obituaries

Nov 9, 2015

Thelma Bates, 84, went home to be with our Lord on Monday, November 9, 2015.  She was born June 18, 1931 to the late Clinton and Dorothy Lamielle.  She made her home in Akron after marrying Raymond in 1953, where she proudly started her career as a Registered Nurse at St. Thomas Hospital until she left to raise her children. ...

Nov 9, 2015

Doris Jean Aurand, 88, passed away November 9, 2015.

Born in Kent on December 31, 1926, Doris had lived in Tallmadge since 1955.

Doris was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church and volunteered for the Red Cross.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Alvin and Margaret Barger; brother, Robert...

Nov 8, 2015

Edna M. Arcuri (Sadie), 90, passed away November 8, 2015.  She was born in Illinois and raised in Akron where she lived all of her life.

Edna retired from Stauffer's Hardware Store in Sharon Center, OH.  She was very active at St. Joseph Melkite Church.  Edna was a very caring and giving person to her family and...

Nov 6, 2015

Gregory "Greg" R. Bartolon, 58, passed away November 6, 2015. He was born in Akron and lived all of his life in Cuyahoga Falls.

Greg was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School class of 1975. Following graduation Greg served his country for three years in the U.S. Army. After marrying his wife, Laureen he continued his...

Nov 6, 2015

Eugene Gsellman, 87, passed away peacefully at his home on November 6, 2015.

Eugene was born on September 2, 1928 in Akron. He served in the U.S. Army and began his career with The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, where he met his wife, Donna.  They settled in Tallmadge to raise their family.

He was...

Nov 5, 2015

Elva M. Hodgen, 95, passed away November 5, 2015.

She was born on March 17, 1920 in Burning Springs, West Virginia.

Elva was a wonderful homemaker.  She loved watching her Cleveland Indians.  Elva enjoyed working puzzles and playing dominos with her granddaughter Anni, who will miss her best friend.

She was preceded in...

Nov 1, 2015

James C Woodling, 90, passed away November 1, 2015.

He was born in Akron and has lived in Tallmadge since 1971.

Jim served in the US Navy during WWII and retired from The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company with 33 years of service as a mechanical engineer.  As a member of The First Congregational Church...

Nov 1, 2015

Daisy Teresa (Marchio) Tomei 93 years of age Born October 11, 1922 Died November 1, 2015

Daisy was born October 11, 1922, In Mount Hope, West Virginia, to Jack and Vicenza Marchio.  After her father's death in 1944, she and her mother moved to Akron where she landed her first job at FirestoneTire and Rubber Company.  Due...

Oct 27, 2015

Robert Carano Robert Carano, of Akron, was unexpectedly called home on October 27, 2015 at the age of 84. He was a man who was respected as a husband, father, grandfather, and friend. His advice and council was sought by so many. He was born in Carovilli, Italy on December 9th, 1930. He married his wife Vera of 60...

Oct 26, 2015

Jeff left this life Monday, October 26, 2015 and started a new life he envisioned as an exciting journey of exploring ideas, creating, helping to re-create and imagining new things.

He leaves his wife Tammy; his sons, Christopher and Sundin Scull-Lux and Brandon Lux; daughters, Jessica Conley and Chrissy Cross; seven grandchildren; also survived by his parents,...

Oct 23, 2015

Elvira Sferra (Mariola) Elvira Sferra (Mariola), 91, passed away October 23, 2015. She was born to the late Lucia (Testa) and Domenico Mariola in Carovilli, Italy on November 11, 1923. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stefano Sferra and her sister, Lauretta (Mariola) DiVito of Italy. In 1952, she moved to Buenos Aires, Argentina with her husband,...

Oct 22, 2015

Joan Cullen, 79 , passed away October 22, 2015. She was a resident of Tallmadge since 1980.

She retired in 1979 from Lakeshore Jewelry. Joan enjoyed meeting monthly with her Cuyahoga Falls High Class of 1953.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Cullen.

She is survived by her son, Brad...

Oct 20, 2015

Shirley A. Politano passed away October 20th, 2015, surrounded by her loving family.

Shirley was born in Akron, Ohio on December 8th, 1935 and graduated from Buchtel High School in 1954. Shirley was a loving wife to Vincent and a devoted mother to nine children. She was known as Nana to nearly everyone with whom she came...

Oct 18, 2015

June Lucien June Lucien, 92, passed away Sunday October 18, 2015 She was born in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio and lived most of her life in Akron, residing in Cuyahoga Falls the last 30 years. June was a member of St. Martha (Blessed Trinity Parish) Church. When she was younger she enjoyed bowling, fishing and crafts. She was preceeded in death...

Oct 16, 2015

Larry C. Fraiya, 78, passed away October 16, 2015.

Born in Santa Nicola, Italy, Larry came to America in 1965 to visit his sister.  He fell in love with his wife of 50 years and never returned to Italy to live.  They moved to the Akron Area and lived there for 49 years before moving to South...

Oct 14, 2015

John T. "Jack" Swinehart, 86, passed away October 14, 2015.

Born in Lancaster, Ohio, Jack had lived in Tallmadge since 1968.  He retired in 1993 from RCA Rubber with 45 years of service. Jack was a member of The Summit Wesleyan Church, where he served as a trustee and as the Adult Class Sunday School Teacher for...

Oct 12, 2015

Rosa (Chiodi) Di Lullo Rosa (Chiodi) Di Lullo, 95 years of age, passed away Oct. 12, 2015. She was born in Gallo Matese, Italy, Sept 15, 1920. She resided in Akron, Ohio since emigrating to the USA in 1946. Rosa was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Church for over 65 years. She was very proud of becoming...

Oct 9, 2015

Virginia G. Collins, 86, was welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior on October 9, 2015. Though it was a sad day for all who had known her, her homecoming was celebrated by those who preceded her; her parents Roy and Susan Bourn; her son, Paul Clayton; and her brother, Gerald Bourn.Born in Duck, West Virginia, Virginia...

Oct 9, 2015

Frank J. Polefrone, 87, passed away October 9, 2015.

Born in Akron, Frank had lived in Tallmadge since 1960.  He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and retired in 1987 from SCM Corporation.  Frank was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church, VFW, the Sponsi Club and Stock Club.  He enjoyed family gatherings...

Oct 6, 2015

Ruth Eileen (Dunlap – Burridge) McNair died October 6, 2015. She was born April 24, 1930 in Kent, Ohio and was a resident of Cuyahoga Falls.

Preceded in death by her husband, Robert G. Burridge, Mother, Loretta Dunlap Meyer, Father, Carl Dunlap, and Brother, Richard Dunlap.

She is survived by husband, Angus McNair, daughters: Lorre...