obituaries

Aug 6, 2016

Ronald W. Chambers, 84, passed away August 6, 2016

Born in Toledo, he had lived most of his life in the Toledo/Tallmadge areas. Ron served as a Private in the U.S. Army and worked at Firestone Tire and Rubber Company as the Corporate Manager of Global Maintenance. He also enjoyed traveling the world with his wife Shirley...

Aug 5, 2016

DORA EMMA RASICCI

NOVEMBER 19, 1925 – AUGUST 5, 2016

Dora E. Rasicci, 90, formerly of North Akron and Green, passed away Friday, August 5, at her residence in North Canton.  Born in Mosciano Sant'Angelo, Teramo, Italy, she was the daughter of Domenico and Francesca [nee Merlitti] D'Antonio.

Dora, whose given name was...

Aug 1, 2016

Born: September 1, 1933

Date of Ordination: May 28, 1960

Pastor of St. Anthony: July 1, 1974 - October 1, 2013

Entered Into Rest: August 1, 2016

Father James V. (Rags) Ragnoni, 82, a retired priest at ST. ANTHONY CHURCH in Akron, died from complications of a stroke on August 1,...

Jul 31, 2016

Janice K Mosko, 72, passed away July 31, 2016 surrounded by one of the biggest joys in her life - her flowers.

Born in Akron, Janice had lived in Tallmadge since 1967.  She was the owner of Greenbriar Florist for 30 years, retiring in 2012. Janice was previously a member of Tallmadge Garden Club and was on...

Jul 30, 2016

Joan A. Wilson passed away suddenly on July 30, 2016.

She was a kind, compassionate woman who always saw the good in others and cared about making this world a better place.  She was a devoted mother and grandmother that always placed her family before herself.  She was a very giving person who always helped a stranger...

Jul 29, 2016

Dr. John "Doc" Massoud

Dr. John Massoud, 84, passed away July 29, 2016 after suffering a stroke.  His final moments were comfortable, filled with love, laughter, family, and friends, and one final night with his four daughters.

John was born on November 5, 1931, on the second floor of his home in Akron to David...

Jul 29, 2016

Leonard O. Ridenour, Sr., 77, passed away July 29, 2016.

Born in Akron, Leonard had lived in Tallmadge for the last 18 years.  He served in the U.S. Army and retired in 2001 from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company after 38 years of service.  He was a member of Apostolic Temple of Akron, where he left his...

Jul 28, 2016

Sylvia V. Steele, 79, passed away July 28, 2016.

A devoted mother and grandmother, Sylvia was born in Maryville, Tennessee, but lived in the Akron area all of her life.  She retired in 1999 from the Food Service Industry.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack and eight brothers and sisters.

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Jul 28, 2016

James L. Nestich, 70, passed away July 28, 2016.

Born in Akron, James had lived in Randolph/Ravenna since 1976.  He retired in 2000 from Union Local #109 with 30 years of service. He worked maintenance for 11 years with Paradise Lake Golf Course. James was a member of St. Peter of The Fields Catholic Church.

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Jul 27, 2016

Rebecca DiFrangia Rebecca DiFrangia, 65, entered in to her eternal rest on July 27, 2016. Preceded in death by her dog, Freckles, she is survived by her husband, Frank; son, Alessandro; and her brother, John Wroblewski. Cremation has taken place. There will be no services.

Jul 27, 2016

Alan E. D'Agostine, 59, passed away July 27, 2016.

Born in Akron, Alan had lived in Tallmadge all his life.  He was a truck driver and loved fishing with his friends and family, riding motorcycles, and working on cars.  He could fix anything.

He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph D'Agostine; grandparents, Charles...

Jul 25, 2016

Richard A. White, 68, passed away peacefully to God on July 25, 2016.

He will be greatly missed by his wife, Tina; children, Richie and Chrissy; little buddy grandson, Hextor; sister, Virginia and many family and friends.

Richard was a Vietnam Veteran and retired as an Auto Tech after 50 years.

He was...

Jul 25, 2016

William R. (Bill) Horning, 92, passed away July 25, 2016 surrounded by his family. Born in Akron to Raymond and Isabel Horning and lived in the area his whole life.

He was a North High graduate; served in the Army in the South Pacific during World War II, where he earned three bronze stars; and retired from...

Jul 25, 2016

Marie E. Nestich, 94, passed away July 25, 2016.  She was born in Akron where she lived most of her life.

Marie was a homemaker, a member of Annunciation Church, St. Anne's Guild, Reservoir Park Seniors and Gold Star Mothers.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis; son, Frank Nestich; sister, Rose Urban....

Jul 23, 2016

Ruth A. Thompson, 79, passed away July 23, 2016, surrounded by her wonderful family.  Born in Akron, she lived in Tallmadge since 1972.

Ruth was a graduate of St. Mary HS in 1954, worked in sales at Yeagar's Dept. Store, and was a secretary at T-Mac Machine for 20 years.  She was an active member of Our...

Jul 22, 2016

Julia C. Braghieri, age 103, passed away July 22, 2016. Julia was born in Santarcangelo, Italy and lived most of her life in the Akron area. She worked as a candy wrapper for Akron Candy Shop for seven years, was a founding member of St. Eugene Cathholic Church, member of the Altar and Rosary Society, loved crocheting, knitting, cooking,...

Jul 21, 2016

James L. Deemer, 77, of Tallmadge, passed away on July 21, 2016, following a brief illness.

Jim was born in Akron, Ohio on September 10, 1938, to John and Helen Deemer.  Jim was raised in Tallmadge, where he proudly delivered newspapers on his ponies, Princie and Boots.  He graduated from Tallmadge High School in 1956.  Following graduation,...

Jul 19, 2016

Timothy P. Mattingly, 69, passed away July 19, 2016.

Born in Akron, Tim had lived in Tallmadge since 1987 and was a member of St. Matthews Catholic Church.  He served with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War as an Airborne Ranger with the E Co. 20 Infantry LRP (Long Range Patrol) and later with the 82nd ...

Jul 18, 2016

"Together Again"

Rocco B. Piscazzi, 88, passed away July 18, 2016.

He was a graduate of Howard Vocational School, served in the U.S. Navy and was a graduate of The University of Akron with a degree in Industrial Management.  He started a successful business, Akron Home Medical Services after working 20 years at Firestone Tire...

Jul 16, 2016

Donald N. Davis, 83, passed away July 16, 2016.  Born in Jane Lou, West Virginia, he lived in Brimfield most of his life.

Donald retired as a machinist from R-B & W after 32 years, was an avid golfer and loved Euchre.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Rensel and Lucille Davis; two...