Frank FerriseFrank Ferrise, 73, passed away unexpectedly on April 18, 2006. Born in Akron, Ohio on April 13, 1933, he resided in Akron for all of his life. Frank was a veteran of the US Navy and served in the Korean War. Preceded in death by his parents Salvatore and Antonia; siblings Isabel Walker, John Ferrise, Mary Tillett, Albert Ferrise,...

Thomas E. Brown Thomas E. Brown, 53, passed away suddenly on April 18, 2006. Tom was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church and also the Knights of Columbus at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Farming was his passion. Tom took great pride in his pumpkins, cantaloupes, vegetables, and particularly his sweet corn! He was devoted to his wife, parents, family,...

Herbert C. PooleHerbert C. Poole, 73, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away April 15, 2006, at his residence. He was born July 14, 1932 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Albert & Agnes (Pearn) Poole. Herbert was a veteran of the Korean Conflict having proudly served in the U.S. Army/Air Force. He was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church....

Willard L. ReedWillard "Bill" L. Reed, age 75, passed away on April 14, 2006. He was born on May 22, 1930 in Harrison City, WV. Willard played and loved bluegrass music and festivals. He played many instruments. Willard is preceded in death by his mother and father, Effie and Otto Reed and 11 brothers and sisters. He is survived by...

Betty M. Tucker (nee Saley) Betty M. Tucker, born April 17, 1929, passed away suddenly on April 13, 2006. Betty was preceded in death by her first husband, Steve Saley; parents, Sam and Attie Stewart; and daughter, Stephanie Smith. She is survived by her husband, Daniel; daughter, Tina; sons, Sam and Barry (Anna); eleven grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren. Betty graduated...

Katherine K. MarusekKatherine K. Marusek, 98, of Akron, passed away April 12, 2006. Katherine retired after seventeen years of service at Akron General Medical Center. In her free time, she enjoyed traveling and bingo. She will be deeply missed by her husband of 37 years, Mike Marusek; children, Delores Claiborne, Vincent (Jean) Opalka, Katherine Grysmala, and Sandra Opalka; sister, Helen;...

Laura E. Lentz Laura E. Lentz, 43, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly April 11, 2006 at St. Joseph Hospital in Warren. She was born April 18, 1962 in Akron, Ohio. Laura is survived by her daughters, Lauren L. Gamino of Akron and Harley M. Pierce of Mogadore; mother, Ethel L. Lentz of Akron; father, Frederick (Pat) Lentz. There will be...

Paul D. ClarkPaul D. Clark, 75, of Akron, died April 12, 2006 at his residence. He was born January 27, 1931 in Cumberland, Kentucky to the late Butler & Martha (Holcomb) Clark. He served in the U.S. Army and later worked in the area as a carpenter. Paul was a member of Praise Temple of Akron and he enjoyed fishing...

Justien G. GreeneJustien G. Greene, 72, of Bedford, died on Friday, April 7, 2006 at University Hospitals of Cleveland. He was born March 29, 1934 in Cowen, West Virginia moving to Ohio 50 years ago living in Akron most of those years. He proudly served his country during the Korean War in the U.S. Navy and later retired from the...

James H. Strain James H. Strain, 65, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 10, 2006. He was born in Rapid City, SD but resided in Akron for the last 33 years. He will be sorely missed by his best friend and wife, Vicki; his loving daughters Carla Linaburg, Sheryll and John Josey, and Terri and Randy...

May GarverMay Garver, 85, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on April 11, 2006. She was born May 16, 1920 in Ritchie County, West Virginia to the late Ira L. & Bessie (Reed) Rexroad. May was a member of Ernest Angley's Grace Cathedral and retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. after 35 years of service. She...

Robert L. Maxwell, Jr.Robert L. Maxwell, Jr., 65, born March 2, 1941, passed away on April 10, 2006 at home. Preceded in death by his parents Robert and Jean Maxwell of Akron. He leaves behind his loving and devoted wife Barbara; and three children, Dennis, David (Kris), and Kristin (Thermon). Bob also has five grandchildren, BJ. Kendra, Zack, Mathew, and...

May T. Lezak Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother passed away April 6, 2006 at Heather Knoll Nursing Home following a short illness. She was born March 10, 1910 in Kentucky and spent nearly all her life in Akron working for Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. for nearly 40 years retiring in 1972. She was a longtime member of the New...

Marilyn CrawfordMarilyn Crawford, 60, formerly of Uniontown Ohio passed into heaven peacefully on April 8, 2006 surrounded by family and friends, after a short but courageous battle with cancer.She was preceded in death by her parents Elliot and Grace Mueller; brothers Michael and Timothy Mueller. She is survived by her husband of 38 years Bill Sr.; daughter Christi (Randy) Nutt;...

Cecil A. Speegle, 55, of Akron passed away April 7. Cecil graduated from Garfield High School in 1971. He leaves behind his father Wallace Speegle and stepmother Donna Speegle; his mother Louise Bitonti; brothers Jeffery Speegle, Joe Speegle, Nick (Marcia) Speegle and Mark Mitchell; sisters Bene Waller, Barb (BJ) Elliot, Racheal (Tim) Koeneman, Sherry (Eric) Bodner; and his friends Jim...

Charles "Chuck" E. Villers, Sr.(insert photo with caption: "Together Forever")Charles "Chuck" E. Villers, 77, of Akron, passed away April 6, 2006. Chuck will always be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor and his helpful nature. Chuck never met a stranger and loved to tell stories. One of his favorite past times was driving along Rte 76, talking on his...

Adam W. Kavosick, Jr.Adam W. Kavosick, Jr., 1 year old, of Akron, was welcomed into the arms of his Heavenly Father on April 4, 2006. He was born February 27, 2005 in Akron and was always a happy, loving boy who loved to eat. He will be greatly missed and forever treasured by his parents, Adam W. Kavosick, Sr. &...

Letitia FuioreaLetitia Fuiorea, 69, of Akron, passed away April 4, 2006. Letitia was born in Romania on March 21, 1937 to the late Gavrila and Clementina Dosteteanu. She moved to America in 1977 and established her family in the Akron area. She retired from Akron General Medical Center after 23 years of service. She was a member of the Romanian...

Henry Schleicher, Jr.Henry Schleicher, Jr., 82, life-long resident of Akron, passed away April 3, 2006. He was born December 20, 1923 and later served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He retired from the Ford Motor Company. In his free time, he enjoyed horse races. He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Lucille Schleicher; daughters, Linda (Terry) Baker...

Brian A. MontgomeryHe is in Heaven with his Heavenly Father and is now cancer free.Brian A. Montgomery, 8, of Rootstown, passed away April 3, 2006 at his residence. He was born June 26, 1997 in Fort Wayne, Indiana and attended St. Patrick School in Kent. Brian enjoyed karate. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Roger Montgomery and great-grandparents,...