All Obituaries

Harriet Eugene McGuffin, passed into the arms of her Savior on Sunday, November 29, 2020. She was retired from Ohio Edison Electric and was a 1963 graduate of Point Pleasant High School, Pt. Pleasant, WV.   Harriet was a Catholic by faith. She was born on May 15, 1945, in Point Pleasant, a daughter to the late Harold and Mildred (Rodgers) McGuffin. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her nephew, Richard (Dean) Friley; sister, Judith Kay; sister-in-law, Pamela...

Rose Minor, 92, died on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 and reunited with her loving husband Harold and daughter Margaret (Peggy). Born in St. Joseph, West Virginia on November 21, 1928 to Leslie and Philomena VanScyoc. Rose graduated from Moundsville High School and began working at Marx Toy Company in Glendale, West Virginia.  She met Harold (Mose) and married on July 1, 1950.  They relocated to Akron.  As her children got older, she worked for over 20 years as a presiding...

Eleanor Roosevelt Crowe transitioned into eternal life on November 24th 2020.   Born to Austin and Edna Thompson in 1936 she remained a lifelong area resident.   A gentle woman who overcame many obstacles in her life.  Her challenges would have defeated a lesser person, but she remained strong and determined to give back to the world love, understanding and forgiveness. Married twice, she is the mother of 12 children. They were the center of her world.  She...

Our family mourns the passing of Pamela Rose Smith, who gained her wings and joined our Heavenly Father on November 24th, 2020. Born in Albion, New York on April 4th, 1960, Pam was the fourth child of Charles and Johnnie Mae Smith. Pam throughout her life would often find employment helping others and loved working with children at a few daycare centers in Batavia, New York. In search of more diverse career opportunities, Pam moved with her children to Akron, Ohio in the summer of 1997....

Bertha C. Rostedt, 95, devoted Wife, loving Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother passed away November 22, 2020.  She is now with Jesus, free from pain. Born in Danielson, Connecticut, on February 19, 1925, She graduated high school in 1943 from Killingly HS in Danielson, Connecticut.  Bertha had lived in Tallmadge since 1950.  She was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church, Tallmadge PrimeTimers, and Sponsi. She was preceded in death by her son, Markus Rostedt and...

Larry T. Benning, 51, made his transition from earth to heaven peacefully on Friday, November 20, 2020 in Akron, OH. A native of Orrville, Larry was born on July 24, 1969 to Larry Benning and Annie Lois Benning-Crook. Larry lived in Wooster, OH for most of his life, until residing in Tallmadge, OH where he remained until the time of his death. Larry accepted Christ at an early age, was a member of First Baptist Church, Orrville, OH. Larry later rededicated his life to Christ in June 2018....

Jack Andrew, 91, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2020. Born in Kilmarnock, Scotland, Jack had lived in the Akron area for most of his life.  He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.  Jack was retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co with 30 years of service.  He was a member of Visitation of Mary Catholic Church.  Jack was a gentle soul who showed love and kindness to everyone he met. Jack is survived by his wife of 69 years, Dolores; daughter,...

Donald P. Reisig, 88, passed away November 17, 2020. Born in Cleveland, he lived in Tallmadge most of his life. He was born April 20, 1932. He met his wife, Joan 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. Donald served in the U.S. Navy with 12 years in the Reserves. He owned and retired from Reisig...

Tammy Jo Loch passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 17th, 2020, at the age of 58.  Tammy is survived by her parents, Gene and Jan Loch, and her brother, Gene Loch. She was preceded in death by her sister, Bobbi Hindel, and her nephew, Jason Hindel.  Tammy lived in Toledo, Ohio, at the Northwest Ohio Developmental Center, under the care of Latonya Smith, Tammy’s QIDP (Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional). Tammy was born in Akron, Ohio, on December...

Larry E. Cord, 69, passed away November 16, 2020. Born in Akron, Larry had lived in the Tallmadge area for most of his life.  He retired in 2014 from the Veterans Administration Wade Park with 26 years of service.  He enjoyed hunting, softball, golf, racquetball, and attended the Rec Center.  Larry was active with kids sports in Tallmadge. His greatest joy and accomplishments were his life with Sarah, their children, and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his...