Karen Y. ConnerKaren Y. Conner, 44, passed away on March 5, 2007. She was born in Wooster, Ohio on January 24, 1963. Karen had been employed as a nurse at Akron General Medical Center. She enjoyed camping and most importantly, spending time with her precious family. Karen was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and will be missed by all...

William Dennis JacksonWilliam Dennis Jackson, Sunrise 1-7-1945, Sunset 2-22-2007. William D. Jackson was born on January 7, 1945 to Willie and Esther Jackson in Detroit, Michigan and later moved to Akron, Ohio at an early age. His mother and father preceded him in death and one sister Etta Murphy. He leaves to mourn his passing one sister, Patricia A. Poteete...

Voyt D. Hancock (Hank)Voyt D. Hancock (Hank), 81 of Springfield Township, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family and friends after a long battle with heart problems. Voyt was born in Cullman, AL to the late Ada and Robert Hancock on June 16, 1925. Hank is preceded in death by 12 brothers and sisters and 12 half brothers and...

James R. Wilson James R. Wilson, 87, passed away on March 1, 2007. He was born in Jackson, OH on January 1, 1920 to the late Walter and Grace Wilson. James was a WWII Veteran having served with the US Army Red Arrow group in the South Pacific Campaign. He retired from Akron Standard Mold after 28 years of service....

Joseph E. MorrisonJoseph E. Morrison, 73, of Akron, passed away on March 1, 2007 after a 5 year battle with cancer. He was a hard worker who was always active, busy and very strong willed. Joseph was an avid coin collector and enjoyed using his Ham radio. He was a good friend to many and especially loved his children, grandchildren...

Donald A. Cheeseman, Jr. (Donnie)Donald A. Cheeseman, Jr., 57, of Green, passed away February 26, 2007. Donnie was born September 24, 1949 to the late Don and Carrol Cheeseman, Sr. He graduated from Garfield High School and attended Akron University. He served in the U.S. Army and later worked as a manager at both Richman Bros. and J.C. Penney. He...

June M. (Anderson) Buttermore June M. (Anderson) Buttermore, 80, of Mogadore, passed to her eternal home on February 27, 2007. She was born in Akron and lived most of her life in Akron and Mogadore. A Foundation member of Crossroads Bible Fellowship, she also served during her lifetime as a volunteer at Stan Hywet, the American Red Cross Blood Donor...

Albert G. TaylorAlbert G. Taylor, 74, of Akron, passed away February 25, 2007. Al was born January 15, 1933 in Akron. He was the secretary to the president at Adamson United in the 50s and 60s, the office manager at Hale and Kulgren, and the telecommunications manager at Akron General Medical Center and St. Michael's Hospital. A fine pianist and...

Virgil Lee SwigerVirgil Lee Swiger, 49, of Akron, passed away February 23, 2007. Virgil was born in Cuyahoga Falls on June 21, 1957 to the late William Earl and Helen Marie Swiger. He was employed at Akron General Medical Center for the past eleven years. He will always be remembered for his devotion to his family. Virgil will be deeply...

Charles Anthony HeimCharles Anthony Heim, 65, of Akron, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on February 22, 2007. Charles was born November 22, 1941 in Barberton and lived his whole life in the area. He served in the U.S. Army for nine years during the Vietnam Conflict, earning the rank of staff sergeant. He retired from the...

Lawrence M. Knafel, Jr. Lawrence M. Knafel, Jr., 56, went home to be with the Lord on February 22, 2007, after a courageous 5 year battle with cancer. He retired from the city of Akron in 1997. He was a member of St. Matthew Parish where he was an usher since 1984. He was a member of the Knights of...

Raymond H. KutzRaymond H. Kutz, 60, of Akron, passed away February 19, 2007 at Akron City Hospital. He was born March 24, 1946 in Akron, Ohio to the late Ferdinand F. & Martha L. (Oursler) Kutz. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Danielle M. Kutz in 1999. He is survived by his daughter,...

Virginia K. ThompsonVirginia K. Thompson "Mama", 87, always the lady, passed away February 22, 2007. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, husband, Don R. and grandson, Scott D. Ramey. She is survived by her children, Don R. Thompson, Jr. and LouJuana "Wannie" Thompson; grandchildren, Don R. Thompson III, Tracy (John) Goodyear, Dana (Lisa) Thompson, Kim...

David R. Bryant David R. Bryant, 52, passed away unexpectedly on February 21, 2007. Born in Toledo, he resided in the Akron area for the past 30 years. Dave had a great love of music and nature. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Preceded in death by his father Donald. Survivors include his wife Debbie of...

Edison Julius Grizer Edison Julius Grizer, 91, passed away on February 20, 2007. He was born in Akron on June 3, 1915 to the late August J. and Margarethe Grizer. Edison was a lifelong resident of Ellet and a lifelong member of North Springfield Presbyterian Church. He retired from Reuther Mold Co. and was an avid bowler and golfer. Edison...

Ricki R. FinneyRicki R. Finney, 60, of Uniontown, passed away February 18, 2007 at Akron City Hospital. He was born July 30, 1946 in Akron to the late Charles & Eileen (Saxe) Olson. He served in the U.S. Army . Ricki retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company with 32 years of service. He was a member of Adoniram Joppa...

Donald Newt Green Donald Newt Green, 69, passed away on February 18, 2007. Donald was born on April 11, 1937 in McEwen, TN. He retired from the US Postal Service after 37 years of service and worked part-time at Warehouse Distributor. Donald enjoyed being outdoors, gardening, hunting, and fishing. Survivors include his wife Mary of 48 years; sons Jeffrey (Helene)...

Mary F. Cornell (nee Pinty), 82, of Uniontown, went home to be with her Savior Jesus Christ on February 16, 2007 at Traditions Assisted Living Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill, in 1997. Mary is survived by her son David (Pamela) of Green; daughter Diane Merrill of Georgia. Also surviving are grandchildren Teresa Baughn, Craig (Joline)...

Vallee D. Carr Vallee D. Carr, 76, passed away on February 16, 2007. He was born in Cuyahoga Falls on June 25, 1930 to the late Franklin and Zella Mae. Vallee retired from the Pepsi Cola Co. after 28 years of service. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son Darin and sister Ann Gowin....

Arthur B. TurnerArthur B. Turner, 98, heard the call to come home on February 15, 2007. He was born August 2, 1908 in McKaysville, Georgia to Lee and Nora Turner. He was preceded in death by son, Bobby in 1992 and beloved wife, Ruby, his jewel for 66 years in 1998. He enjoyed 37 years of retirement from Adamson United...