obituaries

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...

Mar 6, 2024

Dan Mayton died the morning of March 6th at the age of 98. He was born on August 31,1925 in Akron, the son of Paul and Tessie Mayton.

His childhood was split between living in Akron and Atwater with his parents and seven siblings. He seemed to always prefer the country over city life. He attended East...

Mar 2, 2024

Sarah Calaway, 53, passed away unexpectedly March 2, 2024.

The consummate daughter, wife, mother, sister and friend. Her love for Jesus was infused in everything she put her hand to. From teaching, singing, to pottery, chickens, beekeeping, being a mother hen to countless students at Lakeview Intermediate School, she did it all in grace and style.

Feb 29, 2024

Daniel (Dan) Carano, 54, passed away peacefully on February 29, 2024.

Born in Akron to Ernie and Marie, he resided in the Akron area his entire life.

He lived his life in the fast lane, pushing the limits. Dan loved dirt-biking and 4-wheeling with his kids, muscle cars, and drag racing. He enjoyed making sauce...

Feb 26, 2024

Betty F. Coudriet, 97, passed away February 26, 2024.  Born in Akron, she lived most of her life in Tallmadge.

Betty was a member of Our Lady of Victory, Blessed Trinity Senior Luncheon Group and volunteered at St. Thomas, Hospital, Archbishop Hoban High School and was an Associate of St. Joseph.  She enjoyed taking care of her...

Feb 25, 2024

Jayne "Anne "Annie" Smith, 60, passed away February 25, 2024.

Born in Long Beach, California, Annie had lived in the Stow area for most of her life.  She loved road trips and enjoyed gospel and country music.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Theodore Smith and Erma Smith; grandparents, Ben (Buelah) Smith and...

Feb 24, 2024

Paul A. Warzinski, 94, passed away February 24, 2024.

Paul was born in Mount Pleasant, PA to Joseph and Julia Warzinski. He was a graduate of Greensburg High School and Alliance College. Paul proudly served in the U.S. Air Force as an aircraft mechanic. He lived in Tallmadge for most of his life.

Paul was...

Feb 23, 2024

Patrick Boergert, 47, passed away February 23, 2024.

Born in Cleveland, Patrick had lived in the Akron area for the last five years. He volunteered at church and enjoyed singing.

He was preceded in death by his Father Ernie Velez.

Patrick is survived by his daughters, Taylor (Miguel) Bustillos of MN, Sage Boergert...

Feb 21, 2024

December 22, 1942 – February 21, 2024

John Albert Kaiser, 81, passed away peacefully in his home on February 21, 2024, after taking his final bank holiday.

Born in Gary, Indiana, John lived in the Tallmadge and Uniontown areas for most of his life.  He served in the US Army Reserves.  John retired from First...

Feb 20, 2024

Gage Tyler Kulcsar, 12, passed away February 20, 2024. Born in Barberton and having lived in Cuyahoga Falls most of his life, Gage was a great young man, "a force of nature," as his mother once said, who left this world way too soon.

He was a smart and talented guy who was deeply loved and who...