All Obituaries

Mary Ann Fetchu (née Budzar) was born January 26, 1942 in Cleveland, Ohio and passed away unexpectedly September 13, 2018 surrounded by her family.  Mary Ann was a loving and loyal wife, mother, and grandmother, as well as a dedicated preschool teacher and Akron Public School volunteer at Betty Jane Community Learning Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Mary Budzar. Mary Ann is survived by her husband of 52 years, David; daughters, Mary Jennifer, Beth...

Gregory Thomas Farabee, 44, passed away September 10, 2018. Born in Cleveland, Greg lived in Tallmadge all of his life and was a 1992 graduate of Tallmadge High School. Greg was also a graduate of Kent State University. He was employed with Kent State University Corporate and Professional Development Division as a Client Relations Manager. He was a member of First Congregational Church of Tallmadge. Greg was active with Tallmadge Little League, enjoyed traveling through the National Parks,...

Ernest DiPierro, 89, passed away September 7, 2018. Born in Alliance, he lived in Akron most of his life before moving to Ashland 15 years ago. After graduating from North High School, Ernest served in the U.S. Navy. He retired in 1995 from Ametek Lamb Electric. Ernest was a member of St. Edwards Church in Ashland. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Anna DiPierro; in laws, Silvia and Harold Furbee; sisters, Mary, Delphina, Theresa; brother, Paul, Jr.; sister and brother In...

Margie Cooper, age 76, of Tallmadge, passed away unexpectedly on September 6, 2018. She was born to the late Paul and Margaret Paugh of Lost Creek, West Virginia. Mrs. Cooper is survived by her brother, Paul H. Paugh (Judy) of New Port, Ohio and her sister, Mary Taylor (Kenneth) of St. Mary’s, West Virginia. Margie is survived by her husband of 56 years, Paul; their children, Carol Peacock (Raymond) of Randolph, Annette Burke (Edmund) of Diamond and Brian Cooper (Stephanie) of...

Brian K. Dalton, 49, entered into the gates of heaven on September 4, 2018. Born in Akron, he lived most of his life in Tallmadge. Brian had a passion for baseball and enjoyed many years of coaching little league in Tallmadge. Nothing gave him greater joy than to teach kids the love of the game. He enjoyed golfing with friends and his boys. He was a grill master and our family enjoyed his cook outs.  Brian was a wood expert and his talent was shown in the home he lived and the many...

Linda J. Reynolds, 73, passed away September 2, 2018. Born in Dye, Virginia, Linda had lived in the Akron area for most of her life.  She was a member of Harmony Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her mother, Gladys Shaw; father, Lynkis Dye; and step father, Donald Shaw. Linda is survived by her husband, William C.; step daughter, Dreama (John) Ayers of Ravenna; sisters, Nancy Crano of Tallmadge, Judy (Howard) Wellock of Akron, and Diane Semler of Cuyahoga Falls; brother,...

Gloria Gene Grill Hull  April 7, 1949 – August 31, 2018 Gloria lived for each moment, wringing it out … getting every last drop. Cancer may have robbed her of her life but never, ever her light.  In her 69 years, she amassed many friendships and virtually no enemies. She was smart, talented, and always the most fun person in the room. Her famous quick-wit always left you laughing. Gloria was simply the light of our life and will be remembered forever. She graduated...

Wayne R. Young, 89, passed away August 31, 2018. Born in Salt Fork, Pennsylvania, Wayne had lived in Cuyahoga Falls for most of his life. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was retired from the United State Post Office.  Wayne was a member of Tallmadge United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Josie; sisters, Lorraine and Vernice; bothers, Dale, Orin, Garvis, James, Joseph, Blair, Rolla, Paul and John. Wayne is survived by his daughter, Victoria...

Chuck Trochowski, 70, passed away August 30, 2018. Born in Erie, PA, he had lived in Tallmadge since 1994. Chuck retired with 30 years of service as a Quality Assurance Specialist with Defense Logistics Agency. He was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church and enjoyed reading, history, loved animals and loved the Browns. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Frances Trochowski. Chuck is survived by his wife of 47 years, Peggy; daughter, Stephanie; son, Brian (Renee)...

David C. Jones, husband of Karen (Postma) Jones died August 25, 2018 of congestive heart failure.   He was born in Akron, Ohio on April 8, 1932 to parents Ira and Esther M. Jones.  Dave graduated from Ellet High School in 1950.  He was employed by Goodyear Aircraft prior to entering the U.S. Marine Corps in 1952.  David granduated from Kent State University in 1957 with a Bachelor of Science degree.  At Kent State, Dave was a member of the Phi Delta Theta...