James G. Behrens 83 of Akron passed away peacefully on December 19 2011. He was born and raised in Akron and proudly served his country with the 11th. Airborne division during WWII. James is preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years Helen Behrens; daughter Tina Farrar; granddaughter Kimberly Newell; and great-granddaughter Kati J. Morrison. Private iterment in Holy Cross Cemetery.