All Obituaries

Frank David Moore, 83, passed away May 26, 2022. Born in Mesopotamia, Ohio, Frank lived in the Tallmadge area for most of his life. He was a graduate of Tri-State College in Angola, Indiana. Frank retired in 1998 from Saint-Gobain with 38 years of service. He was a brilliant engineer with over 100 patents. He traveled the world for his job and went to every continent except Antarctica. Frank was a member of First Congregational Church of Tallmadge and was a member of the Masonic Order where...

Shane Marcel Smith, 32, passed away suddenly on May 19, 2022. He was born in Akron on February 7, 1990 and lived most of his life in Copley area. Shane was a 2008 graduate of Copley High School, where he excelled in football, baseball and Wrestling. He enjoyed all and every sport and was an avid fan of the Michigan Wolverines. Shane was a health care aid and loved helping others. He loved all animals, especially dogs. Most people will remember Shane for his sense of humor and his love of...

Dawn R. Paxton, 52, passed away May 18, 2022. Born in Cuyahoga Falls, she lived most of her live in the Akron area. Dawn worked for the County of Summit fiscal office with 20 years service. She was preceded in death by her father in law, Ray Paxton. Dawn is survived by her husband, David; daughters, Sydney and Madison of Uniontown; parents, Joseph Petryshak of Uniontown and Barbara (Steve) Melton of Ellet; sister, Michele Petryshak of Green, mother in law, June Paxton of Akron; and niece,...

Carol K Carothers, age 85 of Tallmadge, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 17, 2022. Carol was born on July 21, 1936 in Cadiz, Ohio. She was raised in Harrisville, Ohio. Carol graduated in 1957 from Ohio Valley School of Nursing in Wheeling, West Virginia as an RN. She worked for 25 years as a psych nurse at Akron General Medical Center. In August of 1957, Carol also married her high school sweetheart, Myron Carothers. She was a loving, devoted wife, mother, grandmother and...

Albert Robert Muller, 88, passed away May 16, 2022. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Albert had lived in Tallmadge for most of his life. He retired in 2001 from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company with 44 years of service as a Chemical Engineer.  Albert was a member of The Church of The Covenant in Canton, where he served as a Deacon. He was also a member of NOCJC and the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. He enjoyed the Goodyear Ski Club, ballroom dancing, and golfing. He was proud...

Joan M. Kovalcik, 88, passed away May 16, 2022. Born in Cleveland, Joan lived in the Tallmadge area for 57 years and was loved by all who knew her. She made everyone she encountered feel like family with her endless compassion, vivacious personality, and witty sense of humor. She retired in 2001 from Tallmadge City Schools. She lived to work for and with others in her community, whether she was teaching special education classes or working in juvenile court. Joan was a member of Our Lady of...

Maida B. Ritterbeck, 96, of Tallmadge passed into eternity from age related complications on May 13, 2022. She was preceded in death by husband; Paul J. Ritterbeck; infant son, John Ritterbeck; parents, Perry and Icy Cogar, and eight of her nine siblings. Survived by sons, Kenneth (Heidi) Brake, David (Gail) Ritterbeck: daughters, Theresa Ritterbeck, Bernice (Pamela) Ritterbeck, Rebecca (Joey) Ritterbeck; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister, Garnette Woodring; and...

Weyman Kitchen, 81, passed away May 12, 2022. Born in Marietta, Georgia, he had lived in Randolph most of his life. Weyman was a self employed truck driver and owned Texaco and Arco in Stow. He enjoyed working on cars and when he was younger, he enjoyed going to Dragway 42 with his ‘56 Thunderbird. He enjoyed spending time in the garden and loved spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Carrie Kitchen; and brother, Dillard. Weyman is...

Richard “Rick” Alan Walker, 69, passed away May 9, 2022. Born in Akron, Rick had lived in the Tallmadge area for most of his life. He graduated from Tallmadge High School, where he played basketball. Rick loved his family and enjoyed the many gatherings that they had. He especially enjoyed time with his family boating at Berlin Lake. He was preceded in death by his father, Herbert Walker. Rick is survived by his children, Ryan and Karrie (Brian); mother, Dolores; sisters,...

Jerry Edward Feeman, 66, passed away May 8th, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Akron, Jerry lived in the Tallmadge area most of his life.  He was a graduate of Ellet High School, Class of 1974. Jerry was a long time Relator/Appraiser and served on many different boards.  He was a member of Tallmadge Lutheran Church, Past President of Tallmadge City Council, Current District 6 Summit County Councilman. He was also a member of the Akron Zoo Board, Tallmadge Chamber of...