All Obituaries

Barbara A. Wagner, 82, passed away July 7, 2020. She was born in Akron and lived her life in Tallmadge. Barbara loved spending time with her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul; parents, Joe and Helen Criss; sister, Shirley Freed; brother, Joe Criss, III. Barbara is survived by her daughters, Therese Wagner (Mark Wilson) of Naples, FL, and Denise (Tom) Miller of Tallmadge; sons, Joseph C. Wagner of Tallmadge, and Tony (Shelly) Wagner of Auburn, NY;...

Thomas “Foos-Tica” Fatica, 66, passed away July 6, 2020 after a short battle with lung cancer.  Born in Akron, Tom had lived in the Tallmadge/Akron area most of his life.  He retired in 2015 as a sub-contractor with Sievers Security, after over 30 years of installing security services. When he wasn’t fixing something you didn’t know was broken, you could find him watching a  good cowboy movie. Tom enjoyed fishing at the nearby lakes;...

Kevin L. Tanner, 56, passed away July 5, 2020. Born in Akron, Kevin had lived in the Tallmadge area for most of his life.  He served in the U.S. Air Force and was a math teacher with Nordonia High School. Kevin was a member of First Congregational Church of Tallmadge, Star Lodge #187 and the Swing Machine.  He enjoyed boating, hiking and music. He received his initiatory degrees in Adoniram-Joppa Lodge #517 where he served as Worshipful Master in 2014. Adonirarn-Joppa Lodge...

Dorothy J. Wilson, 77 passed away July 4, 2020. Born in Belmont, Ohio, Dorothy had lived in Kent since 2016. Dorothy is survived by her son, Jason Wilson and granddaughter, Charlie Jo Wilson. Per Dorothy’s request there will be no services.

Charles (Charlie) Eugene Slack, Sr., 89, passed away July 3, 2020. Charlie was born in Pomeroy, Ohio, February 26, 1931 and has been a Massillon resident from 1978 - 2018.  He retired from the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in 1991 - after 35 years of service - as the Director of Personnel and Management Development.   Out of high school, he served four years in the United States Air Force during the Korean War, then went on to graduate from Marshall University with a...

Betty J. Finan, 86, passed away July 3, 2020. Born in Akron, Betty had lived in the Tallmadge area for most of her life.  She retired in 1986 from Firestone Steel Products with 30 years of service.  Betty was a member of Faith Bible Fellowship Church. She loved her church along with her grandchildren.  She enjoyed playing golf, bridge and crocheting.    She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Josephine Cochran; husband, James Finan and brothers, Robert...

Together Forever Eleanor L. (Oblisk) Jones March 16, 1943 ~ June 25, 2020 (age 77) Donald L. Jones April 2, 1946 ~ June 26, 2020 (age 74)   Eleanor Jones, 77, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family and went to be with her Lord on June 25, 2020. Born in Akron, she lived most of her life in Kent. She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Mazie Oblisk; brothers, Edward and Kenneth Oblisk; sister, Loretta Smith; and daughter in law, Erica (Stan)...

Wayne Roliff, 79, passed away June 27, 2020. Born in Shreve, he lived most of his life in Brimfield. Wayne retired as a tool maker from RB&W formally Lamson & Sessions. He was an avid outdoorsman and hunter. Wayne enjoyed woodworking, reading, history. He loved his family above all. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred Roliff and Arleta Dunn; son, Douglas; brother, Robert. Wayne is survived by his wife of over 60 years, Kay; son, Tim Roliff and granddaughter, Hannah of...

Betty Mae Rushton, 86, passed away June 26, 2020. Born in Galion, Ohio, Betty had lived in the Kent area for most of her life.  She was a member of Grace Cathedral Church for over 61 years. She loved and was very active with missionary work with the church. Betty is survived by her husband, Michael; daughter, Karen Kish; sons, Brian, Steve, and Kevin Bable. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. Saturday, July 11, 2020 at Grace Cathedral Church, 2700 State Rd., Cuyahoga Falls,...

Wilma M. Pohly, 97, of Tallmadge (formerly Hudson) passed into the arms of her Savior on June 17, 2020.  She loved the Lord and attended Hudson's, and later in life, Tallmadge's First Congregational Church.  Wilma was born on December 16, 1922 in Detroit Michigan to Anna and James (Jim) Metz. She was the second of five children. Wilma married Lyle F. Pohly on August 31, 1947. She and Lyle lived in Hudson, Ohio for almost 50 years before down-sizing...