Ted F. LeightonAkron- Ted F. Leighton, 68, passed away on October 20, 2006, surrounded by his loved ones. Ted fought a courageous battle with cancer and is now resting peacefully. Ted was a car salesman and musician for many years. He enjoyed playing the trombone and guitar, and singing. Frank Sinatra was one of his favorites. His family and friends...

Mary "Jennifer" Vanaman (nee Garber)Jennifer Vanaman, 55, of Akron, entered into the arms of her Lord on October 19, 2006. Jennifer was born April 14, 1951 in Portsmouth, VA and grew up in Coventry. She graduated from Tallmadge High School and was a hostess for many years at the Tallmadge Buffet. Jennifer and Rich raised their family in Northampton. Jennifer...

Gene H. ChristensonGene H. Christenson, 72, of Suffield Township, passed away on October 11, 2006 at Akron City Hospital. He was an avid collector of movies especially the ones John Wayne starred in. He also collected coins in his spare time. Gene was a Navy veteran who was stationed on a submarine during mostly peacetime. He is survived by his...

Charles G. Howard Charles G. Howard, 81, of Akron, passed away October 16, 2006 at his residence. He was born April 11, 1925 in Akron, Ohio to the late Cecil L. & Ora L. (Vaughn) Howard. Charles enjoyed the outdoors, his John Deere and trucks. He retired after 44 years of service from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. Above...

Charles "Frank" Stephens Charles "Frank" Stephens, 47, of Springfield Township, passed away October 18, 2006 at his residence. He was born August 1, 1959 in Tampa, Florida. Frank graduated from Ellet High School in 1978 and was trained in Martial Arts. He spent part of his life in Arizona. Frank loved to travel and being outdoors, especially fishing, hunting and...

Gerald E. Lenington "Jerry"Gerald E. Lenington "Jerry", 59, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord with his family by his side after fighting a courageous battle on October 16, 2006. He was born October 18, 1946 in Akron, Ohio. Jerry received a Purple Heart while serving in Vietnam and later retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. after...

Clark PostalClark Postal, 48, of Akron, passed away suddenly on October 15, 2006. He was born in Akron and graduated from Firestone High School. He served seven years in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of Woodland United Methoidst Church. Clark was preceded in death by his father, Walter Postal and stepfather, Bill Conzer. He is survived by his...

Isom Wilcox Isom Wilcox, 70, of Akron passed away October 15,2006, following an extended illness. Born in Paintsville, KY to the late Samuel & Sally Wilcox. Isom had served in the U.S. Army, attended the Mogadore Baptist Church and had enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He also enjoyed baseball, horseshoes and numerous sports activities. Survived by...

Marie Bevenour (Jarrell)Marie Bevenour, 75, passed away on October 15, 2006 at Country Place in Cuyahoga Falls. Marie was preceded in death by her husband, John Bevenour; brother, Ray Jarrell; and sisters, Lois Davis and Irene Prince. She will be deeply missed by her children, Jerry (Gretchen) Burns of Dallas, TX, Gary (Karen) Burns of Houston, TX, and Linda (Terry)...

Ruth M. Weidaw Ruth M. Weidaw, 71, passed away on October 12, 2006. Born November 10, 1934, in Akron to the late Howard and Hazel Gillenwater. Ruth enjoyed playing Bingo, cards, and gardening. She was a great listener and always gave good advice to those in need. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with family, friends, and her dear...

James P. McIntire James P. McIntire, 66, went home to be with the Lord on October 12, 2006. Born March 9, 1939 in Connorsville, OH to the late Charlie McIntire and Helen Pucill. James was a Born Again Christian and a member of Calvary Chapel where he was Baptized. He served in the US Army and retired from 20th Century...

Chloela (Micky) Rae Wright Chloela (Micky) Rae Wright, 60, went home to be with the Lord on October 10, 2006. She was preceded in death by her mother Ruth M. Reger. Survived by her husband of 42 years, George V. Wright; sons and daughters Jeffrey and Steven Wayne (Kelly) Wright, Dawn (Jerry) White, and Victoria (Curtis) Riley; three sisters, Janice...

Joan Jessie PalmJoan Palm,84, passed away peacefully October 10, 2006 after a long illness with Alzheimers.Joan was born September 10, 1922 in Willow Bank, Cookham Dean, England and came to the United States as a war bride on the Queen Mary. She is preceded in death by her parents Violet and Jesse Garrett; brothers Peter and Edward Garrett. She is...

Lois J. Cole (nee Collier)Lois J. Cole, 74, of Tallmadge, passed away on October 8, 2006 after a couragious 11 year battle with cancer. She enjoyed working with ceramics and sewing in her spare time. Lois worked for Tallmadge City Schools as a teachers aide for over 28 years. She was a member of Tallmadge United Methodist Church for 40...

Bernard W. Christie(insert photo with caption: "Together Again")Bernard W. Christie "Bernie", 87, was reunited with his wife, Frances, on October 9, 2006. Bernie served in the U.S. Army Airforce and retired from BF Goodrich after over 30 years of service. He lived at Stow-Glen retirement village for the last five years. Bernie was preceded in death by his wife, Frances....

Betty Ella Bachus Betty Ella Bachus, 82, passed away on October 9, 2006. She was a member of T.O.P.S. for over 25 years. Betty loved people and spending time with her family. Preceded in death by her daughter Betty Louise Bachus. Survivors include her husband of 65 years, Cloyd; daughter Lana (Mark) Rich; son Cloyd (Jane); sisters Audrey (Don) Hoyt...

Marico A. Rich Marico A. Rich, 82, of Suffield, passed away October 9, 2006 at his residence. He was born September 8, 1924 in Akron, Ohio. Marico was a veteran of the U.S. Army and later worked as a Police Officer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth (Church) Rich; brothers, Nebo, Armand and Julian Rich. Marico is...

Donald E. LaughlinDonald E. Laughlin, 92, passed away October 8, 2006. Born April 26, 1914 in Buffalo, Ohio, he retired from Goodyear Aerospace in 1968. Donald went on to work another 23 years at the North Springfield Presbyterian Church where he was also a member for 50 years. Preceded in death by son, Don, he is survived by wife of...

Frederick A. WadeFrederick A. Wade, 77, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away October 7, 2006. Frederick served in the U.S. Army in Inchon during the Korean War. He retired from BF Goodrich in 1988 and later drove for the Blind Center and worked for Apcoa Standard Parking. He loved hunting and his dog, Wellington. Frederick also enjoyed traveling, especially to Colonial...

Eleanor May (nee Appleby, Shenise)Eleanor May , 82, passed away October 6, 2006. Eleanor was born November 7, 1923 in Madison, Pennsylvania to the late Robert and Mary Appleby (Baughman). She lived most of her life in the Ellet area, moving to Akron in 1929. She was employed for 26 years in retail management with Spartan Dept. Stores, Gold Circle,...