All Obituaries

Franklin Richard McGarvey, 82, passed away May 12, 2021. Born in LaJose, Pennsylvania, he lived most of his life in Brimfield. Franklin retired as a machine operator with the Norton Company after 38 years of service. He was a volunteer fireman and enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, and camping. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Caroline McGarvey; son, Stephen McGarvey; sister, Barbara Jean Straw; brother, Arthur McGarvey. Franklin is survived by his wife of 61 years,...

John Gomarakis, 78, passed away suddenly May 10, 2021. John was born in Kalamoti on the island of Chios, Greece on March 2, 1943 to Andreas and Hariklea Gomarakis. He was raised in Chios where he completed high school, served in the Greek Navy as well as the Greek Merchant Marines, and remained there until he left for America in 1971. He met the love of his life and partner, Anna (Lerakis) in Chios, and together they began their new journey in Akron, Ohio. Despite leaving his sister and...

Bernice Ileen Ruppel, 91, passed away May 4, 2021. Born in Akron, Ohio and lived her life in the Akron/Tallmadge area. Bernice was a graduate of North High School and was a member of Tallmadge United Methodist Church. She enjoyed golfing, bowling, gardening, volunteering. She loved traveling internationally with her husband, Henry. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry; son, Mark, parents, Ralph and Sophia Stull; sister in law, Sue Stull. Bernice is survived by her daughters,...

Joe Colebank, Sr., 90, passed away May 2, 2021. Born in Morgantown, West Virginia, Joe had lived in the Mogadore/Tallmadge areas.  He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.  Joe retired in 1985 from the Ford Motor Company with 31 years of service.  He was a member of Mogadore VFW, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Mogadore Moose, and the American Legion. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wayne and Ellen Colebank; twin sister, JoAnn Kennison; sisters, Margaret...

Tracy L. Weber, 51, passed away April 29, 2021. Born in West Palm Beach, Florida, she lived most of her life in the Akron area. Tracy enjoyed cooking and baking, she loved taking care of family and talking to her mom everyday, yet being a mother and Aunt Tracy was one her favorite things in life. She was a member of New Apostolic Church of Tallmadge. She was preceded in death by her father, Ronald Whited; sister in law, Michelle Whited. Tracy is survived by her husband, Donald; son, Kyle...

James Patrick Horn (Jim), 69, of Tallmadge, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on April 28, 2021. He was born at St. Thomas Hospital on September 2, 1951, the third of six children, to Paul and Binnie Horn. Jim was a proud member of the first graduating class of Walsh Jesuit High School, class of 1969, where he played football and baseball. Jim was an avid sports fan. He knew more information about every sport than most people would ever care to know. His family even...

On Monday, April 26, 2021 Stanley "Staush" Phillip Kulesza passed away suddenly at the age of 62 at his home in Lakeside Marblehead, Ohio. Stan was born on March 31, 1959 to Betty (Wakefield) and Henry Kulesza in Akron, Ohio. He graduated from North High School in 1978 and worked as a journeyman plumber out of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local Union 219. Stan had a passion for the outdoors. He loved hunting, fishing, and boating on Lake Erie. He was known for his ability to build or...

Lois S. Hudec, 94, passed away April 25, 2021. Born in Akron, Lois had lived in the Kent and Wooster areas but was formerly of Tallmadge.  She received her Bachelor Degree in Business Administration from Kent State University. Lois was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church and Wally Byam Caravan Club International Air Stream Club. She was preceded in death by her husband Vincent Hudec and daughter, JoAnn Hudec. Lois is survived by her daughters, Karla (Robert) LeBlanc of Kent, Lisa...

Elizabeth Charnas, (Thea to many), 84, went home to be with the Lord on April 24, 2021.  She was born in Brooklyn, New York but lived most of her life in Akron. She was a member of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church and a member of the Icarian Club, where her parents were born in Greece. She was preceded in death by her parents, Diamandes and Lemonia Charnas; sister, Kula and her nephew, Daniel. Thea leaves behind her brother and his wife, Gus and Carol Charnas; her niece, Connie...

Harvey Shupe, 95, passed away April 22, 2021. Born in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, he lived in Cleveland before retiring to Punta Gorda, Florida. Harvey served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He retired from Republic Steel as manager of real estate. Harvey was a member of Pilgrim Church in Punta Gorda, Fl. He enjoyed golfing, boating, woodworking and model trains. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Alice Shupe and his first wife, June G. Shupe; son, Scott...