Rosemary Urbano
Oct 13, 2026
Rosemary Urbano, 92, passed away October 13, 2026 after a long illness. Born in Akron, Ohio. She raised five children with her husband, Tony Urbano, in Tallmadge, Ohio.
She loved to sing and was a member of a local Sweet Adeline’s choir for many years. She enjoyed singing at Christmas concerts, holiday programs, and other special events and with her church...
Pamela Jo James
Oct 7, 2026
Pamela Jo James, 73, went home to be with the Lord on October 7, 2026.
She was born August 7, 1953 to Walter Bruce James and Naomi Ruth James in Akron Ohio.
Pamela was a lifelong resident of Tallmadge where she had worked at Universal Polymer and Rubber after recently retiring after 34 years. Pam's favorite time of the year was Christmas...
Lewis "Lew" E. Meeker
Oct 3, 2026
Lewis (Lew) E. Meeker, 93, affectionately known as Pop, passed away on October 3, 2026, at his residence in Kent. Born in Greenville, Pennsylvania, on October 13, 1932, he lived most of his life in Tallmadge.
Lewis served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was stationed at Fort Myer, Virginia, as a member of the 3rd Infantry Division...
Kathleen Elizabeth (Bauch) Maddox
Oct 3, 2026
Kathleen Elizabeth Bauch Maddox, lovingly known as Kitten or Kitty, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2026, at age 78, surrounded by the love of her family after a five-month battle with lung cancer. A lifelong Tallmadge resident, devoted educator and coach, woman of deep faith, and loving mother and grandmother, Kitty spent her life investing in the people and...
Linda K Foster
Sep 30, 2026
Linda K Foster, 79, passed away September 30, 2026. She lived most of her life in Randolph and Suffield, but attended High School in Stow, when the family lived in Munroe Falls.
Linda was born June 18, 1947 to Lenora B. (Hillard) and Robert J. Foster. After graduating from K.S.U with a Master’s Degree in Education, Linda taught first thru third...
David Carl Fetchu
Sep 29, 2026
David Carl Fetchu, born January 19, 1942, passed away on September 29, 2026, after a yearlong illness with dementia. Even as his illness progressed, David remained remarkably optimistic. He faced life, as he always had, with quiet strength, determination, and a belief that there was always a way forward.
David was the son of a coal miner and grew up on...
Lina Pugliese
Sep 22, 2026
A life journey that began more than 94 years ago in Marina di Gioiosa, Calabria, Italy, came to a peaceful end on September 22, 2026, when Lina Pugliese of Tallmadge, Ohio, passed away surrounded by her loving family.
Born October 10, 1931, Lina began her life in a small village along the Ionian Sea in Calabria. She eventually made her home...
Judith Mae Job (nee Turnure)
Sep 16, 2026
Judi Job (Nee Turnure) of Tallmadge, OH passed away September 16, 2026. Born in Suffern, New York, she grew up in Allendale, New Jersey and moved to Ohio in 1996.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Frances H. Turnure (nee Earl) in 2005; her father, John E. Turnure, Sr. in 2006; her brother, John E. Turnure, Jr; her beloved niece...
Barbara Irene Likens
Sep 15, 2026
Barbara Irene Likens, 72, passed away on September 15, 2026. Born in Akron, Ohio, Barbara lived most of her life in the Akron and Cuyahoga Falls area.
Barbara was one of the strongest women you could ever meet. She always had a cheerful disposition, loved to laugh, and had a beautiful heart. She was a wonderful mother, a loving grandmother, and...
Barbara B. Neiger
Sep 11, 2026
Barbara B. Neiger, 87, passed away September 11, 2026. Born in Akron, she lived most of her life in the Tallmadge area before moving to Cuyahoga Falls.
Barbara was a Nurse for many years with Summa City Campus and finally retired as a consult Nurse for Aetna Insurance. She enjoyed spending time with her family and especially her grandchildren and great...
Judy Kay Small
Sep 10, 2026
Judy Kay Small, age 84, of Tallmadge, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on September 2, 1942 in Johnson City, Tennessee to Robey and Millie Patrick, Judy grew up with a spirit of kindness and love for her family.
Judy was a woman of many passions. She could often be found tending to her...
Dennis Dixon Hayes
Sep 9, 2026
Dennis Dixon Hayes, 77, passed away on his birthday, September 9, 2026. Born in Cleveland, he lived most of his life in the Cleveland/Akron area.
Dennis had worked as a sales rep for various steel manufacturers before starting his own business, Hayes and Associates, Inc. He enjoyed golfing and was an avid reader. Dennis loved his Irish Heritage. He didn’t know...
Constance "Connie" Marie Oakes
Sep 7, 2026
Constance Marie Oakes, 72, passed away September 7, 2026. Born in Akron, she lived most of her life in the Akron Area.
Constance worked in medical billing, enjoyed gardening, live music and especially caring for her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; parents, William and Mary Seaman; and sister, Kathleen Brown.
Constance is survived by her daughter Kara Yanoff;...
Julian M Vanscoy
Sep 7, 2026
Julian M. Vanscoy, 92, passed away September 7, 2026. Born in Elkins, West Virginia, he had lived in Tallmadge since 1980, and enjoyed winters in Punta Gorda, Florida for the past 26 years.
Julian served in the U.S. Navy and retired as a Supervisor at MacTac after 32 years. He was a talented woodworker and appreciated the beauty of gardening.
He was...
Angelina Rinaldi
Sep 5, 2026
Angelina Rinaldi, 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on September 5, 2026. She was Born in Bonefro, Italy and immigrated to Akron in 1972 where she lived nearly all of her life.
Angelina was a member of Blessed Trinity Parish. Before retiring, she worked for many years in the food service industry. Angelina enjoyed crocheting and gardening; she always...
Michael E Devine
Sep 2, 2026
With much sadness we announce the passing of Michael Devine on September 2, 2026, after a short fight with heart and lung disease and years with effects of Guillain-Barre. He was a loving grandfather and father.
He has gone off to join his mother, Connie and father, Phil and many other relatives and shine in God's light.
Michael leaves behind his son,...
Meghan Michelle Kenney
Aug 28, 2026
Meghan Michelle Kenney, 41. On August 28, 2026 Meghan, after years of struggling with addiction, is finally at peace. She grew up in Cuyahoga Falls and Stow and spent her adult years in the Akron Area.
Meghan enjoyed taking pictures, dyeing her hair, painting her nails and tattoos.
Meghan was preceded in death by her father, Edward A. Kenney; cousin, Allyson, her...
Richard Frederick Norman
Aug 28, 2026
Richard “Superman” Norman, 77, passed away August 28, 2026. Born in Barberton, he lived most of his life in the Akron area.
Richard served in the US Army and would then go on to be a machinist and a mechanic for many different companies over the years of his life. He was a jack-of-all trades and enjoyed tinkering with lawnmowers. He...
Patricia L. Mollohan
Aug 26, 2026
Patricia L. Mollohan, 81, passed away August 26, 2026. She was born in Akron, and lived most of her life in Tallmadge.
Patricia retired from J.C. Penney’s and was a member of Tallmadge United Methodist Church. She loved spending time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald; parents, William and Louise Kinzel.
Patricia is survived by her sons,...
Daniel Thomas Sadie
Aug 25, 2026
Daniel Thomas Sadie, 71, passed away August 25, 2026. Born in Akron, he lived most of his life in the Akron Area.
Daniel retired with 31 years of service as a Machinist from Pioneer Tool and Die. He enjoyed golfing and loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was a man of few words, but his actions and quiet...
