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David Kelley

David Kelley

David E. Kelley David E. Kelley, 85, passed away on July 17, 2008. He was born in Akron on October 18, 1922 to the late Robert and Dora Kelley. David was a veteran of WWII, having served with the US Army. He retired from Ohio Bell after 37 years of service and attended Compass Point Chapel. David enjoyed fishing, bowling,...

Vernon Hudspith

Vernon Hudspith

Vernon Dean HudspithMay 6, 1949 - July 18, 2008Vernon Dean Hudspith - Our loving Husband, Dad and Pa-Pa passed away peacefully at his home after a lengthy illness. Vern was an electrician and employed by the City of Akron. He is preceded in death by his mother Ruth Arlene Hudspith and Aunt Jannie. He is survived by his wife Vicky;...

Eleanor Bishop

Eleanor Bishop

Eleanor BishopEleanor Bishop, 84, of Tallmadge passed away July 17, 2008. Eleanor was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She is preceded in death by her husband Harley; parents Peter and Dorothy Gojkov and three brothers. She is survived by daughter Dorothy (Earl) Horn; sons James Allen (Becky) Bishop and Ted (Patty) Bishop; 9 grandchildren; many great grandchildren and...

Robert Urbach

Robert Urbach

Robert Davis Urbach "Derb" Derb was born July 6, 1926 in Granger, OH and passed away July 17, 2008 at St. Thomas Hospital in Akron. He was preceded in death by his parents, Scott and Daisy Urbach; his brother Lester Urbach; brother-in-law, Ace Wilhelm; and his granddaughter Kimberly Sherrill. He is survived by his wife, Wynona "Winnie" Urbach; daughter Alice...

Ima Shumaker

Ima Shumaker

Ima L. ShumakerIma L. Shumaker, 89, of Akron, passed away July 17, 2008. Ima was born October 9, 1918 in Meyersdale, Pennsylvania. She devoted her life to raising her family and caring for their home. She enjoyed gardening and raising flowers. She was a member of the Akron Baptist Temple for over 30 years. Ima was preceded in death by...

Derek Mcclintock

Derek Mcclintock

Derek A. McClintockDerek A. McClintock, 19, of Mineral City passed away July 15, 2008. Derek enjoyed playing guitar, cars, hunting, fishing and riding dirt bikes. He attended school at Tusky and Sandy Valley. Derek will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He leaves behind his parents Keith and Stacy McClintock; maternal grandparents Ernest (Linda) Daugherty; paternal grandparents Arthur...

Dorothy Martin

Dorothy Martin

Dorothy E. MartinDorothy E. Martin, 79, went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 13, 2008. She was born July, 18 1928 in Akron, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her son, John and sisters Martha Thomas and Alice Fowler. She leaves to cherish her memory, husband of 59 years, Lowell; sons Butch (Sandy), Paul (Sharon) and...

Roy D. Stein

Roy D. Stein

Roy David Stein, age 54, of Kennesaw, Georgia, went home to be with Jesus on Friday, July 11, 2008, after a courageous battle with cancer, during which time he inspired and encouraged those around him. After surviving a heart attack in 1994, Roy passionately surrendered his life to the Lord, Jesus Christ. He pursued Jesus with everything that was in...

Lois Greathouse

Lois Greathouse

Lois M. GreathouseLois M. Greathouse, 86, of Tallmadge passed away Sunday July 13, 2008. Lois always considered others before herself. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Lois was a great cook, she enjoyed traveling and was an avid reader. Lois is preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Ralph; parents Alvin and Emma Lodwick and brother...

Marvin Fisher

Marvin Fisher

Marvin L. Fisher Marvin L. Fisher, 55, of Akron, passed away quietly in the comfort of his home on July 13, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. He is preceded in death by his father Alonza Fisher. He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Diane; daughter Sherilyn (Damien) Prater; son Steven (Adria) Fisher; grandsons Donovan and...

Allie Dolores White

Allie Dolores White

Allie Dolores WhiteAllie Dolores White (nee Full) passed away July 11, 2008 at her home in Akron. Born in Reedy, West Virginia on November 5, 1931, she moved with her parents as a child to Akron where she attended and graduated from Central High School. Following a brief stint at the University of Akron, she became a draftsman for Goodyear...

Edward Geisinger

Edward Geisinger

Edward "Ed" Hamen GeisingerEdward "Ed" Hamen Geisinger, born June 17, 1935 and passed away July 12, 2008. The two loves of his life were his wife Josephine and his best friend, "Babe", his dog. He is preceded in death by his wife Josephine Mary Geisinger; sister Dorothy Snyder and brothers Joseph and Walter. A special thank you to his step-daughter...

Robert Harlow

Robert Harlow

Robert B. HarlowAKRON-Robert B. Harlow, 85, passed away July 11. 2008. He was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan and lived in Akron most of his life. He was a member of the New Horizons Christian Church. He worked at Goodyear Aerospace for over 40 years. He was in the Civilian Conservation Corps. He was a World War II Veteran with...

Gene Colegrove

Gene Colegrove

Gene V. ColegroveGene V. Colegrove, 74, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away July 11, 2008. He was born in Akron on January 19, 1934. Gene proudly served in the U.S. Army and was the founder and owner of Gene's Produce. He was well loved in his community and loved his family very much. He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Joyce A. Coble (Congrove)

Joyce A. Coble (Congrove)

Joyce A. Coble (Congrove)Joyce A. Coble, 61, of Akron, passed away July 9, 2008 at her residence. She was born October 7, 1946 in Akron, Ohio to the late Marshall B. & Elsie V. (Ochsendorf) Congrove. She is survived by her husband, Franklin Dwight Coble; daughters, Lynette (Marty) VanHorn and Daneen Kungle (Chuck); son, Scott (Lisa) Coble; grandchildren, Justin, Brittany,...

Pearl E. Brick

Pearl E. Brick

Pearl E. BrickPearl E. Brick, 91, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away July 8, 2008. Pearl was born November 25, 1916 in Berlin, PA to the late Jacob and Elsie Platt. She was a member of the Eastwood Church of the Brethren, the Munroe Falls Historical Society, and the Munroe Falls Garden Club. She retired from General Tire, having worked there...

Alfred Timothy Orr

Alfred Timothy Orr

Alfred Timothy Orr ("Orr")ATWATER Alfred Timothy Orr left this world too early on July 8, 2008 at the age of 49. Preceded in death by father, Joseph B. Orr, Sr.; and brother, Joseph Raymond. He is survived by wife, Ruby; son, Timothy; daughter, Stacey; mother, Elizabeth Orr; 10 brothers and sisters; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Al was an...

Paul Barnes

Paul Barnes

Paul H. BarnesPaul H. Barnes, 81, went home to be with his Lord on July 8, 2008. Paul was born October 5, 1926 in Akron, Ohio. He served honorably in the U.S. Army and retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber in Stow after 43 years of service. He was a member of The Chapel for 53 years and served as...

Marta Slusser

Marta Slusser

Marta Slusser(Please include photo with caption: "Together Again")Marta Slusser, 81, of Mogadore, passed away July 7, 2008. Marta was born March 21, 1927 in Akron. She had a variety of interests throughout her life that included crafting, playing the organ, and golfing. She had a natural talent for everything she tried her hand at. She and her husband, William raised...

James M. Kight, Sr.

James M. Kight, Sr.

James M. Kight, Sr. James M. Kight, Sr., 75, passed away on July 5, 2008. He was born on February 11, 1933 to the late Andy and Mary Kight. He served with the US Army during the Korean conflict. James enjoyed fishing and gardening. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Bernadine; granddaughter Cyndi;...

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