All Obituaries

Stamatia (Tina) (Sitaras) Skeriotis, 82, went to be with the Lord on May 18, 2019. She was born in Xios, Greece and left home at 16 to go to work in England and help support her parents. Stamatia, her husband, Kostas and their children legally emigrated to Akron, Ohio in 1967, where she enjoyed working for Western Fruit Basket, Thomastown Party Center and Gus’ Chalet. She was a very heartwarming person with a gift of hospitality who enjoyed having people over and serving them her...

Robert G. Williams, 86, passed away May 18, 2019. He was born in Akron and lived all his life there. Robert served in the U.S. Army as a Medic during the Korean War.  He retired after 40 years as a crane operator from Ford Motors. He was a member of the Akron Camera Club and German Club. He was preceded in death by his dad, Jeffrey Williams; mom, Nellie Bassie; wife, Elisabeth Williams; brother, Richard Williams. Robert is survived by his sons, Robert (Angie) of Tallmadge, John...

Tina White, 62, passed away May 15, 2019. Born in Cuyahoga Falls, she lived most of her life in the area. She had worked for over 20 years as a Bookkeeper with Giant Auto and was a member of Resurrection Lutheran Church. Tina was warm and giving to all. She had a heart of gold. She was the life of the party, fun and mischievous. Tina was a gourmet cook and loved to feed and care for everyone. In the end, she told us she could feel Jesus holding her in His hands. She was preceded in death...

Beryl R. (Bud) Vandersall, 88, passed away May 9, 2019. Beryl was born on October 24, 1930, the only child of Maynard and Vera (Lenke) Vandersall. Beryl lived his whole life in the Akron area.  A graduate of Tallmadge High School, class of 1948. After a year at Kent State University he enlisted in the USAF during the Korean Conflict. After the military he operated Van’s Tile Company for ten years before going to Goodyear Tire, where he retired with almost 30 years of...

Gary James Gillespie, 27, passed away May 5, 2019. Born in Medina, he lived most of his life in Wayne county Ohio. He is a 2010 graduate of Norwayne High School and received his Bachelor of Business Administration from Akron University with a focus in Logistics and Supply Chain Management.    Gary’s internship was with Fastenal, where he went on to work after graduation in a management position in Logistics. As a youth, Gary was active in many sports including football,...

Louise A. Aidala, 93, passed away April 22, 2019. She was born in Akron and lived all of her life there. She retired from O’Neil’s after 10 years as a Clerk. Louise was a member of St. Paul’s Parish and enjoyed playing bingo. She loved spending time with family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alfredo and Marion Cortese; sister, Mary Santaferraro; brother, Fred Scaglione. Louise is survived her husband of 67 years, Joe; son, Tom (Therese) Aidala of...

Eric had so much to be proud of in his life and was so loved. Eric was proudest of being a father, grandfather and being an Ohio National Guard. Eric is survived by his son, Michael G. Blackburn; father, Michael Blackburn; mother, Theresa (Michael) Shipp; brothers, Sean Blackburn (Alicia Simpson), Ryan and Stephan Shipp; his love, Pamela Howe and all her kids, which he loved as his own: Nathaniel, Maria (DaiQuann), Na’Tya Smith, Dezerae Jones, Natalya Carter; grandchildren JasLynn...

Theodora (Teddy) Urban, 90, of Tallmadge, Ohio, passed away on April 4, 2019.  Teddy was born to Theodore Scott and Mable Walters, December 6, 1928 in Tallmadge, Ohio.  She graduated from Tallmadge High School and attended many alumni events throughout the years. She also attended the Kent State University. Teddy worked in the offices of Roadway Trucking where she met her husband Al Urban. She was preceded in death by her husband Al Urban; parents, Theodore and Mable Scott; and...

Dr. Dale R. Sebok, 61, passed away peacefully at home on April 3, 2019. Born in Akron, Dale had lived most of his life in Tallmadge. A graduate of the University of Akron, he earned his PhD from Purdue University.  He was an Electronic Engineer for Lockheed Martin for 33 years. Dale had four patents.  He enjoyed reading, cooking, electronics, gardening, and traveling.  Dale was very creative and enjoyed 3D photography. Dale is survived by his sister, Diane (Dan) Palmer of...

Norma Mullins, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother went home to be with the Lord on April 2, 2019. She was born on December 8, 1925 to G.W. and Eliza Moore in Wise, Virginia. Norma was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Jackson Mullins. She leaves behind daughters, Jackie Carol (Jerry) Plate, Billie (Richard) Davies; son, Darrel (Jeanne) Mullins; grandchildren, Amy (Mark) Troyer, Meredith Hines, Jill Perry, Corey (Ashlea) Mullins, Codey Mullins, Christina...