William L. BergdorfWilliam L. Bergdorf, 69, formerly of Akron, passed away in Columbus, Ohio on November 12, 2005. William retired from Akron General Medical Center after many years of service. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wynona; parents, Jack and Arello Bergdorf; brother, John Bergdorf; and sister, Betty Ash. He is survived by his children, Melinda (Jonathan) Schroeder...

Robert G. Reynolds (Buck)Robert G. Reynolds (Buck), 84, went home to be with his Lord on November 12, 2005. He leaves his loving wife of 60 years, Mary; dear daughter, Becky (Ken); two grandchildren, Christina and Scott. He served his country proudly in the U.S. Army during World War II, was a member of Portage Lakes Lodge F & A.M....

Mary E. Caswell Mary E. Caswell, 91, went home to the Lord on November 7, 2005. Mary was very devoted to her family. She lived for her children. She also enjoyed embroidery and latch-hook rugs. She was preceded in death by her husband Whitefield; daughter Sharon Fraelich (nee Caswell); son Neil Caswell; grandsons Mark Caswell and William Cooper; and son-in-law...

Frances L. Hollis Frances L. Hollis left this world to go to be with her Lord and Savior on November 7, 2005. She was born on January 2, 1927 to Pearl and Herman Hollis. Frances courageously fought cancer for the last seven years. She was preceded in death by both of her parents and by a brother, Marion (Rose) Hollis....

Carolyn Alice (Plum) BridgmanCarolyn Alice (Plum) Bridgman "Cally", 62, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on November 7, 2005 after a brief illness. She was born May 23, 1943 to the late Anson & Katherine Plum. Cally enjoyed taking cruises with her friends. She is survived by her daughters, Melissa (Randy) Watts and Melinda (Michael) Milush; grandchildren,...

Alice K. BreenAlice K. Breen, 70, of Akron, passed away November 6, 2005. Alice was a lifelong resident of Akron. She loved to paint and had many beautiful pieces of artwork that she was proud of. She also enjoyed planting flowers and caring for her garden and was known as being a great cook especially during the holidays when she...

Edward "PAPA" Martin Edward Martin, of Springfield Township at the age of 90, went home to his maker on November 5 . He and his twin were born on July 3, 1915 in McMenville TN. He was raised in Huntsville, AL and lived in the Akron area for the past 62 years. He was employed with the Goodyear Tire and...

Julia Mae KemppelJulia Mae Kemppel, 88, of Mogadore, passed away November 6, 2005. Julia was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, and will be missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest. She is survived by her children, David P. (Melvina) Kemppel, Weltha M. Cross, Rev. Ernest (Carolyn) Kemppel, Charles A. (Patricia) Kemppel,...

Jeffrey SchutteJeffrey Schutte, 44, went home to be with the Lord on November 4, 2005. He was an Akron resident his entire life. He worked at Melch's for four years and Goodwill for ten years. Jeffrey was preceded in death by his grandparents and his father, Robert Schutte. He is survived by his mother, Betty Schutte; sisters, Bonnie Schaffer (Bill...

William Montecalvo "Bill" "Monte"William Montecalvo, 58, of Uniontown, passed away November 4, 2005. Bill served in the Navy Seabees during the Vietnam War. He retired from Goodyear Tire Co. in 2003. In his free time, he was an avid fisherman. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Bertha Montecalvo. He is survived by his wife of 15...

John Fegal John Fegal, 85, passed away on October 31, 2005. John was a veteran of WWII, serving with the US Army. He retired from Teledyne-Monarch Rubber Co. after 43 years of service and was an avid golfer. John was a lifetime member of Mogadore VFW Post #8487 and Akron D.A.V. He was also a member of Eagles Club No....

James R. Grant James R. Grant, 55, passed away on October 25, 2005 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Jim was a veteran of the Vietnam war, serving with the US Army. He was a dedicated member of the American Legion and the NRA. Jim loved the ocean and was a master scuba diver. He enjoyed music and playing the drums. Jim...

Floriene A. BannerFloriene A. Banner, 65, of Atwater, died on October 19, 2005 at Akron City Hospital. She was born March 10, 1940 in Akron, Ohio. Floriene enjoyed traveling around the country and she loved the outdoors and BINGO. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gerry Banner; father, Raymond F. Morrison; and sister, Deana Landin. Floriene is survived...

Frank J. "Sonny" Novak, Jr.Frank J. "Sonny" Novak, Jr., 64, of Akron, died on October 18, 2005 at Akron General Medical Center. He was born June 25, 1941 in Barberton, Ohio to the late Frank & Mary Novak, Sr. Frank was a Case Manager for the County of Summit Child Support Enforcement Agency. He was a loving husband, father and...

Mary E. CrookstonMary E. Crookston, 72, of Akron, was promoted to glory to her God's good Heaven on October 18, 2005. Mary, a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother, will be missed by all. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Albert; children, Betsy (Roy), Sue (Larry), Judy (George), Jim (Cindy), Patrick (Stephanie), Lisa (Steve), Sally, and Bert; twenty-six...

Clara Lucile RoachClara Lucile Roach, 93, of Akron, passed away October 17, 2005 at Chambrel at Montrose. She was born April 30, 1912 in Anniston, Alabama to the late John & Mollie Rodgers and lived most of her life in Akron. Clara loved her home and gardening, especially flower and particularly roses. She was known for her love of cooking,...

Gene Dewitt BlandGene Dewitt Bland went home very peacefully to be with Jesus on October 14, 2005. Gene was a professional musician all of his life and had attended Juilliard School of Music at the beginning of his career. Gene was a very popular and well-known pianist both locally and in many of the upscale dining and entertainment clubs and...

Ernest R. Gay, Sr.Ernest R. Gay, Sr., 77, passed away October 12, 2005. Ernest proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1946-1947. He retired from BF Goodrich after over 30 years of service. In his free time, Ernest loved working on automobiles. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Bonnie Gay; daughter, Jeannie McCall; stepson, Billy Keith; grandson,...

Robert E. RichmondRobert E. Richmond, 46, passed away in his home October 13, 2005. He was born and raised in Akron, Ohio and was preceded in death by his father, Gene Richmond. He was a member of the First Apostolic Church in Tallmadge. He was employed by Cuyahoga Community College as a network technician. He was a veteran of the...

Gladys Helene ScovernGladys Helene Scovern, 95, of Akron, died on October 13, 2005 at her residence. She was born in 1910 in Colebank, West Virginia as the second of 11 children to the late Lora Hester (White) & Franklin Colebank. She lived in the Ellet area of Akron for 75 years of her life and worked for the Firestone Tire...