obituaries

Oct 13, 2023

David Lyman Sims passed away on October 13, 2023, in Kent, Ohio at age 82. He was born on January 8, 1941 in Cleburne, Texas to Claudine Sims and Ralphnell Kidd Sims.

Dave grew up in Lubbock, Texas and graduated in 1960 from Monterrey High School. After high school he joined the Army and traveled all over...

Oct 13, 2023

James J. Vargo departed this life in his home October 13th, 2023 in Akron, OH at the age of 71.

James J. Vargo was born August 22, 1952, in Akron, OH, the son of the late Joseph Albert and Wanda Theone Vargo.

A 1971 graduate of Ellet High School.

James honorably served his...

Oct 11, 2023

Galena Seeker, 82, passed away October 11, 2023.

Born in Irvine, Kentucky, Galena lived in the Tallmadge area for most of her life. A 1959 graduate of Akron North High School, Galena retired in 1999 from Tallmadge City Schools, where she was a dedicated school bus driver for 31 years. Galena was selfless and had a love...

Oct 9, 2023

Clifford W. Pander, 81, passed away October 9, 2023. Born in Akron, he lived most of his life in Tallmadge.

Clifford retired as a Tire Builder with Goodyear Tire and Rubber. He was a 1960 graduate of Springfield High School, He enjoyed working in his yard, going to the casinos and buying lottery tickets. Clifford loved spending...

Oct 9, 2023

Carole Jeanne Nettle, 86, passed away peacefully at home on October 9, 2023.

Born in Cleveland, Carole had lived in the Kent/Tallmadge area for most of her life. Carole was a graduate of Case Western University where she received her Master of Science in Nursing. She retired Emeritus Professor of nursing from Kent State University with 35...

Oct 8, 2023

Richard A. Kindig, 86, passed away October 8, 2023.

Born in Akron, Richard had lived in Cuyahoga Falls for 50 years and in Atwater for 16 years.  He retired in 1999 from First Merit Bank with 37 years of service.  Richard was a member of St. Peter of The Fields Church.  He enjoyed camping, hiking, traveling, woodworking...

Oct 5, 2023

Thaddeus Major, 86, passed away October 5, 2023.  Born in Poland, he immigrated to Akron, Ohio to escape WWII with his mother to reunite with his father. Ultimately building his life in Silver Lake Village in which he was proud to call home.

Thaddeus served the U.S. Army Reserves and retired from Ameritech (AT&T) with a successful...

Oct 3, 2023

Arthur Fields, 91, passed away, after a brief illness, on October 3, 2023.

He was born in Hamilton, Ohio. After graduation from Cincinnati Bible Seminary, Art settled in Akron. Art initially served as pastor of Riverside Church of Christ, in North Akron. After retirement, Art often stood in for vacationing pastors, at several local churches. Art was...

Oct 2, 2023

James W. Poster passed away Monday Oct 2 peacefully at Brookdale Assisted Living in Fairlawn, Ohio.

James just turned 96 in July of this year.  James was born in Cleveland, Ohio to Joseph and Veronica Poster. He was a corporal in the US Army in the early 1950's and worked for Higbee's at the Terminal Tower until...

Sep 29, 2023

Magdalena Reich, 92, passed away September 29, 2023. She was born in Nemetker, Hungary and lived most of her life in Tallmadge.

Magdalena was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church where she was active and baked for the funeral meals. She enjoyed playing cards, especially bridge, reading and playing tennis. She also volunteered at the...

Sep 28, 2023

James Eugene Hobbel, 88, passed away September 28, 2023. Born in Barberton, he lived most of his life in the Brimfield area.

James proudly served in the U.S. Marines and retired from General Tire/ Michelin. He enjoyed traveling with his wife, Colleen to Florida during the winter months as well as fishing and boating on Berlin Lake....

Sep 28, 2023

Vincenzo (Vincent) Sgro – born March 3, 1935 in Bronte, Sicily, and sadly passed away on September 28, 2023 at the age of 88. Our beautiful Dad and Nonno fell asleep – an angel in the arms of God surrounded by family.

At a young age, Vincent became a master artisan in shoemaking, learning his trade from...

Sep 26, 2023

Marguerite "Peggy" Shunk, 88, passed away September 26, 2023.

Born in Akron, Peggy had lived in the Akron area all of her life.  She retired in 2006 from Buckingham Doolittle and Burroughs after 12 years of service.  Peggy was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church, where she volunteered for funeral luncheons and the church Rummage...

Sep 22, 2023

Dannie F. (Dan) Hysell, age 71, passed away on Friday September 22, 2023 surrounded by family at Hospice of Medina County after a short battle with Cancer.

Dan was born October 8, 1951, in Ravenna, Ohio. He was the son of the late Dannie F. and Romain (Utterdyke) Hysell. Dan lived all his life in Ravenna and...

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...

Sep 18, 2023

Amelia Marie Kostandaras, age 66, passed away Monday, September 18, 2023.

Amelia Marie Cull was born in Akron, Ohio on January 23, 1957. She was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church and resided in the Akron, Fairlawn, Richfield, and Broadview Heights area most of her life. In recent years, she moved to Akron to be close...

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...

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.

Sep 15, 2023

Anthony J. Gingo MD (Nino) age 91 passed away peacefully in his home under hos­pice care on September 15, 2023.

Beloved hus­band of Glenna (nee Long) of 66 years; lov­ing father of Michael (deceased), Jon (Patti), Anthony (Holly), and James (Jill); cherished grandfather of 14 and great grandfather of 5. Tony served in the US Navy during...

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...