obituaries

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...

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...