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Elsy M (Longstreet)  Frazier

Elsy M (Longstreet) Frazier

Aug 16, 2024

Elsy Frazier, 88, passed away peacefully at home on August 16, 2024. Born and raised in Ithaca, NY, she also lived in:  Newfield, NY; Marathon, FL; Whortonsville, NC; Leesburg, FL; and Tavares, FL before eventually settling in Stow.

Elsy grew up as the youngest of three, and as a spirited young woman she learned early on to...

Evelyn Adams

Evelyn Adams

Aug 16, 2024

Evelyn Adams, 77, passed away August 16, 2024. Born in Akron she had lived in Berlin Center for 25 years. Evelyn loved spending time with her family and enjoyed reading and watching True Crime Documentaries.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert; sisters, Mary Casebier, Cindy Rich; and brother, Wayne Heiser.

Evelyn is...

Marvin Smith

Marvin Smith

Aug 14, 2024

Marvin Smith passed away August 14, 2024. He is survived by his wife, Diana. Private burial was at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery with Navy Military Honors.

Barbara Frances (Collins)  Foraker

Barbara Frances (Collins) Foraker

Aug 14, 2024

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me Philippians 4:13

Barbara Frances Collins Foraker, 95, went to be with her Lord, August 14, 2024. She was born in Wilmington Delaware on July 14, 1929 and moved to Tallmadge in 1969.

Barbara is proceeded in death by her loving husband of 70 years, John...

Loralea M. Cevasco

Loralea M. Cevasco

Aug 11, 2024

On August 11, 2024, Loralea M. Cevasco's beautiful journey on earth ended, and she peacefully returned to her heavenly home to rejoice, reunited with her husband, Robert, who preceded her in 2017.

Born in Akron, Ohio on June 23, 1931 to Thomas and Alma Gray, Loralea had lived in Tallmadge since 1957.

She grew up...

Judith "Judy" Elaine (Houser)  Boston

Judith "Judy" Elaine (Houser) Boston

Aug 9, 2024

Judy Boston, 77, passed away August 9, 2024. Born in Cleveland, she lived most of her life in the Brimfield area.

She was a member of First Christian Church in Kent. Judy enjoyed square dancing and line dancing, which is where she met Rand. She also enjoyed flowers, especially roses and was a member of the Portage...

Cecilia (Farkas)  Elmerick

Cecilia (Farkas) Elmerick

Aug 9, 2024

Cecilia Elmerick, age 84 of Tallmadge passed away on August 9, 2024. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, who touched the lives of everyone she met with her kindness and generosity.

Cecilia was born on January 11, 1940 in Kucura, Yugoslavia. When she was 5 years old, she came with her mother to...

Edward Curtis White

Edward Curtis White

Aug 6, 2024

Edward Curtis White, 42, born August 6, 1982 passed away August 6, 2024.

Born in Fort Riley, Kansas, Edward had lived in the Tallmadge area. He was a 2002 graduate of Springfield High School and graduated from The University of Akron in 2006. Edward was employed with Nussbaum Transportation. He loved his semi-truck, camping with his friends,...

John Morgan Hearty

John Morgan Hearty

Aug 5, 2024

John Morgan Hearty, 85, passed away August 5, 2024.

Born in Akron, John had lived in the Tallmadge area for most of his life. He was retired from Goodrich with 26 years of service.  John was an active member of St. John's Episcopal Church he was also a member of the Acapella Choir and president of the...

Lisa Basilli

Lisa Basilli

Aug 5, 2024

Lisa Basilli, age 57, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 5, 2024.  Lisa was born in Akron, Ohio on July 6, 1967, the daughter of Romeo and Gayle Basilli.  Lisa worked most of her nursing career for Summa and the Veteran's Administration in the Akron/Cleveland area. She graduated with her Masters Degree in nursing psychology from Kent State University. ...

David Thomas Lorkowski

David Thomas Lorkowski

Aug 5, 2024

David Thomas Lorkowski, 71, passed away August 5, 2024. Born in Akron, he lived in the Stow area.

David retired from Swagelok after 32 years as a Computer Programmer.  He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. David graduated from Tallmadge High School and Kent State University.  He enjoyed going to the natatorium, playing volleyball,...

Elois J (Bishop)  Kapity

Elois J (Bishop) Kapity

Aug 1, 2024

Elois Kapity, 93, passed away August 1, 2024. Born in Tiffin, she had lived in the Tallmadge and Akron area.

Elois was a member of Northeast Neighbors Garden Club and OES Billow Chapter #87.  She enjoyed game shows, knitting and crocheting and crafting. Elois loved to travel, especially to Canada with family.

She was preceded...

Keith Eisemon

Keith Eisemon

Jul 27, 2024

Keith Eisemon, 66, passed away July 27, 2024.  Born in Ravenna, he lived most of his life in the Tallmadge area.

Keith was sole proprietor of Keith's Body Shop in Tallmadge, for 37 years before retiring in 2022. He enjoyed restoring cars and taking them to car shows. Keith also enjoyed golfing, fishing, hunting, trap shooting and...

Constance Eve (Contessa)  Alexander

Constance Eve (Contessa) Alexander

Jul 23, 2024

Constance Eve Alexander (nee Contessa) of Tallmadge and Apple Valley Ohio passed Tuesday 7/23/2024. She was the first child of Lou and Joyce Contessa born on April, 7 1957 in Akron Ohio. Constance attended St Martha's and North High School graduating in 1975 and then attended University of Akron receiving her degree in computer science. She married Thomas Alexander...

William E. Blaydes

William E. Blaydes

Jul 22, 2024

William E. Blaydes, 82, passed away July 22, 2024.  Born in Akron, he lived most of his life in Tallmadge.

He retired from the Akron Police Department in 1989 as a Detective.  William was an avid fisherman and enjoyed camping, gardening and anything outdoors.  He also enjoyed watching nascar.

He was preceded in death by...

Mary E. Casebier

Mary E. Casebier

Jul 22, 2024

Mary Casebier, 71, passed away July 22, 2024.

Born in Akron, Mary had lived in the Akron area all of her life. She loved flowers and working in her lawn.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey; parents, Alfred and Juanita Heiser; sister, Cindy Rich, and brother, Wayne Heiser.

She is...

Joseph Michael Quinn

Joseph Michael Quinn

Jul 21, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our loving husband, father & grandfather on July 21st, 2024 at the age of 67, while surrounded by his loving family.

Joe was born to Edward and Rose Etta on March 19th 1957 in Darby, PA. He married Robin on March 24th 1979, where they have lived in Stow,...

Mildred "Millie" (Kuss)  Mcguire

Mildred "Millie" (Kuss) Mcguire

Jul 20, 2024

Mildred "Millie" McGuire, 84, passed away July 20, 2024 at University Hospital in Ravenna.

She will join her late husband, Dale "Mick" and son, Kevin in heaven.

Among many nieces and nephews, she leaves her niece and caregiver, Jill Smith; nephews, Kim and Todd Arnold.

Burial took place on Tuesday, July 30, 2024...

Sophia Helen Mylonas

Sophia Helen Mylonas

Jul 19, 2024

Nitsa

Unknown she was, with a sweet and generous heart.

Ask Sophie, great memory-quiz show kid she was.

Loved food, fun and winning prizes.

We'd talk, laugh, and cuddle, a bit,

as music came from the grand piano.

Hard life, hellish mental misery this last year.

...

Richard (Dick) Protich

Richard (Dick) Protich

Jul 19, 2024

Richard (Dick) Protich, 93, passed away peacefully on Friday July 19, 2024 at Danbury Woods.

He was born in Akron, Ohio on February 17, 1931 and lived in Akron most of his life, moving to Cuyahoga Falls in 1993.

Dick retired from First Energy as Plant Superintendent of the Gorge Power Plant with over 40...

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