All Obituaries

Born in Pittsburgh on September 14, 1940, Bob passed away on September 23, 2021.  Quick to a smile, Bob grew up in Greenock, PA where as a young boy he enjoyed meeting the train for doughnuts, working his paper route to help provide for his Mum and playing baseball in the local league. Bob met his wife, Barb at McKeesport High School (PA) and graduated in 1958.  His career in electronics and early computing technology brought them to Ohio where Bob became an active citizen of...

Roberta R. Sikula, 75, passed away September 20, 2021. Born in Akron, Roberta returned to Tallmadge in 1989.  After a vast career in higher education, she ultimately retired in 2009 from her Alma Mater, Kent State University with 20 years of service.   She was preceded in death by her parents, Virgil and Vera Rutan; sister, Joyce Rutan DiBona; and sister-in-law, Julia Finney. Roberta is survived by her daughters, Michelle Sikula Cleary of Tallmadge; Nicole Sikula of...

Wesley Douglas Cromley (85) was called to his Heavenly home September 18, 2021 after a lengthy illness.  Born February 18, 1936 in Detroit Michigan, he moved with his family in 1947 to Akron, Ohio. He married Mary Lee (Burrows), his high school sweetheart, on January 9, 1955.  They enjoyed 66 wonderful years of marriage and raised four daughters. He loved his wife and daughters fiercely. He retired from Goodyear Aerospace after over 40 years of service. As a young man, Wesley...

Irene E Blatt, 92, passed away on September 18, 2021.  Born in Akron, Ohio, Irene lived in Tallmadge since 1951.  She was a graduate of Palmyra High School class of 1947 where she was valedictorian of her class. Irene was a member of Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church for over 60 years.  During that time she was an active member in the church’s catechism program.  She also volunteered her time on various church committees including funeral dinners and the church...

James Richard Baltes, 67, passed away September 17, 2021. Born in Akron, James had lived in the Mogadore area for most of his life. Jim loved riding his Harley. He was a big fan of The Grateful Dead and Joe Walsh. He was an excellent audio engineer and loved his work and the people he worked with. He had a great sense of humor. His favorite breakfast was black coffee, a cigarette, and a newspaper. Jim could fix just about anything. He carried a full set of tools with him in his truck...

Betty Lee, 88, passed away September 12, 2021. Born in China, Betty had lived in Tallmadge for most of her life.  She enjoyed cooking and watching her Chinese shows. She was preceded in death by her parents, Chen Yu-Shan and Hu Yong-Ju; husband, Gilbert, and grandson, Mitchell. Betty is survived by her daughters, Ivy Nehamkin and Amy Lee; son, John (Mistie) Lee and grandson, Aaron. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to the Akron-Summit County Public...

Norm was born August 24, 1926 and passed way September 10, 2021 at the age of 95. Norm grew up in a family of ten on Pig Tail Alley in Randolph.  He is the last member of the Lucile and William Gillis Family. Norm was preceded in death by his loving wife of 69 years, Jackie.  They met upon his return from serving his country as part of the Army in the Philippines and Japan during World War II.  Together they traveled to all 48 of the lower states and tried their luck at many...

Lucille, Bower, 90, passed away September 10, 2021. Born in Akron, Lucille had lived in Akron and Cuyahoga Falls all her life.  She retired in 1991 from St. Thomas Hospital and worked at the Cuyahoga Falls Natatorium until 2004.  Lucille was an avid animal lover throughout her life. She was preceded in death by her first husband, John Bower and husband, Gene Schleicher from a later marriage; and son, Ed Bower. Lucille is survived by her daughters, Linda (Terry) Baker of San...

Marika (Mary) Arvanitis Boshkos, 94 passed away peacefully on September 9, 2021, and joined her husband Boris in Heaven.  She will be missed by all who knew her.  Her life began in Argos Oresticon, Greece.  Raised by loving parents as an only child, she learned the family business of growing and processing tobacco as a teenager, as well as working in the mink trade.  During WWII and the Nazi occupation of Greece, she was instrumental in keeping the village peace by...

Betty I. Soulsby, 88, passed away September 7, 2021. Born in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, she lived most of her life in Tallmadge. Betty retired from Akron City Hospital in the Dietary Department. Betty was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mathew; parents, Christopher and Eva Calise; son, Clifford Arthurs; brothers, Richard and Chris Calise. Betty is survived by her children, Lelia (Kaye) Wortman, Cheryl (Craig) Gerhold, James (Nancy)...