obituaries

Apr 2, 2025

Ronald I. Means, Jr., affectionately known as Ronnie, was welcomed into this world on September 26,1968, in Akron, Ohio by his parents, Theola and Ronald I. Means, Sr.

Ronnie began his education at Steward Elementary school in Akron, before entering Ramah Seventh-Day Adventist school in Cleveland. Upon graduating from Ramah, Ronnie, along with many of his classmates...

Apr 2, 2025

Tallmadge – With heavy heart, we announce the death of Dr. Rex W Dinsmore, D.O. who departed his earthly life on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.

Rex was born to Deane and Ruth Dinsmore in Fremont, Iowa on May 7, 1939. He was raised an 'Iowa farm boy' with two younger brothers, Larry and Keith.

Rex...

Mar 30, 2025

Phyllis Elaine Semilia, 98, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2025. She was born in Akron, Ohio, and had been a lifelong resident.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John and her parents, Theodore and Mary Fox.

Phyllis is survived by her dear brother, Carl Fox; nephew, Edward Fox; niece, Christine Adams; great...

Mar 28, 2025

We are sad to announce the passing of our beloved Vernon M. Serle of Brimfield on March 28, 2025. Vern was born on November 14, 1948, in Akron, OH. He grew up on North Hill in Akron and graduated from North High School. Vern worked for over forty years and retired from Trelleborg Wheel Systems Americas in Hartville.

Mar 27, 2025

John William Patrick, Jr., age 77, of Tallmadge, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on March 27, 2025 surrounded by his loved ones. Born in Pittsburgh, John grew up in Dorseyville, PA, and, like his father who served in WWII, enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserves for six years. He attended college in downtown Pittsburgh before relocating to Ohio...

Mar 26, 2025

Lynda Ella Scarlett, 76, passed away March 26, 2025. Born in Charleston, West Virginia, she lived most of her life in the Ravenna area.

Lynda worked at Heinen's Supermarket, Woolworths and Walmart as a retailer. She was a loving housewife to her husband and kids, enjoyed cooking, gardening, sewing, fashion, watching her favorite TV shows, and loved...

Mar 25, 2025

Akron---At 101 years of age, Mary Josephine (Capotosto) Rich passed away on March 25th, the Feast of the Annunciation.  She was born on September 25, 1923, in Akron, Ohio to Dominic and Carmella Capotosto and spent the next 94 years living on Delmar Avenue in the North Hill section of Akron.

Mary Jo (or "Jo" as she...

Mar 25, 2025

Esmine "Jessie" Goad, 87, passed away March 25, 2025.  Born in Charleston, West Virginia, she lived most of her life in Akron

Jessie retired from Rockynol Nursing Home in the housekeeping dept.  She enjoyed camping and spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene; parents, Sam and Mary Solomon;...

Mar 24, 2025

June Delores Biltz, 89, of Brimfield, passed away on March 24, 2025.

Born in Alliance, she lived most of her life in Brimfield. June was a baby sitter for many, many children and an advisor for 4H for 62 years. She belonged to the Brimfield Garden Club, was an avid Cleveland Indians fan, involved with the Wagon...

Mar 22, 2025

My beautiful mother, Lucille Mae Evans, age 86, of Tallmadge, passed away at Danbury Assistant Living/Memory Care on March 22, 2025. She was born April 2, 1938, in Akron, Ohio to Ralph and Fernette Snyder. She was a graduate of Garfield High School. Lucille worked at the East Ohio Gas Co for many years.  She married her second husband,...

Mar 22, 2025

Richard "Rick" Delmoro of Tallmadge Ohio was born on June 3, 1946 to his parents Edward and Alba Delmoro and passed away March 22, 2025.

Growing up in Hudson Ohio and he graduated from Hudson High School in 1964. In 1969, he met and married Donna Lee Harvey who became his devoted partner of 55 years, and...

Mar 20, 2025

Jean E. Karg (Riley) was born June 5, 1925 passed away March 20, 2025.

She called Akron and Tallmadge home for nearly 100 years and saw many changes in the area landscape.  Jean graduated from Sacred Heart Academy class of 1944. She loved playing euchre, spending summers with friends at a cabin on Portage Lakes, and worked...

Mar 20, 2025

Charlotte Ann Jenkins, 87, passed away March 20, 2025. She was born and lived all of her life in the Akron area.

Charlotte enjoyed all things domestic, dancing, boating, crafts, gardening and loved all flowers.  She was the ultimate caregiver and was a mother to everyone.

She was preceded in death by her husband of...

Mar 15, 2025

James Emerson McCullough,86, passed away March 15, 2025 in Richland, Washington. Born March 10, 1939 to Jay and Opal McCullough in North Lawrence, Ohio.

James proudly served in Vietnam as a medic and retired from the U.S. Navy as a Chief Petty Officer, Journalist. He enjoyed serving God & reading the Bible daily, acting, baseball and watching...

Mar 15, 2025

Shirley A. Meadows, 82, passed away March 15, 2025. She was born in Webster Co., West Virginia and lived most of her life in the Oakwood area.

Shirley retired from Morgan Matroc after 42 years of service. She was a member of the Oakwood Senior Center.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Dana...

Mar 15, 2025

Richard E. "Dick" Barr, 90, passed away March 15, 2025.  Born in Ashland, he lived most of his life in the Canton area.

Dick retired from Goodyear Tire as a manager in the marketing dept. He played basketball at Rio Grande University, Findlay University and is in the College Basketball Hall of Fame at both universities.  Dick...

Mar 14, 2025

Doris E. Tricaso (née Didado) peacefully passed away at the age of 87 in Green, Ohio on March 14, 2025. Born in 1937 to Joe and Ethel Didado, Doris attended Central High School. She married her beloved husband, Joe, in 1959, and together they spent 52 years in Tallmadge, Ohio, where they raised their family. During their time in...

Mar 13, 2025

Cynthia Johnson, 69, passed away with her husband by her side on March 13, 2025. Born in Castle Shannon, Pennsylvania, she had lived in Tallmadge since 1997.

Cynthia had worked at Metker E.C.H, Inc for 27 years and was a member of the Apostolic Temple of Cuyahoga Falls. She enjoyed sewing, design work and was active with...

Mar 11, 2025

Vicki Lynn Cromley born June 13th 1960 in Akron Ohio. She spent the middle years of her life as a friend, mother, and wife in Lynchburg, VA and Dallas, TX.

Vicki had a successful career spending many years working for the Hunt family and developed a deep fondness for the Kansas City Chiefs as a result of...

Mar 9, 2025

Frank George Horak, 80, passed away on March 9, 2025, after an extended illness. He was born in Akron, Ohio to John and Anne Horak on May 24, 1944.

He graduated from Mogadore High School in 1962 and headed to Los Angeles, California where he earned an associate's degree from El Camino College and welcomed his first...