Sharon A. Adorni (nee Godfrey)Sharon A. Adorni (nee Godfrey), 60, passed away on December 12, 2007. She was born in Akron on December 16, 1946 to the late Clarence and Hazel Godfrey. She retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. after 32 years of service. Sharon enjoyed travel, linedancing, camping, and spending time with her precious grandchildren. She will be...

David D. CampDavid D. Camp, 75, of Tallmadge, passed away December 9, 2007 at his residence. He was born March 28, 1932 in Columbus, Ohio to the late James & Winiford (Sadler) Camp. David served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was very musically talented, having played in the OSU Marching Band, sang in Barbershop Quartets...

James G. "Scotty" Hayes, Sr. James G. "Scotty" Hayes, Sr., 77, was peacefully called home by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 10, 2007, with his loving family by his side. He was born on September 1, 1930 in Akron, OH to the late James and Jesse Hayes. Scotty served with the US Army and retired from Goodyear...

Charles W. StaatsCharles W. Staats, 92, of Akron, passed away December 8, 2007 at the Hospice Care Center. He was born March 22, 1915 in Akron, Ohio to the late William & Ola (Greenly) Staats. Charles proudly served in the U.S. Army during WWII as a Tech Sergeant. He retired from B.F. Goodrich after 40 years of service. In his...

Reimund C. Lute, Jr.Reimund C. Lute, Jr., 77, of Ravenna, passed away December 13, 2007. Reimund loved football, baseball, and horseshoes. He had played drums in the band. Reimund was preceded in death by his father, Reimund C. Lute, Sr. and daughter, Nancy Lute. He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Sandra J. Lute; daughters, Cathy (David) Bagen...

Lawrence L. BradenLawrence L. Braden, 80, of Mogadore, passed away December 9, 2008 at Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital. He was born July 4, 1927 in Vienna, WV to the late John & Pearl (Carver) Braden. Lawrence served in the U.S. Navy in WWII and in the Korean Conflict and later worked for Bucky Arnes Construction Co. before retiring with 23...

Arlene G. ChristmanArlene G. Christman, 81, of Akron, passed away December 8, 2007 at her residence. She was born July 4, 1926 in Woodsfield, Ohio to the late Urban & Eloise Crum and resided in Akron for over 50 years.. Arlene was a member of Emanuel United Church of Christ in Akron and was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and...

Anna Ruth HarveyAnna Ruth Harvey departed this life on December 6, 2007. She was born November 11, 1935 to Effie Mae Shoemake and John Bedford Harvey. She was a retired ARA worker for the Walton Hills stamping plant. She is survived by her sons, Louis Harvey and wife, Tami of Commiskey, Indiana and Randy Harvey and wife, Barbara of Lawrenceberg,...

Elma H. Spurgeon Elma H. Spurgeon, 86, passed away on December 5, 2007. She was born on March 30, 1921 in Oxford, WV to the late Okey and Alda Bush. Elma was a member of Springfield Baptist Church and worked as a teacher in West Virginia and Ohio for 48 years, retiring from Green Local Schools. After retirement, she volunteered...

Deborah M. Dean (nee Bradshaw)Deborah M. Dean (nee Bradshaw), 56, of Akron, passed away peacefully at the Hospice Care Center on Monday December 3, 2007. She is a life long resident of the Akron area and graduated from Akron Garfield High School in 1969. Deborah was the owner/operator of Pro Transcription Services which served the medical community in the Akron...

Shirley A. EllisShirley A. Ellis, 72, of Akron, passed away December 4, 2007. Shirley will always be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother. Her kindness will be missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her sister, Madeline. She is survived by her children, Kathy (James) Hardy, Patricia (Buck) Buchanan, and Debra Usner; brothers, Theodore...

Jerry L. BenderJerry L. Bender, 70, passed away on December 3, 2007. Jerry was born in Akron on July 24, 1937 to the late William and Audrey (Rogers) Bender. He was a veteran of the US Army and retired from Goodyear after 35 years of service. Jerry was an avid golfer and loved his family. In addition to his parents,...

Norma Jean Jacobs (Sister Ruth Marie) After battling cancer for more than ten years, Sr. Ruth Marie Jacobs (Norma Jean) of Silver Lake was gracefully and peacefully called to sit with Jesus. She was born in Akron, Ohio and lived in the area most of her life. She was a talented seamstress by trade, as well as a teacher and...

Keith C. BennettKeith C. Bennett, 79, of Akron, passed away December 3, 2007 at Akron City Hospital. He was born December 24, 1927 in Copenhagen NY to the late Earl & Anna Bennett. Keith proudly served in the U.S. Army. He restored John Deere Tractors and previously worked at Newell Leasing and Paul Watts Trucking. In addition to his parents,...

Rosemary D. GayRosemary D. Gay, 76, of Mogadore, passed away December 3, 2007 at Akron General Medical Center. She was born May 27, 1931 in Akron, Ohio. Rosemary was a 4-H Advisor and participated in the Civil Air Patrol with Search & Rescue missions. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest R. Gay, Sr. and son, William (Billy)...

Helen D. Munger (Mundy) (Congrove)Helen D. Munger, 88, born March 3, 1919, passed away December 1, 2007. Helen attended St. Vincent High School and graduated from St. Mary High School. She retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. She was a longtime member of St. Matthew Parish. Helen was preceded in death by her first husband, Willard Congrove; second husband,...

Elouise PoeElouise Poe, 74, of Akron, passed away December 1, 2007. Elouise was born October 21, 1933 in Wayne, West Virginia to the late Wayne and Cora Pauley. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and will be missed by all who knew her. In addition to her parents, Elouise was preceded in death by her brothers, Bob, Goble,...

Margaret M FranceMargaret M France, 76, passed away peacefully December 1, 2007 at Pebble Creek Nursing Facility. She was born in East Liberty, OH and was a wonderful homemaker for her 7 children. She is preceded in death by her husband Warren France. Margaret is survived by her children Gwendolyn France, Gertrude "Pat" Wilkins (Charles), Rose Alexander, Esther Anderson (Kelvin),...

Marjorie A. TaylorMarjorie A. Taylor, 74, passed away on November 29, 2007. She was a member of Arlington Church of the Nazarene and enjoyed cross-stitch and crossword puzzles. Marjorie was a good manager and loved her kitty cats. Preceded in death by her parents Edward and Mary Fizer and stepdaughter Michelle. Survivors include her beloved husband Marshall of 39 years;...

Joseph M. Bolinger Joseph M. Bolinger, age 90, went home to be with the Lord on November 27, 2007 in Akron, OH, after an extended illness. Born October 18, 1917 in Campbell County, TN, Mr. Bolinger was a resident of Akron for 42 years. After 37 years of faithful service with The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, Mr. Bolinger moved...