Eugene "Geno" Alessandro, 40, of Deerfield, passed away November 29, 2001. He was born November 12, 1961 in Canton, Ohio to the late Carl J. & Joann Alessandro. Geno was a member of I.B.E.W. Local 306, former member of Local 540, travelled extensively on the road as an electrician. He had a deep love for his union brothers and he...

Bill Powell, 61, of Ellet, passed away November 27, 2001 after enduring many health problems. He fought a hard, courageous battle. Bill grew up as a young man in East Akron and retired from ANR Trucking. He was proud to be a member of Teamsters Local 24. Bill had the gift of gab and had many friends and loved ones...

Sarah J. Herman, 71, of Akron, passed away Monday, November 26th after a long illness. She was born July 29, 1930 in Lewistown, PA. to the late Henry and Elizabeth Markley and was a resident of Akron for 42 years. Mrs. Herman was a charter member of St. Mark Lutheran Church, OES Ellestar Chapter 565, very active in WELCA and...

Tonia D. Speck, 41, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 23, 2001. She was a life resident of Akron. Tonia was a state certified nurses aide for Hudson Elms Nursing facility. She is survived by her daughter, Christina (Ernest) ; son, Nathan; grandchildren, Donovan and Desmond; parents, James and Marie Speck; grandmother, Irene Hale;...

Jack F. Faulkner, 77, of Tallmadge, passed away on Monday, November 26, 2001. Jack retired from the U.S. Army after 20 years of service and from the U.S. Postal Service after 22 years of service. He served during World War II, having fought at Anzio Beach, Italy. Jack loved coin collecting, fishing, and playing horseshoes. He was preceded in death...

David Thomas Hynds, 75, of Clinton, passed away November 25, 2001 at Barberton Citizens Hospital. He was born December 4, 1925 in Coal Glen, Pennsylvania to the late Thomas & Loretta (Starr) Hynds. Mr. Hynds served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 brothers and 1 sister....

GEORGIA CHRISTINE ORTON(insert photo caption: "Together Again")Georgia Christine Orton, 67, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on November 20, 2001 after a long illness. She was born in Kentucky on September 22, 1934 to the late Chester & Mary (Potter) Rexroat. Georgia devoted her entire life to her family, and worked with the handicapped in the Courageous...

PEGGY CHIARAMONTE(insert photo)Peggy Chiaramonte, 87, previously of Akron, went home to be with th Lord on Friday, November 16, 2001. Peggy was a member of the South Akron Eagles Club and the VFW. She was a past president of the Ladies Auxiliary. Peggy will be sadly missed by her family and many special friends. She was preceded in death by...

Steve Semuga, 63, of Akron, passed away November 14, 2001 at his residence. He was born February 20, 1938 in Akron, Ohio and served during the Korean Conflict. Steve was a member of Teamsters Local 348. Preceded in death by his wife Angeline M. Semuga on September 20, 1986, he is survived by his daughters Kelly (Randy) Bedford, Michelle Semuga...

DONNA M. FOTION(insert photo - "Together Forever")Donna M. Fotion, 66, of Akron, passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2001. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nick Fotion and her father, Aubrey Tyner. She is survived by her daughters, Rebecca (Larry) Slider of Green Twp. and Brenda (Larry) Oliver of Akron; mother, Alma Michaels of Copley; sisters, Charlotte (Wayne)...

Mary Ellen Menear, 69, passed away November 13, 2001 at Barberton Manor Care. She was born April 16, 1932 in Akron to the late John E. & Mattie (McCombs) Villers. Mary will truly be missed by the community; she was a long time owner/operator of The Farmer's Market (Beaver St.) and Johnston St. (Market Produce). She was a positive role...

Rev. James E. Abernathy, Sr., 73, of Hartville, went home to be with the Lord on November 13, 2001. He was born August 24, 1928 in Akron, Ohio to the late Burgan & Mary (Allen) Abernathy. He was an elder of Harvestime Temple in Hartville and he was known as a man who never met a stranger. Everyone knew him...

KENNETH JAMES OLIVER(insert photo) (flag emblem)Kenneth James Oliver, 76, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 13, 2001 at Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital after a long illness. He was born June 14, 1925 to the late Ford A. and Harriett Oliver. Mr. Oliver was a member of Grace Baptist Church and was an usher for several years. He...

GARY J. SAMAHA(insert photo)Gary Samaha, 58, of Uniontown, went home to be with his Lord on November 9, 2001. Gary worked for Krogers for several years. He then went to work for UFCW Local 880(698), a job he loved and was very dedicated to. He was a past president of BORU Local 1. He was a loving husband and father....

MARGARET R. POPE(insert photo)(caption "TOGETHER AT LAST")Margaret R. Pope, 79, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 9, 2001. She retired from Weaver School as a bus driver after 23 years of service. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Charles H. Pope; brothers, William and Joseph Skinner; and sister-in-law, Kitty Skinner. She is...

ROBERT D. BRANCHRobert D. Branch, 73, of Akron, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2001. Robert was born on October 16, 1928 in Manhattan, Kansas to the late Abner and Vivian Branch. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, a member of Teamsters Local 24 for 10 years, and retired from Local 17 Ironworkers in 1986 after 28 years of service....

GERALD "BUD" STEELEGerald "Bud" Steele, 46, passed away on Tuesday, October 30, 2001after a long illness. Bud graduated from Green High School in 1973. He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Chuck Wahl; and grandparents, Edgar and Helen Bittner. He is survived by his mother, Shirley Wahl of Green; father, Ray (Bonnie) Steele of Stow; brother, Jack (Kim) Wahl...

VIRGINIA GERMANO(insert photo)Virginia Germano, 80, of Akron, passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2001. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dominic "Meko" Germano; sisters, Nedra Schenck and Nydia White; and brother, Robert Glasco. She is survived by her son, Richard (Pat) Park of Twinsburg; daughters, Barbara (Harry) Athens of Akron, Theona (John) Buzzelli of Uniontown, and Angel (Mark)...

AUDREY E. SHAUBAudrey E. Shaub, 76, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 28, 2001. Audrey was a member of Ellet Grace Brethren Church and the Women's Auxiliary of Haven of Rest Missions. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Shaub; brothers, Lloyd Greathouse and Don Greathouse. She is survived by her sons,...

Julia Halas, 47, of Akron, passed away Wednesday, October 24th after a lengthy illness. Memorial services will be held Friday, November 2nd at 3:30 p.m. at NEWCOMER FARLEY FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd. Friends will gather at Lydia's, 1400 S. Arlington immediately following the service.