Kenneth D. Loudermilk IIKenneth D. Loudermilk II, 38, passed away May 20, 2006 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Ken was born on January 28, 1968 in Akron. He lived most of his life in Akron and also lived in Florida and Columbus. He was an active member of Life Community Church of Hilliard in Columbus. He will be...

Bessie J. PenixBessie J. Penix, 79, of Akron, passed away at home on May 20, 2006. She was born March 7, 1927 in Tomahawk, KY. Bessie was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother, and will be missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oma and Byrd Spears; brothers, Ellis and Edgar Spears; and...

George A. "Bud" McCain George A. "Bud" McCain, 63, went to be with the Lord on May 19, 2006, after a courageous battle with cancer. Bud attended Faith Family Church and enjoyed collecting movies. Preceded in death by his parents Pete and Judy Paksztis; and grandparents Andrew and Elizabeth Hrubik. Survivors include his wife and companion Dora, of 27 years;...

Roy W. Hamrick, Sr.Roy W. Hamrick, Sr., 85, of Akron, passed away May 19, 2006. Roy was preceded in death by his wife, Lottie L. Hamrick. He is survived by his children, Jo-Ann B. Hayes (Ivan), Roy W. Hamrick, Jr. (Amy), Vera L. Smallridge (Clint), Eileen Carol Hall (Charles), and Karen K. Gilbert (Fred); and many beautiful grandchildren and great-grandchildren....

Clayton L. SandersClayton L. Sanders, 64, of Kent, departed this life on May 16, 2006, and is now singing and rejoicing in heaven. Clayton was a lifelong Boy Scout and worked at youth camps at the Akron Baptist Temple. He was a Naval Reservist and attended Hower Vocational Trade School with a sheet metal vocation. Clayton worked at General Tire...

Herman L. Stone Herman L. Stone, 60, passed away on May 16, 2006. Herman had worked at the Ford Motor Co.- Walton Hills for 37 years. He attended East Market St. Church of God. He had a passion for cooking and landscaping and was an avid NASCAR fan. Herman was a devoted husband and father and was eagerly awaiting the...

James Richard (Dick) McVanJames Richard (Dick) McVan, 80, passed away surrounded by family on May 16, 2006. He was born on December 23, 1925 in Akron and was a life long resident. He was a Navy World War II veteran. Preceded in death by his mother, Claire McVan; son, James M. McVan; and grandson, James A. Hardman. He is survived...

John James "Jack" Spade, Sr.John James "Jack" Spade, Sr. (aka Sam), died at 3:15 p.m. on Friday, May 12, 2006 at Akron City Hospital. Jack was born March 21, 1923 in Akron, the son of Clark J. and Iva Greely Spade (both deceased). He was raised in East Akron where he attended Windemere Grade School. He also attended Hower Vocational...

Joshua Roy LeggJoshua Roy Legg, 24, of Akron, went to be with the Lord on May 13, 2006. He attended Garfield High School, and played quarterback. He had lettered in his freshman year on varsity while still also playing on junior varsity. He also played for the Firestone Park Indians baseball team and basketball for Garfield and Firestone Park and...

George L. Bahil, SrGeorge L. Bahil, Sr. 78, a lifelong resident of Akron went to see the Lord on May 13, 2006 after many lengthy illnesses. George had served in Okinawa from 1945 to 1947 with the Air Force. He worked for the City of Akron for 27 years all which were at the Akron Fulton Airport and had nicknamed...

Marlin Ray WardMarlin Ray Ward, 66, of Deerfield, passed away on May 13, 2006. In his free time, Marlin enjoyed working on cars. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sherman and Brucie Ward; son, David; and brothers, Junior, Neeley, Gene, and Jessie. He will be deeply missed by his wife, Juanita; daughters, Sylvia Williams (fiance Douglas) of Ellet,...

Christopher G. BruntonChristopher G. Brunton, 30, of Brimfield Township, passed away May 11, 2006. He was born July 9, 1975 in Ravenna, Ohio. Christopher enjoyed dirt bikes and computers but most of all held a deep love for his two children. Christopher is survived by his wife, Amber (Klusty) Brunton; daughter, Cortney Darlene; son, Christian Antonio; parents, Gerald & Roberta...

Paul J. ShahanPaul J. Shahan, 70, of Uniontown, passed away May 11, 2006. Paul retired from B.F. Goodrich after 31 years of service. An avid outdoorsman, Paul took hunting and fishing trips all over the country. He will always be remembered for his hard work and love of family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Waitman and Blanche...

W. J. "June" "Bill" Hoover Wilmer J. "Bill" Hoover, 78, passed away on May 10, 2006. Bill was a veteran of WWII, having served with the US Army. He was a life member of the Army Navy Club Post 102 and the VFW Post 8975. Bill also enjoyed woodworking. There wasn't a day that went by that he didn't make...

Donna J. PagenkopfDonna J. Pagenkopf, 74, of Akron, passed away May 9, 2006. Donna will always be remembered for her love of entertaining and the pride she took in her home. She enjoyed opening her home and cooking for family and friends during the holidays. In her free time, she loved to take trips to Amish Country. She collected antiques...

Linda J. Kraftick Linda J. Kraftick, 60, passed away on May 8, 2006. Linda enjoyed crocheting for her grandkids and collecting dolls. Preceded in death by her husband Edward Kraftick; mother Loretta Jones; stepmother Losie Jones; grandson Larry Cooper; and favorite brother-in-law Ray Hereford. Survivors include her father Sylvan Jones; daughters Jo Ann (Ron) DiPierro and Vicky (Kevin) Cooper; sons...

Danny E. BallDanny E. Ball, 68, of Akron, passed away on May 9, 2006. Danny was born November 1, 1937 to the late Lindsey M. and Lelia M (Davis) Ball. He was also preceeded in death by brothers Lindsey and Bill. He is survived by his wife of 50 years Margaret; daughters Michele Ross, Theresa (Gene) Thompson, Barbara Kerns, son,...

Ingeburg "Inge" PetersonIngeburg "Inge" Peterson, 74, of Springfield Twp., passed away May 7, 2006 at Akron General Medical Center. She was born April 2, 1932 in Hanau, Germany to the late George & Magdalena (Heindle) Marburger. Inge was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who was loved by all and never missed a sporting event. She served as a den...

Charles C. BolyardCharles C. Bolyard, 86, of Akron, passed away May 7, 2006. Charles was born August 20, 1919 in Preston County, WV to the late Arley and Elva Bolyard. Charles served in WWII. He was a member of the VFW Post #8487 and Mogadore Moose Club. He retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in 1972. After a wonderful,...

Lois M. YensenLois M. Yensen, 73 of Springfield Township, passed away May 6, 2006. Lois was a 34 year member of the New Apostolic Church who enjoyed her church family and will be missed by all. She was a very devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend who gave unselfishly to all she knew. Lois is preceded in death by her...