Ruble)Martha "Ruth" Farson (nee Ruble), 86, passed away March 8, 2009 surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with Alzheimer's. She was born in September 1922 in Elizabeth, West Virginia to Robert and Gladys Ruble. She came to Akron to work during WWII, where she met and later married Frank Farson in 1946. They...

Naomi "Ruth" Bachus, 69, passed away Saturday, March 7th at Akron General Medical Center, after a long illness. Preceded in death by husband David Bruce Bachus; grandson Mathew Bachus; and sisters Loretta Exton and Betty Bachus. Survived by children David Bachus & DeeDee, Kemberly & Richard Doubledee, Jeffrey Bachus; grandchildren Ryan Bachus, Daniel & Jorden Doubledee; great grandson Jayden Bachus;...

Judith Ann HigginsJudith Ann Higgins, 62, died unexpectedly Thursday, March 5, 2009 at Akron City Hospital, following a brain aneurysm. She went to be with her beloved husband of 43 years who passed away also earlier this year in January. Born in Jeanette, Pennsylvania to John E. and Eleanor Holderbaum on June 3, 1946. The family moved to Ohio in...

Patricia M. AndrewsPatricia M. Andrews, 71, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away March 3, 2009. Patricia was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and sister and will be missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her longtime companion, Jim Bruning and sister, Sharon Youngs. She is survived by her children, Donald Andrews, Donna Steed, Connie (Leonard) Steinemann, and...