Melissa Traughber CollinsMelissa Traughber Collins, 94, entered into eternity November 19, 2004. She was born on July 6, 1910 in Springfield, TN to the late Guy Traughber & Lula Belle Barbee. She later moved to Indianapolis, IN where she studied cosmetology, married Clifford Collins, and operated a beauty salon for many years. She was a devoted member of the Mount...

Nellie A. KeneppNellie A. Kenepp, 90, of Springfield Township, passed away November 18, 2004 at the Hospice Care Center. She was born December 14, 2004 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Homer J. & Mary C. MacBride. Nellie was a member of St. Matthew Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Fred E....

Deanna R. ThomasDeanna R. Thomas, 64, died on Tuesday, November 16, 2004, after a six month illness. She lived most of her life in the Akron area. She is preceded in death by brother, Harvey Cannon. She is survived by husband, Gary L. Thomas; daughter, Rebecca Sterling of Tallmadge; daughter and son-in-law, Liz and David Remmy of Akron; two grandchildren,...

Thomas R. StoutenboroughThomas R. Stoutenborough, 67, of Cuyahoga Falls passed away November 13, 2004. He was born May 8, 1937 to the late Roy & Ruth Stoutenborough. After his retirement, Thomas was a volunteer and advocate for deaf and disabled people. He was a member of Boy Scouts, Solon JCs, Valley YMCA, Deaf Advisory Board for Cleveland Speech and Hearing...

Shirley M. PeterhoffShirley M. Peterhoff, 68, of Akron, passed away November 12, 2004 peacefully. She was born May 14, 1936 in Akron, Ohio and lived here all of her life. Shirley was a person who first and foremost loved her family, was always considerate of everyone and cared for others as well. She was well liked by all who came...

"REUNITED"Ruzica "Rose" Rees (nee Markov)Our beloved Rose was reunited with her loving husband Harry A. Rees in the Lord's garden on November 12, 2004.Born in Akron as Ruzica Markov, she resided in Goodyear Heights her entire life. In her younger days, she was a "Rosie the Riveter" for Goodyear Aerospace working in the airdock and had attended the recent Corsair...

Betty L. BurdetteBetty L. Burdette, 67, of Springfield Township, passed away November 12, 2004 at Akron General Medical Center. She was born May 11, 1937 in Charleston, West Virginia to the late Matthias & Iva (Good) Rhodes. Betty has lived in Akron since 1959 and had many pen pals across the world. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and...

James D. SmithJames D. Smith, 67, of Akron, passed away November 10, 2004. Jim was born April 6, 1937 in Cuyahoga Falls to the late James P. and Elsie Smith. He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Carolyn Kay Smith; daughters, Pam (Jack) Lynch of Kent, Shellie Smith of New Port Richey, FL, and Fama (Frank) Neely of...

Virginia A WilliamsVirginia A "Aunt Jennie" Willliams, 96, of Akron, died peacefully November 10, 2004. Virginia was born in Vickers, W.V. on May 25, 1908 to Sarah Hattie Shaffer. She moved to Akron in the mid 1930's. Virginia worked in the laboratories at the Quaker Oats Company in Akron. Quaker Oats relocated Virginia and her husband Burl T Williams to...

Clyde O. EbelingClyde O. Ebeling, born on December 30, 1912, went to sing with God's Choir of Angels on November 10, 2004. Clyde's passion was music and he shared that love with many young people over his 36 years of teaching High School Choir and Band. His last 18 years of teaching was at Nordonia High School from where he...

Paul L. SchweikertPaul L. Schweikert, 88, of Akron, passed away November 7, 2004 at Pebble Creek Nursing Home. He was born May 2, 1916 to the late Ray and Ethel Schweikert. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Lt. William Schweikert and wife, Mary Schweikert. He is survived by his sons, Jere (Alison) Schweikert of California and Keith...

Thelma R. McFallsThelma R. McFalls, 76, went home to be with the Lord on November 7, 2004. She was finally reunited with her husband, Paul McFalls and parents, Clifford and Ethel Schafer. Thelma is survived by her children, Richard (Terry) of Alabama, Dennis (Mary Anne) of Tennessee, and Paula (Timothy) Sells of Akron; brothers, Clarence (Forestry Schafer of Canton and...

Ellen Marie Pool JusticeEllen passed away November 6, 2004. She was born in Sistersville, WV on July 17, 1923 to Charles Edwin (Jingles) and Midred K. Pool. She was preceded in death by her sister, Laura Jane; her parents; and her husband. Ellen attended school in Sistersville, graduating in 1942. She married Charles Roy Justice on December 22, 1945. Ellen...

Edwin G. HansenEdwin G. Hansen, 84, of Akron, passed away November 5, 2004. Edwin was born and raised in Erie, PA. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard and later received an engineering degree from Case Institute of Technology. In his spare time, Edwin was an avid fisherman and boater. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Roberta;...

Alma "Peggy" Pearmon (nee Miller)Alma "Peggy" Pearmon, 80, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on November 5, 2004. She was born October 5, 1924 in Painesville, Ohio to the late Almond & Ruth (Davis) Miller. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Frank Pearmon; brothers, Albert, Gordon, Lester and William Miller;...

Mary Ann NottnagelMary Ann Nottnagel, a lifelong area resident, passed away November 4, 2004. Mary was born in Copley on December 19, 1930. She was a member of St. Stephens Lutheran Church in Stow. She was preceded in death by her parents, John P. and Mildred L. Griffiths, Sr. and daughter, Carol Jessel. She is survived by her husband of...

Ruth Ann BolingRuth Ann Boling, 65, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away November 1, 2004 after a short illness. She was born February 4, 1939 in Flemingsburg, Kentucky to the late Roe & Stella (Parker) Boling. She is survived by her children, grandchildren, brothers and sisters. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.NEWCOMER-FARLEY 330-784-3334

Charles C. PorporaCharles C. Porpora, 64, passed away after a short illness on October 31, 2004. He was born in Akron on November 3, 1939. He graduated from St. Mary Catholic High School in 1957. After being honorably discharged from the Navy, he graduated from the University of Akron. Charles was a longtime soccer official and was involved with the...

Barbara M. Hunter, Sr.Barbara M. Hunter, Sr., 76, of Akron, passed away October 31, 2004 at Akron City Hospital. She was born March 16, 1928 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Herbert & Florence (McDermott) Eggert and lived in Akron most of her life. Barbara loved to play BINGO, cards and she bowled in many leagues. In addition to her...

Daniel F. ShumakerDaniel F. Shumaker, 89, of Akron passed away October 30, 2004. He was born August 8, 1915 in Somerset, PA to the late Charles & Catherine Shumaker. Daniel was an usher and member of Akron Baptist Temple for 35 years. He was a carpenter for most of his life and was a member of the Akron Camera Club....