Maxine R. Barbero Maxine R. Barbero, 89, passed away on June 13, 2007. Born in Cleveland on June 27, 1917 to the late Max and Caroline Brugman. Maxine enjoyed going to yardsales, growing African Violets, and activities with the Springfield Senior Citizens Center. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Margaret McGowan and niece...

Edith M. CoulterEdith M. Coulter, 89, passed away on June 10, 2007. She was born in Camden, SC to the late Johnny M. and Lillian (Charles) Gaither. Edith attended Bethany Presbyterian Church and retired from Mt. Carmel Hospital. She enjoyed singing, dancing, playing piano, and bowling. Her #1 love was her children and grandchildren, to whom she was very devoted....

Beryl Juanita "Nita" McKibben (nee Nutter) Beryle Juanita "Nita" McKibben (nee Nutter), 77, passed away on June 12, 2007. She retired from Steere Enterprises after 30 years of service. Nita enjoyed crossword puzzles, reading, and traveling with her best friend Monica Foligola. Preceded in death by her brother Gary Nutter. Survivors include her daughter Kim Cole; granddaughters Chelsea and Katie...

Whitten S. ShanafeltWhitten S. Shanafelt, 50, of Akron, passed away June 10, 2007 at Akron General Medical Center. He was born August 10, 1956 in Medina, Ohio. Whitten was an avid fisherman, enjoyed riding motorcycles and playing pool. He was a man with many women. Whitten was preceded in death by his parents, Neil & Della (Rush) Shanafelt; and his...

Robert WhiteRobert White, 64, of Green, passed away June 6, 2007. He was born on October 30, 1942. "I'll see you on the other side!"Preceded in death by his parents, Bob & Josephine White; and sister, Bernadine Kight who he loved and missed so dearly. Along with many friends and family, Bob leaves a very loving and caring wife of...

David W. ForsheyDavid W. Forshey, 58, of Springfield Township, passed away June 6, 2007 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. A Vietnam veteran, he retired from the Hygenic Corp. with 40 years of service. He was a member and officer of the Sons of Herman Lodge. Preceded in death by his parents, Delores and Norman; brother, Earl; and father-in-law,...

Elias W. LindleyDEERFIELD--Elias W. Lindley, 90, passed away on June 5, 2007. Born in Washington, PA on October 6, 1916 to the late Elias and Minnie Lindley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Sylvia; 3 brothers; and 2 sisters. Survivors include daughters Shirley (William) Tillis, Betty (Ron) Haggard, and Janet (Loyd); sons Donald...

Clarence W. Powell Clarence W. Powell, 89, of Akron, passed away on June 4, 2007. Born July 22, 1917 to the late Claude and Maude Powell. Clarence was a veteran of WWII, having served with the US Army. He retired from BF Goodrich after 35 years of service. Clarence was a member of Mogadore Moose Lodge #1082 and Firestone VFW...

Clifford M. Booth Clifford M. Booth, 59, passed away on June 1, 2007. He was a 1965 graduate of East High School and a veteran of the Vietnam war, having served with the US Navy. He retired from the Akron Police Department. Clifford was a member of Masonic Lodge-Coventry, Royal Arch Masons-Portage Chapter No. 202, Tadmor Shrine, and Scottish Right-Valley...

Dorothy E. BrillhartDorothy E. Brillhart, 68, of Barberton, passed away June 3, 2007 at Essex Health Care of Tallmadge. She was born January 14, 1939 in Salem, Ohio. Dorothy was preceded in death by her father, John K. Cox; mother, Zeletta (Walker) Hankison; sons, David Allen and John K. Brillhart. She is survived by her son, Bill Brillhart (Lori Rogers)...

Dorothy L. Smith Dorothy L. Smith, 91, went home to be with her Lord on June 3, 2007. She was born in Martins Ferry, OH on February 29, 1916 to the late Charles and Flora Anderson. She was a member of Harvestime Apostolic Temple and was very devoted to her family and church family. In addition to her parents, she...

Ida Mae PeticcaIda Mae Peticca, 79, of Akron, passed away June 3, 2007 at Magnolia Village Retirement Community in Wadsworth. She was born February 7, 1928 in West Jefferson, Ohio to the late Guy & Minnie Stump. Ida was a beloved mother and grandmother. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Guy Stump, Jr.;...

Charles A. FowlerCharles A. Fowler, 66, a 30 year resident of Mogadore, passed away June 2, 2007. Charles is preceded in death by his father Paul S. Fowler. He is survived by his wife, of 46 years, Carol (nee Jenkins); mother Myrtle Fowler; brother Paul (Paulette) Fowler; children Carolyn (Mark) Blankenship, Kim (Jeff) Headley, Barbara (Kevin) Mollohan and Charles Fowler;...

Clyde D. StephensClyde D. Stephens, 79, of Springfield Township, passed away June 2, 2007 at Essex Health Care of Tallmadge. He was born and raised in Akron, Ohio and attended Hotchkiss Elementary School and East High School. Clyde retired from General Tire as an Executive Chauffeur. He had is own Chauffeur business for 15 years serving all major Rubber Companies....

Carl O. TothCarl O. Toth, 78, of Mogadore passed away June 2, 2007. Carl served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He retired from Roadway with 25 years of service. Carl attended the Highview Ave Baptist Church and was a member of the American Legion and a retired Teamster. He is preceded in death by his parents...

Robert V. KazarRobert V. Kazar, 79, of Akron passed away June 2, 2007. Robert was born to the late William and Anne Rose Kazar and raised in Battle Creek, MI. He retired from Babcock & Wilcox after 38 years of service. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, member and usher at St. Matthew Church. He enjoyed golfing,...

James A. PatucJames A. Patuc, 53, passed away on May 31, 2007. Born in Akron on February 21, 1954 to the late Steven and Thelma Patuc. James worked for Buckeye Waste Industries. He was an avid fisherman and spent many weekends fishing on Wingfoot Lake with his best friend Jack Machamer. James also loved football, especially the Pittsburgh Steelers. In...

David J. BestDavid J. Best, 45, of Norton, passed away May 28, 2007. David will always be remembered for his love of family and the outdoors. He was a wonderful husband, father and a good friend to many. David was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert and John Best; and nephew, Jamie Best. He is survived by his loving...

Lynda GreenLynda Green passed from this life into the arms of our Heavenly Father on May 28, 2007. She was born November 6, 1948. Lynda worked for Summa for 33 years, most recently at Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital in the Security Department. She leaves her sisters, Barbara Miller of Springfield Township, Elaine Brightwell of Buhl ID; brothers, Ray Terrill of...

Jay Reed KogerJay Reed Koger, 79, of Akron, passed away May 24, 2007. He was born May 19, 1928 in Albany, Kentucky but spent most of his life in Akron, Ohio where he worked in the Rim Plant at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. for over 20 years. He enjoyed his friends and loved his family, especially his two grandchildren,...