Peggy F. Atchison
Aug 1, 2026
Peggy F. Atchison, 84, passed away August 1, 2026. Born in Pilot Mtn, North Carolina, she had lived in Stow since 1964.
Peggy retired from EF Hutton as a secretary. She loved her church and volunteered with the PTA and various hospitals. Peggy enjoyed golfing especially at Leisure Time Golf in Stow.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Jim...
Helena Marie MacBride
Aug 1, 2026
Helena M. MacBride, 69, passed away August 1, 2026. Born in Akron, she lived most of her life in the area. She was a member of St. Bernard Parish.
Helena retired in 2002 from Longaberger as a weaver then began working at Sterling Jewelers. She enjoyed gardening, decorating, sewing, cooking, walking in the park; but most of all she loved spending time...
Kay Eileen Sonneborn
Jul 30, 2026
Kay E. Sonneborn, 83, passed away July 30, 2026. Born in Akron, she lived most of her life in Tallmadge.
Kay retired from Goodyear in the Billing Dept. after 30 years. She graduated from Tallmadge High School and attended Kent State University. Kay enjoyed gardening, biking and walking. She traveled to most of the National Parks in the US. She also...
Robert C. Sheppard
Jul 28, 2026
Robert C. Sheppard, 90, passed away July 28, 2026. Born in Akron, he lived in Tallmadge for 26 years before moving to Akron.
Robert served in the U.S. Army Reserves and retired as Head Custodian with the Akron Public Schools. He was a member of Ham Radio Clubs. Robert also enjoyed donating knit hats to several organizations.
He was preceded in death...
Thomas Kochan
Jul 26, 2026
Thomas Kochan, 72, passed away July 26, 2026. Born in Akron, he lived most of his life in Akron before moving to Cuyahoga Falls.
Thomas was a mechanic at Overhead Doors. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing darts.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Steve and Margaret Kochan; and brother, Steve Kochan.
Thomas is survived by his daughter, Mary (Chris) Gutman;...
Robert B. Scherer Jr.
Jul 24, 2026
Robert B. Scherer Jr passed away on July 24, 2026. Born on September 29, 1947 in Akron, Ohio he lived most of his life in the Akron and Tallmadge areas after retirement.
He served in the ROTC for 2 years which led to enlisting in the U.S. Navy for 22 years. Robert graduated from Akron University as a Civil Engineer. He...
Stanley Blocker
Jul 23, 2026
Stanley Blocker aka “Stan the Man”, Age 62, went home to be with the lord on July 23, 2026. He was born in Akron, Ohio and grew up in North Hill. He went to North High School and would go onto work for yellow cab & the ice cream truck; he was a pillar of the community.
Stanley was always smiling,...
Thomas V Lorkowski
Jul 21, 2026
Thomas V Lorkowski, 75, passed away July 21, 2026. Born in Akron, he lived most of his life in Tallmadge.
Tom retired from Goodyear Tire and was a member of our Lady of Victory Church. He was a volunteer with Northeast Neighbors and Good Neighbors. Tom enjoyed writing books and drawing and illustrations. Above all else, he loved spending time with...
Donald J Hollendonner
Jul 20, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Donald (Donnie) John Hollendonner, who passed away on July 20, 2026. Donald was a proud United States Air Force Veteran, a devoted father and grandfather, and a man whose greatest joys were found in the outdoors, on the water and in the skies.
Donald proudly served his country, carrying the values of...
Koa Bear Galloway
Jul 19, 2026
Koa Bear Galloway was born June 7th 2026. He was called to be with his grandmother, Missy Carter and his great grandparents, Barbara and Ed Carter on July 19th 2026.
He is survived by his sister; Remi and his two brothers Malaki and Ryland Galloway; his parents, Shawn and Brittany Galloway; his grandparents, Jerry Myers, and Kenneth and Toni Galloway; his...
Susan Marie Cirner (Basco)
Jul 15, 2026
Susan Marie Cirner (Basco), 61, passed away peacefully in the arms of her family on July 15, 2026. Born in Akron, she lived most of her life in the Tallmadge and Stow area.
Susan retired as a Data Specialist with Wolters-Kluwer and was a member of Holy Family Church. She loved animals, traveling, watching movies, and everything Disney. She enjoyed organizing...
Manuel Reese Underdown
Jul 12, 2026
Manuel Reese Underdown, 70, passed away July 12, 2026. Born in Akron, he had lived in Tallmadge since 1985.
Manny was the Owner and President of Exchange Printing. He enjoyed traveling, watching videos on-line and working with ceramics and stain glass.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James Underdown and Carol Schillingburg; sister, Beverly Willen.
Manny is survived by his husband,...
Margaret Mary Peters
Jul 6, 2026
With love and admiration for a courageous and well-lived life, we are sad to announce the peaceful passing of Margaret Mary Peters, aged 63. An outstanding and celebrated educator and athlete, hers was a life generously dedicated to others: her family, friends, colleagues, and countless students.
The daughter of Roland (“Pete”) and Marie Peters, Margaret was born in Cleveland on January...
Joseph G. Pearson
Jun 28, 2026
Joseph G. Pearson, 53, passed away June 28, 2026. Born in Akron then moved to South Carolina the past 25 years and returned to Tallmadge about 1 year ago.
He served in the Navy and was employed as a baker at Bimbo Bakery and also worked at Whitman Machine.
Joseph is survived by his parents, James Pearson and Tari White both of Tallmadge;...
Thomas L Dente
Jun 23, 2026
Thomas Lloyd Dente, 69, passed away unexpectedly on June 23, 2026. He is now with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, whom he faithfully walked with for many years.
Tom was born and spent nearly his entire life in the Akron area. He will be remembered for his encouraging smile, his love for his family and friends, and his strong inner...
John C. White III
Jun 21, 2026
John Charles White III, 72, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.
A devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, John was known for his humor and quick wit, and the way he could make a room brighter just by walking into it.
John found joy in life’s adventures, large and small. He loved traveling to Disney,...
Bonnie M. (Aiken) Crum
Jun 20, 2026
Bonnie Marie Crum, age 84, passed away at home on June 20, 2026, after a courageous journey with Alzheimer’s disease. Born in Youngstown, Ohio, to Janice and Frank Aiken, she lived most of her life in the Cuyahoga Falls and Tallmadge areas.
Bonnie’s vocation and calling was as a medical assistant for over 35 years in the OB/GYN practice of Jursek,...
Shirley E. Sackett
Jun 19, 2026
Shirley Sackett was born April 2, 1932, at Coudersport, Pennsylvania Hospital to Rev. Robert Smith and Mildred Langdon Smith.
At age 5, she went to a 2-room country school. Her grandmother had taught Shirley to read and do basic math, allowing her to be put into Second Grade at Christmas time. So, she started Third Grade at age 6, which put...
Kathleen M. Gerski
Jun 17, 2026
Kathleen M. Gerski, 52, passed away June 17, 2026. Born in Akron, Ohio, in 1974, she lived in Akron and then Cuyahoga Falls.
Kathleen spent 24 years as a writer and then managing editor for the West Side Leader and South Side News Leader newspapers. She also was a GED Instructor for Project Learn for 17 years. She was a member...
Nellie Rose Klayko
Jun 15, 2026
Nellie Rose Klayko, 94, of Akron Ohio went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 15, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born on October 27, 1931, and spent her life embodying the spirit and grit of a true farm girl. Nell found God’s beauty in the soil, the changing seasons, and the simple joys of...
