George Goodman, 78, passed away peacefully at VNS Hospice on July 10, 2005. Born in Yukon, West Virginia, he is survived by Stacil, his loving wife of 52 years. He is also survived by son Dale (Margaret) Goodman, daughter Nancy (Russell) Gregory, sister Thelma (Burb) Vance, brothers Harold (Geneva) Goodman and Roland (June) Goodman, sister-in-law Eva Goodman, brother-in-law Joe Wimmer...

Lillian R. Fike (nee Kelly), 89, of Springfield Township, passed away July 10, 2005 at Akron General Medical Center. She was born February 21, 1916 in Morgantown, WV to the late Walter O. & Mary (Savage) Kelly. She retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. Lillian loved to travel, especially with her husband, Dale. She enjoyed painting, an interest she...

Thomas L. Kilgore, 84, went to be with Jesus on July 10, 2005. He was born on January 1, 1921 in Atlanta, GA. He was a resident of Ohio for over 40 years. Thomas was the owner and operator of a roofing and siding business and was a member of Rex Hubbard's Cathedral of Tomorrow where he was an usher...

Helen L. RobisonHelen L. Robison, 77, of Akron, died on July 8, 2005. She was born on May 15, 1928 in Akron, to the late James and Maggie (Ellis) Silcox. Helen was a member of the Mogadore Moose Lodge. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, William (Bill) Robison, brothers James and Joe, sister Evelyn...

Mary J. AndersonMary J. Anderson, 71, of Akron, passed away July 7, 2005. Mary was a member of the Eagles 2301 and the Ladies Auxiliary Addie Day 52. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carroll and Beaulah Hanks, and brother, Donald Hanks. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth; daughters, Mary Beers, Barbara Mills (John Schillinger), and Brenda...

Donn F. GaynorDonn F. Gaynor, of Akron, passed away on July 6, 2005 after a short battle with cancer. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, he attended Butler University. He was a veteran of the U.S. Armed Air Forces in World War II and later worked for Chicago and Southern Air Lines, Lake Central Air Lines and the Mansfield News Journal. Donn...

Charles E. Allshouse, Jr.Charles E. Allshouse, Jr., passed away on July 5, 2005 at Akron City Hospital. He was born August 4, 1917 in Akron and resided here his whole life. Charles retired from B.F. Goodrich in 1982 after 39 years of service and in his free time, he loved to play BINGO. He will be missed by many people....

Richard I. WielandRichard I. Wieland, 74, passed away September 13, 2005. He was a life long resident of Akron and a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Richard will always be remembered for his charismatic personality. He was a friend to everyone he knew. He was an accomplished artist and devoted much time to sharing his drawing and painting skills with...

Theodore D. "Taz" Myers, 55, passed away on June 29, 2005. Survivors include sons Brian (Gwen) Myers and Theodore "T.J." Myers; daughters Amanda Myers and Brenda (Matt) Swanson; sisters Patricia (Mike) Cingel, Terri Goodwin, and Holly Martin; brothers Tim Myers and Ronnie Myers; grandchildren Brianna, Skye, Dennis, Clayton, Dejah, and Chloe; and many other family members and friends. Calling hours...

C. Douglas Cox, 67, passed away on July 2, 2005 after a courageous battle with renal failure. He retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. after 38 years of service and was an avid sports fan. Preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his devoted wife of 25 years, Roberta; daughters Suzanne (Bob) Heil, Gretchen (Fred) Gilmore, Patricia (Joe)...

Wayne E. Roberts Wayne E. Roberts, 61, of Springfield Township, passed away on July 4, 2005 at the Hospice Care Center after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born March 16, 1944 in Unicoi, Tennessee to the late Paul E. & Ruby E. (McLemore) Roberts. Wayne was a big fan of NASCAR, especially #6, Mark Martin. He also loved...

Roy P. Falls Roy P. Falls, 88, went home to be with the Lord on June 30, 2005. He was born to Frank and Gertrude Falls on the banks of the Greenbrier River in Ronceverte, West Virginia on April 12, 1917. Preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, and two brothers, Roy leaves behind his beloved wife of 60...

Elsie H. OliverElsie H. Oliver, 79, loving mother and grandmother, passed away June 30, 2005 after a lengthy illness. Her gentle and kind spirit was felt by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Nicholas and Marie Friedman; sisters, Esther and Ruth; and a baby daughter. She is survived by her children, Cynthia House, Linda...

Phyllis A Hopkins Phyllis A Hopkins, 45, of Akron, passed away June 28, 2005 after a long battle with cancer. Phyllis loved the outdoors and especially camping. She also was an avid bowler in her free time. Phyllis was preceded in death by her father James R Musgrave, Sr. She is survived by her Fiance Robert Pierson; mother, Ellen Musgrave;...

Nicholas Zender"World's Greatest Dad"Nicholas Zender, 47, of Akron, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2005. He was preceded in death by his father, Nicholas. He is survived by Tammy Zender and children, Nikki and Hedy; nieces and nephew, Nicole, Brandy, and Mathew; mother Hedy Anderson; brothers, Robert and James Zender; many other relatives and close friends. Calling hours will be held...

Jo Anne Wells, 79, of Akron, passed away June 27, 2005. In her free time, Jo Anne loved gardening, fishing, and going to yard sales. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and will be missed by all who knew her. Jo Anne was preceded in death by her husband, Gorman G. Wells and son-in-law, Michael Cundiff. She is...

Violet P. MurrayViolet P. Murray, 74, passed away June 27, 2005 at Hope House in Cuyahoga Falls. She was born March 29, 1921 in Tennessee and moved to Akron in 1941. She began to work at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and retired in 1976 because of a disability. Violet was a member of Goodyear Heights Presbyterian Church. She was...