VIEW PICTURE TRIBUTE Gary E. Friess 52 of Akron died Saturday February 03 2007 after a heroic battle with cancer. Gary was preceded in death by his parents George and Bette Friess and brothers George (Brud) and Gregory Friess. He is survived by his loving wife Mary son Grant (fiancé Stacie) his mother Kim Jones-Austin; sisters M. Diane (Bunny) Augsbury Stephanie Weaks and Denise Hickerson; brothers Frederic (Fritz) Mark (Michelle) James (Molly) all of Akron; sisters-in-laws Beth Friess and Mary K. Friess; numerous nieces nephews and countless friends. A special thanks to Deanna Jim and Mike. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday February 6 2007 at 9:30 A.M. at St. Vincent Church. Cremation to follow. Interment of ashes in Holy Cross Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Friends may call at Hummel Funeral Home 500 E. Exchange St. Monday from 4-8 PM. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice of Summa P.O. Box 2090 Akron OH 44398-6153 or Stewarts Caring Place 2955 W. Market St. Suite R. Akron OH 44333.