Donna J. Cooley (Stonestreet)Donna J. Cooley (Stonestreet), 58, went to be with the Lord on August 23, 2006. She will be missed by all her family, and all who knew her well. Preceded in death by her dad, Delbert Stonestreet; brother, Denny; and Grandma Nettie. She is survived by loving husband of over 40 years, Rick Cooley; daughters, Lori (Otto)...

Edith E. HellerEdith E. Heller, 75, of Akron, passed away August 20, 2006. Edith was born January 9, 1931 in Geissen, Germany. She married Carl Frank Heller on October 3, 1953 and moved to the United States in 1954. Edith was a homemaker all her life and enjoyed gardening, knitting, and crocheting. She was also a member of Milheim United...

William "Tom" HanksWilliam "Tom" Hanks, 60, of Uniontown, passed away August 21, 2006 at Akron City Hospital. He was born May 26, 1946 in Akron, Ohio to the late Homer & Irene (nee Thomas) Hanks. Tom was a great husband, father and grandfather who was very giving and caring. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Jacqueline (Jackie) Rose WeitzellJuly 27, 1948 - August 18, 2006Jacqueline (Jackie) Rose Weitzell, of Cuyahoga Falls, OH passed away peacefully on August 18, 2006. She is survived by her mother, Elizabeth (Delmoro) Bokoski; son Larry (Anna) Weitzell Jr.; sisters Elizabeth "Betty" (Ray) Poje and Laura (Ronald) Greathouse; in-laws Mr. and Mrs. Randall Weitzell; sister in-law Diane (Ric) Cianciola. She is...

Kay L. Kirkman Kay L. Kirkman, 65, of Akron, passed away on August 15, 2006. Born in Akron on June 9, 1941 to the late William and Garnet Evans. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister Anna Lee Petrie. Survivors include her husband and companion of 32 years, Jerry; sons Donnie and Michael Hartline,...

Homer "Griff" E. Griffin, 77, of Englewood passed away on August 16, 2006. Homer is survived by his wife of 58 years Joyce, daughter Sharon (Bill) Griffin-Wilson, sons Ken (Linda) and Don (Sara) Griffin, sister Pauline (Paul) Palmer, brother Julian (Myrtle) Griffin, 6 grandchildren; Liesa (Jason), Ryan, Justin, Matthew, Chris, and Jay (Melissa), 2 great grandchildren; Brooks, and Jackson. Visitation...

Edna A. Stumpf Edna A. Stumpf, 100, passed away on August 12, 2006. Born in Ritzville, Washington, on June 23, 1906 to the late Henry and Magdelena Richter, the oldest of 7 children. Her parents were farmers in Canada, and the children had to work out in the fields. At age 16 she left home and went to work doing...

Ronald E. Hyre, Jr.Ronald E. Hyre, Jr., 52, of Tallmadge, passed away August 12, 2006. Ronald was a co-owner of the Chapel Hill Quiznos. In his free time, he enjoyed reading and spending time with his family and beloved dogs, Oscar, Angel, and Muffler. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ronald Hyre, Sr. and Barbara Scarpitti. He is...

Emilio MallardiEmilio Mallardi, 90, passed away August 12, 2006 after a brief illness. Emilio was a proud World War II veteran. He served in the 43rd Infantry Division of the Army Corps of Engineers. He was deployed in the Asiatic Pacific Theater and was awarded three bronze stars. Emilio worked as a carpenter and cabinet maker. He was a proud...

Laura D. Paxton Our little angel, Laura D. Paxton, born April 11, 2006, went home to be with our Father on August 10, 2006. Laura was preceded in death by great-grandmother, Mary Conti and great-grandfather, Elza Vernon. She will be deeply missed by her mommy, Noreen Paxton; father, Damien Shreffler; grandmothers, Dorothy Paxton and Gretchen Shreffler; several aunts and uncles....

Dolly BoothDolly Booth 84, went home to be with the Lord on August 11, 2006. Dolly was born on March 3, 1922 in Belington WV. She was a homemaker who enjoyed canning, gardening and camping. She also loved to spend time with her children, their spouses, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband John T Booth; son Larry...

Diana J. HermannDiana J. Hermann, 45, of Lakemore, passed away August 10, 2006. Diana was a co-op coordinator for the Akron Beacon Journal. Diana loved spending time with family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Johnnie Hall. She will be deeply missed by her daughter, Jessica Hermann of Lakemore; sisters, Shirley (David) MacDonald of...

Dragi Nesich Dragi Nesich, 60, passed away on August 8, 2006. Born on February 28, 1946 in Germany. Dragi was a veteran of the Vietnam War, having served with the US Air Force. He worked for the Delco Corporation for many years. Dragi enjoyed fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. Preceded in death by his father Vladimir. Survivors include...

Gerald L. "JC" Champion Gerald L. "JC" Champion, 62, passed away on August 7, 2006. Born in Akron on October 12, 1943 to the late Arthur and Juanita Champion. Jerry was a member of Victory Masonic Lodge #649 and FOP Lodge #7. He enjoyed bowling, golfing, and most of all, spending time with his precious grandchildren. Survivors include his lifelong...

Jonathan Ralph SofrankoJonathan Ralph Sofranko, 56 a free spirit who is now free to wander with the Lord, passed away August 6, 2006. He is preceded in death by his mother Marjorie Sofranko; wife Mary and step son Glenn. He leaves behind four sisters, Leslie Elliott, Jennifer Sofranko, Nora Jones (Ed), and Lisa Richardson (Mike); one brother, Jacob Sofranko; three...

Madeline J. Bennington-LeFebre-GouldMadeline J. Bennington-LeFebre-Gould passed away August 5, 2006 after a long battle with Alzheimer's / Dementia. She was born June 17, 1932 in Akron, OH and was a lifetime resident. She is preceded in death by her parents Theodore V. and Sadie Bennington; husband James R. Gould Sr.and daughters Laura Jean LeFebre, Janet Louise Gould. She is survived...

Josephine Church (nee Mansour)Josephine Church, 81, went to be with the Lord on August 3, 2006 surrounded by her husband and children. Josephine will always be remembered for her devotion to her family. She was a loving, kindhearted wife, mother and grandmother and was very proud of the accomplishments of her children and grandchildren. She was loved by all who...

Douglas Andrew Onuschak Douglas Andrew Onuschak, 34, passed away on August 2, 2006. Born in Youngstown on June 10, 1972. Douglas graduated from Mogadore High School and attended Baldwin Wallace College and the University of Akron. Douglas toured with the Ohio State Fair Choir in Europe at the age of 15. He was a member of Faith United Methodist Church...

Michael C. FelicianoMichael C. Feliciano, 45, of Akron, passed away on July 27, 2006. Michael worked for many years as a computer programmer for the Parker-Hannifin Company and in his spare time he loved video gaming, comic books, sport cars and baseball, he especially liked to watch the Chicago White Sox. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Ruth...

Richard (Dick) L. DavisRichard (Dick) L. Davis, 77, of Akron, passed way July 30, 2006. He is preceded in death by his wife, Agnes (Davisson) Davis; son, Robert L Davis; and parents, Lance and Hazel (Bee) Davis. He is survived by sisters-in-law, Rebecca Davis and Joan Fletcher; nieces, Rebecca Lough and Debi Fletcher and many other nieces and nephews. A...