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Jackie Simms

Jackie Simms

Jackie Page SimmsJackie Page Simms, 75, passed away April 15, 2007. Jackie was born August 8, 1931 in Clarksburg, WV to the late Robert and Mabel Simms. He served in the U.S. Army and previously worked at RJR Filmco. In his free time, he enjoyed gardening, playing cards, and working on cars. Jackie was preceded in death by his son,...

Mark Foster

Mark Foster

Mark Anthony Foster, Sr. Mark Anthony Foster, Sr., 42, passed away suddenly April 15, 2007. Mark was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. Mark was employed at Tallmadge Asphalt and Paving Co. He enjoyed riding his Harley and listening to music. He leaves behind his loving wife of 24 years, Tami; children, Mark Jr. (Aime), Lisa, Laura and Michelle; grandchildren,...

Edna Mae Scott

Edna Mae Scott

Edna Mae ScottEdna Mae Scott, 78. died April 16, 2007. Born in Barberton, Ohio, September 13, 1928. Edna graduated from Barberton High School in 1946 and Kent State University in 1955 with a Masters of Education. She taught at Mason School in Akron and invested her life as devoted wife of 49 years, a loving mother of three and grandmother...

Mary E. Barton

Mary E. Barton

Mary Elizabeth BartonMary Elizabeth (Hall) Barton went to be with the Lord on April 14, 2007. Mary was born in Murphy, NC on July 25, 1920. She lived in the Akron area since 1945. She was a wonderful Christian mother of five children, grandmother of 14 grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren. She was an active member of The Chapel for many...

Robert G. Foster, Jr.

Robert G. Foster, Jr.

Robert Foster, Jr.Robert Foster , Jr., born July 15, 1949, passed away April 13, 2007. He was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Janet; daughters, Lisa and Jennifer (Kevin) Lazoran; grandchildren, Samantha, Stephanie, Courtney, and Zack; father, Robert, Sr.; niece, Nicole; great-niece, McKenzie; in-laws, Ted and Marcella Oden; special...

Grace L. Mollohan

Grace L. Mollohan

Grace L. MollohanGrace L. Mollohan, 75, passed away April 9, 2007. Grace was born June 5, 1931 in Akron to the late William and Clara Bell Govier. She was employed by the Army Navy Club #273 for 37 years. In addition to her parents, Grace was preceded in death by her husband, Perry Mollohan and son, William Bailey. She is...

Michael Charley

Michael Charley

Michael T. "Mickey" CharleyMickey Charley, 66, of Suffield Twp., passed away April 8, 2007. Mickey was born September 9, 1940 to the late Mike and Mary Charley. He retired from Goodyear/Hayes Lemmer after 38 years of service. For the last seven years, he loved getting up every single day to go to work at Chenoweth Golf Course; a place that...

Thomas Robinson

Thomas Robinson

Thomas L. Robinson, I Thomas L. Robinson, I, age 57, passed away on April 6, 2007. He enjoyed singing, camping, fishing, and hunting. He was a member of the American Legion and the Eagles. Preceded in death by his grandparents William and Iva Ruble and Lawrence and Lydia Robinson; father Harry L. Robinson; brothers Harry L. and Richard L. Robinson;...

Evelyn Sullivan

Evelyn Sullivan

Evelyn SullivanEvelyn Sullivan, 63, of Cuyahoga Falls, was welcomed into Heaven on April 3, 2007 during Holy Week, the time we commemorate the death and resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was a devout Holy Spirit filled Christian and a member of Ernest Angley's Grace Cathedral since 1954, where she was one of the original members of...

George Klein

George Klein

George P. Klein George P. Klein, 83, passed away on April 3, 2007. Born June 11, 1923 in Akron to the late Phillip and Minnie (Wagner) Klein. George was a veteran of WWII, having served with the US Navy. He retired from BF Goodrich after over 30 years of service. George was a hard worker and good provider for his...

Paul Bittinger

Paul Bittinger

Paul Darius "Smiley" Bittinger Paul Darius "Smiley" Bittinger, 71, went home to be with the Lord on April 3, 2007. Born in Grantsville, MD on March 23, 1936, Paul had lived in Akron for most of his life. He retired with 30 plus years from Goodyear. He also had Smiley's Used Car Lot for many years. When asked his favorite...

Bernice L. Mccoy

Bernice L. Mccoy

Bernice L. McCoyBernice L. McCoy, 66, of Mogadore, passed away April 2, 2007 at her residence. She was born August 27, 1940 in Huntingdon PA to the late Howard & Cora (Slagle) DeArmitt. Bernice was employed by Monarch Rubber for 28 years and Bowery Security White Hat Management. She was a member of Mogadore Moose #1082. Bernice was a wonderful...

Edward Fargo

Edward Fargo

Edward L. Fargo Edward L. Fargo, 78, born December 16, 1928, died suddenly on April 1, 2007. Ed was a lifetime resident of the Akron area. He had been employed by Goodyear Aerospace-Loral Defense Systems for 41 years, retiring in 1989, after working on many Space and Defense projects. Ed was one of the first appointed Eucharistic Ministers in the...

Geneva Stahl

Geneva Stahl

Geneva StahlGeneva Stahl, 90, of Akron, passed away April 3, 2007. Geneva was born June 5, 1916 in Wilmington, DE to the late Charles and Mary Hackett. She was employed at Lockwood Elementary School for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her family, singing hymns, and camping. In addition to her parents, Geneva was preceded in death by her...

Ruth Lachoff

Ruth Lachoff

Ruth B. Lachoff Ruth B. Lachoff, 77, passed away on April 1, 2007, after a lengthy illness. She was born on June 6, 1929 in Akron to the late Fred and Elah Lachoff. Ruth retired from Akron Selle. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Fred Lachoff and her sister Marian Lutz. Survivors include...

George Burch

George Burch

George D. Burch George D. Burch, 70, passed away on March 31, 2007. George served in the Korean War with the US Air Force. He was also an avid fisherman. Preceded in death by his father William Burch and his brothers Ray, Don, and Jim Burch. Survivors include his wife Marjorie of 30 years; mother Dorothy Raff; daughter Kelly Barnes;...

Herbert Wanzie

Herbert Wanzie

Herbert J. Wanzie "AE8F"Herbert J. Wanzie, 73, of Clinton, went to be with the Lord on March 29, 2007. Herb was born on December 6, 1933 in Akron to the late Herbert and Elizabeth Wanzie. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict and retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. after 41 years of service. He...

Dianna Jerig

Dianna Jerig

Dianna L. JerigDianna L. Jerig, 56, of Akron, went to be with the Lord on March 30, 2007. Dianna was employed at GoJo for 18 years. She was a past president of the Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 3294. In her free time, she enjoyed volunteering for the VA Hospital and for PeeWee football and baseball. She also loved traveling to...

James E. Church, Jr.

James E. Church, Jr.

James E. Church, Jr.James E. Church, Jr., 82, of Brimfield Township, passed away March 28, 2007. He was born October 21, 1924 and later served in the U.S. Marine Corps during WWII. He retired from Alsides - U.S. Steel after 32 years of service. Jim loved his family and his country. He is survived by his Wife of 49 years,...

Robert A. Frye

Robert A. Frye

Robert (Bob) Austin FryeRobert (Bob) Austin Frye, age 74, departed this life on March 28, 2007, into the hands of God. Bob was preceded in death by Wonetta Frye. He leaves behind his wife, Pearl Frye, along with family, friends, and relatives. He will be greatly missed by all whose lives he touched. His wit and humor will never be...

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