obituaries

Apr 4, 2024

Delores Marie Whisler, 90, passed away April 4, 2024. Born in Akron, she lived most of her life in Tallmadge.

She was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church and had worked at the Akron Police Dept. for 10 years. Delores was a free spirit and life of the party who was loved by many. She...

Apr 4, 2024

Gary Berg, 64, passed away April 4, 2024. Born in Akron, he lived most of his life in Tallmadge before moving to Cuyahoga Falls.

Gary worked at the Goodwill Industry and was a member of the Cornerstone Community Church in Stow. He loved animals and reading foreign language books.

He was preceded in death by...

Apr 3, 2024

Patricia (Patti) Ruth (Sharp) Britt 92, passed away peacefully with her loving family at her side and into the arms of Jesus on April 3, 2024.

Pat was born on June 2, 1931 to Joseph R. and Mary C. (Hartzog) Sharp in Pontiac, Michigan.  She graduated from Neveda Ohio High School as a senior year cheerleader.  Pat...

Mar 31, 2024

Marjorie "Marge" Ruth Bittinger died with her family by her side on March 31, 2024 in Palm Harbor, Florida at the age of 92.

Marge was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Donald (Dick) Sr.; parents, Ruth and Carson Brewer; sister, Janet Rittenour; and her granddaughter, Nicole Crisp.

She is survived by...

Mar 30, 2024

William Steven Taylor (July 6, 1946 – March 30, 2024)

William "Bill" Taylor, 77, of Tallmadge, Ohio, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family.

Born in Cleveland, and lived in Hudson, Ohio. During his retirement that started in 2011, from 15 years of service at University Hospitals, Bill and his wife of 58...

Mar 28, 2024

Together Again

Carol Moyers, 87, passed away March 28, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.

Carol was born November 21, 1936 to Georgia and Clair Rorabaugh.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon; her parents; brother, Phillip Rorabaugh; and sister, Dianne Floto.

Carol is survived by her children, Laura...

Mar 25, 2024

Leopold "Paul" Lawrence Ferrara, 81, passed away in his home on March 25, 2024. Paul was preceded in death by his wife, Joan Marie Ferrara, in October of 2023. Paul is survived by his four children: Danielle Ferrara-Seibel (Robin Seibel), Thomas "Tom" Ferrara (Timothy "Tim" Chew), Darbie Ferrara, Ovidio Dante Ferrara (Christie Ferrara); his grandchildren: Gillian Seibel, Myles Mathys,...

Mar 25, 2024

Angela M. Haubiel, 82, passed away March 25, 2024.

Born in Akron, Angela had lived in the Akron area for most of her life.  She retired in 2014 from Chapel Hill Mall after ten years of service.  Angela was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church.  She was super proud of her grandsons and great-granddaughters and...

Mar 24, 2024

Madonna  Metcalf, 81, went to her heavenly home with her Savior Jesus on March 24, 2024. Born in Akron, she lived most of her life in the Akron and Tallmadge area.

Madonna was a graduate of Kent State University and retired from Akron Public Schools as a teacher. She was a loving wife and mother, who was...

Mar 18, 2024

Robert N. Hodgkiss passed away on March 18, 2024, at the age of 91, after a brief illness.

He was preceded in death by his parents, PC and Zula Hodgkiss; brothers, Junior and Chuck; sisters, Jeannie, Mary Lou and Louise; and sons, Mark and Roby.

Bob is survived by his beloved wife, Shirley; whom he...

Mar 17, 2024

George William "Bill" Flower, 87, was born and raised in Akron and died in Tallmadge on March 17, 2024.

Bill was the second of two sons born to Frances Malcom Flower and Margaret Fulton Flower, whose families have deep roots in Akron and Woodsfield, Ohio. Bill attended Akron Public Schools and met Jean Barzellon, his future wife,...

Mar 17, 2024

Tallmadge- Keith R. Ports, 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving wife and children on March 17, 2024.

Keith was a proud graduate of Garfield High School class of '62 and received his BA from Akron University. He lived life to the fullest. He enjoyed playing on Palumbo's and other softball teams, a Stonehedge bowling league,...

Mar 17, 2024

Patricia Joy (Jent) Wilkey, 94, loving mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed peacefully from this life and into the presence of Jesus on March 17, 2024. Born in Colorado Springs, Colorado, she lived most of her life in the Akron area.

Pat retired from O'Neil's (Chapel Hill). Affectionately known by many names (Graw, Grawzie, Miss...

Mar 16, 2024

John Manuel Charterina, 42, passed away March 16, 2024, surrounded by his family.

Born in Lakewood, New Jersey, John had lived in the Tallmadge area for 5 years. Before moving to Ohio, John lived in North Carolina, New Jersey, Florida and Nebraska. He was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church. John loved his family more...

Mar 15, 2024

Chloe Flowers Crossed the Rainbow bridge on 3/15/24 peacefully at home in her sleep.

Chloe was born in February of 2011 and was adopted by the Flowers family in October of 2011. Chloe lived a full life, in which she mothered 8 children. She was a loving and vibrant pooch. After providing over 12 years of loyal...

Mar 13, 2024

Our dear mother, Shirley Ann Clark, 90, passed away on March 13. She was born December 31, 1933, in Akron to Peter and Rose Mehok and had been an area resident for all her life.

Shirley had the rare gift of seeing the good in people and having them see it in themselves through her eyes. She...

Mar 12, 2024

James Edward Schonover, 88, passed away March 12, 2024. Born in Akron, where he lived most of his life before moving to Stow.

Jim graduated from Garfield High School and the University of Akron. He retired from the City of Akron Health Department as a Senior Accountant. He was a longtime member of the Arlington Memorial Baptist...

Mar 12, 2024

Janice S. Layne Enlow went to be with the Lord on March 12, 2024.

She was born in Wise, Virginia to Charlie and Luda Layne.  The family moved to Ohio in 1951.

She was preceded in death by her husband Gene Enlow of 34 years.

Janice leaves behind her daughters, Cynthia Hartline, Kelly...

Mar 9, 2024

Gloria Alberta DiGiacomo passed away March 9, 2024 at the age of 90.  She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Born to Nick and Inez Spardy, her life began on February 1, 1934 in Akron, Ohio and she spent her entire life in the Akron area.

She was a 1952 graduate of North High...

Mar 8, 2024

Alma M. Slack passed away March 8, 2024. She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and was a resident of Jackson Township from 1978 - 2018.

She was a parishioner of St. Frances de Sales Catholic Church and a member of the Massillon Women's Club and the Women's Auxiliary Board of Summit County Children Services. After moving to...