Scott D. BooneScott D. Boone, 56, passed away suddenly at home on Wednesday, November 12, 2008. He was born May 4, 1952 and was a lifelong resident of this area. A graduate of Buchtel High School class of 1971. He worked at his father's service station in the Highland Square area in high school and later at General Tire until...

Marjorie CooperMarjorie Cooper, 90, passed away on Nov. 12, 2008. She was preceded in death by husbands, Frances "Cy" Cleveland and Rex Cooper; parents, James and Edwina Burkett; brothers, Art and Earl; and sister, Dorothy Cooper. She is survived by sisters, Ruth Wyckoff and Elouise Twyman. Also many loving nephews and nieces. Marjorie was retired from Goodyear. The family wishes...

I. Carol Woods I. Carol Woods, 70, passed away on November 10, 2008. Carol enjoyed reading, playing solitaire, sewing, puzzles, fishing trips with Mike and Christine, and staying at her sister Erma's in the summer. She was a very loving, generous individual and a wonderful mother. She was preceded in death by her parents Alva and Bessie Brooks and her...

Linda L. Savage Linda L. Savage, 61, passed away on November 10, 2008. Linda loved life immensely and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister Betty. She is survived by her loving husband David of 40 years; sons David (Julie) and Scott (Kris); daughter Julie (Joe) Bird; brother...

Paul D. CopelandPaul D. Copeland, 1936 - 2008. Paul leaves behind his wife of 43 years Linda; sons, Paul and John Copeland; daughter and son-in-law Christine and Tim Frazier; sister, Ida Wallenhurst of Fort Worth, Texas, Alice Mishler of Akron and Marcia Copeland of Canal Fulton; brothers, William J. Copeland of Mogadore and Carl Copeland of Fort Worth, Texas; and...

John R. Melvin John R. Melvin, 83, passed peacefully on November 10, 2008. He was born in Akron and spent his whole life here. He retired from the Norton Co., Stow, as the maintenance supervisor. John served with the US Navy during WWII and was active with his sons in the Boy Scouts of America Troop 317. He saw both...

Stephen J. BellaStephen J. Bella, 90, of Mogadore, went home to be with his Lord on Friday, November 7, 2008. Stephen proudly served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He retired from Goodyear Aerospace, was a longtime member of Grace Baptist Church, and was a member of the Mogadore VFW. Stephen had a wide range of...

Mabel M. DietzMabel M. Dietz, 94, of Akron, passed away November 6, 2008 at her residence. She was born January 7, 1914 in Akron, Ohio to the late Fred & Louise (Metz) Wilson. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lester M. Dietz; and brother, Brooks Wilson. She is survived by her daughter, Eileen (Donald) Calaway; sons, Gerald (Sandra)...

Rosemarie Pritchard (Udvari)Rosemarie went to be with the Lord on November 6th after battling Alzheimer's for several years. She was born January 3rd, 1935 in Akron, grew up in North Hill, attended North High and lived the past 41 years in Green Township. She retired from BFGoodrich as an executive secretary. Rosemarie is survived by her husband of 54 years,...

Kenneth B. StarcherKenneth B. Starcher, 81, of Akron, passed away November 6, 2008. Kenneth was born January 12, 1927 in Calhoun County, West Virginia. He served in the U.S. Navy and retired from B&W as a supervisor. Uncle KB was a very caring person and was always there if you needed him. You could always count on him. He truly...

Leslie W. Frye (Les)Leslie W. Frye, 68, passed away peacefully at Hospice Care Center on November 6, 2008. Les was born on January 20, 1940 in Clarksburg, WV and lived in Akron for 66 years. He retired from Parker Haniffan after 28 years of service. Les was preceded in death by his father, Leonard; son, Tommy; and son-in-law, Clarence Turner....

Mary Beth Roan (Brown)Mary Beth Roan, age 44, went home to be with the Lord on November 5, 2008 after a short battle with cancer. A resident of Akron, Mary Beth was born August 21, 1964 in Barberton, Ohio. She is a 1982 graduate of North High School, and a 1986 graduate of the Howard Nichol School of Practical Nursing....

Luella J. GrantLuella J. Grant, 93, went to be with the Lord on November 4, 2008. She was born May 10, 1915 in Pliny, West Virginia. Luella's life was centered around church. She was a member of Lakemore United Methodist Church for 70 years where she served in many ways, including taking tapes to shut-ins. She was a member of...

Daisy A. CarpenterOn November 2, 2008, Heaven rolled out the red carpet and the Lord escorted his precious child home. Daisy A. Carpenter was born July 29, 1933 in Birch River, West Virginia to the late Walter and Eva Cutlip. She was brought up in a family full of strength and faith and she carried their legacy on with her...

John W. PruettJohn W. Pruett, 58, of Akron, passed away November 4, 2008 at Akron City Hospital. He was born in Illinois on June 30, 1950. John joined the U.S. Navy in 1968 and he participated in the recovery of the Apollo 7 while serving aboard the anti-submarine warfare aircraft carrier USS Essex. He was a life-long fisherman. John was...

Robert D. SmithBob was born on December 19, 1957, passed away October 31, 2008. He was raised in Norton, Ohio and worked as an Operating Engineer for Local #18. He loved to watch the Browns and NASCAR. He is survived by his wife, the love of his life, Joeleen; sons, Stephen Smith, Jason and Jeremiah Stalnaker; mother, Donna; sisters, Linda...

Delmer C. McCallisterDelmer C. McCallister, 79, of Springfield Township, passed away November 3, 2008 at Kent Health Care. He was born March 14, 1929 in McCorkle, West Virginia to the late Atha (Cabell) McCallister. Delmer was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ina (Quintrell) McCallister. He...

Frances E. Brobst "Betty"Betty Brobst, 93, of Mogadore, passed away October 29, 2008. Betty was born in Akron on January 17, 1915. She was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church. In her free time, she enjoyed playing cards and spending time with family. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph; brother, Paul Thielen; and sisters, Marie Matz,...

Bobbie Jean RamseyBobbie Jean Ramsey (maiden name Hopkins, father Harlan Damron) passed away peacefully Saturday morning Nov. 1, 2008 with her partner of 54 years, Edward Morrell Ramsey by her side at their home in Akron. Born in Greasy Creek, Pike County, KY on August 23, 1933. They moved to Akron in 1956. Proceeded in death by her mother, Rissie...

Gwendolyn Maust-GoldingerGwendolyn Maust-Goldinger, 71, died November 2, 2008. She was born July 11, 1937 in Fairchance, PA to Alice Moore and Joseph Ansell. She was employed by Eagle Plastics, Goldinger Tax Services, and was a Store Rep for Act Media. Gwendolyn was a long term member of Akron Mother of Twins. She was preceded in death by husband Jay "Shorty"...