Charles Eugene Beckle "Chuck"

Charles 'Chuck' Eugene Beckle, age 79, passed away Dec. 6, 2009.

He was born Dec. 24, 1929, retired from B&W with 23 years of service and was member of Barberton No.750.

He is survived by wife of 33 years, Juanita; his children, Lynett (Skip) Perren, Bruce (Ellen) Beckle, Teri Beck, Paul R. Beck; grandchildren, Jessica McCoy, Rhonda Regan, Joleen Sitko, Tory Perren, Alyssa Beck; great-grandchildren, Emma, Paige, Max, Ellie, Addie, Drake, Sky, Aira, Bree and his dog, 'Wendy.'

Rev. Paul D. Dunn( Raised to the sublime degree of Master Mason on March 26,1965)

Dr. Paul David Dunn, 94, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 13, 2009, after a sudden illness.

Paul was born in Youngstown, Ohio on August 19, 1915. Paul was a pastor for 47 years in the Evangelical Congregational Church denomination. After graduating from Toccoa Falls Bible College, Toccoa Falls, Georgia in 1937, he began his ministry at the age of 22 often being referred to as 'The Boy Preacher.' He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1945 from the University of Findlay, his Master of Divinity degree from Winebrenner Theological Seminary in 1948, and an honorary doctorate from Winebrenner Theological Seminary in 1963. He served churches in Cedarville, Illinois; Afolkey, Illinois; Findlay, Ohio; Columbus, Ohio, and Akron, Ohio. In 1955 he was elected Conference Superintendent of the Eastern District of the Western Conference of the Evangelical Congregational church and served in that position for a total of 16 years throughout his ministry. He served on the Board of Christian Education for the Evangelical Congregational Church and was the first Camp Director for the denomination's youth camp, Camp ECCO in Carrollton, Ohio. He retired from the ministry in 1984 but accepted a position with Manchester Trinity Church as interim pastor where he served for three years. He was an active member and faithfully attended Akron First Evangelical Congregational Church in Firestone Park where he served from1947-1952 and again from 1964-1976. Paul was an avid golfer and member/founder of the Akron First Golf League started in 1957. He was able to play until age 90 and made his first hole in one at 80.

His parents George and Margaret, brothers John, Tom, George, Bill, Ray, and sister Harriet precede him in death. He is survived by Helen, his loving and devoted wife of 68 years; son, Joe; daughter, Julie, (Jim) Beltz; grandsons, Ryan Beltz, Tyler Dunn, Matthew Lowdermilk and granddaughter, Brittany Lowdermilk; daughter-in-law, Deanna Dunn; sister-in-law, Donna Nelson and brother-in-law, Wayne Nelson of Statesville, North Carolina; special nieces, Jane Wagner of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Vicki Kleckler of Lena, Illinois, and Laurie Gregg of Roscoe, Illinois as well as many other nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews, brother, Robert of Zephyrhills, Florida; and long-time friends from the Second Milers Sunday School class.

BARBERTON -- Darrell F. "Fred" Powell, 75, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2009.

A life resident of Barberton, he was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean Conflict and also served in the National Guard. Fred retired from the Ohio Brass, he was a member of Barberton Lodge #750 F&AM for 48 years, serving as Worshipful Master in 1979, 32nd degree Scottish Rite, Valley of Akron, Anna Dean Chapter #595 OES and also a member of Yusef Khan Grotto.

Preceded in death by his father, Caleb Powell; mother, Kathryn Powell Millhoff; step-father, Roy Millhoff; sisters, Rosalie Williams and Gloria Cosgrove and his wife, Rose; Fred is survived by daughters, Robin (Mike) Nerone and Valerie Ison; son, Darrell Powell; grandchildren, Shaun (Jessi) Ison, Christopher (Sara) Ison, Joshua (Becca) Ison, Corey Ison and Katelyn Powell; great-grandchildren, Tessa Ison, Landon Ison, Karter Ison and Hunter Ison; brother, Larry (Sally) Powell.

Rolland Earl Marstiller "Ron"

BARBERTON -- Rolland Earl (Ron) Marstiller, 92, passed away Friday, November 6, 2009.

Born in Elkins, W. Virginia, he was a resident of the Barberton and Akron area since 1954, retired from Bernard Construction and was a member of Barberton Lodge #750 F&AM.

Preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth "Betty" Marstiller (June 27, 2009); Ron is survived by son, Dwight Linger Jr.; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild and brother, Howard Marstiller of W. Va.

A Past Master Of Barberton Lodge

Hashman, Donald L.
Donald L. Hashman Donald L. Hashman, 71, passed away on March 12, 2009. He was born in Barberton on January 12, 1938 to the late John and Martha Hashman. Donald served with the U.S. Marines and retired from Hudson Printing after 17 years of service. He was a former member of the Cathedral of Tomorrow. Donald was a current member of the Chapel of Prayer where he was active with the van ministry, the church choir, and the family outreach ministry. He was also a former member of the Masons. Donald enjoyed live gospel music, walking in the parks, and traveling. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by his first wife, Shirley; brother, David; sister, Barbara; and grandson, Ezekiel. Survivors include his wife, Nancy; daughters, Dawn (William) Cooper, Lori Abed (Howard Baldwin), and Emily Flaitz (Gary Vestal); sons, Robert (Evelyn) and Michael (Karen); stepdaughters, Tammy (Matthew) Smith and Tina (Lyle) Campbell; sisters, Patricia Burns and Rebecca (Louie) Sayre; brother, Jerry (Nina); 19 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Special thanks to the staff at Hospice Care Center for their kindness.

Delbert R. Hanning

BARBERTON Delbert R. Hanning, 86, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2009.

Born in Athens County, Ohio he was a descendent of the earliest settlers of Athens County (1797) Matthew William Hanning and was a 1939 graduate of Shade High School in Athens. Delbert was a resident of Barberton since 1940, a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, and retired from Goodyear as an electrician with 35 years of service. He was a member of Barberton Lodge #750 F&AM, Barberton Moose Lodge #759 and the Grange in Athens, Ohio.

Preceded in death by his parents, John Charles and Mazie Christina (Gilkey) Hanning; wife, Laura May (Gray) Hanning; sister, Muriel Keoughan; brothers, Darrell, Verrell, Alton and Kermit Hanning; Delbert is survived by daughter, Teresa Hanning (Rod) Bodosi; son, Robert R. Hanning; grandchildren, Kimberly Bodosi (Mike) Adkins and Randy Bodosi; great-grandchildren, Devin and Amanda Adkins; sister, Margaret Hill of Corvallis, Oregon; sister-in-law, Mary Hanning of Albany, Ohio; and many niece and nephews.

Funeral service will be held Saturday, 11 a.m. at the Campfield-Hickman-Collier Funeral Home, 566 W. Park Avenue, Barberton 44203, with Mike Freeman officiating. Burial at Greenlawn Memorial Park with military honors by Firestone VFW 3383. Calling hours will be Friday, 6 to 8 p.m., with Masonic Services at 7 p.m. (Campfield-Hickman-Collier, 330-745-3161)

Passing of the Widow of a Charter Member Jesse Smith

Smith, Marjorie E.
"Then and Now" Marjorie E. Smith Marjorie E. Smith, 97, went home to be with Jesus on Friday, January 16, 2009 at Pleasant View Health Care Center. Marjorie was born in Greensburg, Ohio on June 1, 1911 and spent most of her life as a loving wife, mother and homemaker in the Barberton area. For about 25 years, she lived in Florida and Texas, but moved back to the area in 1996. Marjorie was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Anna Dean Chapter #595, for 50 plus years and was a member of Lakeview United Methodist Church. Marjorie was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse(01/25/1988) of 55 years, and grandson, Edward A. Sheets. She is survived by her son, Lee (Nancy) Smith of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas; daughter, Cheryl (C. Bruce) Watkins of Clinton; grandchildren, James (Renee) Sheets, Beth (Robert) Karl, Staci (Jeff) Gigliotti and Todd (Kelli) Smith; ten great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren and many other loving family members and friends Jesse M. Smith was a Chartered Member of Barberton Lodge No. 750. He. was the Father in Law to Worshipful Brother C. Bruce Watkins .