Lawrence Fletcher Thornton, Jr.Lawrence Fletcher Thornton, Jr., 75, of Lakemore, passed away December 21, 2005. Larry was born in Akron on August 30, 1930 and lived in the area his entire life. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was an active member of Goodyear Heights Baptist Church and was known for his willingness to...

Bertha E. SmithBertha E. Smith, 103, went home to be with the Lord on December 21, 2005. She was born January 19, 1902 in Alliance, Ohio to the late Ecker David & Jemima Augusta (Wirebaugh) Obney. Bertha was a faithful member of Ernest Angley's Grace Cathedral for 49 years where she volunteered much of her time to the work of...

Frederick R. BeebeCWO-4 Frederick Richard Beebe, 50, passed away in Lafayette, Louisiana on December 15, 2005. Fred had recently retired after 22 years of service to his country in the US Army. Fred was a helicopter pilot in the Army and served two remote tours in Korea and one combat tour in Saudi Arabia/Iraq. Affectionately know to his friends as...

Donald R. ShermanDonald R. Sherman, 69, of Akron, passed away December 20, 2005 at his residence. He was born March 3, 1936 in Barberton, Ohio to the late Ray & Mae Sherman and later served in the U.S. Army. Donald was a sports fanatic with an undying devotion to the Cleveland Browns. He also enjoyed playing Euchre with his friends...

Janet R. Hinman (nee Brooks) Janet R. Hinman (nee Brooks), 62, passed away on December 16, 2005. Preceded in death by her parents Bill and Sara Brooks, Marge McMasters, and sister Cheryl Allaha. She is survived by J.R. McMasters, sons Bob (Tami) of Cuyahoga Falls, Pat (Brenda) of Akron, and Steve of South Carolina; grandchildren Kristin, Michael, Justin, Ryan, and...

Kenneth E. "Kenny" FerrisKenneth E. "Kenny" Ferris, 82, passed away on December 11, 2005. He was a veteran of WWII serving with the US Army. Kenny retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. after 43 years of service. He was a friend to many and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Preceded in death by his wife...

Clarence W. McClellandClarence W. McClelland, 81, passed away on December 11, 2005. Clarence was a veteran of WWII serving with the US Army. He was a member of VFW Post #3294 and Cement Masons Local #109. He also enjoyed fishing, woodworking, and feeding the birds and squirrels. He was preceded in death by his parents Barton and Rhoda; brothers George...

Thomas H. DavisThomas H. Davis, 91, passed away on December 15, 2005. He retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. and was a member of the Masonic Lodge. Preceded in death by his wife Donna and sons Thomas and Richard. Survivors include grandchildren Kaby Davis, Lori Davis, Robin Davis, Diane Davis, Scott Davis, and Jamie Davis; and several nieces and...

Hope Vanessa HooverHope Vanessa Hoover, 79, of Akron, passed away December 12, 2005. Hope was born July 11, 1926 in Windber, PA to the late Joseph and Amanda Jones. She retired from Edwin Shaw Hospital after 27 years of service and was a longtime member of Sawyerwood Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by brothers, Bud and Mervin and...

Joan M. LambergJoan M. Lamberg, 63, went to be with the Lord after a brief illness on December 11, 2005. Joan is survived by her husband of 43 years, Douglas M. Lamberg, Sr.; daughters, Kimberly (Steve) Darr, Rebecca (Edward) Bailey, Brenda (Bill) Boyes, and Teresa Lamberg; son, Douglas (Kristine) Lamberg, Jr.; and 10 grandchildren. Family and friends may call Wednesday...

Lea Ann Wolf (Jordan)Lea Ann Wolf, 46, of Brimfield, passed away December 9, 2005. Lea Ann was a loving and caring woman who would do all that she could for her family. She deeply enjoyed spending every day with her fiance, Dan and her dog, Bear. She was a proud grandmother and played an active role in her grandson's life....

Gary J. KovacsGary J. Kovacs, 58, passed away December 8, 2005. Gary lived his entire life in Akron. He attended Akron University and retired from Goodrich. He was an avid Ohio State fan. Gary was preceded in death by his parents, John and Bessie Kovacs. He is survived by Sheri Kovacs; daughters, Jenny (Ellis) Evans and Heather Kovacs (Michael Minx);...

Juanita M. SampleJuanita M. Sample, 70, passed away on December 6, 2005. Preceded in death by her husband Frank and son Ronald. Survivors include daughters Debra (Dan) Batchik and Cynthia (Ken) Fajt; son Richard (Kathy); 13 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; sisters Jean Buxton and Francis Keen; brother Robert McGunigal. Juanita was a loving and generous mother and grandmother; she was our...

Roger F. FrasierRoger F. Frasier, 67, of Lakemore, passed away December 6, 2005. Roger was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather and will be missed by all who knew him. He loved spending time fishing on his boat, "Frasier's Fantasy". Roger was preceded in death by his parents, Frederick Frasier and Helen Atwell. He is survived by his wife of...

Phyllis L. (Crutchley) HunterPhyllis L. (Crutchley) Hunter, 94, went home to be with the Lord December 4, 2005. Born in Cumberland, Maryland and was a resident of Akron for 79 years. She was a graduate of East High School, attended Actual Business College and was employed with W. A. Garrigan and Son Insurance Agency for ten years. She was an...

Carol E. McClellan Carol E. McClellan, 72, Mogadore, died Sunday, Dec. 4, 2005, after a long illness. She was born Sept. 15, 1933, in Akron, Ohio, to Hollie and Helen White. She graduated from Akron East High School in 1951. On April 9, 1952, she married Richard E. McClellan, who survives. Mrs. McClellan, a Catholic, was a founding member of...

Patricia A. BlankenshipPatricia A. Blankenship, 69, of Akron, passed away December 3, 2005. Pat retired from Steere Enterprises. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and will be missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dewey and Ruby Wilson; sisters, Virginia Kester and Lillian Gillespie; brothers, Robert Wilson and D.C. Wilson, Jr;...

Everett "Ed" E. Feathers, Sr.Everett Eugene Feathers, Sr , age 87, went home to be with the Lord on November 30, 2005. He was born in Albright, WV on April 23, 1918. He had been a resident of Northampton for over 60 years. As a young man he worked as a railroad fireman on the B&O Railroad in Keyser, WV....