obituaries

Mar 10, 2026

Diane K. Staszak, age 74, of Tallmadge, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 10, 2026.

Diane was born in Akron, Ohio to John and Margaret Custer. She was a graduate of Kenmore High School and studied at Akron General Hospital earning a diploma in nursing. She dedicated over 40 years of her life to caring for others...

Feb 26, 2026

Marie A Santi, 91, short of 2 weeks of Maries 92nd birthday, passed away February 26, 2026.  Born in Akron, Ohio where she lived her whole life.

She was a member of St. Martha’s Church in North Hill. Marie was a passionate Catholic. She loved the Lord. Marie A Santi enjoyed playing the piano, crocheted countless afghans and loved working in...

Feb 25, 2026

William (Neal) Warner, 72, died suddenly, February 25, 2026. He was born on September 2,1953, in Akron to Luther and Wilma Warner. Neal graduated from Ellet High School in 1971. He served in the United States Army Reserve from 1971 to 1977. Married to Julie Ann Stevens, of Tallmadge, on May 2, 1980.

He worked at North Safety Products, Tallmadge, as...

Feb 25, 2026

Sharon K. Haben, passed away February 25, 2026 after a brief illness.

“Grandma Sharon” was born in Akron and lived most of her life in the Tallmadge area and was a graduate of Mogadore High School in 1961. She was a highly skilled typist and proficient in shorthand working as an administrative assistant for Crawford Sheet Metal and Wilkinson Company as...

Feb 24, 2026

Allen J. Christian, Jr. has gone home to Heaven on February 24, 2026. Better known as “Farmer Al” and even more as “Crazy Al” for all of his shenanigans.

As a graduate of Eastlake North high School, he shared his love of football and wrestling to the adult past times of softball, golf, bowling and watching Nascar. From horses running away...

Feb 17, 2026

Ray Hartman, 89 of North Canton, OH went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. He was surrounded by his loving family.

Ray was the son of the late Ray Hartman and Evely (Boosinger) Setlak. Ray’s family was the center of his life, along with his wife of 66 years, Joann. Ray served...

Feb 17, 2026

Patricia E. Reifsnyder, passed away February 17, 2026.

Born in Bakersfield, CA she lived most of her life in the Akron area. She was a homemaker and enjoyed Sunday dinners with her family.

She was preceded by her husband, Kenneth; parents, Emil and Ethel McNeal; sister, Michelle Harpster; brother, Robert McNeal.

Patricia is survived by daughters, Katherine Mayton of Akron, Christine Reifsnyder of...

Feb 15, 2026

Michael “Mike” Charles Leymon, age 68 of Mogadore went home to be with the Lord on February 15, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born on March 18, 1957 to the late Jack and Wavelene Leymon.

In addition to his parents, Mike is preceded in death by his brother, Patrick Leymon.

Mike was often described as a ‘man of few words,’...

Feb 11, 2026

Betty I. Firth, 101, passed away February 11, 2026. Born in Akron, she lived most of her life in Tallmadge.

Betty went back to school in her 40’s to become a LPN and retired from Robinson Memorial Hospital. She was a lifelong member of Our Lady of Victory and the Squad at Goodyear Aircraft.

Betty was kind and caring, who put the...

Feb 9, 2026

Marie M. Pappano, 96, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2026 at The Gables of Green, where she received wonderful care. Previously she was lovingly cared for at Shepherd’s Gate in Hartville by Marina Showalter.

Marie was born in Akron, Ohio (in North Hill, among many of her neighbors as relatives) to Rose and Michael Pappano. She attended North High School,...

Feb 8, 2026

Penny Hattie Price, born April 21, 1937 in Lexington, Kentucky left behind a beautiful legacy of kindness, creativity and a deep love for her family and friends.

She was a beloved daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Claude T. Gilbert of Paris, Kentucky. Those preceding her in death was her husband, Richard Dean Price; her brother, Claude Gilbert, Jr; her...

Jan 29, 2026

John Harold Kittle, 77, passed away on January 29, 2026. He was born in Green and lived most his life in the Akron area.

John worked for Prudential Insurance as a manager before retiring. He was a member of the Unity Chapel of Light in Tallmadge, and was a Spiritualist Minister for over 40 years. He was very creative and artistic....

Jan 27, 2026

Paul George Robinson, 83, of Palm Coast, Florida, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026 at home with his wife by his side.

Paul was born on February 15, 1942, in Akron, Ohio, to the late George and Martha Robinson. He attended St. Paul’s Elementary School and Archbishop Hoban High School, and in December of 1972 he graduated from the University...

Jan 22, 2026

Carl W. Brown Jr, 55, passed away on January 22, 2026. He was born in Bedford and lived most his life in the Akron area.

Carl Worked for Summit Moving and Storage as a truck driver for 34 years.

He is preceded in death by his father, Carl W. Brown, Sr.; and nephew, Matthew Cameron

Carl is survived by his mother, Susan Erdman;...

Jan 21, 2026

Robert "Coach Bobby" Smith, 79, passed away on January 21, 2026. He was born in Akron where he would live for most all his life.

Bob was an outstanding basketball player at Ellet High School and The University of Akron. After graduation, he coached at Akron South and retired from teaching and coaching at Akron East. His...

Jan 20, 2026

Michael "Mike" Edward Casamento, 66, of Brimfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

Mike was born on February 5, 1959, in Akron, Ohio, to Donna (Dawson) and Edward Waller of Kent, Ohio. He was a devoted son, brother, and friend whose quick wit, humor, and presence left a lasting impression on everyone he met....

Jan 14, 2026

Tony Yu-San Yui, 89, passed away on January 14, 2026. Born in Shanghai, China, he lived most of his life in Tallmadge.

Tony graduated with a Master's Degree from the University of Massachusetts. He was the owner of Panda Chinese Restaurant and the Far East Oriental Market where he worked for 20 years before retiring in 1996....

Jan 13, 2026

Agnes Mary Pauline Tinker, 93, of Akron, passed away peacefully at her home, on January 13, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

Pauline lived a truly remarkable life. She was born on July 6, 1932, in Penzance, Cornwall, England, to William and Elizabeth Nicholas. In 1937, she came to America and made Akron her home...

Jan 10, 2026

Monica Sue Krabill, 55, passed away peacefully January 10, 2026. Born in Alliance, Ohio, she had made Tallmadge her home for the past 4 years.

Monica's greatest joy in life was her family, and she enjoyed traveling; riding motorcycles with her husband, Steven, and boating with the grandkids.

She was preceded in death by her...

Jan 8, 2026

Andrew Jerome Carney, 31, passed away January 8, 2026. Born in Mayfield Hts, he spent most of his life in the Mantua area. Andrew was witty with a sarcastic humor appreciated by those who knew him best. He lived and loved fiercely and left a lasting impression on all he met.

Andrew enjoyed computers and video games,...