All Obituaries

Willene Ruth Breiding, 86, passed away February 28, 2021. Born in Akron, Willene had lived in the Tallmadge area for most of her life.  She was employed with Metropolitan Life and Credit Protection Inc.  Willene was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church.  She enjoyed having her family around while baking and cooking for Sunday dinners. Willene also enjoyed crocheting, reading, and collecting cookbooks. Willene is survived by her husband, Marvin; children, Jana (Mark) Tucker...

Marie Siddall, affectionately known as “Meme”, 101, passed away peacefully at home in the care of her family and with great anticipation of heaven on February 28, 2021. Born in Akron in 1919, Marie lived in the area most of her life until retiring to Tennessee in 1979.  To the pure delight of their grandchildren, Russ and Marie would make regular visits to Ohio, staying with the family for weeks at a time.  In 2000, they returned to Ohio to live many more happy years...

Frank J. Quattrocchi, 83, passed away February 27, 2021. Born in Akron, Frank had lived in the Akron area for most of his life.  He served in the U.S. Army and retired in 2002 from Western Reserve Hospital with 25 years of service. After retirement he worked for Nappa delivering auto parts.  He enjoyed playing golf and family get togethers. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Marjorie and Norma and two daughters. Frank is survived by his wife, Lanette; daughters, Jodie...

Charlotte G. Slovisky, 96, passed away February 24, 2021. Born in Akron, she lived most of her life in Tallmadge. Charlotte was a daughter, a sister, a wife of 51 years, a mother of 4, a grandmother of 9 and a great-grandmother of 7. Charlotte worked at the YWCA as a lifeguard until she retired.  Charlotte was a Eucharistic Minister at Our Lady of Victory Church.  She was a member of the Tallmadge Prime Timers, The Polish American Club, the PLAV and enjoyed going to Reservoir...

Angelina L. Chiera, 91, passed away February 22, 2021. Born in Marina di Gioiosa Reggio Calabria, Italy, Angelina had lived in the Akron/Tallmadge area for most of her life.  She was retired from the M. O’Neil Company and was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church and Immaculate Heart of Mary for the past four years.  She enjoyed watching Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy, and she was great at cooking and canning.  Angelina loved gardening, sewing, walking and was an avid...

Robert A. D’Amico entered heaven February 22, 2021. Bob was a retired shoemaker and an estimating salesman. When in good health he enjoyed his North Hill friend, Nardina, working spaghetti dinners for the Union Abbrusesse, gambling trips, the Browns and the Cleveland Indians. He was a member of St. Martha /Blessed Trinity Church. He is predeceased by his wife, Josephine D’Amico; parents, James and Caroline D’Amico; sister, Patty Pesko; niece, Tammy Pesko and son-law,...

Daniel R. Camburn passed away on February 20th, 2021, at the age of 67, due to complications of COVID.  Dan was born on August 12th, 1953, in Philadelphia, PA to Elaine (Moseley) and Daniel Camburn.  He graduated from Penn State, with a Bachelor’s degree in Theatre, in 1976.  He also received his Bachelor’s degree in Education from Kent State in 1998. After several years in management, Dan discovered his passion for teaching.  He started his career as an...

Dick died on February 19, 2021. Born June 10, 1927 to Dixie Harlan and Alice Mary Ware in Valley Head, West Virginia. Dick was honorably discharged from the Army Air Corp in 1947 where he attended Cook and Baker School. He worked for Hough Bakery and Catering for 35 years.  He received Christ as his Savior when he was 27 years old.   Dick enjoyed helping neighbors, friends and the church with yardwork and other maintenance.  He loved to visit people.  He enjoyed...

Marko Pranjic, 40, passed away on February 17, 2021. Marko was born in Tuzla, Bosnia & Herzegovina and lived most of his life in the Akron area. Although he loved to become a cop, he pursued driving big trucks, which was great passion of his.  He enjoyed playing soccer at a young age and loved watching good movies in his free time. Marko was survived in death by his father and mother, Ivica and Jovanka Pranjic; sister, Ivana Pranjic; brother in-law, Abbas Rahimi; and niece, Lucia...

Paul M. Miller, 37, of Akron, passed away February 17, 2021.   Born February 20, 1983, Paul grew up in Springfield Twp. and developed an affinity for nature, travel, and adventure at a young age, beginning when his family journeyed to far-flung destinations in a pop-up camper. Paul continued his love of camping throughout his life; and when asked about his travels, Paul’s vivid blue eyes would sparkle as he recounted his awe at the salty beach air of the Outer Banks, the...