obituaries

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 18, 2024

Patricia Ellen (Staggers) Testa went home to her Lord on September 18, 2024. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, daughter, and friend to many. At the time of her passing, she was surrounded by her sons and husband.

Pat was born September 5, 1946, in Akron. Her early years were characterized by roller skating as a...

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,...

Sep 14, 2024

Brenda Arline Gorenc (Vallas) has passed away after courageous decade long battle. Brenda was born in London, Ontario Canada, but has made her home in northeast Ohio since 1967.  She has been a resident of Hudson, Ohio for almost 30 years.

Brenda is predeceased by her son Justin Tyler Gorenc, a 1995 graduate of Hudson high school...

Sep 12, 2024

Dennis Charles Holodnak, 78, passed away September 12, 2024.  Born in Akron, he lived most of his life in Brimfield.

Dennis served in the U.S. Army and was retired as the Police Chief in Brimfield.  He was a member of Our Lady of Victory where he was a devout Catholic. served as a Sunday Usher and a...

Sep 10, 2024

Laura "Boonie" Lavonne (Ronk) Dias, 92, peacefully passed away September 10, 2024. She is now with her Lord and Savior who she walked beside for many years. She was born and lived in the Akron area her entire life.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Allen. Together they had two daughters, Carol...

Sep 7, 2024

Joyce Fisher Menesian, 95, passed away September 7, 2024.

Joyce was born in Akron and was the loving mother of Susan (Mike) Roberts, James (Kathy) Fisher and Mark (Kathleen) Fisher.  She was the grandmother of Eryn (Brandon), Jeffrey (Taylor), Jimmy, Jonathan, Joshua (Jessica), Eric (Belle), Sean (Grace), Bryan and Ellen (Austin) and great grandmother to Ella, Lucas,...

Aug 30, 2024

Tonia Ann Brasiel, 52, passed away August 30, 2024. Born in Barberton, she lived most of her life in the Akron area. Tonia loved fishing, playing bingo, singing, and dancing.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Sandra Brasiel.

Tonia is survived by her daughters, Selina, Misty, and Tasha; sister, Samantha; brother, Jeremy; six...