Donald W. JarvisDonald W. Jarvis, 90, of Springfield Township passed away February 16, 2009 at his residence. He was born November 30, 1918 in Floe, West Virginia to the late William A. & Lucretia (Arnold) Jarvis. Donald retired from Robinson Clay Products. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Dallas W. Jarvis. He is...

Charles Donley Shanks (Don)Charles Donley Shanks (Don), age 75, passed away February 15, 2009 from complications of Picks Disease, a form of dementia. Don was born December 7, 1933 in Mannington, West Virginia. He joined the US Army in 1956 and served as a wheel mechanic in Germany. Don retired from Goodyear Tech Center after 40 years of service. He...

James W. CollierJames W. Collier, 86, passed away on February 14, 2009. James served during WWII with the US Navy and was a life member of Firestone VFW. He worked for the US Postal Service for 35 years as a letter carrier and retired from First Merit after 15 years of service where he worked as a courier. James was...

Christina Rosenbaum (nee Derthick)Christina Rosenbaum, 34, departed this life for her heavenly home on Friday, February 6, 2009. God has reunited her with all who have gone before her: family, friends, her father, Richard Derthick, and her grandpa, Ralph Ayers. She ran into the open arms of her son, Ethan and her best friend, Angela Pasko. Tina was a strong,...

Harry A. Wyatt Harry A. Wyatt, 86, passed away on February 9, 2009. Harry served with the US Army during WWII, and received a purple heart. He retired from East Akron Post office after 30 years of service and was an avid golfer. Preceded in death by his parents Edward and Beulah Wyatt; brothers Bill and Bucky Wyatt; the mother...

Joan D. BradenJoan D. Braden, 50, of Akron, passed away February 8, 2009. Joan was born in Akron on November 28, 1958. She was preceded in death by her father, Lawrence Braden and nephew, Kyle Phillips. She will be deeply missed by her son, Jeremy Liekhus; mother, Phyllis Braden; siblings, Vickie (Vernon) Tyson, John (Ellen) Braden, Richard (Kelly) Braden, and...

Herman "Bud" HewittBud Hewitt was born March 17, 1920 in his Grandmother's home in New Straitsville, OH and passed away February 7, 2009. He lived his entire life in Akron, graduating from East High School and going on to be the owner of L&L Painting until he retired in the early 1990's. He is proceeded in death by his wife...

Joanne (Jenny) FerriseJoanne (Jenny) Ferrise, 74, passed away unexpectedly on February 3, 2009. Jenny was a lifelong resident born in Akron, Ohio on October 25, 1934. Preceded in death by her parents, Gregory and Teresa Gully and siblings, Frank Gully, Joe Gully and Ross Gully. Also preceded in death by her in-laws, James Bunt, Salvatore and Antonia Ferrise, Isabel Walker,...

Margaret E. ChittendenMargaret E. Chittenden, 92, of Akron, passed away February 5, 2009 at Akron City Hospital. She was born May 1, 1916 in Warren, Ohio to the late Orville George & Mary C. "Mame" (Dean) Yoxtheimer. Margaret was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. Prior to moving to Akron, she had been a member of Braceville United Methodist...

Billy Joe DoaneBilly Joe Doane, 56, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away February 4, 2009. Billy was born in Akron on May 27, 1952 and graduated from Garfield High School in 1971. He was a member of the Teamsters for 23 years and retired from Preston Trucking after 21 years of service. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed playing...

Barbara Rose Blasio (Tomaz)Barbara Rose Blasio, 90, of Tallmadge, passed away February 4, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vito (Nick) Blasio and great grandson, Jake. She is survived by daughter, Barbara (Sal) Livigni of South Carolina; son, John and friend, Marcie; grandchildren, Tony (Katie) Paonessa, Brenna, and Shawnene; great grandchildren, Michael, Anthony Jr., Justin, Vito, Sophia,...

Richard "Kerry" Nitzsche Richard "Kerry" Nitzsche, 58, was welcomed to God's home by his father Robert L. on February 4, 2009, suddenly. Survived by his mother Irene L. and her good friend Tom; 4 children, Kevin (Nicole), Matt (Laura), Tara (Paul) and Destiny; 7 grandchildren, Sarah, Madison, Charles, Michaela, Derek, John, and Maureen; brother Robert L. (Helen); sister Barbara J....

Maria Irma LucasMaria Irma Lucas, 62, of Akron, passed away peacefully at home after a long illness on February 3, 2009. Maria was born in Brownsville, Texas on March 4, 1946 to the late Raul and Rosa Paulita Cisneros. She was a very religious woman and devoted much of her time to reading the Bible. Maria loved life and made...

Carolyn J. Suttle Carolyn J. Suttle, 71, passed away on February 2, 2009. She was born in Akron on October 9, 1937 to the late Sylvester Edward and I. Ruth Wasson. Carolyn was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and homemaker. She loved her children and taught them many things, including embroidery and crochet. Carolyn was a member of the Akron Baptist...

Debra K. (Hanscom) Davis Debra K. (Hanscom) Davis, 52, passed away on February 3, 2009. Debra graduated from Revere High School and the University of Akron School of Nursing. She attended Akron Baptist Temple. Debra enjoyed gardening and animals and will be remembered as a loving caregiver to family and friends. Preceded in death by her father Richard Crane Hanscom....

Helen Barbra (Honey) Marteny (nee Lerch)Helen Marteny, 80, passed away January 30, 2009. She was born June 12, 1928 to Henry and Julianna Lerch of Akron, Ohio. Helen lived in Akron her whole life. She was a lifelong member of Zion Lutheran Church and a past president of the Firestone VFW Post 3383 Women's Auxiliary. She loved vacationing at Rice...

June G. ShupeJune G. Shupe, 78, passed away into the arms of Jesus on January 28, 2009 in Port Charlotte, Florida. She is survived by her loving husband, Harvey of 57 years; Sons, Scott of Norton, Mark (Cathy) of Uniontown; Daughter, Pam (Keith) Goodwin of Munroe Falls. She was the beloved Nana of Heather, Amanda, and Nikki. Calling hours will...

Ruby Childs HelleRuby Childs Helle passed away from this life peacefully on January 30, 2009 with her family by her side singing hymns to her. She was born in Grantsville, Pennsylvania. Ruby came to Akron as a small child and lived there most of her life. She worked at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. and retired after 25 years, making...

Audrey Jane Nelson (Drumheller)Audrey Jane Nelson, born February 18, 1929 in Akron, passed peacefully into the light on January 30, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charley Nelson. She is survived by her daughter, Vivian (Terrence) Gassan; grandson, John W. Keenan III; great grandson, Jacob Mays; and sisters, Clara Wilfong and Judy Greer. Audrey will always be...

Terry Lee Oaks ITerry Lee Oaks I, 55, of Ravenna, passed away unexpectedly January 27, 2009. Terry was born January 14, 1954 in Akron, Ohio. He retired from IBEW Local 306 in Akron. In his free time, Terry enjoyed riding motorcycles and racing hot rods. He was a longtime AA member. He will be deeply missed by his mother, Ella...