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John Dornack

John Dornack

Sep 21, 2023

John M. Dornack, 77, passed away September 21, 2023. Born in Redstone TWP. PA , he lived most of his life in the Akron area.

John enjoyed fishing, giving treats to all the neighborhood dogs, nature, and most of all, spending time with his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 55...

Lonnie Garth Young

Lonnie Garth Young

Sep 16, 2023

Lonnie Garth Young, 78, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on September 16, 2023. He was born and raised in Akron, Ohio, where he met and married the love of his life.

Lonnie was a Vietnam Veteran and later became very active in many social and professional organizations.

He was preceded in death...

Paul Tackett

Paul Tackett

Sep 16, 2023

Paul Tackett, age 54, of Tallmadge, OH died September 16, 2023.

He was born in Cleveland, OH in 1969 to James and Alline Tackett. He graduated from Streetsboro High School, class of 1987, and earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Akron. He was a resident of Tallmadge for 24 years.

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Robert M. Salladay

Robert M. Salladay

Sep 15, 2023

Robert M. Salladay, 75, passed away September 15, 2023.

Born in Ravenna, Robert lived in the Ravenna area all of his life.  He was a graduate of Ravenna High School in 1965 and attended Kent State and Akron Universities.  Robert was retired from Smiley/Hanchulak Design and Marketing. He was a member of the American Marketing Association and...

Mark James Brinkley

Mark James Brinkley

Sep 15, 2023

Mark James Brinkley, aged 62, son of the late Robert and Betty Brinkley passed away on September 15, 2023 after a prolonged illness.

Mark was a 1979 graduate of Mogadore High School and a longtime Akron resident. A gentle man with a heart of gold, he will be missed by all who love him.

Mark...

Marilyn J (Grimm)  Thomas

Marilyn J (Grimm) Thomas

Sep 13, 2023

Marilyn J. Thomas, 85, went to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ September 13, 2023.

Her life was fulfilled by faith, family, and friends. She taught Sunday School and served as Trustee at Forest Hill Community Christian Church of Akron, Ohio.

Marilyn is preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Richard....

Diann Carol (Meyer)  Vogliano

Diann Carol (Meyer) Vogliano

Sep 12, 2023

Diann Carol Vogliano, 70, passed away September 12, 2023.

Originally from Evansville, Indiana, Diann spent the majority of her life in Tallmadge, Ohio. She proudly graduated from Ball State (BA in Special and Deaf Ed), then Kent State University (Masters in Education). Diann fulfilled her career as a national board certified Special Ed teacher with Kent City...

Andreas Lester Bellios

Andreas Lester Bellios

Sep 12, 2023

Andreas L. Bellios, 54, passed away September 12, 2023.

Born May 18th, 1969 in Akron, Ohio, Andy lived most of his life in the Brimfield area, graduating from Field High School, class of 1987.

Music was Andy's life. Playing the drums at the age of 2, Andy would later become a singer, songwriter and drummer...

Gloria Joanne (Stallings)  Stayer

Gloria Joanne (Stallings) Stayer

Sep 11, 2023

Gloria Joanne Stayer (nee Stallings), 88, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2023.  Born in Akron on April 23, 1935, to the late Wayne and Mildred Stallings, she was raised in Cuyahoga Falls, graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School, class of 1953, and Akron General School of Nursing in 1956.  Gloria worked as a registered nurse at Akron General...

Carol Lee (Bender)  Hall

Carol Lee (Bender) Hall

Sep 11, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Carol Lee (Bender) Hall. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dianne (Rorabaugh)  Floto

Dianne (Rorabaugh) Floto

Sep 8, 2023

Dianne Floto, 84 of Tallmadge passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on September 8, 2023.

Born on March 3, 1939 to  Georgia and Claire Rorabaugh, Dianne grew up as a sister to 4 siblings. She worked her adult years in various establishments that centered themselves around the needs of others. Dianne was a lover of friendship,...

Timothy O Irwin

Timothy O Irwin

Sep 2, 2023

Timothy O. Irwin went home to his Lord and Savior on September 2, 2023, with his family by his side.  Tim was born 10/25/1966 in Ravenna, Ohio to the late Terance James "Jim" and Wilma Joan "JoAnne" (Smith) Irwin. Tim has resided in Akron since 2002 and was originally from Kent where he graduated from Kent Theodore Roosevelt in...

Jane Ann Bolanz

Jane Ann Bolanz

Sep 2, 2023

Jane A. Bolanz, 83, of Cuyahoga Falls passed away on Saturday September 2, 2023, after a brief illness. She was born March 4, 1940, in Akron, Ohio.

She is preceded in death by the love of her life, Charles "Nick" Bolanz and survived by her children Brenda (Jeff – deceased) Friess, David (Vicki), Beth (Helmut) Birkner, and...

Roger F. Klicman

Roger F. Klicman

Aug 31, 2023

Roger F. Klicman, 84, passed away August 31, 2023. Born October 13, 1938 in Cleveland, he lived most of his life in Tallmadge.

Roger retired in 2004 from Diebold Inc. and was a long-time member of Tallmadge Lutheran Church where he served as an usher for many years. He was an avid reader and member of The...

Diana Lynne Fauley

Diana Lynne Fauley

Aug 29, 2023

White wings swirling gently ride

The wind that takes you with the tide

To shores unknown, unseen by me

Today you sail a different sea

With God to guide your spirit free

James Joseph Popio

James Joseph Popio

Aug 29, 2023

James Joseph Popio, 84, passed away August 29, 2023.  Born in Youngstown, he lived most of his life in Tallmadge.

James served in the U.S. Marine Reserves and retired after 35 years as the owner of Klear Kopy. He was an avid golfer and cigar aficionado. James enjoyed playing cards, having his morning coffee with friends and...

Michael Raresheid

Michael Raresheid

Aug 24, 2023

Michael tragically passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2023. Michael was born on March 9, 1998 to George and Lisa Raresheid at Aultman Hospital in Canton, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by his father, George Raresheid, his grandparents, Don and Pina Boggs, George and Irene Raresheid, and step grandmother, Anna Jane Raresheid.

Michael was...

Martin Jan Zadai

Martin Jan Zadai

Aug 22, 2023

Martin J. Zadai, 88, went to heaven peacefully August 22, 2023 to be together with his wife in eternal love once again.  Martin was born in Spangler, Pennsylvania, graduated 1953 from Garfield High School, and was a Tallmadge resident for 59 years.

Martin enjoyed gardening, traveling, hiking, attending festivals and activities, and being with his family by...

Heather Nichole Otto

Heather Nichole Otto

Aug 21, 2023

The world is missing something today. A daughter, a mother, a once bright smile that now lives only in our memories. She loved music, art, horses and milkshakes. She resides in our hearts and memories eternally. As our hearts grieve the loss and slowly begin to heal, we look back through time and remember the joys. The firsts: steps,...

Donald Lee Cooper

Donald Lee Cooper

Aug 21, 2023

Donald (Don) Lee Cooper, 88, of Mogadore, passed away on August 21, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Don was born on November 24, 1934 in Gallipolis, OH to the late Clayton Edwin Cooper and Geraldine (Pickens) Cooper.

He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather who loved his family more than anything...

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