All Obituaries

Patricia Womack, 72, passed away November 13, 2019. Born in Akron, Pat lived in Tallmadge most of her life and retired from the State of Ohio.  Pat enjoyed cooking, dancing and singing. She was preceded in death by her husband, David; daughter, Victoria Womack; and brother in law, Harold Sizemore. Pat is survived by her; daughters, Cynthia Morgus of Sunbury, OH and Kathy (Richard) Long of Broomfield, CO; grandchildren, Andrew Morgus, Jackson, Riley, Cooper and Gryffin Long; sister,...

Gabriel “Gabe” A. Ritzert, 68, passed away November 10, 2019. Born in Akron, Gabe had lived in Tallmadge for most of his life.  He retired in 2010 from Munroe Falls Post Office.  Gabe was a member or Our Lady of Victory Church, where he was a Eucharistic Minister and very involved with other church activities. He was also a member of Knights of Columbus.  He enjoyed golfing, pickle ball, traveling and camping. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and...

Jeffrey W. Enlow, 59, passed away November 6, 2019.  Born in Akron, he lived most of his life in Tallmadge. Jeff was self employed and loved the outdoors. He was preceded in death by his mother, Thelma Enlow. Jeff was survived by his father, Eugene (Janice) Enlow of Tallmadge; sister, Sandy (Dan) Strebler of Bath; brother, Ken (Barb) Enlow of Hartville. Private service will take place at the convenience of the family.

Carmen J. Artino, 69, passed away November 5, 2019. Born in Cleveland, he had lived most of his life in Northeast Ohio. Carmen worked in metallurgy at Case Western Reserve and supported companies throughout Northeast Ohio. He was a member of Holy Family and Our Lady of Victory Church. Carmen was extremely passionate about music. He loved singing, dancing and playing the piano. He also enjoyed golfing, fishing and the outdoors. Carmen was an avid Browns fan and loved spending time with his...

Mary Ann Bunch, 95, passed away November 4, 2019. Born in Akron, Mary Ann had lived in Akron area all of her life.  She was previously a member of Our Lady of Victory Church.  Mary Ann enjoyed quilting, gardening, and sewing. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Bunch and daughter, Bonnie Carter; sister, Elaine; brothers, Roger, Marty, Chick, Kenny and Donald. Mary Ann is survived by her son in law, Dennis Carter of Hudson; grandchildren, Mary, Teresa, and Annie;...

Edith M. Carter, 91, passed away November 3, 2019.  She was born and lived all of her life in Akron. She was a member of Annunciation Church/Visitation of Mary Parish. She was preceded in death by her husband, James; parents, James and Laura Genovese; sisters, Evelyn Pace, Virginia Fleming, Eleanor Wyer, Josephine Yanni, Betty Jane Genovese. Edith is survived by her daughters, Michelle Leiby of Massillon and Denise Carter of Springfield Twp.; grandchildren, Jessica Marie and Zachary...

Karl H. Starks was born on December 28, 1926 in Warren, Ohio to Karl and Zelma Starks. His family moved to Tallmadge in 1938. He graduated from Tallmadge High School in 1944 as Valedictorian, and served as Class President and President of the Honor Society. After serving in the Navy, he graduated from the University of Akron in 1950 with a BSEE degree and an MBA in 1964. Karl married Marie Lalli in 1948 and lived in Akron until 1961, when they returned to Tallmadge and built a home in...

Joe Aidala, 97, passed away October 25, 2019.   He was born in Akron and lived all of his life there. Joe served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was retired as a Truck Driver with the City of Akron. He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise; parents, Nunciato and Anita Aidala. Joe is survived by his son, Tom Aidala, Therese Aidala of Akron; grandchildren, Tom (Rachel) of Cuyahoga Falls, Paul (Royal) of Akron, Adrianne (Chris) Tomlinson of Cuyahoga Falls; great...

William B. Peverall, 66, passed away October 18, 2019, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Norfolk, Virginia, he lived most of his life in Cuyahoga Falls. William served in the U.S. Navy, received his undergraduate degree from the University of Akron, and retired with 28 years of service from the City of Cuyahoga Falls as a Substation Electrician. He was a member of the First Congregational Church of Tallmadge. He was preceded in death by his brother, Cecil...

Alice Frances Price, 99, passed away October 18, 2019 in hospice care at Pebble Creek. Born in Lamar, TN, October 11, 1920 Alice. Alice worked in many service-oriented positions, cafeteria and hotel management during the war, and later at the General Shoe Company.  During the war she enjoyed working with the Red Cross and the USO. She married Paul S. Ealy in 1946 and lived in Lewisburg, TN, where her daughter Betty Ann was born in 1947.  The family moved to Akron in 1953 to find...