obituaries

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...

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...