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John A. Huffman

John A. Huffman

Dec 19, 2025

John Huffman went to be with the Lord on December 19 at the age of 92.

Born to Keith and Emma Huffman, in Flushing Ohio, January 24, 1933, John grew up with a strong sense of family, faith and hard work that shaped the man he became.

John was a devoted husband to Jane, his wife of 65 years, together they built...

David Richard Parisen

David Richard Parisen

Jun 10, 2026

David Parisen, 75, passed away June 10, 2026. He was born and lived all of his life in Akron.

David served in the U.S. Army and had worked as an Electrician. He was member of the Jehovah Witness Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Elizabeth Parisen.

David is survived by his brother, Phillip.

Thank you to the staff and...

Ronald "Pete" Dean Mitchell

Ronald "Pete" Dean Mitchell

Jun 7, 2026

Ronald “Pete” Mitchell, 84 peacefully went home to be with his Lord on June 7, 2026. His wife and nephew were with him.

He was born in Mt. Ayr, Iowa, raised in St. Louis, MO, then moved from the Pittsburgh, PA area to Tallmadge in 2005.

Ronald served in the U.S. Army and retired as a Nuclear Architect with Bettis Atomic Power...

Larry Wilford Wolfe

Larry Wilford Wolfe

Jun 7, 2026

Larry Wilford Wolfe, 84, passed away June 7, 2026. Born in Indiana, Pennsylvania, he lived most of his life in the Tallmadge area.

Larry was the owner of Wolfe Grinding and Hartville Dodge and retired in 2022. He was a member of the Mason Lodge 87. He enjoyed going to auctions and antiquing, traveling, watching UFC and listening to country music.

He...

Virginia May Micle

Virginia May Micle

Jun 6, 2026

Virginia May Micle, 74, passed away June 6, 2026. Born in Cuyahoga Falls, she had lived nearly all of her life in Stow.

Virginia worked at Logos Bookstore in Kent before retiring in 2023. She was a member of Riverwood Community Chapel where she was an active participant in the Women of Joy Bible Study for many years. Virginia was very...

Patsy DiMauro, Jr.

Patsy DiMauro, Jr.

Jun 6, 2026

Loving spouse, dedicated father, and warmhearted grandfather who bled scarlet and gray, Patsy DiMauro, Jr., 92, of Akron, Ohio, died peacefully on June 6, 2026.

Patsy was born in Kent, Ohio, on June 29, 1933, to Pasquale and Maria DiMauro. Affectionately known as Junior, he was the youngest of seven sons. He loved sharing stories of life on their Brimfield family...

Earl Charles Iselin III

Earl Charles Iselin III

May 29, 2026

Earl Charles Iselin, 75, passed away May 29, 2026. Born in Bethesda, Maryland, he lived most of his life in Northeast Ohio.

Earl worked as a Deputy Sheriff with Summit County, retiring at the rank of sergeant. He also worked for several years as an Adjunct Professor of Art at Kent State University’s Stark and Tuscarawas campuses. He was a parishioner...

Helen Rita Greene

Helen Rita Greene

May 27, 2026

Helen Greene, beloved mother to six children, passed away peacefully in Akron, Ohio after recently celebrating her 106th birthday. Helen was a devout Catholic, a devoted wife, mother, and (great-great) grandmother, an expert knitter and cross-stitcher, an adventurous traveler, and an avid card and game player. If you had the (mis)fortune to be sitting next to her in a game,...

Thelma L. Chapman

Thelma L. Chapman

May 22, 2026

Thelma L. Chapman, 98, passed away May 22, 2026. She was born on September 18,1927 in Hartville, OH. She lived most of her life in Mogadore, OH.

Thelma was the proud valedictorian of the Mogadore High School Class of 1945. After graduation, Thelma started her career as a secretary at General Tire, eventually moving on to B F Goodrich where she...

Daniel Frederick Wolfe

Daniel Frederick Wolfe

May 21, 2026

Daniel Frederick Wolfe, 63, passed away May 21, 2026. Born in Cuyahoga Falls, he lived most of his life in the Tallmadge and Stow areas.

He retired in 2024 as a Manager for Essendant with over 30 years of service. Daniel loved riding his motorcycle, he loved watching sports especially the Denver Broncos, Atlanta Braves and the Cleveland Cavs, enjoyed playing...

Peggy A Hoxworth

Peggy A Hoxworth

May 20, 2026

Peggy A Hoxworth, 81, passed away May 20, 2026. Born in Belington, West Virginia, she lived most of her life in the Stow/Munroe Falls area.

Peggy enjoyed traveling and her cat Good boy.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dean; daughter, Joan Schafer; parents, Birdsell and Genieve Knight; brothers, Jerl, Kester, Jimmy, Henry and Leroy.

Peggy is survived by her son,...

Richard "Dick" Underwood

Richard "Dick" Underwood

May 19, 2026

Richard “Dick” Underwood, 87, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2026. Born on July 9, 1938, in Akron, Dick was a 1956 graduate of Ellet High School and spent his life devoted to his family, his work, and the Tallmadge community.

Dick was the beloved husband of the late Sharon (Sines) Underwood, with whom he shared a lifetime of love and...

Gloria J. Mulhollen

Gloria J. Mulhollen

May 18, 2026

Remembering Gloria Mulhollen

Gloria J. Mulhollen, 93, entered the gates of Heaven on May 18, 2026. She was born on August 11, 1932, in Akron, Ohio, to Earl and Rebecca Tipton.

Gloria spent her entire life in Akron and shared a beautiful 72-year marriage with the love of her life, Lowell. Their love story was one of unwavering devotion, partnership, and deep...

Elizabeth "Betty" Mary Wheeler

Elizabeth "Betty" Mary Wheeler

May 12, 2026

Elizabeth Mary Wheeler (Betty) — beloved great-grandmother, grandmother, mother and friend — passed away peacefully on May 12, 2026, surrounded by three generations of family who adored her. Known to nearly everyone as “Nana” or “Aunty Betty,” she lived 90 years with open arms, an open door, and a generosity of spirit that leaves the world a little quieter without...

Kathleen Joanne Manzo

Kathleen Joanne Manzo

May 9, 2026

Kathleen “Kathy” Manzo, age 88, passed away peacefully in the early hours of May 9, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on September 15, 1937, Kathy was raised by her Croatian grandmother from the age of seven, an experience that deeply shaped the strength, resilience, and independence she carried throughout her life.

Kathy’s grandmother was especially influential in...

Beth Ann Snider

Beth Ann Snider

May 8, 2026

Beth Ann Snider, 61, passed away at her home in Tallmadge, Ohio on May 8, 2026 surrounded by her loved ones.

Despite being born with cerebral palsy, Beth was determined not to let any physical challenges slow her down. With her infectious laughter and vibrant spirit, Beth made friends with everyone who crossed her path.

Beth was preceded in death by her...

Timothy David Kidd

Timothy David Kidd

May 7, 2026

Timothy David Kidd, Sr., 70, passed away peacefully after a long illness on May 7, 2026. AKA “Grand-Dude”, “TDK”, or “Tim The Kidd”. Born September 6, 1955 in Akron, he lived most of his life in the Akron area and was a proud resident of Tallmadge for over 20 years.

Timothy attended East High School and eventually worked as a shipping/receiving...

John W Tuel

John W Tuel

Apr 30, 2026

John W Tuel, 87, passed away April 30, 2026, Born in Tallmadge, he lived most of his life in Brimfield.

He retired as an Engineer from Firestone. Golfing was his passion. John volunteered with the Field little league and Field Marching Band where he was also the Treasurer.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Melba Tuel.

John is survived...

Robert H Fidelholtz

Robert H Fidelholtz

Apr 25, 2026

Robert H. Fidelholtz, 89, passed away April 25, 2026. Born in Akron, he had lived in Tallmadge most of his life before moving to Silver Lake.

Robert retired as a manager with BP. He enjoyed cars, collecting coins and fishing.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Freida Fidelholtz; great granddaughters, Siera and Alivia Snow.

Robert is survived by his...

Dennis Robert Robbins

Dennis Robert Robbins

Apr 21, 2026

Dennis Robert Robbins, 74, passed away on April 21, 2026. Born in Akron, he had lived all of his life in Mogadore.

Dennis worked as a dock worker at ACME for over 20 years before retiring to work for the Parks Department in Mogadore. He coached football and baseball for many years and also was the equipment manager for the Mogadore...

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