obituaries

Mar 5, 2015

Gerald E. Feezel, 88, passed away March 5, 2015.

Born in Akron, Jerry had lived in Tallmadge for most of his life.  He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and retired in 1988 from First Federal Savings & Loan with 26 years of service.

Jerry loved to travel with his wife Cathy...

Mar 4, 2015

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Mar 4, 2015

"Together Again"

Ann J. (Basile) Scarpitti, 85, went home to be with the Lord on March 4, 2015.  Ann was an avid bingo player, life of the party and had many friends who loved her.  Annie had a heart of gold and always created laughter and smiles.

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

Mar 3, 2015

Alice Carolyn Baker passed away March 3, 2015.  Beloved wife, mother and grandmother, she will be dearly missed.  She was born November 16, 1934 in Akron and lived most of her life in Cuyahoga Falls.  She graduated from North High School .  Alice loved her family, her home and her animals.

She was preceded in death by...

Mar 1, 2015

Melony K. Heyn, 69, went home to be with the Lord on March 1, 2015.  Melony was born November 6, 1945, in Akron, Ohio to Charles E. and Violet I. Miller.

Melony is preceded in death by her father, Charles E. Miller and brother, Charles K. Miller.

Melony  is survived by her husband, Tom Heyn;...

Mar 1, 2015

Eliseus (Al) Ficarra, 82, passed away March 1, 2015 our precious husband, father, grandfather, and brother is rejoicing in the presence of his Savior Jesus Christ.

Born in Portland, New York, Al had lived most of his life in Tallmadge.  He graduated from Hower Vocational High School in 1952 and served in the U.S. Army. Al retired...

Feb 28, 2015

Helen J. Swinehart, 87, went to be with the Lord Jesus on February 28, 2015.

Born in Akron, Ohio, Helen lived in Tallmadge since 1968. She was employed as a clerk at M. O'Neil Company retiring in 1989 and was a member of The Summit Wesleyan Church where she served many years in the nursery.  Helen cherished...

Feb 28, 2015

Anna (Annie) Buffa age 86 of Tallmadge passed away peacefully February 28, 2015.Ann was born in Akron, on August 20, 1928 to the late Primo Achilli and Rosina (Seragusa) Achilli. She was a graduate of North High School in Akron. Ann was employed at Goodrich and was co-owner of Joe's Sunoco. Up until her death, she worked at the...

Feb 27, 2015

Vivian Grace Stevens, 81, passed away on February 27, 2015.

Vivian was born in Grafton, West Virginia, January 17, 1934; a daughter of the late Cecil Snider and Helen (Proudfoot) Snider.

She was a resident of Tallmadge for 54 years.  In addition to being a loving wife and mother of four, she was dressmaking and...

Feb 27, 2015

Joseph Michael "Mike" Cambern, 72, passed away February 27, 2015.

Born in Springerville, Arizona, Mike had lived in Tallmadge since 1983. He retired from the U.S. Army in 1983 with 21 years of service and retired in 1993 from the U.S Post Office with ten years of service.

Mike is survived by his wife, Shelia;...

Feb 27, 2015

Carol Kulasa, 92, went home to be with the Lord February 27, 2015.  She was born in Roseboro, NC and lived most of her life in Akron.  She retired from the City of Akron Highway Maintenance in 1983.

Preceded in death by her husband, Joseph, after 46 years of marriage; sisters, Flora and Jewell; brother, James; and...

Feb 26, 2015

Victor J. Vatalaro peacefully passed away February 26, 2015 surrounded by his family at home. Born January 14, 1921 in Italy, he came to America in 1929, moved to Akron and resided there the rest of his life. He was 94 and predeceased by his wife, Angeline of 66 years in 2013. A loving couple and long time member...

Feb 24, 2015

Bobby O. Taylor, 90, passed away February 24, 2015.

Born in Fayette, Alabama, Bobby had lived in the Akron and Tallmadge areas since 1943.  He served in the U.S. Navy and retired in 1984 from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co with 41 years of service. He was a long time member of Goodyear Heights Baptist Church.  Bobby...

Feb 24, 2015

Ruth E. Arnold, 81, went home to be with the Lord on February 24, 2015.

Born in Bay City, Michigan, Ruth had lived in Tallmadge since 1973.  She attended the First Church of God in Tallmadge, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her father Rev. Fred H. Neubauer, her mother Corinne L. and her...

Feb 23, 2015

Bianca Ciccarelli, 93, passed away February 23, 2015.

Born in Gallitzin, Pennsylvania, Bianca had lived in Cuyahoga Falls most of her life.  She retired in 1991 from Coming Attractions Bridal Shopp and worked sales at J.C. Penny's.  Bianca was a member of St. Anthony Church.  She was a very active member of The Italian Council, working on...

Feb 19, 2015

Samuel A. Keller, 71, passed away February 19, 2015.

Born in Clarksburg, West Virginia, Sam had lived in the Akron area for most of his life.  He served in the National Guard and was the owner of Keller Rigging and Construction retiring June 1, 2014 after 40 years.  Sam enjoyed woodworking, and was very active with filling...

Feb 19, 2015

Paul Gulledge, 86, passed away February 19, 2015.

Born in Akron, Paul had lived in the Akron area all of his life. He retired in 1982 from Pepsi with 20 years of service and was a member of First Congregational Church of Tallmadge.  Paul enjoyed model railroading and loved trains.

Paul is survived by his...

Feb 17, 2015

Kathryn L. Burket, 93, passed away February 17, 2015.

Born in Akron, Kathryn had lived in Tallmadge since 1950.  She was a member of First Congregational Church of Tallmadge, joining in 1951.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William G. and youngest son, Daniel C.

Kathryn is survived by her daughter,...

Feb 17, 2015

Larry K. Bangtson, 78, passed away February 17, 2015.

Born in Willmar, Minnesota, Larry had lived in Tallmadge for most of his life.  He served in the U.S. Navy and retired from IBM with 32 years of service.  Larry was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church and the American Legion Post in Kent.  He enjoyed...

Feb 16, 2015

Alivia Rose Scott was born on November 8, 2014.  She was known as her Momma's Rosebud.  Alivia was a blessing to everyone that knew her.  She radiated happiness and joy to all.  Her biggest smiles were those shared with her sister.  She spread her wings to join the angels on February 16, 2015.

Alivia is survived by...