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Dorothy (Hunger) Sipe
Dec 26, 2015
Dorothy (Hunger) Sipe, age 90, of Tallmadge, Ohio, died peacefully December 26, 2015. Born July 3rd, 1925 in Cleveland, Ohio and grew up in North Hill, Akron, Ohio. She graduated from Hower Vocational High School and Gerber Beauty School as a Beautician. She moved to Tallmadge, Ohio with her husband and created a loving home for her children...
Louise E. Miller
Dec 22, 2015
Louise E. Miller, 96, passed away December 22, 2015.
Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Louise had lived in the Akron area most of her life. She was a member of North Hill Redeemer Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Alta and McClelland Soulsby; husband, Donald F. Miller; three sisters, and one brother.
...Debra M Gerber
Dec 21, 2015
Debbi passed away on December 21, 2015.
She was preceded in death by her father, John Gerber.
Debbi is survived by her mother, Merle J. Dressel; sisters, Laurie Gerber, Janelle Miller; brother, Mike Gerber; and nieces, Madyson and Maliya.
At her request, cremation has taken place and there will be no services.
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Laszlo Schmeltzer
Dec 21, 2015
Laszlo Schmeltzer, 73, passed away December 21, 2015. Born in Nyirgyulaj, Hungary, he became a U.S. citizen in 1974 and lived in Northeast Ohio.
Laszlo was retired from Schmeltzer Excavating as a foreman and was an active member at the Hungarian-American club.
He was preceded in death by his wife Sarah.
Laszlo is...
James H Hanson
Dec 19, 2015
James H. Hanson, Jr. passed away December 19, 2015. Born in Akron, Jim lived all his life in the area. He retired after 30 years in the advertising business. He was a member of the South Akron Oriels where he served as treasurer for many years.
Jim is survived by his wife, Lisa; daughter, Elizabeth Garrett; Step...
Anita (Tersigni) Di Lullo
Dec 18, 2015
Anita Di Lullo (Tersigni) died December 18, 2015 and was born in Akron, Ohio. Preceded in death by her husband of fifty- six years, Antonio and her beloved daughter, Francesca. Anita was a talented pianist and was accepted to the Julliard School. Life's path took her in a different direction. She raised a family and worked outside the home...
Isabel (Campanale) Daguanno
Dec 17, 2015
Isabel Daguanno, 89, passed away December 17, 2015. She was born in Akron where she lived all of her life.
Isabel volunteered at St. Thomas Hospital for 25 years. She enjoyed spending her winters in Florida with her husband Joe. She was a very active member of St. Anthony Church. She was also a member of St....
Joseph J. Lucien
Dec 16, 2015
Joseph J. Lucien "Joe" passed away December 16, 2015. He was born Nov 27, 1927 in Navelli, L'Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy and lived most of his life in Akron.
He was the son of Peter and Rose Lucien. Joe retired from Goodyear after over 40 years of service. He served in the US Marine Corp during the Korean...
Rudolph J Rolenz
Dec 16, 2015
Rudolph J. Rolenz, 91, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, December 16, 2015.
Rudy was born Friday, April 4, 1924 to Rudolph and Justina Rolenz in Akron, Ohio. His family were members of St. Bernard's Catholic Church, where he attended St. Bernard's Elementary School for eight years and graduated from East High School in 1942. He worked...
Dale E Bennett
Dec 11, 2015
Dale E. Bennett, 67, passed away December 11, 2015. He was a resident of Akron all of his life.
Dale served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and retired from the City of Akron Sanitation Department with over 15 years of service.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Iva Bennett; sister,...
Michael E. Weiss
Dec 9, 2015
Michael E. Weiss, 61, passed away December 9, 2015.
Born in Akron, Michael had lived in the Akron area for most of his life. He graduated from Akron North High School and was employed as a truck driver with Trumbull Industries for over 20 years.
He was preceded in death by his father, Sylvester Weiss....
Vincent T. Batista
Dec 6, 2015
Vincent T. Batista, 90, passed away December 6, 2015.
He served in the U.S. Air Corp during World War II and was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church.
Vincent was preceded in death by his wife, Frances.
Many thanks to Heritage of Hudson Skilled Nursing for his care and to Asera...
Dorothy L (Morgan) Barkley
Dec 5, 2015
Dorothy L. Barkley (Morgan), 86, passed away December 5, 2015.
She was born and lived in Akron most of her life. Dorothy married Frederick C. Barkley and spent her life as a homemaker and raising her family. She enjoyed music, painting and vacationing at the beach. Dorothy was a member of Tallmadge United Methodist Church where she...
Anthony Massaroni
Dec 5, 2015
Anthony Massaroni, 93, passed away December 5, 2015. He was born in Villa Santo Stefano, Italy and had lived in the Tallmadge area since 1947.
Anthony was a retired machinist and a member of Our Lady of Victory Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife Anna Panetti Massaroni.
Anthony is survived...
Lucille M. Auber
Dec 5, 2015
Lucille M. Auber, age 83, passed away December 5, 2015 surrounded by her family. Lu was born in Roanoke, Va.  raised in Akron  and  has  lived in Tallmadge  since 1973. She most recently was a partner in Falls Feed for 5 years, and was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church, Lu loved her home, working in her...
Mary J. Cook
Nov 27, 2015
Mary J. Cook, 90, passed away November 27, 2015. She was born in Camden on Gauley, West Virginia, Mary resided most of her life in the Akron and Tallmadge area.
Mary loved the Lord and was confirmed and married at Concordia Evangelical Lutheran Church in Akron Oh. where she was an active member, with her husband Don...
Elfrieda S Krister
Nov 23, 2015
Elfrieda S. Krister, 94, beloved mother, grandmother, and wife, went to her eternal home on November 23, 2015.
Born in Hamburg, Germany she immigrated to the United States at age 4. She was one of 12 children and was raised during the great depression. She graduated from West Tech High School in Cleveland and worked as an...
James L Brewer, Jr
Nov 23, 2015
James L. Brewer, Jr., 87, passed away November 23, 2015.
Born in Akron, Jim had lived in Brimfield for 54 years.
Jim retired in 1989 from Tangiers where he was a bar manager. He attended Tallmadge Lutheran Church. He was an avid gardener, Browns football fan, a golfer and owned race horses.
He...
Thomas Gilbow
Nov 21, 2015
Thomas E. Gilbow, 81, passed away November 21, 2015. He was born in Canton and lived most of his life in Akron.
He graduated from Hower Vocational School in 1953 studying Commercial Art. Tom served two years in the Marine Reserve and two years in the Army Reserve. He retired in 1989 from the United States Postal...
Olive (Shifflett) Henry
Nov 13, 2015
Olive M. Henry, 93, passed away November 13, 2015 at the Gardens of Western Reserve in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.
She was born in Akron Ohio October 12, 1922 and lived all of her life in the Akron/Tallmadge area.
She graduated from the University of Akron with a Music Degree and taught Elementary music in the ...
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