All Obituaries

Joan Marie Reisig, 84, passed away peacefully in her home after a three year battle with cancer on March 21, 2019, the first day of spring.  She was born September 20, 1934. She grew up in Cleveland overlooking the Cleveland Zoo. She met her husband at West Technical High School  and they were married on June 19, 1954 at St. Ignatius Church. After living in Lakewood, they moved to Tallmadge in 1965 and restored a home that is now on the National Register for Historical places. She...

Edwin Eugene Sekowski, 79, passed away March 20, 2019.  He and his family have lived in Tallmadge since 1973. Born on June 1, 1939 in Altoona, Pennsylvania, Edwin grew up in Gallitzin and was a son of a coal miner.  He graduated high school as the class president and valedictorian at the age of 16.  He graduated from Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster PA, in 1960, and was a member of Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity.  He married Mary Ann of Benscreek, PA, in 1962. Edwin...

On March 19, 2019, James Edward Mackey of Tallmadge passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Jim was born November 17, 1930 in Akron to Edward James and Mary Shull Mackey. He graduated from Stow High School in 1948 and from University of Mount Union in 1952, the alma mater of both his parents and his sisters. Jim was an active member of Alpha Tau Omega, lettered in baseball, and made many lifelong friends. Jim worked as a management engineer at Goodyear Tire & Rubber...

Zachary Alan Lohr, age 29 of Tallmadge, OH, passed away unexpectedly on March 17, 2019. Zach did not know a stranger. His laughter and infectious personality always lit up the room. He was an avid golfer, loved the outdoors, and was an excellent self-taught cook. He graduated from Tallmadge High School in 2007, where he played center for the 2006 Suburban League football champions. He then graduated from the University of Akron in 2011 with a degree in Business/Marketing. He attended Tri C...

Roy E. Moore, 82, passed away March 16, 2019 at home surrounded by his wife and children. Born in Canton, Ohio and graduated from Central Catholic High School. Roy worked for Danner Press in Canton and retired from Clark Distribution Systems in Harrisburg, PA.  Roy enjoyed golfing and traveling the world with his wife. He also organized many luncheons and golf outings for his fellow transportation colleagues and friends. He was a devout Catholic and member of the Knights of...

Jean Carol Coats, 85, passed away March 12, 2019.  Born in Akron, she lived in Stow since 1994. Jean worked at the Cleveland Clinic in the Human Resource Department. She was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School, Mount Union, Kent State and Cleveland State earning two Bachelor’s Degree. She was a member of the Alpha Chi Omega Sorority, American Legion, Marine Corps League #269. Jean enjoyed fishing and playing the piano. Jean is survived by the love of her life, Edmund...

Robert J. Bowers, 79, slipped away to meet his savior March 12, 2019 after a nine year battle with Alzheimer’s. Bob was gifted with a wit and charm that touched his family and made him popular and loved by his friends and staff of Oak Pointe Nursing Facility.  A professional drummer, he played with Tennessee Freeborn, Stonewall Jackson and Red Sovine opening for country music artists Willie Nelson, the Mandrell Sisters and several others in Nashville Tennessee.  Bob had a...

Patricia A. Morgan, 80, passed away March 12, 2019. Born in Spencer, West Virginia, Patricia had lived in the Tallmadge area for most of her life.  She was a graduate of North High School. Retired in 1993 from Ameritech/AT&T with 32 years of service and then later from Co-OP Opitcal with over 20 years of service.  Patricia enjoyed traveling with her daughter, reading, and playing on her iPad. She was preceded in death by her brother, James Wise. Patricia is survived by her...

Elisabetta (Bettina) Sinopoli, 90, passed away peacefully, with family by her side on March 11, 2019. Born November 15, 1928 to Luigi and Marianna Bonfiglio in San Vito, Catanzaro, Italy, she arrived as a young bride to Akron in 1950.  She was a devout Catholic and a member of St. Anthony of Padua Church. She was preceded in death by her parents and husbands:  Frank Gironda and Frank Sinopoli,  Sister:  Maria Montisano,  Brothers:  Saverio Bonfiglio and Vito...

Gary McKee, 76, passed away March 11, 2019. Born in Akron, Ohio Gary had lived all his life in the Akron area.  He served in the U.S. Navy and was retired from the City of Akron after many years of service. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty; brother, David McKee and step daughter, Linda Phillips. Gary is survived by his step daughters, Diane Barker of Akron and Gloria Cain of Tallmadge; son, Calvin Dowdy of Akron; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; sister,...