obituaries

Jan 1, 2025

Carolyn Suzanne Cioffi, 83, passed away January 1, 2025.

Born in Akron, Carolyn had lived in the Akron area for most of her life. Born a nurturer, Carolyn dedicated her life to being a devoted mother and grandmother. Her family was the center of her universe, and she thrived in the role of caring for them with...

Dec 30, 2024

Howard "Buck" Simmons, 88, passed away December 30, 2024.

Born in Akron, Buck had lived in the Akron area all of his life.  He served in the U.S. Army. He retired in 1997 from MetLife Insurance Company after 25 years of service and also worked for Lawsons Milk Company for 20 years.  He loved old classic cars;...

Dec 24, 2024

Our beloved John B. Scalia sadly passed away on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024, at his home in Auburn Township. John was 63 when he died, having been born on March 22, 1961, at Green Cross Hospital in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. John graduated from Tallmadge High School in the class of 1979.

John is survived by his...

Dec 22, 2024

Alberta Mae Shanafelt, 91, of Springboro, Ohio passed peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, December 22, 2024.  She was born November 26, 1933 to James and Isabelle Hall in Akron, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Edwin Lee Shanafelt; brothers, Harry Hall (Sandi) and James Hall (Sheila).

Alberta is survived by...

Dec 22, 2024

Michele Ann (Seli) Albertoni, 62, beloved wife, cherished mother and sister, died December 22, 2024 due to early on-set Alzheimer's disease.

Everyone knew Michele for her flowing hair, wit, wide smile and her famous chin dimple.

She was born July 6, 1962, in Akron. Michele lived most of her life in Suffield Township. She attended...

Dec 21, 2024

Brenda F. Pickering, 68, passed away December 21, 2024.

Born in Akron, Brenda had lived in Mogadore for most of her life where she formed many special connections with so many families in the community.  She was employed with Mogadore Local Schools as a school bus driver for 33 ½ years where she adored and was adored...

Dec 17, 2024

Florence "Flo" M. Cooper, 93, passed away December 17, 2024. She was born in Akron on May 8, 1931, and graduated from Akron East High School.

Flo married Jack Cooper on March 17, 1951, and was married for more than 65 years until his passing in 2016. Flo and Jack moved to Tallmadge in 1964 where they...

Dec 17, 2024

Raymond Anthony Rich, 95, passed away December 17, 2024. Born December 17, 1929, in Akron, he lived all of his life in the Akron area.

Ray retired from Jay-Em Machine as a machinist. He was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church, where he was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Victor Paul Assembly and...

Dec 16, 2024

Joseph Anthony Rinaldi, 62, passed away the morning of December 16 in his home after a long, valiant fight with cancer.

Those close to Joe, know he was a hard working, dependable, simple man who would do anything for his family. His unwavering love for his wife and three daughters was evident throughout his life, and he...

Dec 15, 2024

Fred A. Viall, 87, of Tallmadge passed away December 15, 2024.

Born June 1, 1937 in Akron Fred had lived in the Tallmadge area since 1969.  He served in the U.S. Air Force and was retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. after 30 years of service.  Fred was a member of Tallmadge United Methodist Church, Goodyear...

Dec 13, 2024

Together Again - Patricia A. Kindig, 85, passed away December 13, 2024. Born in Akron on February 15, 1939, she lived 50 years in Cuyahoga Falls, before moving to Atwater 17 years ago, finding their "Country Home".

Patricia was married to her high school sweetheart, Richard for 66 years. They raised their four children together and took...

Dec 11, 2024

Virginia O. Cousins, 86, passed away December 11, 2024.  Born in Ottumwa, Iowa, Virginia, moved 20 times around the country with the love of her life, Charles.  They retired to Tallmadge in 2001 and fast became part of the wonderful community.

Though small in stature, she packed a mighty punch for the causes she so deeply cared...

Dec 10, 2024

Dona Martina Metcalfe, born 7-16-1942, passed away peacefully on 12-10-2024.

Tina was preceded in death by her husband Russell Metcalfe, her parents Dona and Martin Brantley and siblings Jean, Stephen, Judy and Sonya.

She is survived by her daughters Dana Tasich, Julia Brown (Chris) and Cheryl Sweitzer, grandchildren Jamie, Melissa, Paul (Crystal), Tim and Jessica...

Dec 10, 2024

Rosemary Deaton's beautiful journey in this life has ended on December 10, 2024, and she has passed to her heavenly home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus. Rosemary sought to bring happiness and peace to everyone's life she touched. Her laughter and joyful spirit were an expression of her beauty, inside and out.

Rosemary was...

Dec 7, 2024

Heaven has gained another Angel, Janice L. Beresh Jones Doepker, 84, passed away December 7, 2024.

She was a lifelong resident of Tallmadge, Ohio. Janice was born April 30, 1940 to parents, Orva L. (Cox) and Louie E. Beresh. She was a graduate of Tallmadge High School (1958) and the Akron Institute of Medical Assistance. Jan also...

Dec 3, 2024

Stanley "Ed" Powell, 63, passed away December 3, 2024. He was born in Akron and lived all of his life in the area.

Ed was a self employed Construction Contractor, who built beautiful homes for people throughout the Northeast Ohio area. He enjoyed gardening, going to the ocean, collecting beer steins, watching racing, and doing many other...

Dec 1, 2024

Anna Dea Davis, 97, passed away December 1, 2024. Born in Gilmer County, West Virginia, she lived most of her life in the Akron Area.

Anna had worked at Terex, Ames and Zayers.  She was a member of First Congregational Church of Tallmadge. She enjoyed bowling, hiking, playing cards, cooking, canning and gardening.

She was...

Nov 30, 2024

Joyce Adams, 64, went home to be with the Lord on November 30, 2024. She was born and raised in Tallmadge and lived most of her life in Mogadore.

Joyce loved art and was a lifelong artist. Many of her works were seen in not only Mogadore, but were also exhibited in Japan. Her art was a...

Nov 28, 2024

Robert "Ken" Cool, 98, passed away November 28, 2024.

Born in Akron, Ken lived in the Tallmadge area for most of his life and the past ten years in Sebring, Ohio at Copeland Oaks. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He retired in 1994 from Radney with 40 years of service and was...

Nov 27, 2024

God has called home a good and decent man.

John Doepker lived a journey of 90 years, two months, and one day.

John lived 83 of his years in Tallmadge and was an outstanding citizen in his community for all that time. He was a member of the amazing and close-knit class of 1953. The...