obituaries

Mar 4, 2017

March 4, 2017 after a brief stay in the hospital, Robert (Bobby) Neiger passed away peacefully with his daughters by his side.  Born in Akron, where Bob has lived here his whole life.

He was employed by one company thru many transitions – Akron Controller & Motor, Magnetek & Grand Eagle retiring after 47 ½ years service....

Mar 3, 2017

Marguerite F. Recco, 87, passed away March 3, 2017. She was born in Akron where she lived all of her life.

Marguerite enjoyed gardening, Bingo and "bus trips".  She always took care of everybody, especially her family.  Most of all, she loved the holidays and cooking for her family.  She was a member of Cassanese Aux. and...

Mar 3, 2017

Carmela Pleli, 45, passed away March 3, 2017 after a long illness. She was resilient, strong, and fought through many battles.

Carmela lived all her life in the Stow and Tallmadge areas and had been a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church.

Carmela was a loving mother and leaves behind her daughters, Karina, Cassandra, and...

Mar 2, 2017

Vaughn B. May, 91, of Brimfield passed away on March 2, 2017. He was born in Bluefield, W.VA. to Hazel and Virgil May.

Vaughn is survived by his son, David (Darlene); son -in-law, Cliff Porter; brother, James Pugh; four grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife,...

Mar 2, 2017

G. Duane Platt, 88, a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend, began his everlasting life with Jesus on March 2, 2017, while surrounded by his family. Known by all as caring, compassionate and considerate, he will be greatly missed by all of the lives he has touched and so greatly influenced. He was a role model for hard...

Mar 1, 2017

James W. Aurand, 93, passed away March 1, 2017.

Born in Canton on January 22, 1924, he had lived in Tallmadge since 1955.

James served in the U.S. Army, retired after 37 years from the Tallmadge Post Office and was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church.

He was preceded in death...

Mar 1, 2017

Margaret Tejral, 87, of Tallmadge passed away March 1, 2017 after a long illness.

Margaret leaves behind her husband, Robert "Bob" of 65 years; son David Tejral of Bridgeport, Texas; daughters, Sue (John) Siefer of Kent, Sally (Pierre) Barkley of Tallmadge; six grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; brother, Glenn (Penny) Giles of Canal Fulton; sisters, Linda Mellen of Cuyahoga...

Feb 24, 2017

Ernest Junior Giles, 87, of Uniontown, went home to be with the Lord peacefully on February 24, 2017 in Florida.  Born in Akron on November 22, 1929, Ernie was one of Maude and Earnest Giles' eleven children.

Ernie was an entrepreneur who owned and operated several local businesses for many years.  He attended Central Hower High School...

Feb 23, 2017

Anna Breiding, 93, passed away February 23, 2017.

Born in Akron, she was a life resident of Tallmadge. Anna was a homemaker and enjoyed playing bridge and bowling.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas; sisters, Katherine, Elizabeth; brothers, George, Henry, Phillip, and Conrad.

Anna is survived by her daughters, Patricia...

Feb 22, 2017

Dino "Jimmy" Tambini Jr. 63, passed away February 22, 2017.  He was born in Akron where he was a lifetime resident.

Jimmy Graduated from North High School and attended The University of Akron.  He was a freelance painter/contractor.  He enjoyed nature, being outdoors and his trips to Florida.

Jimmy was preceded in death by his...

Feb 18, 2017

Our dear Aunt/Sister Norma D. Garvin went to be with the Lord on February 18, 2017 after a lengthy illness at Akron General Cleveland Clinic Medical Center.

She was a native of Akron and was a retired school teacher for Stow City Schools where she taught 3rd and 4th grade. She received her Master of Education Degree...

Feb 18, 2017

Joanne Watts passed away February 18, 2017 after a prolonged illness.

Born in Akron, Joanne had lived in Tallmadge for most of her life.  She retired in 1997 from Norton/St. Gobain Company with 21 years of service.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Linda Miller.

Joanne is survived by her husband,...

Feb 17, 2017

On February 17, 2017, Judith Rae Alfano heard the call of the white doves from the House of the Holy and ascended the Stairway to Heaven.

Born in Akron, raised in Mogadore, she spent most of her life in Tallmadge, Ohio. In 1971, her husband was taken from her in an accident. Suddenly, she was single, working...

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...