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Patricia "Pat" A (Zofchak) Kindig
Dec 13, 2024
Together Again - Patricia A. Kindig, 85, passed away December 13, 2024. Born in Akron on February 15, 1939, she lived 50 years in Cuyahoga Falls, before moving to Atwater 17 years ago, finding their "Country Home".
Patricia was married to her high school sweetheart, Richard for 66 years. They raised their four children together and took...
Virginia O (Eskew) Cousins
Dec 11, 2024
Virginia O. Cousins, 86, passed away December 11, 2024. Born in Ottumwa, Iowa, Virginia, moved 20 times around the country with the love of her life, Charles. They retired to Tallmadge in 2001 and fast became part of the wonderful community.
Though small in stature, she packed a mighty punch for the causes she so deeply cared...
Rosemary J. (Peterson) Deaton
Dec 10, 2024
Rosemary Deaton's beautiful journey in this life has ended on December 10, 2024, and she has passed to her heavenly home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus. Rosemary sought to bring happiness and peace to everyone's life she touched. Her laughter and joyful spirit were an expression of her beauty, inside and out.
Rosemary was...
Janice L Beresh Jones Doepker
Dec 7, 2024
Heaven has gained another Angel, Janice L. Beresh Jones Doepker, 84, passed away December 7, 2024.
She was a lifelong resident of Tallmadge, Ohio. Janice was born April 30, 1940 to parents, Orva L. (Cox) and Louie E. Beresh. She was a graduate of Tallmadge High School (1958) and the Akron Institute of Medical Assistance. Jan also...
Stanley "Ed" Powell
Dec 3, 2024
Stanley "Ed" Powell, 63, passed away December 3, 2024. He was born in Akron and lived all of his life in the area.
Ed was a self employed Construction Contractor, who built beautiful homes for people throughout the Northeast Ohio area. He enjoyed gardening, going to the ocean, collecting beer steins, watching racing, and doing many other...
Anna Dea (Harris) Davis
Dec 1, 2024
Anna Dea Davis, 97, passed away December 1, 2024. Born in Gilmer County, West Virginia, she lived most of her life in the Akron Area.
Anna had worked at Terex, Ames and Zayers. She was a member of First Congregational Church of Tallmadge. She enjoyed bowling, hiking, playing cards, cooking, canning and gardening.
She was...
Joyce Elaine (Longstreth) Adams
Nov 30, 2024
Joyce Adams, 64, went home to be with the Lord on November 30, 2024. She was born and raised in Tallmadge and lived most of her life in Mogadore.
Joyce loved art and was a lifelong artist. Many of her works were seen in not only Mogadore, but were also exhibited in Japan. Her art was a...
Robert "Ken" Cool
Nov 28, 2024
Robert "Ken" Cool, 98, passed away November 28, 2024.
Born in Akron, Ken lived in the Tallmadge area for most of his life and the past ten years in Sebring, Ohio at Copeland Oaks. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He retired in 1994 from Radney with 40 years of service and was...
John Francis Doepker
Nov 27, 2024
God has called home a good and decent man.
John Doepker lived a journey of 90 years, two months, and one day.
John lived 83 of his years in Tallmadge and was an outstanding citizen in his community for all that time. He was a member of the amazing and close-knit class of 1953. The...
Wenda Dawn Drach
Nov 26, 2024
Wenda Dawn Drach passed away peacefully at Tamarack Ridge in Kent Ohio on November 26th, 2024. A firm and loving believer of Christ, she rejoins her daughter Amanda Drach and beloved husband Thomas Drach.
Those who carry her loving memory on include her daughter, Tiffany Drach-Bryce; grandsons, Jacob Bryce, Cameron Bryce, Tristan Bryce; granddaughter, Katlin Drach; and...
Douglas A Fox
Nov 26, 2024
Douglas A. Fox, was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on November 12, 1937 to Harry A Fox and Elenor J Burlingham (Schneider). He went home to be with the Lord on November 26, 2024.
He was preceded in death by step brother, Forrest Burlingham; parents; grandparents, Otto and Anna Fox, William and Jasmine (Witt) Schneider.
Douglas...
Charles Ray Coffman
Nov 25, 2024
Charles Ray Coffman, aged 78, passed away peacefully at his home in Akron. Born on July 17, 1946, to Charles and Dorothy Coffman, he graduated from Kenmore High School and proudly served his country in the United States Army. After his military service, he married Kathryn Rosemary Elick on June 27, 1968, and celebrated 37 years together before her...
Patricia Lee (Connors) Eisemon
Nov 23, 2024
Patricia Lee Eisemon, 91, passed away November 23, 2024.
Born in Cleveland, Patricia had lived in the Tallmadge area for most of her life.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Franklyn; son, Keith Eisemon; grandsons, Christopher and Ian; and sister, Sally (Robert) Heine.
Patricia is survived by her daughters, Koral (Richard)...
Timothy Dean Naylor
Nov 15, 2024
Timothy Dean Naylor, known lovingly as Tim/Timmy/Timber, passed away on November 15, 2024 after a battle with cancer.
He was born in 1958 in Akron, OH while residing in Stow Ohio until his service with the Army at 17. He met the love of his life, Rita, in Kent Ohio, and the couple spent their life in...
Glenna Rae Simmons
Nov 12, 2024
Glenna Rae Simmons, 89, suddenly passed away on November 12, 2024.
Born in Akron, Glenna had lived in the Akron area for most of her life. She was a member of the First Congregational Church of Tallmadge, where she was a very active member. Glenna volunteered for Akron City Hospital for 30 years.
She was...
Phoebe Rae (Wagner) Lawley
Nov 11, 2024
Phoebe Rae Lawley (Wagner) passed away on November 11, 2024 after a four-year fight with cancer.
She was born in 1949 in Meadville, PA. She lived in Akron most of her life and was a graduate of Springfield High School. She was a member of Oak Hill Presbyterian Church in Ellet, where she and Terry were married....
Rosanna May (Holcomb) Debold
Nov 9, 2024
Rosanna May DeBold (Holcomb), lovingly known as Rosie, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2024, at the age of 97.
Born in Ashtabula, Rosie spent her years in Ashtabula, where she was known for her warmth and joy. She retired from her role as a dedicated sales associate at Carlisle's, where she enjoyed connecting with friends and...
Bruce O Bowers
Nov 7, 2024
It is with profound sadness that the family of Bruce O. Bowers announces his passing on November 7, 2024, at the age of 81.
Bruce spent his childhood in Gomer, Ohio, before moving to Norwalk, Ohio, to play baseball. A graduate from Norwalk High School, he was a distinguished scholar and exceptional athlete earning letters in baseball,...
Sharee Christine Hutch
Nov 6, 2024
Sharee Christine Hutch, 32, passed away November 6, 2024.
Born in Dayton, Sharee had lived in Stow since 2008. She was self employed and enjoyed photography, gaming, and painting.
Sharee is survived by numerous family members and many friends.
Visitation will be 4 until 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at the Donovan...
Teresa Jo Parks
Nov 6, 2024
Teresa Jo Parks, age 65, of Stow, passed away Wednesday Nov 6, 2024 after a lengthy illness. She was born June 22, 1959 in Akron Ohio, daughter of the late Max and Jean Parks and raised in Tallmadge, Ohio. Teresa graduated from Tallmadge High school in 1977. She was a respected and top selling real estate agent for Smythe...
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