obituaries
Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
Sep 11, 2023
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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,...
Marilyn Mccarthy
Sep 6, 2023
Marilyn McCarthy, fondly known as "Grandma" and "Gigi", passed away at the age of 86 on September 6, 2023.
She is preceded in death by her mother Kathryn Lynch, father Eugene Lynch, and granddaughter Samantha McCarthy. She is survived by her daughter Kelly McCarthy, son Daniel (Nikki) McCarthy; grandchildren Katie (Jon) Moore, Finn, Joe, and Jack McCarthy;...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Henry E. Ratliff
Aug 21, 2023
Henry E. Ratliff, 91, passed away August 21, 2023. Born in Akron, he has lived in Tallmadge most of his life.
Henry served as a Corporal in the US Army during the Korea Conflict. Henry was a volunteer fireman with Tallmadge Fire Department from 1967-1983. In 1978 he became their first EMT. He retired from Babcock Wilcox...
Ronald Kares
Aug 20, 2023
Ronald Kares, 90, passed away August 20, 2023.
He was born in Akron, and lived most of his life in the Tallmadge area. He retired in 1987 from Goodyear Aerospace/Lockheed Martin with over 35 years of service. He was a member of First Congregational Church of Tallmadge and the Goodyear Yacht and Boating Club. Ron was a...
Joyce Lynn (Cool) Eggers
Aug 17, 2023
The most amazing women left this earth on August 17, 2023. Joyce Lynn Eggers left us to join her Lord Savior, Jesus Christ. Our hearts soar for her, but her loss is immeasurable. She was born and lived all her life in the Akron area.
Joyce Lynn Eggers (Cool) was born on March 22, 1956 to Ken...
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