obituaries

Feb 12, 2015

Michael W. Brant, 49, of Brimfield died unexpectedly on February12, 2015.

Mike was born in Akron and raised in Brimfield.  He was a 1984 graduate of Field High School and served with the United State Marines.  Mike loved watching and cheering for all Ohio sports teams.  He was known for his sense of humor.

He...

Feb 12, 2015

Paul Gerard Hanke

November 2, 1936 - February 12, 2015

Born in Louisville, Kentucky, he was predeceased by parents, Norbert F. Hanke and Clara O'Connor Hanke; wife, Marlene; and brother, Boyd.

He leaves to cherish his memory, Karin Valle-Cavero; beloved father of Kevin (Mary), David (Laurie), Vincent (Laraine); Julie Stanford (Jonathan) and Michelle...

Feb 11, 2015

Walter J. Wyszynski, 87, passed away February 11, 2015 surrounded by his loving children.

Born in Windber, Pennsylvania, Walter had lived in the Akron area most of his life.  He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.  Walter was employed with McNeil Corp. for 28 years, then retired in 1992 from Logan Machine Co.  Walter...

Feb 9, 2015

Shirley E. Chambers, 82, passed away February 9, 2015.

Born in Toledo, Shirley had lived most of her life in the Toledo/Tallmadge areas.  She was a member of First Congregational Church of Tallmadge, where she was a preschool aide and worked in the church nursery. Shirley and Ron were married for 62 years and traveled the world...

Feb 7, 2015

Martin M. Felkl, 59, passed away February 7, 2015.

Born in Akron, Martin lived all his life in Stow. He retired as a mold maker with Goodyear after 34 years of service. He was member of Holy Family Catholic Church, The German Family Society, AA, and the band Kavaliers. He enjoyed golfing, fishing and was the State...

Feb 7, 2015

Tom Anello, 69, of N. Canton passed away Saturday February 7, 2015 at his home.

Tom's passions in life included his Italian heritage, family, friends, Italian cooking, custom painting cars and motorcycles, hunting, construction design and training his pet dog Krieger.His youth was spent on North Hill where he enjoyed hanging out with his friends and brothers...

Feb 2, 2015

John Raymond Zreny, 62, passed away February 2, 2015.

Born in Akron, John had lived in the Akron area for most of his life.  John, a devoted husband, father, and brother, was a car enthusiast and loved spending time with his family.

John is survived by his wife, Amy; sons, John Zreny of Akron, Brad...

Feb 2, 2015

William Hoy Taylor, 81, passed away after an extended illness on February 2, 2015.

Born October 30, 1933 in Falls Mills, West Virginia to Guy and Golda Willoughby Taylor.  Bill came to Akron as a teen and was mentored in auto body by Marple Riffle at Riffle's Garage.  He went to the Army and came back and...

Feb 2, 2015

Matthew J. "Jesus" Cameron, 21, passed away February 2, 2015.

Born in Cuyahoga Falls, Matthew had lived in Randolph all of his life.  He enjoyed wrestling and being with his brother, daughter, and his dog Princess.

Matthew is survived by his parents, Joseph and Carol Cameron; daughter, Payton Marie; brother, Christian; fiancée, Britney Greathouse, all...

Feb 1, 2015

Robert Parker Taylor died suddenly on February 1, 2015, loving husband of Dorothy for 58 years, father and grandfather.  He was duly loved and will be greatly missed by all of his family, extended family, friends and associates.

Born in Cranford, New Jersey, Robert lived in Tallmadge since 1974.  He served in the U.S. Navy during the...

Feb 1, 2015

Michael V. Sullivan, 29, passed away peacefully February 1, 2015, after a courageous battle with AML Leukemia.

Michael's positive attitude and outlook on life inspired and touched everyone he knew and even those he never met.  He aspired to be a positive influence on everyone.  He loved golf, The Buckeyes, and of course, The Fighting Irish.  He...

Jan 22, 2015

Beulah Aleen Stone, 91, joined her Lord on January 22, 2015.

Born in Doddrige County, West Virginia, Beulah had lived in Stow for 26 years and was a member of Stow Munroe Falls Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by one sister and five brothers.

Beulah is survived by her husband, William...

Jan 21, 2015

Christian (Ray-Ray) Swisher, age 10, was born July 26, 2004 and departed this life on January 21, 2015 at Akron Children's Hospital.

Christian was a resident of Akron his whole life. Christian is survived by his mother, Casandra Swisher; father, James Swisher. He had nine siblings, Arieonna, Tristan, Brieonna, Jaden, Jimmy, Allieonna, Michael, Triniti and Maliki; grandparents,...

Jan 19, 2015

Albert A. DiFrangia, 92, passed away January 19, 2015.

Born Jan. 9, 1923, to Domenic and Jenny DiFrangia, Albert had lived in Tallmadge since 1961.  He served in the Navy during WWII and retired from Goodyear in 1987 with 45 years of service.  His love of family, friends and his Italian heritage was appreciated by all who...

Jan 18, 2015

Jerry Edward Bryan, 57, passed away January 18, 2015.

Born in East Cleveland, Jerry had lived in the Stow and Jackson Twp. area for most of his life. He graduated from Kent Roosevelt High School in 1975.  Jerry served in the U.S. Air Force while stationed in England that is where his love for travel started.  Jerry...

Jan 18, 2015

James H. Dickey Jr., 95, passed away peacefully January 18, 2015.

He was the oldest of ten children, born on March 6, 1919 to the late James Sr. and Ruth (Duncan) Dickey in Wellsville, Ohio. He graduated from Salem High School. After his service in the U.S. Navy during World War II he went to work for...

Jan 17, 2015

Jack Reardon, 84, passed away January 17, 2015.

Born in Cleveland, Jack had lived in Tallmadge for the past 18 years. He served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955 as a Specialist Second Class.

Jack retired in 1994 from Livonia Stevenson High School in Livonia Michigan with 32 years of teaching service.  He...

Jan 17, 2015

Elizabeth M. Baird, 94, passed away January 7, 2015.

Born in Cleveland to Ralph N. McCurdy and Cathryn Lewis McCurdy, Elizabeth had lived in Tallmadge for 57 years.  She was retired from the Akron Public Library in 1995 and was a member of High Street Christian Church and Alpha IOTA.  Elizabeth loved to travel and saw the...

Jan 16, 2015

Earl David Morgoch, 91, passed away comfortably at home on January 16, 2015.

He leaves behind his beloved wife of 68 years, Agnes Louise Marion Morgoch; daughter-in-law, Kathleen Morgoch; grandchildren, Meredith Leigh Morgoch and Bradley (Dana) Earl Morgoch; great-grandchildren, Bradan Dash and Kingsley Rae Morgoch.  He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Bradley Marion...

Jan 15, 2015

Minnie I. Hurlbert, 93, of Akron, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2015.

Minnie was born April 25, 1921, to Truman and Augusta Hurlbert.  She worked as a Secretary for Goodyear for several years before retiring. She enjoyed shopping and chocolate.

She is survived by nieces, Cindi Trudell and Nancy Welsh; nephews, Wayne Eggleston and...