obituaries

Jan 12, 2017

John G. Seese, 59, passed away on January 12, 2017 after a bout with cancer.

Born in Akron, he had lived in Akron, Stow, Cuyahoga Falls and moved to Tallmadge in 1991.

John had a lot of interests. He loved music and was a drummer. He also enjoyed cooking, woodworking, gardening, hunting and fishing in...

Jan 12, 2017

Patrick O'Neil Thompson, 88, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2017 surrounded by his family. Born in Waynesburg, Kentucky, he lived in Tallmadge for over 55 years.

Patrick served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and retired in 1989 after a 35-year career as a Plumber/Pipefitter with Local 219. He was an active member of...

Jan 11, 2017

Katylynn's first and forever Love, Jesus, brought her to her eternal home on January 11, 2017; she passed peacefully in her sleep.

Katylynn's unconditional love and joy despite suffering allowed so many to see and experience our God's immense and also unconditional love. God blessed our family when Katylynn joined us to become a Patton on May...

Jan 9, 2017

Matthew P. Cirullo, 32, passed away unexpectedly on January 9, 2017.

Born in Akron, Matthew had lived in the Akron area most of his life.  He was employed with Alttran Inc.

He was preceded in death by his mother Tammy Lee Cirullo.

Matthew is survived by father Frank; grandma, Betty Cirullo; daughter, Taegan...

Jan 8, 2017

Doug M. D'Alessio Doug M. D'Alessio, 50, died unexpectedly Jan 8, at his home in Palm Dessert, Calif., He previously resided in Akron, Garrettsville and Kent. He is survived by wife, Kelle Lowe-D'Alessio; father, Ron D'Alessio; mother, Helen Lang; sister, Jodi Terakedis; brothers, Joe, Jeff and John; mother-in-law, Judee Myer; father-in-law, Nick Lowe; special aunts and uncles and many...

Jan 8, 2017

Ralph Esposito, Sr. affectionately known as "Grandpa E." 92 passed away peacefully on January 8.

Ralph a resident of Tallmadge, retired from the B. F. Goodrich Company after 38 years of service. He also worked at Goodyear Aerospace and had been a real estate agent for several years.

Ralph served in the army during World...

Jan 5, 2017

Violet B. Gerken returned to the Lord on January 5, 2017. She was born in Akron, Ohio on April 10, 1932 to Guy Kerns and Alma Good Kerns.

Her family moved to Tallmadge, Ohio where she graduated from Tallmadge High School in 1950.

Violet was a secretary at WADC Radio Station, Goodyear Tire & Rubber...

Jan 1, 2017

Betty J. Vogt, 80, passed away peacefully January 1, 2017. Born in Cuyahoga Falls, she lived in the Tallmadge and Akron area all of her life.

Betty was a Courier with Summa Health for 14 years and a member of First Congregational Church of Cuyahoga Falls. She was also a member of the Salvation Army Women's Aux.,...

Dec 31, 2016

Leo J. Petri, 87, passed away peacefully in his home in Green on December 31, 2016.

Surving is his loving wife of 27 years, Sarah, and an extended family that includes Judith (Gary) Milan; Brandt, Jeffrey and Michael (Kathi) Petri; three step-sons and wives; nine grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Leo is preceeded in death by his parents,...

Dec 27, 2016

Lanny Miller, 78, son of Ruby and Paul Miller, passed away December 27, 2016.

Lanny was a long-time resident of North Hill and played football at North High School from 1954 to 1956 when he graduated. He served in the Army Reserves following high school.  During his career as an electrician he worked for Terex and General...

Dec 27, 2016

John passed away quietly at home December 27, 2016. Born in Canton Ohio, he was 62 years old.

John was a Massillon football fan and enjoyed walking near the High School Football fields while the teams and band were practicing. John also enjoyed fishing. He loved his nephew Joey McClain very much and they talked on the...

Dec 18, 2016

Nicholas Codrea, Jr., 71, passed away December 18, 2016.

Born in Akron, Nick had lived in Tallmadge all his life.  He was employed with Firestone Rubber Co. for many years and later a union leader.  He most recently was a labor economist with EEG.  He was proud of his Romanian Hertiage.  Nick enjoyed golfing, fishing, racing stock...

Dec 16, 2016

Our beloved husband and father Charles R. Violette III passed away December 16, 2016 due to complications with Alzheimer's and Diabetes.  He was surrounded by his loving family.

He leaves behind his best friend and wife of 48 years, Martha J. of Tallmadge; sons, Charles R. Violette IV (Tammy) of Streetsboro,  John F. Violette (Wendy) of Kent;...

Dec 15, 2016

Jackie "Jack" Ethamore Armstrong passed away on December 15, 2016 at the age of 81.  He was the beloved son of Celestia (Claar) and James Henry Armstrong and brother of James Richard and Gary Foster Armstrong.  Born in Mogadore Ohio, Jack lived all of his life in the Akron area and was served by the Weaver Workshop from its...

Dec 14, 2016

John Carcione passed away on December 14, 2016 after a long illness.

He was born on February 8,1924 and was a lifelong resident of Akron. John was a member of St. Anthony parish and was active in The Holy Name Society and The Knights of Columbus. He loved to golf and to bowl and will be missed...

Dec 14, 2016

Freda Mae Smyth (Fry), 90, passed away December 14, 2016. Born in Akron, she lived most of her life in Green.

Freda was a Secretary in the Nursing Service Office at Akron City Hospital. She was an active member with Maranatha Bible Church and the Tallmadge Lions.

She was preceded in death by her first...

Dec 10, 2016

Andrew L. Naglak, Jr., 84, passed away December 10, 2016.

Born in Philadelphia, Andrew had lived in Tallmadge since 1964.  He served in the U.S. Navy ROTC and retired from B.F. Goodrich after 30 years as a pioneer in computer programming and a systems analyst. Andrew was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church, a leader...

Dec 6, 2016

Mary Laura (Cinocca) Scarpitti, our Mamma, Grandma, Auntie, and friend who we thought would live forever, gently left her daughters' arms and climbed into her Savior's on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016. She was 96 years old. Though barely five feet tall, Mary was larger than life, with a persistence and strength that few would have expected from a person...

Dec 6, 2016

Darrell (Skeeter) Reed died peacefully at Altercare of Hartville on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at the age of 66, family was always by his side.

Darrell is survived by his wife of 45 years, Martha; proud father of Valeri Sue (Chad) and Michelle Renee; grandchildren, Jason, Tyler, Destinee, BreeAnn, Kyle, Kalvin, Shania; brother, Jim; sister, Patricia (Frank);...

Dec 1, 2016

Earl William Stout, 82, went home to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ on Thursday, 12/1/16. He lived his whole life on North Hill in Akron, Ohio.

He was a member and past deacon of Goodyear Heights Presbyterian Church and a member of the Sheet Metal Workers Union Local #33 for nearly 60 years. After retirement, he...