All Obituaries

Betty J. Shaw (Fernbach) nee Ilg, 96, passed away April 1, 2020. The family will have a service at a later date.

Diane Baggesen, 68, went home to be with the Lord March 29, 2020. Born in Akron, Diane had lived in Cuyahoga Falls for most of her life.  She retired in 2010 from Kent State University with 33 ½ years of service, where she also earned her Bachelor’s Degree.  Diane was a member of St. Eugene Catholic Church.  She loved reading, working out at the Natatorium, and spending time with her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Violet...

Nick “Dan” Csvany, 96, went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 28, 2020 and is united again with his loving wife, Irene of 63 years, who preceded him in death. Dan is survived by his sister, Violet Wolters of South Carolina; brother, Gene Csvany of California; son, Thomas (Helene) Csvany of Florida; daughters, Kathleen (Ron) Sadler of Stow and Laurie (Phil) Dipane of Munroe Falls. He is also survived by five grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Born in Akron, Dan...

Eleanor Robinson, 93, passed away March 23, 2020. Born in Slidell, Louisiana, Eleanor had lived in the Akron area for most of her life.  She was a member of Grace Cathedral for over 50 years. She was preceded in death her husband, Pinknie Robinson and son, Daniel Robinson. Eleanor is survived by her daughter, Mary D. Robinson of Cuyahoga Falls; son, Paul (Paulette) Robinson of Akron; seven grandchildren; many great grandchildren; sister, Joan Patrick of Colorado and Delores Jefferson...

David E. Ilg, 65, passed away March 23, 2020. Born in Akron, David had lived in the Tallmadge area for most of his life.  He served in the U.S. Army.  He worked at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co as a mechanic.  He volunteered for the Boy Scouts and enjoyed cake decorating and woodworking. David is survived by his wife, Kathy; sons, Ron Ilg of North Carolina and  Kevin Ilg of Akron; grandchildren, Kevin Oliver, Krystopher Marshall, Julia Oliver, Brad Boggs; parents, Pete...

Marilyn Jackson, 84 went to be with the Lord March 21, 2020.  Marilyn was raised in Stow.  She married her high school sweetheart Jim and they were married for 55 years.   They built their home in Tallmadge and raised two daughters.  Marilyn was loving, compassionate and giving.  She valued time spent with family and friends.  She went back to work when her kids were older and worked at Kent State until she retired.  Marilyn was active in the Prime...

Dominic A. Rizzo, Sr., 92, was born on May 16, 1927 and passed away March 20, 2020.  He was born and lived all of his life in Akron. He served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Austria during World War II. Dominic worked diligently for McKesson Drug Company as a salesman to hospitals and retired in 1989 with 47 years service. He joined the Unione Abruzzese Society (now the Italian Center) in 1977 and has been a member for 43 years. During that time he held various officer positions...

William Ross West, 82, passed away March 19, 2020. Born in Akron, he lived most of his life in Suffield before moving to Cuyahoga Falls and then to Tallmadge. Bill graduated from South high in Akron and Kent State University. He served in the U.S. Army and retired from Akron Public Schools as an Industrial Arts Teacher at Goodrich Jr. High School. Bill enjoyed fishing, canoeing and traveling. His real satisfaction in life was helping and caring for family members. He was preceded in death...

Ronald E. Moore, 75, passed away March 19, 2020.  He lived most of his life in Akron. Ronald served in the U.S. Marines and retired as a roofer.  He was a member of Temple Bethel. Ronald enjoyed carpentry, fishing and was a sports card collector. Ronald is survived by  his loving wife of 40 years, Beverly; daughters, Adriana, Stephanie, Crystal; sons, Angelo, Orlando, Darin; a host of brothers and sisters; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren; and best friend, Jim...

William J. McClellan, 90, passed away March 15, 2020. Born in Akron, he lived most of his life in Tallmadge. Bill served in the U.S. Army. He retired from Diamond Crystal Salt with over 20 years of service. He was a member of St. Matthews Church and the Akron Turner Club. His passion was his horses and carriages. He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Grace McClellan; sisters, Barbara Sarchet, Gloria Gray; brothers, Harold Wightman, Charles Wightman, Jerry McClellan; two...