obituaries

Mar 29, 2023

Raymond F. Leber, 86, passed away March 29, 2023. Born in Cleveland, he was a graduated of Euclid High School and lived most of his life in Tallmadge, OH.

Raymond retired from Terex in the Parts and Service Dept and was the owner of Rebel Enterprises. He was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church, Chamber...

Mar 28, 2023

Sandra Schwaben went to be with the Lord and her mother, Dorothy Horvatic on March 28, 2023 at the age of 70. She was surrounded by her loving family and prayed for and over by many in the faith community.

Born October 28, 1952 in Akron, Ohio. Sandy graduated from the University of Akron with a Computer...

Mar 22, 2023

Virginia M. Graybeal, 99, passed away March 22, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born on October 12, 1923, in Sophia, West Virginia to Ada (Stone) and Edward Martin. Virginia was the fourth oldest in a family of 10. She married Howard Carl Graybeal on August 9, 1941, in Raleigh, West Virginia, and they were married for 69...

Mar 21, 2023

John W Eisele, 88, passed away March 21, 2023. He lived most of his life in Mogadore, and graduated from Mogadore High School and the University of Akron.

John served in the U.S. Army where he became an expert rifleman and retired from B.F. Goodrich. He loved sports, hunting, and was an avid reader.

He...

Mar 21, 2023

Gerald "Jerry" E. Wood, 84, passed away March 21, 2023. Born in Akron, he lived most of his life in Tallmadge.

Jerry served in the U.S. Army and retired from Goodyear Tire as an Accountant. He enjoyed golfing and was a member of Maplecrest Golf Course. Jerry was very passionate about cars and loved his corvettes.

Mar 15, 2023

Ronda L. Read, 70, of Tallmadge, Ohio, passed away March 15th, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

Born and raised in Kent, Ohio, she spent most of her life in Tallmadge. She was an active member of the First Congregational church of Tallmadge for the past ~45 years. She was proud of her church.  She loved to...

Mar 14, 2023

Jane Jeffries, 88, passed away March 14, 2023. Born in Munday, West Virginia, she had lived most of her life in the Akron area.

She had worked in sales at Macy's and was a member of the Akron Baptist Temple where she sang in the choir all of her life. She enjoyed cooking, camping and sewing.

Mar 14, 2023

Jesse Ball, Jr., 79, passed away March 14, 2023. Born in Branchland, West Virginia, he lived in Ravenna most of his life.

Jesse was a press operator at Chrysler and owner of Ball's Autobody for over 40 years.  He was a member of The Fountain Church of Garrettsville, OH. Jesse was a black belt martial arts professional,...

Mar 13, 2023

Dimitrios E. Fortseras, 74, surrounded by his loving family, passed away March 13, 2023.  He was a resident of Tallmadge, Ohio for 35 years.

Dimitri was born in Athens, Greece on May 8, 1948 to Eleftherios and Maria Fortseras. He was raised in Athens where he completed high school, 2 years of architectural college, and served in...

Mar 13, 2023

Elizabeth Campbell, 95, passed away March 13, 2023. Born in Akron, she lived most of her life in the Akron area.

Elizabeth had worked at B.F. Goodrich and for the U.S. Navy. She was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ. Elizabeth enjoyed swimming, reading, playing bridge and flower gardening.

She was preceded in...

Mar 13, 2023

Robert "Bob" David Scarlett, 80, passed away March 13, 2023. Born in Danville, Illinois he lived most of his life in Ravenna, Ohio.

Bob served in the U.S. Navy and worked as a car salesman at various dealerships. He was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Ravenna. Bob loved spending time with his...

Mar 12, 2023

Barry Mantooth, 77, went home to be with the Lord on March 12, 2023. He was born and lived his life in the Akron area.

Barry became a Christian later in his life and had since lived his life for the Lord.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Helen Roxy Bishop.

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Mar 10, 2023

Michael Maximovich, 64, passed away March 10, 2023 surrounded by his family.

Michael was born in Akron and lived most of his young years in Tallmadge. He graduated THS '77 and the University of Akron with a BS Degree in Computer Science. He later moved to the Twinsburg area and remained there till his passing.

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Mar 5, 2023

Joan Carol Zadai, 85, passed away March 5, 2023. Born in Detroit, Michigan, she was a Tallmadge resident of 59 years.

Joan was a member of the Tallmadge Garden Club and was a foster mom to many children. She enjoyed music, birdwatching, traveling and hiking in the Summit County Hiking Spree.

She was preceded in...

Mar 3, 2023

Thomas John Sparks, Jr. 85, passed away March 3, 2023.

Born in Charleston, West Virginia, Thomas had lived in Tallmadge since 1979.  He served in the U.S. Air Force as a crew chief at Dover Air Force Base and retired in 1993 from WW Grainger with 37 years of service. Thomas was a member of Tallmadge PrimeTimers....

Mar 2, 2023

Elizabeth Ann Dumire, 76, passed away March 2, 2023. Born in Akron, she lived all of her life in Tallmadge.

Betty retired from Tallmadge Schools as a teacher and was a member of Tallmadge United Methodist Church. She loved gardening, flowers and watching the deer. Betty was an avid camper.

She was preceded in death...

Mar 1, 2023

Richard "Dick" Bock passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 1, 2023, just prior to his 93rd birthday.

Born in Akron, Richard lived in Tallmadge and raised their family till he retired from Reliance Electric in 1992.  Dick and Pat then built a home in Pinehurst, NC where they lived...

Feb 27, 2023

Janet Elaine Mencer, 80, passed away February 27, 2023. Born in Akron, she lived most of her life in Hartville.

She was a lifetime member of St. Joseph Church in Randolph. Janet retired from Hartville Veterinary Clinic. She was an avid College Football Fan and loved her Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Janet's passion was gardening and bird...

Feb 23, 2023

Robert L. Perry, 80, passed away February 23, 2023.

Born in Akron, Robert had lived all of his life in the Akron area. He was retired from Mac-Tac after 26 years of service.

He was preceded in death by his mother and siblings.

Robert is survived by his wife, Catherine; step children; and...

Feb 22, 2023

Geraldine Kendal Taylor (née McCormick), 75, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, passed away on February 22nd, 2023, surrounded by the comfort of her family. Geraldine Kendal Taylor was born in Akron, Ohio on April 17th, 1947. She was a lifelong resident of Northeast Ohio, graduating from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1963 and the University of Akron with a bachelor's...