Kenneth D. Purk, SrKenneth D. Purk, Sr, 79, of Stow OH passed away July 14, 2007. He was retired from the US Army with over 20 years of service. He served in Germany, Japan, Korea, Hawaii and Alaska. He had several awards including Soldiers Medal for Valor, two Bronze Stars, Parachute Badge, Combat Infantry Badge and Aerial Observer. He had...

Jeffrey M. GrahamJeffrey M. Graham, 50, of Akron passed away suddenly July, 12 2007. Jeffrey was born and raised in Akron by Ronald Graham and the late Marilyn Graham (nee Gilhousen). He had his pilot's license and loved flying. He also enjoyed photography, cooking, working on computers and helping others. Jeffrey is survived by his father Ronald; sister Judith; brother...

Ruth Marie Lingenfelter Ruth Marie Lingenfelter, 75, passed away on July 12, 2007. She was born on April 29, 1932 in Twin Rocks, PA to the late Jay Edward and Ruth Marie Moore (King). Ruth was a long-time resident of Cuyahoga Falls and a member of St. Eugene Catholic Church and Altar Rosary Society. She was a Nursing Home advocate...

June Marie Petty (Teague) June Marie Petty (Teague), 77, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, July 9, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. June was a devoted Christian, a faithful member of East Market St. Church of God, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is cherished by all and will be remembered through her husband Harold Petty,...

G. David Akin G. David Akin, 58, passed away on July 9, 2007. David was born on December 24, 1948 in Lafayette, TN to the late Clarence Akin and Florence Perkins. He served with the US Navy during Vietnam and had formerly been employed at Rubbermaid. David was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He will be remembered as someone...

Peggy Jean RobinsonPeggy Jean Robinson, 52, went home to be with the Lord on July 7, 2007 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. She was born in Akron and lived most of her life in the Akron/Barberton area. She worked at Acme #6. Peggy was a loving, caring wife, mother, and Nana. She loved sitting on her porch and...

Walter C. Ross, Sr.Walter C. Ross , Sr., 60, of Lakemore, passed away July 6, 2007. Walter was born March 9, 1947 to the late Charles William Ross, Sr. and Alice (Ball) Ross, both formerly of Lakemore. Walter was a lifetime resident of Lakemore. He graduated from Springfield High School in 1966. Walter served in the United States Marine Corps...

Justin S. Harrison, 19, of Akron passed away July 4, 2007. Justin was well rounded in his activities, such as hunting, fishing, four-wheeling and poker nights with the guys every Friday night. He also enjoyed playing video games and working on his computer. Justin is survived by his mother Connie Harrison; father Larry J. Harrison; brother Ryan Harrison; maternal grandparents...

Dale William LiebertDale William Liebert, 80, of Jones Creek, Texas, former long time resident of Brimfield Twp., passed away July 3, 2007 in Jones Creek, Texas. "I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7 He was born April 17, 1927 in Butler, Pennsylvania to the late Ralph Earl &...

Richard L. "Dick" RinesmithRichard L. "Dick" Rinesmith, 74, of Akron, passed away July 5, 2007 at St. Thomas Hospital. He was born June 12, 1933 in Tiffin, Ohio to the late Herbert E. & Celia R. (Morehart) Rinesmith. Dick served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict and later retired in 1995 from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co....

Wilfred A. Phares (Red)(insert photo with caption: "Together Again")Wilfred A. Phares, 88, of Akron, passed away July 3, 2007. Red was born January 27, 1919 in Akron. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and later retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber. He had a lifelong interest in electronics and computers and was capable of fixing...

Roy A. Cassidy, Sr.Roy A. Cassidy, Sr., 62, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away June 27, 2007. Roy was a loyal and dedicated husband and father and will be missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his wife and soulmate, Donna; parents, James and Audrey; and brothers, Walter and Ronald. He is survived by his son,...

Ethel A. HolepitEthel A. Holepit, 94, of Akron, passed away July 3, 2007 at Manor Care of Akron. She was born July 21, 1912 in Maryland to the late Julius A. & Nellie E.(Muir) Martin. Ethel was a life-long resident of Akron and was an avid BINGO player. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Larry D. HarrisLarry D. Harris, 68, of Springfield Twp., passed away July 3, 2007 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Larry was born in Akron on August 23, 1938. He graduated from Springfield High School in 1956. Larry proudly served as an Akron firefighter for 17 years and a Springfield firefighter for 29 years. He also was an Akron...

Dora H. BennettDora H. Bennett, age 72, passed away July 3, 2007. She was born in Cuyahoga Falls and lived in Munroe Falls, Ohio. She is survived by her husband, Gerald E. (Ben); daughter, Gail (Jim) Laston; son, Gerald S. (Michelle); sister, Doris Hastman; brothers, Leo (Shirley) Hastman and Lynn (Pat) Hastman; grandchildren, Ben and Derek Laston; and great-grandchildren, Logan...

Matthew Stephen UngerMatthew Stephen Unger, 13, of Akron, went to be with the Lord on July 2, 2007. Matthew will always be remembered as an energetic and sensitive boy. He had numerous interests, including playing the drums, bowling, woodcarving, and all things Sponge Bob. He was also a member of Ellet Grace Brethren Church and Youth Group. Matthew was preceded...

Mabel Eileen Cole (Hoffman, Patrick)Mabel Eileen Cole, passed away Saturday, June 30, 2007 at the age of 69 of lung cancer. She was born in Akron, Ohio in 1938 as the youngest of 7 children. She attended East High School and worked at Akron Towel & Supply, Tasty Bakery, Tru-Foto and US Gasket & Shim Company. Primarily a homemaker, she...

Jack R. Lowe, Sr.Jack R. Lowe, Sr., 64, of Mogadore, passed away June 28, 2007 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline (Krause) Lowe and his parents, James & Lucille (Nelson) Lowe. Jack enjoyed his occupation as an auto body repair technician and was a member of American Legion Post #88. He is survived by...

Tresa M. (Bukovey) FoutsTresa M. (Bukovey) Fouts, July 1, 2007, absent from the body, present with her Lord and Saviour, passed away quietly at the Chapel Hill Community Nursing Home, in the Memory Support Unit, where she resided for the last 5 years. She was born July 10, 1913 in Budapest Hungary to the late Norbert & Barbara (Kohl) Lambert....

Dorothy M MoyeDorothy M Moye, age 72, passed away Thursday June 28, 2007 at Bath Manor Nursing Facility. She was born on September 10, 1934 to the late Charles and Rose Stoll. Dorothy was an active person her whole life and especially loved spending time with her grandchildrensewing, fishing, boating and camping. She also enjoyed taking vacations with her family...