Olive Catherine Anderson (Lesher)Olive Catherine Anderson (Lesher), 87, matriach of the Anderson family and life-long resident of Akron, went to her eternal reward on September 22, 2004. Catherine was predeceased by her first husband of 44 years, Roy Anderson; second husband, Harry Lesher; brother, Gordon Milroy; sister, Vera Peat; sister-in-law, Doris Krothe; grandsons, Richie and Jerry Anderson; and great-grandson, Nathin...

Dorothy Eileen (Brotherton) TregoDorothy Eileen (Brotherton) Trego, 89, of Springfield Township, went to be with the Lord on September 22, 2004. She was born in Dresden, Ohio on August 13, 1915. Dorothy was a member of Tallmadge United Methodist Church and was an avid Bridge and Euchre player. She is preceded in death by her parents, John & Carrie Starner;...

Phyllis J. Herbstreet (Secreto, Conner)Phyllis J. Herbstreet, 67, of Akron, passed away August 29, 2004. Phyllis was a proud, independent woman whose perseverance was an inspiration to all. She will always be remembered for her love for animals. Phyllis will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel and Viola Conner....

Evelyn F. UpchurchEvelyn F. Upchurch, 86, of Akron, passed away August 29, 2004 at Hospice Care Center. She was born May 1, 1918 in Marietta, Ohio to the late Alvin & Susan (Corners) Willis. Evelyn was a member of New Horizons Christian Church and a previous member of Calvary Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in...

Mose L. "Whitey" PenixMose L. "Whitey" Penix, age 82, passed away on August 25 with his daughter Michelle at his side. He was born May 13, 1922 in Martin County, Kentucky to the late Seymore & Callie (Boyd) Penix. Mose proudly served in the U.S. Army during WWII and retired from Roadway after 31 years of service. He will always...

Andrea S. Lego (nee Waldman), 51, of Tallmadge, passed away September 26, 2002 at Akron City Hospital. She was born October 24, 1950 in Akron, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her mother, Sylvia (Lowry) Waldman. Survivors include her husband, Howard "Bill" Lego, of Tallmadge; daughter, Kristine "Kristy," of Tallmadge; father, Jack Waldman, of Akron; brothers, Neil (Marla) Waldman,...

Kathryn "Katie" Curtis, 73, of Akron, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2002. Katie was preceded in death by her husband, David Curtis. She will be deeply missed by her sons, Timothy (Diana) Curtis and Richard (Laura) Curtis; daughter, Brenda (Bud) Gear; seven grandchildren; all her bingo buddies and her cats and dog. The family would like to extend their...

Charles R. Jarvis, 79, of Tallmadge, passed away August 18, 2002 at Akron City Hospital. He was born September 25, 1922 in Chloe, West Virginia to the late Earley & Aurelia (West) Jarvis. Charles was a veteran of WWII, having served in the U.S. Army with the 82nd Airborne and was a molder for East Akron Casting. He was a...

Kenneth C. Anderson, 70, of Akron, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2002. Mr. Anderson served in th U.S. Army as a medic during the Korean War. He was a longtime member of Mogadore VFW Post 8487 and was affiliated with the Soapbox Derby for over 30 years. He was preceded in death by his son, John Anderson. He will...

Robert F. Fox, Sr., 61, of Tallmadge, passed away August 10, 2002 at Akron City Hospital. He was born February 10, 1941 in Akron OH to the late Donald S. & Leona R. (Hartman) Fox. Robert was a veteran having served in the U.S. Army and worked in construction for Cole Asphalt. He was an avid bowler and loved the...

JOHNNY WADE HARMONJohnny Wade Harmon, 15, of Tallmadge passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2002. Johnny was a freshman at Tallmadge High School. He enjoyed music and outdoor activities. He will always be remembered for his smiling face, outgoing personality, and ability to make people laugh. Johnny was dearly loved and will be missed by all who knew him. He...

RAYMOND GREENERaymond Greene, 76, of Akron, went home to with the Lord on May 22, 2002.Born July 19, 1925 in Akron to the late Clarence and Jessie Greene, he was a retired laborer for Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. after 47 years of service. Beside his parents, Raymond is preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Jean, in...

John "Jack" Langsdale, 71, of Akron, passed away at his residence on May 16, 2002 after a brief illness. Jack was born February 26, 1931 in Akron, Ohio to Edgar & Thelma (Dotson) Langsdale. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict having proudly served in the U.S. Navy. Jack was a Baker for 57 years, former owner of Jack's...

JACKSON B. KEASLERJackson V. Keasler, 83, of Akron, passed away April 29, 2002 at Akron City Hospital. He was born January 10, 1919 in Murphy, North Carolina to the late George & Myrtle Keasler. Jackson was retired from Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. after 34 years of service He is preceded in death by his wife, Bettie Keasler, in July...

DEBORAH A. SAFFLESDeborah A. Saffles, 40, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2002. She was preceded in death by her brother, Kenneth V. Saffles, Jr.. She is survived by her parents, Kenneth V Saffles, Sr. and Oleeta M. (Stinson) Saffles; sisters, Sharon Ingold of Akron, and Rebecca Olson of Komo, Indiana; and a very special friend, Tony Jackson. Family and...

JOHN F. POLANC, SR. John F. Polanc, Sr. Age 89, of Mogadore, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2002. Born June 16, 1912 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Joseph and Ursula (Jurjovcic) Polanz. 10 year resident of Vero Beach, Fla. Retired Plant Manager after 42 years of service for Caterpillar (Ohio Gear). Member of S.N.P.J. and former member of St....

Joseph P. Bojo, Sr., 67, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly April 27, 2002 at Akron City Hospital. He was born January 19, 1935 in Akron, Ohio to the late Joe & Katherine (Klein) Bojo. Joe proudly served his country in the U.S. Marines between the years of 1954 and 1962. He was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church and...

William R. Wade, 71, of Akron, passed away Thursday, April 25 after a long illness. Born December 27, 1930 in Akron, Ohio, he was a retired welder for Ohio Mechanics,and proudly served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. William was Past Commander of AMVETS Post # 67, a life member of the VFW post # 7200 and AMVETS #...

Martha L. Adkins, 83, of Akron, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2002. Martha was a longtime member of the Akron Baptist Temple. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee A. Adkins, three brothers, and two sisters. She is survived by her daughters, Elaine Ringeis of Uniontown and Jenette Blair of Akron; son, Dennis Adkins of North Myrtle...

Lois "Margene" Allshouse, 77, of Akron, passed away April 21, 2002 at Hospice Care Center. She was born July 18, 1924 in Akron to the late Harry F. & Ruby M. (Buterbaugh) Hertzog. Margene was a member of the Springfield Church of the Brethren. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Harry T. Allshouse,...