All Obituaries

Dolores Mihalik, 82, passed away peacefully at home with her family on September 27, 2022. Born in Clarence, Pennsylvania, Dolores had lived in Mogadore since 1964.  She was a member of St. Matthew Parish. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Margaret Kachik Dolores is survived by her husband, Walter; daughter, Pamela (John Steffen) Mihalik of Stow; sons, Walter Michael (Connie) Mihalik of Macedonia, Kenneth (Shalea) Mihalik of Brimfield; grandchildren, Destiny (David)...

Mike (Michele) Centola, 101, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2022.  He was born in Akron and lived most of his life in the area. Mike had a love for Polka music, and he and his wife Agnes enjoyed dancing to Polka music at various locations in the Akron area.  Mike had a curiosity for crafting and electronics and a willingness to continue to learn.  Until his death, he enjoyed crafting, his cell phone and computer.  He was preceded in death by his beloved wife,...

Helen I Beichler, 88, passed away September 20, 2022, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in Rittman, Helen was the youngest child and only girl. After Helen graduated from Rittman High School, she began her first job at the Morton Salt Company in Wadsworth, Ohio. In 1956 Helen married Richard Beichler, the love of her life, and moved to Tallmadge, Ohio, where due to her deep faith served her church as the secretary, played piano, and sometimes the...

John P Rebrey (78) passed on September 18,2022 from Alzheimer’s.   John enjoyed his motorcycles and cars in his early years, in his later years, it was building things for his home, working in the yard, going on vacation and being with his grandchildren, and great grandchildren.  John was an avid Steeler fan and went to many games, he had his basement dedicated to the Steelers with memorabilia. Preceded in death by his parents, John is survived by his wife, Penny; two...

On the morning of September 17, 2022 Louis "Buzz" Zimmerman passed peacefully from this life near the end of his 90th year. Buzz was a graduate of Flint North High School in Flint, Michigan before serving 2 years in the Army during the Korean War. After his discharge he continued his education and graduated from Central Michigan College with a Bachelor's Degree in Business. He then worked for Goodyear in Jackson, Michigan before being transferred to Akron, Ohio in 1984...

Nutusha (Tosha) Lynn Anderson Curren, of Tallmadge Ohio, has unexpectedly taken flight into the heavens at age 53, on September 15, 2022. She was born to loving parents Wayne and Joyce Anderson in Wadsworth, Ohio on September 11, 1969.  She left behind her best friend and life partner of 23 years, Todd Mosko; her 16-year-old son, TJ Mosko; her daughter, Shoshana (Tony) Peterson; two granddaughters, Adrianna and Hannah; her parents; her sister, Rebecca (Monty) Holman; two nephews, and...

Eric James (Jim) Wardle, 91, passed away September 15, 2022. Born in London, England, Jim lived in Akron since 1957.  He pursued his passion for anything related to cars and enjoyed a career in the automobile industry which included positions as Regional Sales Manager for British Leyland and Service Manager for Geller Imports.  He was an active member of Blessed Trinity Parish. But that doesn’t begin to describe who he was… He was a husband who dearly loved his wife...

Susan Jane Schunk (nee Loy), 77, passed away Sept. 11, 2022, at her home in Tallmadge, Ohio, surrounded by family. Born July 10, 1945, in Altoona, Pa., Susan lived most of her life in Tallmadge with her husband of 53 years, Richard A. Schunk. The couple married Jan. 11, 1969, in Altoona, celebrating 50 years together in 2019. Susan retired from the University of Akron in April 2000 after working there for 30 years as a French instructor. She was named the College of Arts and Sciences...

Betty Ann (Gardner) Stalnaker, 92, was reunited with her husband of 66 years on September 7, 2022. Surrounded by loving family, she passed away peacefully in her home. Betty was born on February 5, 1930 to Joseph Martin and Sarah Elizabeth (Stout) Gardner. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Carroll (Gene) Eugene Stalnaker; great-granddaughter, Miller (Millie) Ann Allman; her parents; her brothers, Royal and Robert; and her sisters Cordie (Jenks) and Dorothy (Krino). Betty...

John R Pastore, 85, passed away on September 2, 2022. Born in Cairo, OH, he lived most of his life in Hartville. John was a 1955 graduate of Hartville (present day Lake) High School.  He was a lifelong member of Little Flower Roman Catholic parish. John was a founding partner of Hartville RV Center where he spent 50+ years of his career. John received his community’s Businessman of the Year Award in 1994.  In 2016 John was recognized for his contributions to the community by...