obituaries

Apr 30, 2015

Jennifer Perez went to rest April 30, 2015 at age 35.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Amado Perez.  Survived by her mother, Angela Bice; children, Sophia, Roland and Lynora at home;  grandfather, Robert Vaubel; brother, James Reese; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Calling hours will be from 4 to 7...

Apr 30, 2015

Carolyn L. Savage (Holmes), 72, passed away April 30, 2015.  She was born in Ravenna and was a lifelong resident of North Hill.  She dedicated her life to her family and always made them her priority.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ercel and Leona Holmes; brother, Bud and sister, Linda.  Carolyn is survived by...

Apr 30, 2015

Louise S. Belvedere, 92, died peacefully on April 30, 2015, at Mulberry Gardens, Munroe Falls.

Born in Philadelphia, PA., on January 21, 1923, she moved to Silver Lake in 2004 and then lived the past 11 years at Mulberry Gardens, Assisted Living in Munroe Falls. Louise loved the staff and residents and was active in all activities,...

Apr 25, 2015

Joseph A. Twigg went home to be with the Lord on April 25th.  He was born May 21, 1932 in Akron, to the late James and Elizabeth Twigg.

Joe graduated from North High School in 1951, and then entered the plumbing trade where he worked out of Local 219 for 44 years.  We loved hearing the stories...

Apr 25, 2015

Mary V. Broadwater, 70, passed away April 25, 2015.

Born in East Liverpool, Mary had lived in Tallmadge the past 45 years.

She retired from Summa Health Systems in 2011 with over 20 years of service and was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Akron. She also enjoyed exercising with her friends at Curves...

Apr 24, 2015

Vito Ciraco

Vito Ciraco, 89, Sunrise September 2, 1925, Sunset April 24, 2015.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Rose Ciraco; sister, Josephine Dain and his previous wife, Madge. Vito is survived by his loving wife, Susie; daughters, Rosemary, Cathy (Ovideo) and Beth (Ron); daughter-in-law, Kim; brother, Vince (Sheila); and many...

Apr 23, 2015

Frances Estelle Johnson

Frances Johnson, 53, passed away April 23, 2015, after a brief illness.  Born in Akron, Frances graduated from Akron North High School and earned her Masters Degree in Library Science from Kent State University in 1999.  Frances was the Circulation Services Manager at the Main Branch of the Lorain Public Library System, where she...

Apr 23, 2015

Martha M. Arison, 71, passed away April 23, 2015, and is now sitting under the chocolate tree.

Born in Akron, Martha lived in the Akron area for most of her life.  She worked at Summa Hospital retiring in 2009 with 26 years of service.  She enjoyed spending time with her grand-daughters and rooting for the Akron Zips....

Apr 21, 2015

Timothy J. Gallagher, 54, passed away April 21, 2015.

Born in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan, Timothy had lived in the Kent/Tallmadge area for 19 years.  He was a Professor at Kent State University in the Department of Sociology, where he also served as the Undergraduate Coordinator and on a variety of committees throughout his 19 years of...

Apr 20, 2015

Jeanette joined her son Steve in God's loving arms on April 20, 2015.

Born in 1940 in Norristown, Pennsylvania to Kermit and Mary (Dolly) Magee.

She is survived by her husband of 52 years, John Singley and son, Scott.

She loved her collies and was an active member of Collie Rescue.

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Apr 19, 2015

Paul Falasca

Paul Falasca, passed away April 19, 2015. He was born June 4, 1929 in Carovilli, Italy and immigrated to Akron, Ohio in 1947. Paul worked as a laborer for Firestone Tire and Rubber Company, the Bellows Valvair Company, and retired from the City of Akron as a mason for the Highway Department.

Paul...

Apr 18, 2015

Edmund "Butch" Jay Lees, 78, passed away April 18, 2015.

Born in Akron, Butch lived most of his life in the Akron area and in Brimfield since 1967. He served in the Army and was a Tool Maker for the B.F. Goodrich Company retiring in 1993 with 43 years of service.

Butch was preceded in...

Apr 17, 2015

Janet B. Forshey, 92, passed away April 17, 2015.

She was born May 5, 1922 in Lochgelly, Scotland.  Janet worked as a teller at First Merit Bank and then as a Credit Manager at the Lawson's Milk Company.  She was a member of the Eastern Star, Chapter OES and was the Worthy Matron of the Rainbow Girls....

Apr 17, 2015

"Well done good and faithful servant."

James Ramsey Salmond, Jr. passed away peacefully to his eternal home on April 17, 2015, following a courageous battle with brain cancer.  He was born and raised in Altoona, PA. to James and Viola Salmond.

He is survived by his adoring and loving wife of nearly twenty-five years, Judith...

Apr 15, 2015

Richard Bernard Grill, 89, passed away April 15, 2015.

He was a Lieutenant in the Akron Fire Department, retiring with 33 years of service, and also retired from Norman Walsh Construction. Richard served in U.S. Air Corp during World War II.  He was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church in Tallmadge.

He was...

Apr 15, 2015

Malcolm P. Damon, 83, passed away April 15, 2015.

Born in Tallmadge, Malcolm had lived in Tallmadge all his life.  He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict and retired in 1994 from Roadway Express Company with 30 years of service.  Malcolm was a member of Tallmadge United Methodist Church and was a Boy Scout...

Apr 12, 2015

Mark S. Gryvalsky

Mark S. Gryvalsky, 58, passed away April 12, 2015.

He was born in Barberton, Ohio and lived in the Cuyahoga Falls area his whole life. He graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School and worked many years for Kroger Bakery in Solon, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Apr 12, 2015

Shirley Polifrone passed away after a lengthy illness Sunday April 12th peacefully at her home.  Born in Pascagoula Mississippi, May 17th 1934, to the late Francis and Mildred (Moates) Godfrey.  After marrying her husband, the late Charles "Bud"

Polifrone, she resided in Garrettsville until 1983 when Bud retired as Chief of Police with the Garrettsville Police Department...

Apr 7, 2015

Janet G. Hershberger, 74, passed away April 7, 2015.

Born in Akron, Janet had lived most of her life in the Akron area.  She enjoyed sewing, baking, feeding the birds, she loved animals.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Charles Karnuth.

Janet is survived by her husband, Karl K.; daughter, Suzanne...

Apr 6, 2015

Richard Alan, dear heart of Mom, peacefully passed into the arms of Jesus at the age of 54.  Awaiting his arrival were Grandma and Grandpa Arehart and Aunt Barb.  I can see him running to them; he missed them so much.

Left behind to cherish his memory are mother Carol Arehart Nemet, sisters Susan (Philip) Lam and...