obituaries

Jun 26, 2016

Mary Kline (nee Roman)

"Together Again"

Our much loved matriarch - the joy of our family, passed away June 26, two months shy of her 94th Birthday. Mom loved God, her family, and making people laugh; esp. her customers @ Lil Joe's - who affectionately referred to her as Crazy Mary. She was super generous,...

Jun 25, 2016

Martha Weaver-Moyer, 89, went home to be with the Lord on June 25, 2016. She was born and raised in Copperhill, TN and has lived in the Akron area since 1953.

For 23 years, Martha worked in the St. Thomas Hospital department of medical records. She had a feisty spirit and was passionate about her kids and...

Jun 20, 2016

Foster L. Schafer, 92, passed away June 20, 2016.

Born in Brimfield, Foster had lived in the area all of his life.  He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.  He worked for Twin Coach and retired in 1986 as quality control engineer with Chrysler.  Foster was a member of Faith United Methodist Church in...

Jun 20, 2016

Donald A. Locher, Sr., 79, passed away June 20, 2016.

Donald served in the National Guard and worked at Hunt Machine.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Thomas.

Donald is survived by his daughters, Catherine (Chris)Mills, Margaret (Lenny) Musgrave; Toni (Bill) Allen; son, Donald Locher, Jr.; three grandchildren, two great grandchildren;...

Jun 19, 2016

Sonjia Louise Thomas, 70, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2016.  Sonjia was a lifelong Akron resident, after graduating in 1964 from Coventry High School. Cooking was one of Sonjia's passions, along with reading, playing Euchre, and spending time with her many friends and grandchildren.  She will be remembered for her compassion and love for everyone. Sonjia is preceded...

Jun 19, 2016

Jack Cooper passed away peacefully on June 19th, 2016 surrounded by family.  Jack began his lifetime of service to others as he was born in Akron on December 11th 1931.  He graduated from Akron East High School, attended The University of Akron and served in the US Army during the Korean War.  In 1964, he moved his family to...

Jun 18, 2016

David A. Sipe, 83, passed away June 18, 2016. Born on Christmas Day in Akron, he spent many years at Portage Lakes.

He graduated from West High and was a machinist by trade. He served in the Navy during the Korean War. He was a sports enthusiast and avid pool player and was inducted in the Greater...

Jun 16, 2016

Sally R. Bacon, 72, passed away peacefully in her home on 6/16/16. She was born in New Castle, Pa., and graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School with the Class of 1961. She was a Tallmadge resident for 38 years and she retired from the Tallmadge Family Medical Center in 2006 after 30 years of dedicated service. She was also...

Jun 13, 2016

A shining light has been dimmed…

On June 13, 2016, Daniel Blatt left this life and our hearts will never be the same.

Danny was born on May 2, 1987 in Taegu, South Korea. At 3 ½ months old, he joined his father and I at Detroit International Airport and our lives were forever changed....

Jun 12, 2016

Annette L. Morris, 72, passed away June 12, 2016. Born in Muskegon, MI., she lived in the Akron area.

She was a Secretary at Akron General Medical Center.

Annette is survived by her husband, Wayne; daughter Kathleen (Timothy) Darlington; son, Alton Morris; four grandchildren and two step grandchildren.

Per her request there will...

Jun 10, 2016

Tomasz Wyszynski (age 95) passed away June 10, 2016 after a battle with cancer.

He was born to Bronislawa & Franciszek Wyszynski in Poland on September 22, 1920.  At the age of 19, was sent to a Russian labor camp in Siberia which he endured for 22 months.  Upon his release, he joined the Polish Army, and...

Jun 9, 2016

Charles J. Gauer, 92, passed away June 9, 2016.  Born in Kent, he lived in the Akron area most of his life.

He served in the U.S. Army, 10th Mountain Division during World War II, where he attained the rank of Corporal and received the Bronze Star. Charles retired as a Foreman from Akron Standard Mold, was...

Jun 4, 2016

Clarence "Art" Schroyer Jr., 58, passed away June 4, 2016. Born in Connelsville, PA., he lived in North Port, FL. for the past 11 years.

Art served in the U.S. Navy and worked at R.J. Martin as an Electrician.  He enjoyed golfing and was an Indians and Steelers fan.

He was preceded in death by...

Jun 3, 2016

Angela Marie Esposito, affectionately known as "Auntie Angie", 94 passed away peacefully on June 3, 2016. Angela a life resident of Akron, retired from Thermal Engineering after 35 years of service. Angela and her sister Elizabeth raised their four siblings, after their mother died at a young age. She took great care of her dad, Pasquale, for many years until...

Jun 3, 2016

Janet Merriman, 95, passed away June 3, 2016.  Born in Scotland, she lived most of her life in Tallmadge.

Janet retired in 1985 from Goodyear and was a member of First Congregational Church of Tallmadge.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert.

Janet is survived by her sons, Donald R. (Linda)...

Jun 1, 2016

No scheduled services to be held.

May 31, 2016

Jack Macchiarella, 67, passed away May 31, 2016.

Born in Ficarazzia, Italy, Jack has lived most of his life in the Akron area.  He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era.  Jack retired in 2004 from Erie Insurance Company with over 40 years of service.  He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. ...

May 30, 2016

Gary Mierzejewski, 50, passed away Monday, May 30,2016. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio and has lived in Tallmadge for 15 years.

Gary was a man of few words, but was a beloved son, husband and father. He has worked as a Supervisor at Ferrotherm Corporation for many years.

He was preceded in death by...

May 30, 2016

Jimmy D. Moles, 84, went to meet his Savior on May 30, 2016.

Born in Akron, Jimmy lived all of his life in the Tallmadge area.  He graduated from Tallmadge High School in 1950.  Jimmy went to the University of Akron graduating as a civil engineer.  He retired in 1991 from the Norton Company with over 40...

May 29, 2016

David L. Johnson, 83, passed away May 29, 2016.  A lifelong resident of North Hill, Dave was a 1950 Graduate of Akron North High School where he was a member of the 1947 State Championship Track Team.  Dave was a U.S. Army Veteran and was retired from Consolidated Freightways after 43 years of dedicated service.  Dave enjoyed organizing his...