Joel M. McDowell, 52, of Akron, died on August 2, 2005. He was born September 6, 1952 in Akron, Ohio. Joel was a member of the United Steel Workers Union Local 1761. He was a loving father and friend to all. Joel was preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth M. Wiper. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl M....

Elizabeth F. Hartman, 90, passed away on August 2, 2005. She was formerly employed at Polsky's and Ferriot Brothers and belonged to Perry Grange, AARP, and the Alaska Club. Betty and Russell traveled all of their lives, every state and province, and now they can travel together forever. Preceded in death by her beloved husband Russell E. "Gene" Hartman; sister...

Dorothy J. Sexton, 59, of Akron, passed away August 2, 2005 after a brief but intense battle with cancer, and will be missed forever. Dorothy was a wonderful mother and loved spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Edna Adkins. She is survived by her daughter Tammy Sexton (Keith Brian Gruber); special...

Mollie Braucher, 98, of Akron, passed away August 1, 2005. Mollie was born July 15, 1907 to the late Michael and Mollie Maglic. She was a member of St. Francis De Sales. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Braucher; sisters, Anne Pontius and Frances Miller; and brothers, Michael Maglic, Jr. and John...

Timothy R. Stull, 46, of Clinton, went home to be with the Lord on July 31, 2005. He was born February 8, 1959 in Akron. Tim was a life member of Grace Baptist Church and was an avid baseball player and golfer. He never complained in spite of the many challenges in his life. He is survived by his parents,...

Donald E. Geiger, 71, passed away on July 31, 2005. He retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber Co., and was a master mason and a member of Akron Masonic Lodge #83. He was also a member of the Studebaker Club. Donald enjoyed old cars and playing cards with his friends. Survivors include his wife Johnnie; daughters Michele Geiger and Karen...

David E. HendricksDavid E. Hendricks, 52, died July 29, 2005 in Pewaukee, WI. He was born June 23, 1953 in Burlington, VT to Archie and Esther Hendricks. Dave was a member of the Kent United Methodist Church and lived most of his life in the Akron area. Dave was an avid golfer and loved baseball and poker. He was preceded...

Janet Rae (Spencer) Cook went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 31, 2005. Janet was born in Junior, WV on May 20, 1942, graduated from Kenmore High School in 1960, and married Everett "Bill" Cook the same year. She was a long-time member, Sunday school teacher, and nursery worker at the Akron Baptist Temple. Preceded in death...

Rick S. Infante, 43, of Tallmadge, passed away July 29, 2005. He was born October 17, 1961 in Akron, OH to Richard & Mary (Miller) Infante. In addition to his parents, Rick is survived by his fiance, Tonia Legg; children, Ronnie, Katelyn, Randy; sisters, Rochelle (Bob) Harsh, Pamella (Joseph) Lewis; brother, Joe Infante; 3 nieces, 1 nephew, 2 great-nieces, 1great-nephew....

Henry W. Shorb, 94, passed away on July 30, 2005. He was a member of Springfield Church of the Bretheren and enjoyed reading and doing crossword puzzles. Survivors include his loving wife of 65 years, Valdia; sons Brian of Fairfax, VA and Royal (Sandra) of Chino Valley, AZ; daughters Bernita of Akron and Evanola Davis of Mogadore; 7 grandchildren; and...

Dorothy J. Harrison has joined the love of her life, William J. Harrison. She was 80 years old, born on January 18, 1925 in Brownsville, PA. She lived most of her life in Akron, OH. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, William J. Harrison in 2000 and her son,...

Billy R. Petty, 67, went home to be with the Lord on July 29, 2005. Billy was an avid outdoorsman; he enjoyed fishing, camping, and hiking. Preceded in death by his father Glenn. Survivors include his mother Clodeen (Charles) Tennant of Akron; sister Patsy (Gene) Colegrove of Cuyahoga Falls; brothers Glenn (Connie) of Massillon, Kenneth (Judy) of Canton, and Larry...

Kenneth M. Pruitt, 87, of Stow, passed away July 26, 2005. Kenneth was born in Yale, Tennessee on October 7, 1917 to the late Woodie and Bertha Pruitt. Kenneth was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from BF Goodrich. He was a member of Faith Free Will Baptist Church and was a 32nd degree Mason. In addition to his parents,...

Louie T. Pace, 79, passed away on July 25, 2005. He was a member of the VFW, the American Legion, and was an avid fisherman. Preceded in death by his wife Alverta. Survivors include his sons Tom (Patty) Pace and Danny (Mindy) Thrasher; daughter Joy Thrasher; sister Hazel Theiss; grandchildren Shana Cook, Kelly Darnell, Jennifer Pace, and Samantha Pace; 4...

Charlotte M. Primerano (Roberts), 70, passed away on July 23, 2005. She was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Elsie Gordon; and brothers Lester and Wesley Gordon, and Bill Bevington. Survivors include her husband Eugene Primerano; daughters Charlene Dolin, Sandra Evans (John Brown), Kathy Nedrow (Mark Rich), and Donna (David) Roberts; 9 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; sisters Dora Shepel...

Adeline M. Skeen, 85, of Mogadore, passed away on July 23, 2005 at Akron City Hospital. She was born July 22, 1920 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio to the late Max & Laura (McCambridge) Getz. She was known as "Piney" and enjoyed walking through Mogadore, sewing and crocheting. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers,...

Diane Estella RedmondDiane E. Redmond, born in Akron, Ohio on March 13, 1967, died July 22, 2005. Diane is survived by daughter, Kendra Cottrill and son, Cory Cottrill of Atwater, OH; father, Daniel Redmond of Kingwood, WV; mother, Mary (Bob) Gemberling of Accident, MD; brothers, Dan (Diane) of Friendsville, MD, Douglas (Sheran) of Terre Alta, WV, Bob (Tonya) of Finzel,...

Raymond E. LordRaymond E. Lord, 85, beloved husband and father, passed away July 22, 2005. Raymond served in the Army Air Force during World War II and retired from Akron Public Schools after 25 years of service. He was a member of the Blue Lodge Masons, the Judson Lodge #319, the VFW, and the Goodyear Hunting and Fishing Club. He...

Marilyn J. RedigerMarilyn J. Rediger, 74, of Akron died on July 22, 2005. She was born on Dec. 9, 1930, in Akron to the late Kenneth and Irene (Miller) Sherbondy. Marilyn was a member of the Mogadore Moose and was employed by McDonalds for 20 plus years. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Glenn...