obituaries

Oct 9, 2016

Margaret J. Powell, 95, went home to be with the Lord, October 9, 2016 surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Akron, Margaret had lived most of her life in the Goodyear Heights area.  She was a graduate of East High School Orientals and considered herself a member of the greatest generation.  Margaret attended Buchtel College, and...

Oct 7, 2016

Pamela Ann Wilson, 59, passed away October 7, 2016. Born in Akron, she lived in Tallmadge most of her life.

Pamela enjoyed reading, doing puzzles, listening to music, sewing, and loved children.

She was preceded in death by her father, Frederick Wilke.

Pamela is survived by her husband, Wayne; daughter, Jennifer (Jim) Penny...

Oct 7, 2016

Born in Akron, Ohio to the late John C. and Maria Floasiu, along with brothers, John and Dan. Ann has been joyfully reunited with her beloved husband, William (Albie) Davies who passed away in 2004; daughter, Amanda (Susie) Davies (1984); granddaughter, Erin Tomaiko (2009); and grandson, Robert (Bobby) Franjesh (2014).

Ann enjoyed playing bridge, dancing, reading, shopping...

Oct 6, 2016

Ronald D. Simon, 82, passed away October 6, 2016 at home surrounded by his family.  Ron was born in Lakewood, Ohio April 8, 1934.  He moved with his family to Kenmore in 1935 where he graduated from high school in 1952.  After marrying his wife Mary Lou in 1957, they moved to Cuyahoga Falls where he lived the rest of...

Oct 4, 2016

John "Nuff" Rey

Nuff Rey, 94 passed away October 4th, 2016.  When he was a young child, his mother recognized his love of music and went out and scrubbed floors for $.25 to buy him his first guitar.  At the age of 13, he was in a band called the Rhythm Rascals and ended up being an...

Oct 4, 2016

Olive Paquin LaMancusa, 92, passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2016. Born in Akron, Ohio on May 7, 1924, she was the daughter of Jacob Paquin, an immigrant brewmaster from the Alsace-Lorraine region of France and Mary Huber of Akron, Ohio. The couple settled in Akron where Olive's father opened a fledgling company called NORKA Beverage Company on Spicer...

Oct 2, 2016

George A. Richards, 83, passed away October 2, 2016. Born in Carlos, Maryland, he lived in the Tallmadge area most of his life.

George served in the U.S. Army, retired from Dominion East Ohio as a Heating and Air Conditioning Technician and was a member of First Congregational Church of Tallmadge. He enjoyed working on cars. There...

Oct 1, 2016

John Zuravel, 94, passed away October 1, 2016. Born in Rivesville, West Virginia, and lived in Akron most of his life.

John served as a Ranger in the U.S. Army during WW II and was a machinist at Parker-Hannifin. He was a life member of the Airport VFW, Sons of Herman and loved gambling at casinos.

Sep 28, 2016

Barbara Lee Ferguson, 81, passed away September 28, 2016.

Born in Akron, Barbara had lived all her life in the Akron area.  She graduated from Buchtel High School.  Barbara was retired from Sears at Chapel Hill and was a member of St. Matthew Parish.  Barbara enjoyed painting.

Barbara is survived by her husband, Bob; daughters,...

Sep 28, 2016

ROBERT  E. (BOB) TREVATHAN

May 11, 1928--September 28, 2016

Robert E. (Bob) Trevathan  passed away peacefully after a long illness on September 28, 2016.  He was a very proud man.  He was proud of his service as a US Marine in the Korean war from 1946 to 1953, and he was proud of his service...

Sep 28, 2016

Mary Flach, 86, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio passed away on September. 28, 2016.

She was born in Jarmina, Yugoslavia on November 16, 1929 and came to the USA in 1951.  She proudly became an American citizen in 1959.  She fulfilled her dream raising 5 children, nurturing 12 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren with wonderful meals and pastries. ...

Sep 26, 2016

Carol Shillingburg, 88, passed away September 26, 2016.

Born in Stow, Carol had lived in the Akron area all her life.  She was retired from Roadway after 15 years of service. Carol was an avid Cleveland Indians fan.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl and daughter, Beverly Willen.

Carol is...

Sep 26, 2016

Becky S. Reed, 61, passed peacefully in her sleep on September 26, 2016, surrounded by her loving daughters.  While she will be greatly missed, she is finally reunited with the love of her life, Russ Reed.   Born in Akron, OH, she remained in the Akron area her entire life.  The most important thing in her life was her family, to...

Sep 24, 2016

Verna Wooddell, 58, passed away September 24, 2016.  Born in Barberton, she lived most of her life in the Akron area.

She was preceded in death by her brother Daniel Hoffman.

Verna is survived by her son, Joseph Smith of Akron; grandchildren, Mellissa and Tyler; great granddaughter, Sophia; sisters, Roxanne (Lorin) Grewell of Coshocton, Laura...

Sep 22, 2016

Gigi passed into the arms of her Lord on September 22, 2016. She was born in Akron and lived most of her life in Cuyahoga Falls.

She loved to cook for everyone. Gigi enjoyed her flowers, dancing and shopping. She was a loving mother, grandmother and friend.  Gigi was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish,...

Sep 19, 2016

Dolores A. (Piedilato) Raynard, deceased at Akron City Hospital on September 19, 2016.

She was born and raised in Akron, graduated from North High School.

Dolores leaves husband, Floyd, daughter, son, 7 grandchildren and her beloved cousin, Lill Modena.

Sep 17, 2016

Roger Siesel, 82, passed away September 17, 2016.  Born in Monroeville, Ohio, he lived most of his life in Tallmadge.

Roger served in the U.S. Army and retired from Teaching in 1986.  He had taught and coached at Springfield, Tallmadge, Wadsworth and Canton Perry High Schools.  He was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church, the...

Sep 13, 2016

Evelyn Greenleaf, 98, passed away September 13, 2016.

Born in Spencer, West Virginia, Evelyn had lived most of her life in the Canton area and for the last nine years in Tallmadge.

She was an accomplished woman who believed that anything can be done if you had faith and heart.A special thank you to the...

Sep 13, 2016

Carol J. Morgan, 77, passed away unexpectedly September 13, 2016.  Born in Akron, she lived most of her life in Tallmadge.

Carol retired in 1999 as an Art Teacher with Springfield Schools. She was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church, OEA, NEA and Springfield Local Asso. She was the recipient of many teaching awards including,...

Sep 10, 2016

Adeline Moffet, 99, passed away September 10. 2016.

Born in Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, Adeline had lived in North Hill area for most of her life.  She was a member of Blessed Trinity Parish. Adeline was a member of Castel D. Sangro Auxiliary.

She was preceded in death by her husband Fred F.; sisters, Emma and Mary;...