obituaries

Apr 10, 2024

Paul A. Arch, 93, passed away on April 10, 2024.  He was born in McKees Rock, Pennsylvania, and lived in Cincinnati prior to moving to Tallmadge.

Paul served in the U.S. Army in Korea during the Korean Conflict in the 40th Infantry Division. He started singing in his church choir in 1942 and has enjoyed it very...

Apr 9, 2024

I have gone to join the love of my life, Jean Carol Kirk, she left March 12, 2019. We can now be together one again.

I have left behind some loved ones and good friends, my daughter, Edie Deyarmin; son, Lex Hughes III, grandson, Evan Hughes IV, Brandon Hughes.; great granddaughters, Kayilynne and Karter Hughes. Also, many...

Apr 8, 2024

Together Again

Dolores L. Comparda, 94, passed away April 8, 2024.

Born in Akron, Dolores had lived most of her life in Tallmadge.  She retired in 1995 from First Merit after 45 years of service.  Dolores was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church.  She enjoyed boating and the cottage at Berlin Dam. Dolores...

Apr 5, 2024

Marion Louise Nemer (nee Alexander) passed peacefully on April 5th, reuniting with parents Charles ("Kelly") and Mae (nee Essad) Alexander, sister Betty (Joyce), brother Lou, numerous cherished relatives, in-laws and friends, and most especially the love of her life, Robert ("Bob") George Nemer.

Marion was born in Youngstown, OH, on September 6th. We think it was 1929,...

Apr 5, 2024

Rodney Gene Walston, 72, passed away April 5, 2024.  Born in Batesville, Indiana, he lived most of his life in the Akron area.

He liked to watch old western movies and loved to watch Madea.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Gene Klopp and Pat Walston; brother, Butch Walston.

Rodney is...

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...

Apr 2, 2024

Joseph V. Rienzi, 81, passed away April 2, 2024.  He was born April 1, 1943.  Calling hours will be from noon to 2 pm Thursday at Hennessy Funeral Home.  Burial will follow at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Tunnel to Towers Foundation or to the American Cancer Society.

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 19, 2024

Sally (Sparks) Limosono, 89, passed away March 19, 2024.

Sally was born and raised in Akron, Ohio. She was a gentle, loving soul with a beautiful smile. She had a lovely soprano voice and enjoyed singing in various choirs throughout her life. She also enjoyed playing golf, spending time with family and friends, and caring for animals...

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...