obituaries

Feb 17, 2017

Bryan Keith Mohlmaster SR.

God said, "Well done my good and faithful servant" and then He opened His arms and welcomed Bryan home on February 17th.  He was 58 years old.

Bryan served his country in the National Guard for six years as a medic. He worked in the plastic injection molding industry for forty...

Feb 16, 2017

Joe Daguanno, 91, passed away February 16, 2017 surrounded by his children and grandchildren.  Joe was born in Akron, OH where he lived his entire life.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy during WWII.  He married Isabel Campanale in April 1950.  Joe worked at NRM Machinery retiring after many years of service.

He was preceded...

Feb 15, 2017

Joseph L. Grubich, 63, passed away February 15, 2017.  Born in Akron, he lived in Tallmadge before moving to Rootstown 8 years ago.

Joseph retired in 2014 as a System Analyst at Sherlock Services. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, and woodworking.  Joseph also enjoyed being outdoors and kayaking.

He is...

Feb 13, 2017

Dale McGuire, 75, passed away February 13, 2017. Born in Akron, he has lived most of his life in the area.

He retired in 1998 with 33 years of service as an Iron Worker with Local 17. Dale also enjoyed cars and fishing.

He was preceded in death by his son, Kevin McGuire; parents, Thomas...

Feb 8, 2017

Eleanor E. Bradley, 80, passed away February 8, 2017. She was born in Copley and lived most of her life in the Tallmadge area.

She was a playground monitor at David Bacon School and enjoyed sewing.

Eleanor is survived by her husband, Daniel; daughter, Pauline (David) Hoke of Idaho; son, Steven (Jennifer) Bradley of Canton;...

Feb 7, 2017

Martha Krasinski Tarrant was given to us by God on December 30, 1932, and returned to God on February 7, 2017. Born in Akron, Ohio, she was the daughter of Casimir "Kai" and Adele (Romanoski) Krasinski. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Raymond Krasinski.

Martha lived most of her life in Akron and...

Feb 6, 2017

Charlotte Scheiner, 86, passed away February 6, 2017.

Born in New York City, Charlotte had lived in Kent for 24 years.  She was an LPN for Dry Harbor Nursing home and was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church, she was president of the Tallmadge Primetimers, loved knitting and indoor gardening.

She was preceded...

Feb 3, 2017

Wilma Hipply, 92, passed away February 3, 2017. Born in Toronto, Ohio, she lived in Tallmadge most of her life.

She was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church, Red Hat Ladies, enjoyed bowling, sewing, bird watching and was an avid Cleveland Indians Fan.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 69...

Feb 2, 2017

Robin Pelton, 60, passed away February 2, 2017. Born in Akron, where she lived all of her life.

She retired in 2006 with over 30 years service as a Testing Specialist with the University of Akron. Robin was an active member of Akron Canton TRIO (Transplant Recipients International Organization) and the University of Akron Retirees Assoc.

Feb 1, 2017

Ruth Ann Sater, 56, passed away February  , 2017.  Born in Cleveland, she lived in Northfield the past 16 years.

God has called home one of his beautiful angels. Ruth Ann was an amazing woman, and more importantly a loving daughter, sister, a blessing for a mother, and a proud Nana "Grandmother". Words cannot express the pain...

Jan 30, 2017

Michael Andrew Ondecker, 69, passed away on January 30, 2017.

Michael was born December 21, 1947.

Michael was retired from the Railroad as Director of Transportation after over 30 years of service and had lived the past 15 years in Tallmadge. He was an active volunteer with the Ohio Museum of Transportation and spent many...

Jan 29, 2017

Raymond M. Jurkowski, 82, passed away January 29, 2017.  He was born on September 29, 1934 to Steve and Margaret (Ondrejko) Jurkowski in Mt. Pleasant, PA.

He was preceded in death by one great grandchild.

Raymond is survived by his loving wife, Joan of 62 years; children, Michael (Judy) of Alexandria, VA, Janet (Eugene) Trusnik...

Jan 27, 2017

Donald W. Black, 89, of Manchester, passed away Friday, January 27, 2017.

He was born February 15, 1927 in Wooster, Ohio to the late Howard and Stella Black, was a graduate of Wooster High School, and served in the U.S. Navy. He lived most of his life in the Akron area and retired as a bricklayer from...

Jan 25, 2017

Glenn H. Harvey, 77, passed away January 25, 2017. He was born in Akron, he lived most of his life in the Tallmadge area.

Glenn worked in the Mill Room with General Tire for 25 years and retired from Owens Corning with 15 years of service. He was a member of New Horizons Christian Church. Glenn loved...

Jan 22, 2017

Jack G. Haemmerlin, 88, passed away January 22, 2017. Born in Akron,  he lived most of his life in California. He was a loving husband, father and brother.

Jack served in the U.S. Army and worked as a Video Engineer with the National Broadcasting Company. He free lanced for Fox Sports Network, working the Superbowls, Olympics and...

Jan 22, 2017

Anna Cappabianca, 86, went home to be with the Lord January 22, 2017.

She was born in North Hill where she lived all of her life.  She was the wife of Joseph Cappabianca, mother of five, grandmother of seven and a dedicated homemaker.  As a devote catholic, she was a lifelong member of St. Anthony Parish.  As...

Jan 22, 2017

Lenila J. Hovance, 94, passed away January 22, 2017.

Born in Cleveland, she lived most of her life in the Portage County area. Lenila was a loving  wife and mother.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert; son, Michael; grandson, Michael More; and nine brothers and sisters.

Lenila is survived by...

Jan 20, 2017

Robert E. Gorman, born in Akron, Ohio, on June 19, 1944, passed away on January 20, 2017, in Naples, Florida, after a 22-year struggle with prostate cancer. A better father, grandfather, husband, educator, and role model cannot be imagined by those who dearly loved him. Preceding him in death are his parents, Jack and Claire Gorman.   Those left behind...

Jan 15, 2017

AltaMae Hale, 91, passed away January 15, 2017

Born in Akron, she lived all of her life there. AltaMae retired with 25 years as a receptionist for Dr. Williams. She was a member of First Congregational Church of Tallmadge. AltaMae loved feeding people, liked to read, loved taking pictures, loved talking on the phone to all her...

Jan 14, 2017

Vincent Michael Lauro, age 32, passed away unexpectedly on January 14, 2017. He was born on June 7, 1984 in Akron, Ohio and graduated from Akron North High School. He loved animals, music, movies, comedy, electronics, slogan t-shirts and "bling". Vince had a bright smile, friendly personality and had the gift of gab and persuasion! He showed compassion towards...