Roger Dale LyonsRoger Dale Lyons, 61, of Ravenna, passed away August 28, 2008 at Robinson Memorial Hospital. He was born August 14, 1947 in Clay, West Virginia to the late Fairl & Thelma (Douglas) Lyons. Roger served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam war. He later became an independent truck driver. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...

Regina E. BerishRegina E. Berish, 100, of Akron, passed away August 29, 2008 at Traditions at Bath Road. She was born on October 24, 1907 in Grakow, Poland to the late Joseph & Michalina (Orchek) Zawatka. Regina came to America in 1914 on the Lucitania. In 1925, she married the late Andrew J. Berish, Sr. She was an avid card...

George Armbrust George Armbrust, 79, passed away on August 27, 2008. He was born in Nagynyarad, Hungary on April 19, 1929 to the late Joseph and Anna Armbrust. He immigrated to the US in 1956 where he met his future wife Elizabeth. They were married in 1958. George was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the German Family...

Stanford A. WitsamanStanford A. Witsaman, 94, of Akron, passed away August 27, 2008. Stanford was born in North Canton On August 16, 1914 to the late Russell and Goldie Witsaman. He retired from Norton Co. (formerly Stoneware) after 44 1/2 years of service as a craftsman. He worked with clay crafting products primarily used in chemistry labs. Stanford will always...

Edward J. ContiEdward J. Conti, 79, of Akron, passed away August 27, 2008. Edward served in the U.S. Army with Company K 5th Infantry Regiment during the Korean Conflict. He served two terms, ending in 1952. On April 3, 1951, Edward was injured in combat one mile north of the 38th Parallel. He was delivered to safety from the hill...

Florence Rader FrazeFlorence went home to be with the Lord on August 24, 2008. Born Florence Jennie Grzebielucha in Batavia, New York on March 11th 1935.Florence worked many jobs in her lifetime, but her priority was her family. Florence had a love for life that had no boundaries. From traveling, watching the Cleveland Indians play, to playing bingo, and even...

John J. ScaliaJohn J. Scalia, 84, of Akron, passed away August 25, 2008 at Altercare of Hartville. He was born July 17, 1924 in Akron, Ohio to the late Cosimo and Mary Scalia. John served in the U. S. Navy during WWII and later worked as an Insurance Agent for Prudential. He was a devoted father and grandfather and in...

William S. FreemanWilliam S. Freeman, 86, of Akron, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2008 after a brief illness. Bill was born September 7, 1921 in Clearfield, PA to the late David and Henrietta Freeman. After serving in the U.S. Army from 1941-1945, he married Wilhelmina Young in 1948 and they moved to Ohio in 1957. Bill worked in the dry...

Mary Ellen Sinnett (Winkelman, Ricks, Heuser)Mary Ellen Sinnett, born September 15, 1942, died August 25, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer. She leaves her husband, Robert P. Sinnett and her children, Timothy (Sharon Geers) Ricks, Barbara Bailey, and David Ricks. She was also blessed with her stepchildren, Patricia (Mike) Krbec, Sandra (Kenny) Lott, and Kimberly (Matt) Miller. She leaves...

Iris McBee Iris McBee, 84, passed away on August 24, 2008. Iris was a member of Grace Brethren Church in Cuyahoga Falls and was a Brownie Troup leader. She retired from the Cathedral of Tomorrow after 27 years of service. Iris will be remembered as a loving and caring individual. Survivors include her loving husband of 62 years, Delbert; daughter...

Mollie F. Warren Mollie F. Warren, 84, passed away on August 23, 2008. Mollie retired from K Mart and will be fondly remembered for her sense of humor and great love for her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Oscar. Survivors include son David (Rosilyn); grandchildren Paul, Mitchell, Michael, and Jamie; great-grandson Seth; and sister Helen (Gordon)...

Frances J. George Frances J. George, 87, of Akron, passed away August 22, 2008 at the Sterling House of Barberton. She was born March 18, 1921 in Akron, Ohio to the late Peter F. & Mary Nastasi. Frances was a member of the Mogadore Moose, VFW on Krumroy Rd., and the Army Navy on Massillon Rd. In addition to her...

William P. McDevittBill McDevitt passed away peacefully at home in the early hours of August 22, 2008, six days before his 70th birthday. He is survived by his wife, Helen; his sister, Peggy (Tom) Byrne; his goddaughter, Mary Beth Byrne; several other family members and many, many friends. At his request, there will be no calling hours. Cremation has taken...

Robert E. Gardner Robert E. Gardner, 79, passed away on August 20, 2008. He was born on March 8, 1929 in Akron, OH, to the late Walter and Lois Gardner. Robert was a veteran of the Korean War, having served with the US Navy and a retired Akron Firefighter. Robert was a long-time member of Grace Baptist Church where he...

Hubert H. "Huey" Easterwood Hubert H. "Huey" Easterwood, 90, of Akron, passed away on August 20, 2008 at Akron City Hospital. Huey was born June 19, 1918 in Cullman County, Alabama. He retired from Ohio Bell Telephone. He was a loving and dedicated husband to his wife Genevieve who preceded him in death after 64 years of marriage. Huey is...

Mary T. LeeMary T. Lee, 93, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away August 18, 2008 at Bath Manor. She was born July 8, 1915 in Akron, Ohio to the late Steve & Julia (Ilich) Starr. Mary was a member of Grace Baptist Church. She taught Sunday School at the Akron Baptist Temple for over 30 years and enjoyed helping others, needle...

Donald R. Moyers, Sr. Donald R. Moyers, Sr., 79, of Akron, passed away due to a long-term illness on August 18, 2008. Don was born on March 19, 1929 to a large Moyers' family and lived and worked in Akron all of his life. Early on, Don served as a volunteer firefighter in Tallmadge. He retired from Akron Public Schools...

Marianne Freeland Marianne Freeland, 64, passed away on August 18, 2008. She was born in Akron, OH on October 6, 1943 to the late Hale James and Catherine Dooley. Marianne enjoyed arranging flowers and was a true "people person" who would do anything to help anyone. She will be greatly missed. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

James L. Gooden James L. Gooden, 56, passed away on August 17, 2008. He was born in Akron, OH on July 15, 1952 to the late Vernon and Mary Gooden. James retired from the Akron Chair Co. after 10 years of service. He was a member of the Mogadore Moose 1082 and the Fraternal Order of the Eagles. He enjoyed...

John C. ZidoJohn C. Zido, 48, of Akron, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on August 17, 2008 surrounded by his family. He was born July 5, 1960 in Akron, Ohio and was a graduate of Garfield High School Class of 1978 where he was a member of the National Honor Society. He was an optician for over 20...