obituaries

Dec 1, 2016

Margaret Strauss (Simones), 78, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on December 1, 2016.

She is survived by her husband "Bernie" Strauss; daughter Patricia Woods; daughter Deborah Pratt and her husband Danny; daughter Susan Hillman; son Jerry Hillman and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A Private Memorial Service will be held for the family only, at Hennessy...

Nov 30, 2016

David H. Clark was born in Akron on November 13, 1931, and born into eternal life on November 30, 2016. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Ravenna. He served in the U.S. Army. David worked for 26 years at Ace Rubber in Akron, then at Crest Rubber in Ravenna, where he became owner/president of the...

Nov 30, 2016

Helen M. Mudd, 93, passed away November 30, 2016.

Born in Akron, she lived most of her life in Tallmadge. Helen retired as a Substitute Coordinator from Summit County MRDD. She was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church, Sponsi Club, the Women's Club, AARP and Prime Timers.

She was preceded in death by...

Nov 28, 2016

Carolyn was born on December 31, 1943, was taken into the arms of our Lord on November 28, 2016 after a short bout with cancer.

Carolyn lived in the Akron area most of her life.  She graduated from Ellet High School and Kent State University (Salem branch), where she graduated with honors in both general studies and...

Nov 26, 2016

Georgene "Gene" Thompson, 90, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones on November 26, 2016.

Gene was born in Akron and attended Garfield High School. Gene settled in Tallmadge and remained there for most of her life.  She retired in 1982 from Firestone Tire & Rubber Company after 41 years of dedicated service.  Gene was...

Nov 26, 2016

Cheryl "Cheri" Jones Lancaster, 53, of Akron, gained her angel wings on Saturday November 26, 2016.

She was preceded in death by her loving father, Lawrence Jones.

Her legacy of love will be carried on by her husband, John "Randy" Lancaster; mother, Patricia (William) Jones-Warlop; children, Amanda "Mandi" Watson, Ryan and Jaclyn "Jaci" Lancaster, Joseph...

Nov 23, 2016

Lt. Haydn A. Thomas (retired) 53, passed away November 23, 2016. Born in Akron, he lived most of his life in the Tallmadge area.

Haydn retired with 20 years of service with the U.S. Navy as a supply corps officer and afterwards, was an accountant with Comdoc. He was a member of Tallmadge United Methodist Church. Haydn...

Nov 22, 2016

Patricia W. Jackson, 82, passed away November 22, 2016.

Born in Montgomery, West Virginia, Patricia had lived in Tallmadge since 1943.

She was a graduate of Kent State University where she received her BA and Masters Degree. Patricia worked with Akron and Tallmadge Public Schools as a Speech Pathologist for 34 years. She was a...

Nov 22, 2016

Gregory G. Repetti Jr.

Gregory George Repetti Jr. (85) passed away peacefully on November 22. Gregory was born on July 21,1931 in Brooklyn NY. The son of New York City policeman Gregory G. Repetti Sr. and Della Repetti.

He graduated from Lafayette High School where he excelled in both academics and athletics. He co-captained the...

Nov 20, 2016

Leonard "Sam" always said he was going to live until the ripe old age of 102 and that is exactly what he did when he passed away on November 20, 2016, joining his dearly departed wife of 74 years, Helen and his caregiver, grandson Dylan.

Leonard retired from Goodyear Aerospace as a technical instructor in 1980 and...

Nov 16, 2016

Betty Rigrish, 89, passed away November 16, 2016.

Born in Akron, Betty had lived all her life in the area.  She was a teacher with Hammel Actual College and employed with B.F. Goodrich for many years.  Betty  was a long time member of High Street Christian Church, and a member of ABWA for many years, the Bar...

Nov 15, 2016

Joseph (Joe Magic) Abraham passed away suddenly on November 15, 2016. He was born September 6, 1953 to Agnes and Abe Abraham who have preceded him in death. Joe graduated from Firestone High School and served in the U.S. Army. He was employed by Hygenic Corporation for 28 years then the Akron public school system until he retired in...

Nov 14, 2016

Sue Ann LaRocca Together Again Sue Ann LaRocca, 100, passed away November 14, 2016. She was a wonderful and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Louise Bologna; her loving husband Frank; brother, Frank Bolognue; sister-in-law, Josephine; brother-in-law, Bernard Zendlo; nephew, Bernard "BJ" Zendlo; Sue is survived by her sister, Bridget Zendlo;...

Nov 9, 2016

Our beautiful Mother, Grandmother, sister, daughter, and best friend, Helga Maria Nagle, passed away at home Wednesday evening, November 9, 2016 at about 8:30 p.m., at the age of 86 years. She had been living with and bravely fighting ovarian cancer for 14 years. Helga was a strong, wonderful, and loving woman, that lived an amazing and fruitful life....

Nov 5, 2016

Caroline Shacklett, 90, went home to be with the Lord November 5, 2016.

Born in Stockholm Township, Minnesota, Caroline had lived in the Akron area since 1961.  She was an active member of Tallmadge Lutheran Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William Shacklett and step son, Danny Shacklett; five sisters, and one...

Nov 4, 2016

Raymond E. Ford, 63, passed away October 4,2016. He was born in Brownsville, Pennsylvannia, Raymond lived in the Kent area since 2000.

He served in the U.S. Army and worked for General Metals and Powder as a Machinist.

Raymond is survived by his wife, Jean; sisters, Brenda (Greg) Collins, Joanne (Eric) Voth; brothers, Ronald (Patty)...

Nov 2, 2016

Frances Rose Mallardi (nee Tinaglia), 86, passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 2, 2016.

Frances was born on April 9th, 1930 in Akron, Ohio, where she has been a lifelong resident. Frances was a South High School graduate. Frances was very active during her life. She had worked at Ohio Bell Telephone Company as a...

Nov 2, 2016

Kenneth E. Norman, 64, passed away November 2, 2016. Born in Akron, he was a life residence of the Tallmadge area.

Kenneth retired as an Elevator Mechanic at IUEC Local 45 with 40 years of service. He was president of the Hot Stove Baseball League, and enjoyed golfing, camping, boating and fishing.

Kenneth is survived...

Oct 24, 2016

Gus Kanarios, 83, passed away peacefully at his home in Tallmadge, Ohio on October 24, 2016.  He was born in Chios, Greece on August 14, 1933 to parents Michael and Evangeline Kanarios.  In the early 1960s, Gus left Greece for Akron, Ohio to pursue a better life for his family.  He was the youngest of seven siblings, and with...

Oct 19, 2016

Sue Adams, 92, passed away October 19, 2016. Born in Etowah, Tennessee, she lived in Tallmadge since 1961.

Sue retired with over 30 years of service with Goodyear, working as a Secretary in Advertising, a Receptionist and was promoted to Business Manager of Goodyear Hall as one of the first female managers at Goodyear. She coordinated all...