obituaries

Jun 13, 2015

Betty Kulesza (Wakefield), 86, passed at her home unexpectedly on June 13, 2015.

Born in Indiana, Betty lived most of her life in the Akron area.  Betty was a nursing assistant for Cuyahoga Falls General and retired in 1992 from the State of Ohio Liquor Department.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert...

Jun 12, 2015

Ruth Marlene "MiMi" Pepper, age 75, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2015.

A loving mother and sister, MiMi is survived by her daughter, Christine Pepper; son, Harry Pepper III, PhD; two sisters, Shirley Prosperi and Joanne Darko and one brother, William Mitchell, M.D.

MiMi grew up in Pennsylvania, received an Associate Degree in Business...

Jun 5, 2015

Patrick J. Carano died peacefully at home surrounded by family on Friday morning, June 5, 2015. His death followed a 14 year bout with cancer, a struggle which never slowed his commitment to family and friends, or to the many causes and interests he energetically pursued throughout his life.

Patrick resided in Tallmadge with his much loved...

Jun 2, 2015

Janice M. Martin

Janice M. Martin, 82, passed away June 2, 2015. She was born in Beckley, W. Va. on September 14, 1932 to Roy and Eloise Arthur. She was the third of four children. After she married Clyde they moved to Akron and raised their family in North Hill. Janice was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother...

Jun 2, 2015

Robert Charton passed away June 2, 2015 after a long courageous battle with Cancer.  Bob was born January 5, 1938 in Bolivar, Ohio to Margaret and George Charton.  He graduated from Bolivar High School in 1956 and Heidelberg College in 1960.  He met his loving wife Janice (Watkins) of 53 years while in College and they were married in...

May 31, 2015

Shirley Ann (Boggs) McKee passed away peacefully at home on May 31, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. She was a dedicated wife, devoted mother, doting grandmother, proud great grandmother and everyone's good friend.

Shirley proudly graduated from Kenmore High School, class of '55. She enjoyed being captain of the cheerleading team, voted "most athletic," honored to...

May 29, 2015

Agnes Louise Marion Morgoch

Agnes Louise Marion Morgoch, 88, passed away peacefully in her home on May 29, 2015.

Aggie leaves behind, her beloved daughter-in-law, Kathleen Ann Morgoch; grandchildren, Bradley Earl Morgoch and Meredith Leigh Morgoch; great-grandchildren, Braden Dash and Kingsley Rae Morgoch. Aggie's beloved husband, Earl David Morgoch; son, Bradley David Morgoch; and sisters,...

May 25, 2015

Mildred Rita Heislman (Kubanis), 89, passed away May 25, 2015. Born in Barberton OH, Mildred lived most of her life in the Akron area. She was a graduate of Barberton High School and St Thomas Hospital School of Nursing. She worked many years as a registered nurse at St Thomas & Akron City (Summa) Hospitals.

She was...

May 24, 2015

Maria Domenica (née Visconti) Bologna, 93, passed away on Sunday, May 24, after a long illness.   Maria was born on November 13, 1921, in Naples, Italy, to Antonio and Teresa Visconti.  She was the eldest of nine children.  She married John F. Bologna on July 16, 1945.  John preceded her in death in 2003. In addition to her parents,...

May 20, 2015

Josephine L. Bell, the last surviving offspring of Pasquale and Assunta Bell, died peacefully on May 20, 2015 at the age of ninety-five at Copley Health Center, where she had resided for the past six months.

Josephine was a life-long resident of Akron and a devoted member of St. Martha Catholic Church.  She was a retiree of...

May 19, 2015

Marcella "Gladys" Smith went home to be with her Lord May 19, 2015.  She was a long time resident of Northeast Ave. in Tallmadge and was known as Gladys to friends and family.

She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Donald M. Smith; children, Marc (Bonnie) Goldstein-Smith of Maryland, Beth (Herb) Smith and Karen (Daniel)...

May 17, 2015

Mary Belle (Meadows) Jansen, 93, passed away May 17, 2015. Mary graduated from Ottawa University before leaving Kansas to achieve her Master of Religious Education at Andover Newton Theological School in Massachusetts. Following graduation, she served as Minister of Christian Education for churches in Rochester, NY and Toledo, OH. In 1959, she joined the staff of the Department of...

May 17, 2015

Evelyn H. Keusgen, 92, passed away May 17,  2015.  She was born in Tunnelton, WV and lived most of her life in Akron.  Evelyn retired from B F Goodrich Tire and Rubber Co. in 1978 after many years of service. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph, her brother, Richard Holmes and nephew, Gregory Holmes.  Evelyn is survived...

May 17, 2015

Lee A. Germain, 81, passed away May 17, 2015.

Born in Chicago, Illinois, and spending his formative years in Bridgman, Michigan, Lee lived in the Tallmadge area since 1964. He served in the U.S. Navy as a sonarman and retired in 1989 as a patent agent from Goodyear with 24 years of service. Lee was a member...

May 16, 2015

Rodney Q. Seiwert, 88, passed away on May 16, 2015.

Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, Rodney has lived in Tallmadge most of his life.  He served in the Army and was stationed in Korea.  He was a CPA for the Morrison Freight Company and was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church.

He was preceded...

May 15, 2015

Maria Papasodaro of Akron, OH passed away on Friday May 15, 2015.

Preceded in death by husband Onofrio (Charles), she is survived by her son, Salvatore Papasodaro, daughter, Ann Royce, grandchildren; Kara Naylor, Joe Papasodaro, Marc (Rosa) Papasodaro, Jeff (Tiffany) Royce and Jon (Amy) Royce, 8 Great Grandchildren and 1 Great-Great Grandchild.

Mass of Christian...

May 11, 2015

Elizabeth Caroline Bailey, 80, passed away May 11, 2015.

Born in Lilly, Pennsylvania, Elizabeth had lived in the Akron area and for over 30 years in Brimfield.  She was retired from Sally Beauty Supply and attended of Our Lady of Victory Church.  She enjoyed gardening, loved her animals, and was an avid Cleveland Indians fan.

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May 8, 2015

Jacqueline E. Edwards was born in Cumberland, MD, October 22, 1931.  She was the daughter of Clarence and Grace Smith.  She moved to Akron, and then to Tallmadge. Jackie was preceded in death by the love of her life, Gene, in 1996 after 47 years of marriage, parents, Clarence and Grace Smith, and brother, Charles Smith. She attended East...

May 7, 2015

Nancy J. Petit (Arnold) 77, of Akron, passed away on May 7, 2015.   Nancy was born in Akron  and was a 1955 graduate of Ellet High School. She remained close to many of her class mates, always looking forward to reunions or just a phone call. She was a lifelong Jehovah's Witness in which she has placed her trust...

May 7, 2015

Tallmadge- Peggy J. Perrie passed away peacefully on May 7, 2015.

Born March 18, 1934 to the late Elmer and Agnes Edwards, she was a lifetime resident of the Akron area.  Peggy was a graduate of East High School where (as she always reminded us) she was the head majorette.  It was at East High that she...