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Christine L (Wassam)  Gibson

Christine L (Wassam) Gibson

Aug 17, 2023

Christine Gibson passed away surrounded by family on Thursday, August 17,2023. She lived a wonderful life and was an amazing woman, mother, sister, daughter, wife, and friend.

Chris was blessed with wonderful parents, Butch and Georgella Naragon who have been big supporters throughout her battle with cancer. She has a loving husband of almost 31 years, Timothy...

Josephine Marie (Cannella)  Zembar

Josephine Marie (Cannella) Zembar

Aug 15, 2023

Josephine Zembar, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away August 15,2023. She was born January 24, 1931 in Slicksville, PA and lived most of her life in Tallmadge, OH.

She was preceded in death by her husband, George; parents, Alessandro and Maria Cannella; brother, Frank Cannella

Josephine is survived by her sons, George...

Dorotea "Dora" (Scimeca)  Quattrocchi

Dorotea "Dora" (Scimeca) Quattrocchi

Aug 14, 2023

Dorotea (Dora) Quattrocchi won her final hand at cards on August 14, 2023 and joined her husband Joseph (Joe) in heaven. She was surrounded by her family who will mourn the loss of their loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Dora was born on November 18, 1936 in Termini Imerese, Sicily. Her earliest memories were of World War...

Thomas Alan Dannemiller

Thomas Alan Dannemiller

Aug 11, 2023

Thomas Alan Dannemiller, 67, passed away August 11, 2023.

Born in Akron, Tom had lived all of his life in the Tallmadge, Stow and Munroe Falls area. He retired in 2018 from Kidron, Inc. and VT Hackney with over 30 years of service.

Tom was an Ohio sports fan and could often be found cheering...

Sissy Noel Darling

Sissy Noel Darling

Aug 7, 2023

Sissy Noel, beloved Darling family Jack Russell Terrier for 18 years, crossed the Rainbow Bridge on August 7, where she will join her older sister, Lucy Peanut and her favorite uncle, Kai Riggi. She spent her entire life being adored by her parents Beverly and the late Don Darling.

She is survived by her cat sisters, Olivia,...

Cory Matthew Scherer

Cory Matthew Scherer

Aug 2, 2023

Cory Matthew Scherer, 33, passed away suddenly on August 2nd.

Cory had the kindest and purest soul, and never said an unkind word toward anyone. He loved music, especially punk rock, was very intelligent as well as artistic and creative, loved to play Dungeons and Dragons, and had the most wonderful sense of humor. His grandma and...

Glen E. Fry

Glen E. Fry

Jul 28, 2023

Glen E. Fry, 76, passed away July 28, 2023.

Born in Akron, Glen had lived most of his life in Mogadore.  He retired in 2008 from manufacturing supervision and was a member of Wedgewood United Methodist Church.  He enjoyed working on cars, was an avid fan of Cleveland sports, and loved spending time with The Buchtel Boys....

Walter Johnston

Walter Johnston

Jul 24, 2023

Walter Johnston, 85, passed away July 24, 2023.

Born in Youngstown, Walter had lived in the Tallmadge area since 1965.  He retired in 1992 from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company after 29 years of service. He read to the blind for 40 years with Goodwill Industries.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois...

Elizabeth Ann (Proctor)  Wilkinson

Elizabeth Ann (Proctor) Wilkinson

Jul 22, 2023

Elizabeth Ann Wilkinson (nee Proctor) passed away suddenly July 22nd, 2023, after fighting lung cancer for 2 years with the same class and aplomb she led her life with.

She leaves behind more people that loved her than we could ever publish here, including her beloved children Joshua, Erin, Nicholas, Sarah and Matthew; two grandchildren, Athena and...

Jerry Lynn Morris "Pops"

Jerry Lynn Morris "Pops"

Jul 21, 2023

Jerry L. Morris "Pops", 64, passed away July 21, 2023. Born in Richwood, WV, he lived most of his life in the Uniontown and Akron area. Jerry owned his own business, Morris Construction, where he worked as a general contractor for over 25 years. He loved hunting, fishing, cars, and counting his money.

Jerry is preceded in...

Lawrence Joseph Cook

Lawrence Joseph Cook

Jul 18, 2023

Lawrence Joseph Cook, of Akron, Stow, Ravenna, and Tallmadge, Ohio, and Dover and Magnolia, Delaware, died July 18, 2023, aged 72.

He was an Eagle Scout at age 13, was part of the first graduating class of Walsh Jesuit High School in 1969, and was a graduate of the University of Akron and Cleveland State University John...

Irene (Mitchell)  Wyszynski

Irene (Mitchell) Wyszynski

Jul 14, 2023

Grace Irene Wyszynski (née Mitchell), 90, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2023 after a short illness, surrounded by her family.

After graduation from the University of Akron, Irene taught briefly at Copley High School before marrying Stan and starting their family.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.

She was preceded...

Paul Hood

Paul Hood

Jul 12, 2023

Paul Hood, 83, passed away July 12, 2023 peacefully with his family by his side after a sudden illness.

He lived all but a few years of his life in Tallmadge.  Paul was a graduate of Tallmadge High, Class of 1957 and attended Allegany College in Meadville, PA.

In 1960, Paul married his high school...

Barbara (Bishop)  Christian

Barbara (Bishop) Christian

Jul 10, 2023

Barbara Bishop Christian has walked through the pearly gates of Heaven.

While watching a Billy Graham Crusade, Barbara came to know Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. Her faith has never wavered. She grew up in Cleveland, graduating in 1967 from The Andrews School for Girls in Mentor, Ohio.

Barbara has lived all over...

Gene Enlow

Gene Enlow

Jul 8, 2023

Gene Enlow was called home to his heavenly father on July 8, 2023, leaving behind his wife, Janice; son, Kenny (Barb) Enlow; daughter, Sandy (Dan) Strebler; three grandchildren; three great children; (Janice's daughters) Cynthia Hartline, Kelly Stallard, Kim (Tom) Stock and many family members.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Thelma Enlow; son, Jeff...

Marian Francis Fullerton

Marian Francis Fullerton

Jul 8, 2023

Marian (White) Fullerton, 93, went home to be with our Lord on Saturday, July 8th. She was born in Akron and was a 1948 graduate of Akron East High School. She loved dancing, and both performed and taught dance professionally for many years. She became a Marine Corps wife, marrying her husband, Cecil, when he returned from the Korean...

Mary Frances (Hegedish)  Brashier

Mary Frances (Hegedish) Brashier

Jul 7, 2023

Mary "Butch" Brashier, 83, passed away July 7, 2023. Born in Cleveland, she was raised in Twinsburg and lived most of her life in the Tallmadge area.

She loved bowling, playing cards, dominoes, and all sorts of games. She was a very active mom, participating in her children's baseball and softball games and also helped do concessions...

Richard M. Bass

Richard M. Bass

Jul 2, 2023

Richard "Ric" Bass was a caring, loving, husband, father (Pop), Papa and friend. Sadly he left this world on July 2, 2023 at the age of 80.

Although he battled with serious health issues in recent years, it never stopped this proud, strong man from enjoying his family and this beautiful life the Lord gave him.

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Edwin John Sadon, Jr.

Edwin John Sadon, Jr.

Jun 30, 2023

Edwin John Sadon, Jr. passed away June 30, 2023 after a battle with leukemia.  Ed was born November 1,1943 in Akron and was a lifelong resident of Cuyahoga Falls.  He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Lunora (Pogorzelski); children Stanley (Ashley) Sadon, Elizabeth (Richard) Morton, Rebekah (Bryon) Crump, Jacob (Jill) Sadon; grandchildren Andrew, Katie and Noah...

Frederick James Burkhart

Frederick James Burkhart

Jun 28, 2023

Frederick James Burkhart, 91, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on June 28, 2023. Born in Spangler, Pennsylvania, he lived most of his life in the Ellet and Tallmadge Area.

Frederick graduated from Patton High School then served in the U.S. Air Force and played baritone in the Air Force Band. He also played for...

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