obituaries

Jan 27, 2023

Nancy Tafuri, 84, passed away January 27, 2023. Born in Sicily, Italy, she lived most of her life in the Akron area.

Nancy was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church. She enjoyed playing cards, bocci ball and cooking.  Most of all, she loved spending time with her family and Sunday dinners with the kids and...

Jan 26, 2023

Angela G. Wahl, 71, passed away January 26, 2023 after a courageous nine year battle with breast cancer. Born on September 7th, 1951 in Akron, Ohio, Angela eventually moved to Tallmadge where she became a lifelong resident.

Treasured wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Angela lived her life loyally devoted to the people she loved....

Jan 26, 2023

Brenda L. Winland, 55, passed away January 26, 2023. Born in Cuyahoga Falls, she was raised in Stow and graduated from Stow High School before moving to Tallmadge.

Brenda was a health care provider with Visiting Angels. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, but most of all she loved spending time with her grandchildren and puppies.

She...

Jan 25, 2023

Cynthia Ann Garner, 63, passed away January 25, 2023. Born in Wheeling, WV, she lived most of her life in Akron.

Cynthia served in the U.S. Army and had worked for Jetpack. Cynthia enjoyed gardening, crafts and spending time with her grandchildren. She loved her dogs.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry...

Jan 22, 2023

Bradley James Henry, 74, passed away January 22, 2023. Born in Akron, he graduated from East High School in 1966. He lived briefly in Brunswick, Georgia while serving in the Navy, and later settled in Cuyahoga Falls, where he lived the rest of his life.

Following high school graduation, Brad enlisted in the United States Navy. He...

Jan 20, 2023

Patrick James Armstrong, 73, passed away January 20, 2023. Born in Copley, Ohio, he moved and traveled the country a lot when he was a kid. His family finally settled in Akron, Ohio, where he lived for the rest of his life.

Patrick was a self-employed roofer for over 50 years. He owned his own business A&K...

Jan 18, 2023

Shirley A. Mayfield, 90, passed away January 18, 2023. Born in Deerfield, Ohio to John and Nettie Francis on July 31, 1932.

Shirley grew up on her family farm. She later graduated from high school in 1950. Shirley went on to marry John "Jack" Mayfield in 1955 and raised their four children in Tallmadge, Ohio, residing her...

Jan 16, 2023

Jim Owens, 90, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023. Jim was born on August 27, 1932 to William and Josephine Owens.

Jim met his wife, Carole, when they were both teenagers. They were married for 65 years, raising 5 sons along the way. He worked at Carter Jones for 42 years after serving his country in...

Jan 12, 2023

Glenda Ann Henry, 74, passed away January 12, 2023. Born in Akron, she graduated from Tallmadge High School in 1966. She lived briefly in Brunswick, Georgia when her husband Brad was stationed there in the Navy and later settled in Cuyahoga Falls, where she lived the rest of her life.

Glenda had worked at Pat Catan's Craft...

Jan 11, 2023

Michael "Mike" Francis Reichart, Jr., 44, passed away January 11, 2023. Born in Akron, he lived most of his life in Mogadore.

Mike was a General Manager at the Winking Lizard in Beachwood. He enjoyed sports and recently started coaching basketball. Mike loved spending time with family and friends.

Mike is survived by his parents,...

Jan 11, 2023

Phillip E. Bartlett, 83, passed away January 11, 2023. Born in Akron, he had lived most of his life in Tallmadge.

Phillip retired from the University of Akron as Director of Space Utilization Department. He was an active member of Tallmadge United Methodist Church where he was a member in the choir.

He was preceded...

Jan 9, 2023

Sheila Rose Warnick, 59, went home to be with the Lord on January 9, 2023. Sheila was born in Akron, Ohio and she spent most of her life living in the greater Akron area. She was raised in Cuyahoga Falls, and she eventually moved to Norton with her husband and two children before returning to Akron later in life....

Jan 5, 2023

James P. Colbert, 89, left us peacefully to join his beloved wife, Helen on January 5, 2023. He was born September 15, 1933 in Akron.

Jim served in the U.S. Army and retired from the automobile industry.  He enjoyed fishing and the casinos.  Jim also loved going on long drives with Helen.

He was preceded...

Dec 30, 2022

Ronald D. Evans, 74, passed away December 30, 2022. Born in Akron, graduated from Tallmadge High School, and lived in Mogadore for the past 40 + years.

Ronald served in the U.S. Navy and retired from Goodyear in the Mold Dept. He was a Mogadore coach and volunteer. He enjoyed fishing and family vacations in the Outer...

Dec 29, 2022

Our beautiful tender hearted mother, Caroline Dalton went to heaven in the arms of Jesus on December 29, 2022. She battled Alzheimer's for nine years. In the end it was Alzheimer's and a weakened heart that took her life.

Caroline never met a stranger. She was a sweet and gentle lady who was loved immensely by her...

Dec 28, 2022

Marie Perrino, 93, passed away peacefully at home on December 28, 2022, with her family by her side.

Marie was born in 1929 in Akron, Ohio to the late Thomas and Luisa (Diorio) LaPenna, and lived most of her life there after moving from Newark, NJ in 1960. She graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in Akron.

Dec 26, 2022

Robert Lee McNeal, 84, passed away December 26, 2022.

Born in Youngstown, Robert had lived in the Tallmadge area for 42 years.  He retired from the U.S. Marine Corp as First Sergeant with 26 years of service, the Akron Post Office with 20 years of service, and also Sunny Hills Golf Course.  Robert was Little League Umpire...

Dec 21, 2022

Edith L. Ball, 90, passed away December 21, 2022. Born in Tucker County, West Virginia, she lived most of her life in Tallmadge.

Edith was a member of Tallmadge United Methodist Church for over 60 years, where she was a member of the circle group. Edith and her husband, Lewis liked to travel. They visited 49 of...

Dec 18, 2022

Nola Rae Smith, 97 of Edinburg passed on December 18, 2022. She was born August 31,1925 to Ocie and Doris Smith of Akron.

Nola and Cato owned and operated Smitty's Market in south Akron for over 60 Years. Nola was a member of the Brown Street Church of Christ.

In addition to her parents, Nola...

Dec 17, 2022

Deborah Ann Prine, 71, passed away December 17, 2022.

Born in Dayton, Kentucky, Deborah had lived in the Akron area for most of her life graduating from Akron North High School in 1969.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph J. and Pearl B. Imhoff (nee Phillips).

Deborah is survived by...