obituaries

May 27, 2016

C. Jean Heberline age 75 passed away May 27, 2016.  Jean was born in Akron and lived in Tallmadge since 1970.  She was a member of First Evangelical Church of Akron, Boy Scouts of America, People Serving People sewing group, and cooked for Jackson Hole, Wyoming Bar J Wranglers.

Jean was preceded in death by her husband...

May 27, 2016

Gene H. Guillard age 60, passed away May 27, 2016.  Gene was born in Akron and lived most of his life in Tallmadge.

Gene worked in maintenance for the City of Tallmadge for 40 years and was a Jehova Witness.  He received his associate degree in computer programming and real estate license from the University of Cincinatti. ...

May 26, 2016

Margarita M. Pegg, 82, passed away May 26, 2016.  Born in Laredo, Texas, she lived in Brimfield, Ohio

Margarita retired as an Elementary Teacher at Uniontown Area School District and Reading School District, both in Pennsylvania. She was also a member of University Parish Newman Center/Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel at Kent State University. She enjoyed reading,...

May 24, 2016

Shirley Ann Lowrey, 81, died May 24, 2016 after a long illness. She was born in 1934 in Akron and lived all of her life in Akron and Cuyahoga Falls. She graduated from The University of Akron and taught at Lincoln and Roberts schools, retiring in 1997 with over 30 years of service. She was proud to have taught...

May 24, 2016

Nancy L. McCrackin, 83, went home to be with the Lord away May 24, 2016.

Born in Akron, Nancy had lived in Tallmadge since 1968. She was a member of Tallmadge Alliance Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert McCrackin, Jr.

Nancy is survived by her sons, Richard (Patti) Rubright,...

May 21, 2016

Harold "Tiny" Eriksen, 89, passed away May 21, 2016.

Born in Akron, Harold lived all his life in the area.

He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and retired as a supervisor from Goodyear in 1987 after 32 years of service. He was a member of the First Congregational Church of Tallmadge...

May 19, 2016

Charlotte M. Gregory, 91, passed away May 19, 2016. Born in Barberton, she lived 30 years in Jacksonville, Florida with the last four years in Akron.

Charlotte served in the U.S. Coast Guard and enjoyed bowling, playing bridge and crafting.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Howard Merl and sister,...

May 17, 2016

Rose Shrewsbury, 89, of Akron, Ohio died May 17th, 2016, surrounded by family at her home.  Rose was born in Akron and was a life long resident. She retired from J.C.Penny's with more than 30 years of service. She loved Big Band music and loved to dance.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Vito &...

May 15, 2016

Kenneth E."Bud" Metcalf, Jr., 72, passed away May 15, 2016.

Born in Ashland, Kenneth had lived in the area for most of his life.  He retired in 2006 from B.F. Goodrich.

Kenneth is survived by his wife, Jeannine; daughters, Kimberly (Dean) Szymczak, Tonya (Brian) Huml, and Sherry Metcalf; grandchildren, Jacob, Zachary, Connor, and Lauren; brother,...

May 13, 2016

We lost our sweet princess, Lauren Nicole Porter on May 13, 2016 at only 21 years of age.

Lauren graduated from Ellet High School and worked at City Cleaners. She also attended Cottage Grove and Akron First Evangelical Church. Lauren had a smile that would light up every room. She loved to sing, dance and everything Wizard...

May 13, 2016

Our mother, Evelyn R. Sankey Garrison, 95, passed on to her reward May 13, 2016.

Born in New Castle, PA, to Ada and Russell Kyser, Evelyn lived most of her life in the Akron area.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, William Sankey and Homer Garrison; sister, Elsie Mae; grandson, Patrick; and...

May 13, 2016

Charles R. Kuss, 90, passed away May 13, 2016.  Born in Brimfield, he lived most of his life in the Akron and Tallmadge area.

Chuck served in the U.S. Army during WWII and retired with the rank of Major. He retired from Akron Standard and was a member of Tallmadge Lutheran Church.  He was a manager and...

May 7, 2016

Dolly, 94, was the loving mother of four sons and devoted wife of Paul for 62 years.  Sweet and kind to everyone, she enjoyed cooking, playing cards with friends, and travelling with her family.  Dolly was a loyal member of The Chapel for many years.

Surrounded by family, she passed away on May 7, 2016 after a...

May 5, 2016

Wendy Marie Smith, 41, passed away May 5, 2016.  Born in Barberton, she lived most of her life in Akron.

Wendy was involved in the ROTC and Girl Scouts of America. She was a band mother for Ellet High School.

She was preceded in death by her father, Dale Ruark; and grandfather, Lewis B. Roberts....

May 5, 2016

Dolorosa M. Marchionna "Dolores Marconi", 95, passed away May 5, 2016.  She was born and lived all of her life in Akron.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Dave and Fannie Marconi; sisters, Gloria and Catherine Marconi; and brother, Pete Marconi.  Dolores is survived by her sister, Mary Quick; niece, Michelle (Bill) Fromholzer; great niece,...

May 4, 2016

Clara A. Smith, 95, passed away May 4, 2016. Born April 21, 1921 in Whitley City, Kentucky, she lived most of her life in the Akron and Tallmadge area.

Clara was a homemaker and a member of the Akron Baptist Temple.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney, former Mayor of Tallmadge; grandson,...

Apr 30, 2016

TALLMADGE -- Ronald L. Collier (RC), 67, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2016. He was born on December 24, 1948 in Akron, Ohio. He resided in Tallmadge, Ohio for the past 37 years. He enjoyed many activities including fishing, bicycling and spending time with his family. Ron was preceded in death by his father, Richard E. Collier and...

Apr 30, 2016

Arleen M. Jones-Shreve, 91, passed away April 30, 2016, after an extended illness. Born in East Canton, Ohio, she had resided in Akron and Tallmadge area since 1946.

She retired from First Merit Bank in 1984 with 15 years of service, was a charter member and organist of the Community Baptist Church of Tallmadge and was active...

Apr 27, 2016

Gertrude M. Scherer (Trudy) went to be with Lord Jesus on April 27, 2016. She was 90 years old, and had just celebrated her birthday with a party of many family and friends.

She lived in Tallmadge her whole life, and graduated from Tallmadge High School. Trudy was a lifelong member of Tallmadge United Methodist Church, where...

Apr 27, 2016

"Together Again"

Ruth Irene Seymour, 90, passed away April 27, 2016.  Born in Akron where she lived all of her life.

Ruth was a Nurse at St. Thomas Hospital. She was a member of the Church of the Master, and was involved with the Mothers Singers and Golden Agers.

She was preceded in...