Ila KurtzIla Kurtz, 101, passed away on July 23, 2006. Ila was born in Akron on December 17, 1904 to the late Edwin and Minerva Kurtz. She graduated from Central High School and later from Dennison University. Ila lived most of her adult life in Cincinnati, where she worked for the Children's Home. She was preceded in death by her...

Louise CapotostoLouise Capotosto, born in 1908 in Homer City, Pennsylvania, was one of eight children of Julianna & Gaetano Colavincenzo. Louise moved to Akron at the age of 21, married Salvadore Capotosto in 1934, and raised five children. Her husband Salvadore passed away in 1952. In 1953, Louise started her business, Louise's Drapery Shop, and was in business for 35...

Beechie M (Harless) SimmonsBeechie M (Harless) Simmons, 80 years old, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 22, 2006 after an extended illness. She was born in Van Lear, Kentucky and came to Akron when she was one year old. She graduated from South High School in 1944 and retired from K-Mart in 1988. She enjoyed performing...

Ellen E. HesseEllen E. Hesse, 70, of Akron, passed away on July 22, 2006. Born on March 3, 1936 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late Russell and Eleanor Wagner. Ellen was a member of AA, with over 25 years of sobriety, and also Trinity Lutheran Church in Akron. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Hazel V. Robinson Hazel V. Robinson, 75, passed away on July 20, 2006. Born April 14, 1931 in Rosedale, WV to the late Everett and Clara Perkins. She was a long-time member of Calvary Temple. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Caudill; brothers Junior, Mack, and Clifton Perkins; and sister Rosemary Carter. Survivors...

Robert H. Marks Robert H. Marks, 76, passed away on July 17, 2006, after a courageous battle with Leukemia. His courage and strong will was an inspiration to us all. Born November 1, 1929 in Akron to the late Robert and Etta Marks. He had served with the US Army and was a member of American Legion Post #0126-Jenson Beach....

Linda S. Duffield-Townsend Linda S. Duffield-Townsend, 61, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on July 18, 2006, at home, following a courageous battle with cancer. Linda was born on June 3, 1945 in Akron, OH, to Robert and Juanita Schultz. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to many. Linda was employed at St. Thomas...

Robert E. Suder, Sr.Robert E. Suder, Sr., went to be with Lord Jesus on July 16, 2006. He was a lifetime resident of Akron and a Vietnam Veteran. He was a career member of the Bricklayer and Masons Union. He is survived by his son, Robert (Robbie) Suder, Jr. and wife, Jennifer of Naples, FL; daughters, Tracy Crawford and husband...

Mary Nuosce RichMary Nuosce Rich, 102, of Akron, passed away July 15, 2006. Mary was born September 5, 1903 in Krebs, Oklahoma while it was still Indian Territory. She was an Akron resident for over 90 years, where she and her husband Newton worked at both Goodrich and Goodyear. Among Mary's five children, four as well as three grandchildren worked...

Floyd F. Dillon, Jr.Floyd F. Dillon, Jr., 74, passed away on July 11, 2006. Floyd was born in Stow, Ohio to Floyd and Evelyn Dillon, Sr. He retired from Goodyear after 40 years of service. In his free time, Floyd enjoyed tending to his roses and fishing. He was preceded in death by his father and mother; son, Donald; and...

John Karl John Karl, 89 a much loved husband, father and grandfather, passed away unexpectedly on June 30 after several years of failing health. The true measure of John's life is reflected in the way he provided and cared for his family; his pride in having served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps, 5th Division, during World War II;...

Marylou M Johnson (nee Angel)Marylou M Johnson (nee Angel), 78, of Akron, passed away on July 12, 2006 at Akron City Hospital. She was born in Jellico, TN to the late Lewis Claude and Mary Ruth Angel. Marylou is preceded in death by her husband of 48 years Marion H "Butch" and her son Jack. She is survived by her...

Wilford "Bill" C. Reynolds Wilford "Bill" C. Reynolds, 85 of Springfield Township, passed away July 13, 2006 at his residence. He was born October 16, 1920 in Akron, Ohio to the late William Scott & Myrtle (Whited) Reynolds. Bill served in the U.S. Army during WWII and later worked in the rubber industry. In his free time, he enjoyed sports,...

Anthony Molea Anthony Molea, 83, passed away on July 12, 2006. Preceded in death by his wife Dorothy; parents Samuel and Frances; brother Jack; sisters Frances Bourgeois, Antoinette Whelchel, and Norma Moran; and stepson James Thornton. Survivors include son Anthony (Nicki); daughters Paula Legg, Patricia (Jerry) Halman, and Dianna (Mike) Baughman; stepdaughters Marilyn Robison, Cheryl (Howard) Pifer, and Betty (Bob)...

Margaret T. Dengler Margaret T. Dengler, 85, passed away on July 11, 2006. Preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Katherine Fihn; brother Paul Fihn; great-grandson Cole Sellers; daughter-in-law Mary Nikic; step-sisters Lydia Plasted and Kate Kime; and step-brother Conrad Allrutz. Survivors include her husband Frederick of 45 years; sons Frank Nikic and Mark (Cheryl) Nikic; sister Dorothy Huzvar;...

Merrill O. MortonMerrill O. Morton, 87, of Copley, went home to be with the Lord on July 11, 2006 while at the Hospice Care Center. He was born July 14, 1918 in Parma, Ohio to the late Edwin L. & Minnie (Behner) Morton. Merrill worked as a driver in the Dairy Industry and attended The Chapel for 20 years. He...

Dorothy L. Molea Dorothy L. Molea, 90, passed away on July 12, 2006. Preceded in death by her son James Thornton; sister Lee Fair; and brothers Perry and Sam Woody. Survivors include her husband Anthony Molea; daughters Marilyn Robison, Cheryl (Howard) Pifer, and Betty (Bob) Miller; stepchildren Tony (Nicki) Molea, Paula Legg, Patty (Jerry) Halman, and Diane (Mike) Baughman; sister...

Mary V. Osborn, 90, passed away on July 9, 2006. Born in Lefthand, WV to the late William and Locie Carper. She retired from Northfield School System, was Baptist by faith, and enjoyed sewing. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her infant son Gene; sisters Pauline Shaffer-Kane and Garnet Mullins; and nephews Joe Mullins, and...

Debbie L. Woodard Debbie L. Woodard, 55, was called home by her mother Betty Woodard on Tuesday, July 11, 2006. Debbie was born on December 6, 1950 in Akron, Ohio where she lived most of her life. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She is survived by her father Joe Woodard; daughters Tracey (Gary) Stewart and Kim (Kelly) St....

Harold "Austin" Hunter Honaker, Jr.Harold "Austin" Hunter Honaker, Jr., 18, passed away suddenly after an accident on Sunday, July 9th in Elizabeth, West Virginia, his most beloved place to be. Austin was life long resident of Akron and a Senior at North High School where he was a member of the Culinary Arts and CBI Programs. Austin greatly enjoyed hunting,...