obituaries

Apr 5, 2015

Ed Craft, 80, fulfilled his final family tradition by passing away peacefully on Easter April 5, 2015.

Born in Grafton, West Virginia, Ed had lived in Tallmadge since 1958.  He retired in 1986 from Ford Motor Company with 35 years of service.  Ed was a member of Tallmadge United Methodist Church and was a Boy Scout Leader...

Apr 5, 2015

Robert "Sharky" Johnson, 81, passed away April 5, 2015. Sharky lived in Akron all of his life retiring from the United States Postal Service after 29 years of service.  He was a member of the K of C #3529 and the Ancient Order of Hibernians.  He was a faithful acolyte for daily mass at St. Vincent Church for 19 years. ...

Apr 3, 2015

Mary L (Richards) Brinkerhoff-Vasbinder, 84, passed away on April 3, 2015.

Born September 13, 1930, Mary grew up in Tallmadge and attended Tallmadge High School.  She was voted senior prom queen and was a member of the cheerleading squad. She always looked forward to her annual class reunion.

Mary lovingly and successfully raised five boys...

Apr 3, 2015

Alberta M. Murawski, born April 10, 1921, passed from this world on April 3, 2015 to join God in his Heavenly Kingdom.  She will always be remembered as a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and friend who's love and generosity was shown frequently to all.

She had been employed at B.F. Goodrich before starting in her career as...

Apr 3, 2015

Arthur E. Mancini, 91, of Cuyahoga Falls died peacefully April 3, 2015 at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Akron and was a graduate of North High School. He has resided in Cuyahoga Falls since 1953.  Art retired as a head draftsman from BF Goodrich in 1986 with 28 years of service.  He spent his free time...

Mar 31, 2015

My precious husband Francis D. Amodio passed into the arms of Jesus on March, 31, 2015.

He was born March 11, 1942 to Frank and Holly Amodio.  Frank grew up in up state New York and was in the Army for four years.  Later in his life he became a child of God.  He became a changed...

Mar 30, 2015

Elizabeth "Betty" M. Cirjak, 90, passed away March 30, 2015.

Born in Star Junction, Pennsylvania, Elizabeth lived most of her life in the Akron and  Tallmadge area.  She worked as a clerk in the Meat Department at Mokler's Meat Market with 15 years of service.  She was a member of Jednota Club.

She was preceded...

Mar 26, 2015

Josephine Dain

September 26, 1929 - March 26, 2015

Jo Dain (née Ciraco), 85, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away surrounded by family on Thursday, March 26. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Art; infant son, Joseph; and parents, Frank and Rose Ciraco.

She is survived...

Mar 25, 2015

Alma Hammond, 93, passed away March 25, 2015.

Born in Akron, Alma had lived all her life in the Akron area. She was a member of New Life Episcopal Church in Uniontown and A.B.W.A., YK Rod Club.  Alma retired from North Akron Savings after 15 years of service.

She was preceded in death by her...

Mar 25, 2015

Donald E. Finch, 85, passed away peacefully at home on March 25, 2015.

Born in Akron, Don had lived in the Akron area for all of his life.  He served in the U.S. Army and retired in 1992 from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company with 39 ½ years of service.  Don was a member of Williard United...

Mar 24, 2015

Martin C. Wyatt, 95, passed away March 24, 2015.

Born in Zanesville, Martin had lived in Akron since 1939.  He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and retired in 1977 from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company with 37 ½ years of service.  He was a member of Adoniram Joppa Lodge #517.

He...

Mar 24, 2015

Joann Dietz, 84, was called home to be with the Lord on March 24, 2015. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family.

Joann was born to the late Nesbert and Audrey Sherhag on December 20, 1930.  She was a resident of Manchester for over 40 years.  Joann was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and aunt...

Mar 23, 2015

Paul Edward Kolesar, Jr.

Paul Edward Kolesar, Jr., 90, passed away March 23, 2015.  He was born November 2, 1924 in Homestead, Pa.

Paul graduated from Newton Falls High School, he played and loved all sports. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II in underwater defense submarine and torpedo nets, serving in...

Mar 23, 2015

Kevin M. Walsh, 61, passed away surrounded by his family, March 23, 2015, after a valiant battle with cancer.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Norman E. and Frances J., who have welcomed him home with loving arms.

He is survived by his wife, Gloria, and their devoted canine companion, Cinder, his brothers;...

Mar 21, 2015

Lillian B. Cochran (Vessey), 89, passed away March 21, 2015.

Lillian was born in February, 1926 in Akron, Ohio, attended Glover Elementary School and was a graduate of Garfield High School.  She attended Kent State University for one year.  Lillian moved to Tallmadge from Akron in 1944 and lived the rest of her life in Tallmadge, Ohio.  ...

Mar 19, 2015

Virginia "Val" Rensel, 91, passed away March 19, 2015.

Virginia was born in Cleveland and she moved with her family from Cleveland to Chippewa Lake in 1953, before settling in Tallmadge in 1961.  She was a former president and member of the Women's Board of A.R.C of Summit and Portage Counties. She was a member of Our...

Mar 19, 2015

"Together Again"

Salvadore "Sam" Triola passed into the loving arms of Jesus and was reunited with his wife on March 19, 2015. He was 92 years old.

Sam was born in Independence, Louisiana and lived most of his life in Akron, Ohio. He graduated from Garfield High School, had a gift for math, and was...

Mar 14, 2015

Herbert (Herb) Freyman, 84, of Tallmadge, beloved husband and father, passed away with peace and grace on March 14, 2015 after a courageous battle with a long illness.  He was surrounded by his family, especially his dear and deeply loved wife of almost 60 years Jean (Digby) Freyman. He will be sorely missed....

He was preceded in...

Mar 13, 2015

Gordon Gray Moyers, 79 of Akron, OH passed away peacefully March 13, 2015 at home surrounded by his family.

Gordon was born October 20, 1935 to Lonnie and Arabella Moyers and was the youngest of 8 children who preceded him in death. Gordon lived in the Tallmadge area most of his life and retired from the East...

Mar 8, 2015

Ernest E. "Ernie" Choate, 85, went home to be with the Lord on March 8, 2015.

Ernie was born in Akron on November 29, 1929 and lived in Tallmadge since 1963. He served in the U.S. Marine Corp. serving in the Korean conflict.  He was an engineer for the Lucian Q. Moffitt Company retiring in 1987 with...