obituaries

Nov 6, 2024

Robert P. Mattson, 86, passed away November 6, 2024. Born in Indiana, he lived most of his life in Tallmadge.

Robert served in the U.S. Army and retired from Hartz Mountain.  He was a member of the Eagles.  He enjoyed the Bank Street Bunch, visiting covered bridges, "mystery" car rides, camping, boating, and campfires.

He...

Nov 5, 2024

Gregory Scott Peters, 66, passed away unexpectedly while hunting in New Mexico on November 5, 2024, of natural causes. He is now with the Lord and with his parents, Walter and Genevieve, who preceded him.

Born in Akron, Greg grew up in Mogadore and lived in Tallmadge. He was a devoted father, husband, and friend. Greg was...

Nov 4, 2024

Jeffrey J. Matthews (Pop), 73, passed away November 4, 2024.

He was born and raised in Akron. Jeff and his family lived in Tallmadge for nearly 40 years. He retired in 2005 from Waterloo Local Schools after 33 years of teaching middle school and spearheading the gifted/talented program. Jeff was a skilled antique dealer, museum guide, landscaper,...

Nov 3, 2024

With his loving family by his side, Vincent "Jim" Morreale, 67, passed away on November 3, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Niagara Falls, New York, Jim spent 40 years in his hometown, then two years in Texas, and the last 24 years in North Canton, Ohio. He retired in 2015 from Goodyear Tire...

Oct 31, 2024

Vicki Epling, 72, of Tallmadge, passed away October 31, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Gerald and Ann Epling; and brother, Don Epling.

Vicki is survived by brothers, Dwight (Sandy) and David; sister in law, Genny; several nieces and nephews and many friends.

Per Vicki's wishes there will be no...

Oct 28, 2024

Patsy Brechbill, 66, passed away October 28, 2024. Born in Canton, she lived most of her life in the Akron area.

Patsy retired from the US Post Office as a mail carrier after 28 years of service. Patsy was a member of Tallmadge United Methodist Church, where she was in the church choir and the bell choir. ...

Oct 21, 2024

Frances Gail Edwards, 86, passed away October 21, 2024.

Born in Akron, Frances, lived most of her life in the Springfield area.  She attended Kenmore High School, where she would meet her husband, Fred. Frances was very involved in her church, was a great artist, enjoyed making cakes and camping every summer with her family at Schultz's...

Oct 19, 2024

It is with profound sorrow we announce the passing of Sally J. Thompson (née Gill) on October 19, 2024. Born to Edward G. Gill (deceased) and Norma N. Gill (deceased) in Akron, Ohio, on June 1, 1952. Sister of Marilyn Gill (Jan, deceased) and David Gill (deceased; Barb, deceased).

Sally attended Barber Elementary School, Goodyear Jr. High,...

Oct 17, 2024

Beth Ann Cottrell, 70, passed away October 17, 2024.  Born in Cleveland, she lived most of her life in Tallmadge.

Beth retired as a Register Nurse from Akron Children's Hospital and then worked for her brother as a Dental Assistant until 2015. She was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church. Beth enjoyed watching her grandsons...

Oct 16, 2024

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Robert "Bob" Alan Smith, 80, who departed this life peacefully on October 16, 2024. Born in Akron, Bob spent the majority of his life in the Tallmadge, Streetsboro, and Stow areas. After retirement, he spent winters in sunny Florida.

Bob's professional journey was marked by over 30...

Oct 14, 2024

Butch (Garnet W.) McGlothlin, age 80, of Atwater, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly October 14th, 2024.  Butch had the biggest heart and an infectious smile.  He had an uncanny way of making you laugh until you cried and always found the good in any situation.  A dedicated horse trainer for many years and later on found fulfillment working at Sarchione...

Oct 11, 2024

Linda C. Jones, 84, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2024, with her daughters by her side, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Linda attended and graduated from Kent State University where she met her husband, Tom. They resided in Tallmadge, Ohio where Linda enjoyed a wonderful 35-year career with the...

Oct 11, 2024

Virginia Mae Talbott, 85, a resident of Mogadore, Ohio, since 1967, was born April 2, 1939 in Jackson, Ohio (Jackson County), and passed away October 11, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, James A. Talbott; parents, Raymond and Essie (Farley) Johnson; sister, Ila (Brilliant) Huffman; brothers, Donald (Carol) Johnson, Glendon (Faye) Johnson, James...

Oct 10, 2024

Barbara Ann Seli 81, our beautiful mother has died due to many complications from a stroke. She is dearly missed.

She was born on July 19, 1943, in Columbus, Ohio to James and Margaret Dodrill, the youngest of three sisters. Her grandparents the Reese's' were a big part of her upbringing. She attended Springfield TWP schools. She...

Oct 9, 2024

Ernest Eugene Long, 87, passed away October 9, 2024.

Ernie was born on March 26, 1937, to the late Marion and Lena (Baughman) Long. In his childhood years, he delivered newspapers, raced in the soap box derby, and scooped ice cream at Chestnut Ridge Dairy.

After Ellet High School, he joined Locals #70 and #30...

Oct 3, 2024

Patricia June Rockich (née Gentner), 87, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2024.

Born in Akron, Patricia grew up in Kenmore where she met and married her high school sweetheart, Richard Rockich. "Rocky, I'm home!"

"Grandma Rockich" created a beautiful family that loves her very much. She was a hard worker, and that's how she met...

Oct 2, 2024

Christine Marie Naso, 72, passed away October 2, 2024. She was born in Dover, Ohio and later moved to Tallmadge, Ohio, where she lived for many years with her loving husband, Jan and raised a family.

A 1970 graduate of Saint Joseph's High School in Dover, Ohio, she went on to study at Kent State University, where...

Sep 20, 2024

CONCETTA DEVINE (LEACOMA) 92, who will be missed by her entire family.

Last and oldest of her siblings to go, she leaves behind her four children, Cathy (Tom), Phil (Sheila), Paul (Lori) and Michael; her grandkids, Ashley (Chris), Michael, Kelly (Taylor), Taylor and Nicole, who she really loved and enjoyed; her great grandkids, Mason, Giana, Dimitri and...

Sep 17, 2024

Naomi "Faye" Wagner, 89, passed away September 17, 2024. Born in Ocoee, Tennessee, Faye had lived in Randolph for 54 years. She was a member of Randolph Christian Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband Richard N., parents Arthur and Nell McCracken, sisters, Ruth, Bonnie, and Amy; and brothers, Jake, Paul, Russell, Ray, Bobby, and...

Sep 15, 2024

Judith H. Donovan, 77, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2024

Judy made caring for others her life's work after earning her RN from St. Thomas Hospital in Akron. She was loved and respected by all of her patients, co-workers, family, and friends. She was a great lover of animals, especially cats. Judy loved going on trips,...