obituaries

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...

Oct 17, 2016

Richard P. Rinaldo, 66, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly October 17, 2016.

Richard was born to Madeline and Daniel Rinaldo on July 6, 1950, in Akron and was a lifelong area resident. A 1968 graduate of Hoban High School, he went on to attend The University of Akron where he was a member of the Beta Lambda...

Oct 16, 2016

Joshua Russell Pettit passed away unexpectedly and went home to be with his Lord Jesus.

He is survived by his parents, Jim and Robbie Pettit; brother, Jimmy Pettit; sister, Jennifer (Scott) Bowser; grandparents, Russell Pettit and Shirley Millman, Ray and Ada Kruger.

There will be a private memorial service for family only.

In...

Oct 13, 2016

David L. Nienhius, 62, passed away October 13, 2016. He was born in Akron, and lived all of his life there.

David worked 30 years as an Insurance Agent with Farmer's Ins. He was a graduate from the University of Akron and an avid golfer.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Doris and...

Oct 12, 2016

Robin R. Covey, 55, of Akron OH passed away Tuesday October 11th,2016 at Summit Villa Nursing Home after a long battle with her health.

Robin R. Covey was born June 11th 1961 her parents Paul and Shirley Weslek.

She is survived by her step children, Wendy Covey-Branham (husband Josh), Penny Covey; 5 grandchildren, Donnie, Cheynne,...

Oct 12, 2016

Paul Edward Weakland, 89, of Akron, Ohio went to be with his Lord on October 12, 2016.

Born August 17, 1927 in Barnesboro, PA, Paul joined the Army in 1945 and served in France as part of the Ordnance Disposal Unit and was honorably discharged in March of 1947.  He loved to travel and took many driving...

Oct 10, 2016

Margaret (Orr) Bumpas, 90, passed away at home Monday, October 10, 2016. Mrs. Bumpas (known to many as 'Mrs. B'), along with her late husband Herbert J. Bumpas, founded Bumpas Emporium and Drug.

Margaret was born April 30, 1926 and was a Tallmadge resident her entire life. She graduated from Tallmadge High School in 1944 and became...

Oct 9, 2016

Born August 27, 1992, Antonio left to be in the loving arms of the Lord on October 9, 2016 after a long battle.

Antonio leaves behind his parents, John and Sherri Iannacchione; sister and brother in law, Francesca and Zac Howard; grandparents, Domenico and Lina Iannacchione, Woody and Peg Johnston. Antonio also leaves behind a large and...