MARY T. (MARION) RORARMary T. (Marion) Rorar, of Akron, passed away on Tuesday, October 16, 2001. Marion was born in Hazelton, PA to the late James and Rose Haggerty. She worked for many years as an optician. Preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, and grandson, Walter A. Rorar, Marion is survived by her loving husband of 41 years,...

Robert W. WhiteRobert W. White "Uncle Bob" age 44 of Akron. Our beloved father went home to be with the lord on Friday October 12, 2001 with his family by his side. Bob lived most of his life in Akron but enjoyed his ranch in Texas. Known as the "life of the party" with a spirit that refused to age,...

FRANCES J. HALLER(insert photo)Frances J. Haller, 73, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 12, 2001. Frances was born in Akron on March 27, 1928 to Roland P. and Lola E. Pennell. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Robert Cole and James P. Pennell and sisters, Leola Carr and Mildred Kneasel. She is...

JOSEPH WAYNE BOLYARD, SR.Joseph Wayne Bolyard, Sr., 34, of Bucyrus, Ohio passed away September 29, 2001 in St. Petersburg, Florida after a courageous bout with cancer. He was born August 10, 1967 in Akron, Ohio. Mr. Bolyard was an avid fisherman, enjoyed hunting and had a deep love of family and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandmother...

RUTH EDITH PETTYRuth "Shorty" E. Petty (nee Duncan), 81, of Ravenna, Ohio, passed away October 2, 2001 at Robinson Memorial Hospital in Ravenna. She will fondly be remembered for her loyalty to family ties, values, work ethic, and many talents as a seamstress, cook, crafting projects and kindness to helping others in need. Born and raised in Tullahoma, Tennessee, she...

DOROTHY GENE VEGAS (NEE BUCHANAN WILSON)Dorothy Gene Vegas (nee Buchanan Wilson), 77, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on September 29, 2001 at Akron City Hospital. She was born February 15, 1924 in Canton, Ohio. Dorothy was a member of Calvary Church of the Deaf in Akron. She was preceded in death by her son Harvey Wilson...

KENNETH (KENNY) MCKEOWN(insert photo)Kenneth (Kenny) McKeown, 42, of Corpus Christi, Texas, went home to be with the Lord on September 20, 2001. He is survived by his father and stepmother, Sherman and Pearl McKeown; mother, Alma McKeown; sons and daughters, Kevin, Kimberly, and Amanda; sisters, Linda, Sandra, JoAnn, Pam, Wendy, and January; brothers, Michael, Mark, Bruce, Tim, Jerry, all of...

AROLDO J. LANARIAroldo J. Lanari, 73, of Kent, passed away September 25, 2001 after a brief illness. He was born April 28, 1928 to the late Amedio & Marina Lanari. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in both WWII and the Korean Conflict. Mr. Lanari played football in high school and while in the Army. He...

JAMES "JACKIE" HILL(insert photo)James "Jackie" Hill, 59, passed away on Tuesday, September 25, 2001. Jackie worked at Weaver Workshop for over 35 years. He is survived by his parents, Clarence and Murliah Hill of Akron; sister, Carol Ann Hill of Akron; brothers, Robert and Deborah Hill of Atwater and Jerry and Jackie Hill of Akron; cousins, Janet and Ed Regec,...

TYSON JAMES (BOND) HATCHER(insert photo)Tyson James Hatcher, 23, formerly of Akron, residing for the past 4 years in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, passed away September 17, 2001. He was born May 12, 1978 in Barberton OH. Preceded in death by his grandfather, Clarence L. Becker; uncle, James D. Bonner; cousins Gary Bonner, Todd and Tammy Becker. He is survived by and...

RAYMOND E. HART(insert photo)Raymond E. Hart, 44, of Akron, passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2001. Ray was an avid sports fan of the Browns and Indians. He also loved working on his computer. He is survived by his wife, Heather Hart; sons, Shawn Hart, of Akron and Raymond Hart of Marietta; father, Raymond (Shirley) Hart of Akron; mother, Janet...

MARJORIE E. DOLAN (GAY)Marjorie E. Dolan (Gay), 81, passed away after a short illness on Wednesday, September 19, 2001. She was a life resident of the Akron area. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Dolan. She is survived by her daughters, Margaret (Jay) Rittenour, Francis Weirs, and Judith Gritton; sons, Ben (Diana) Gay, Robert (Terri) Gay; brothers,...

RUBY MARIE (REDD) WITCHEY(insert photo) (flag emblem)Ruby Marie (Redd) Witchey passed to her heavenly reward on Saturday, September 15, 2001 at Summit Villa Care Center, holding hands with her husband, son, and daughter-in-law. Ruby was born April 19, 1923 in Belmont, Ohio to Carl and Mildred Redd. She was a June 1941 graduate of Central High School. She enlisted in...

MALISSA JILL PAULETTE VILLERS (nee GOODRICH)Malissa Jill Paulette Villers (nee Goodrich), 29, of Akron, went to be with the Lord on September 13, 2001. Malissa was born on June 3, 1972 in Cuyahoga Falls to Ross and Marilyn Goodrich. She was preceded in death by her four grandparents. She is survived by her husband, Ronald D. Villers of Canton; beloved...

Helen Munson, 98, of Tallmadge, passed away September 12, 2001 after a long illness. She was born December 1, 1902 in Watervliet NY to the late Vladimir & Johanna Uscky. Helen was a retired supervisor from Goodyear Tire & Rubber in Lincoln NE after 26 years of service. She was preceded in death by Edward T. Munson; son Ted Munson;...

LOUISE V. COGER(insert photo)Louise V. Coger, 72, of Tallmadge, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 12, 2001. Louise was a longtime member of Grace Cathedral. She was a volunteer and active in the Sunday School Department for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lynn Coger. She is survived by her daughters, Donna...

RAYMOND C. GIBITZRaymond C. Gibitz, 82, a resident of Tallmadge for 51 years, passed away September 5, 2001 at Hospice Care Center. He was born September 16, 1918 in Akron, Ohio. Mr. Gibitz was a veteran of WWII having served in the 83rd Infantry Division. He was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church in Tallmadge and retired from...

JAMES FRANKLIN RUTANJames Franklin Rutan, 56, of Akron, passed away September 6, 2001 at Akron City Hospital. He was born January 31, 1945 in Akron, Ohio to the late Walter & Margaret (Rowan) Rutan. He served in the U.S. Navy on the U.S.S. Kittyhawk from 1962 - 1964. Mr. Rutan belongs to the American Legion #611 and Eagles #2238. In...

MIKE WUCHICHMike Wuchich, 85, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on September 4, 2001 after a long illness. He was born March 2, 1916 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Paul & Mary Wuchich. Mike was a resident of Akron for most of his life. He retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. after 35 years of...

ROBERT L. DAVIS Robert L. "Pop Pop" Davis, 52, of Akron, passed away on Thursday, August 30, 2001. Robert worked for AA Blueprint for 26 1/2 years. He was preceded in death by his mother, Agnes Davis and his grandmother, Lena Davisson. He is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Diane; children, Kellie (Jeff "Peanut") Van Pelt of...