obituaries

Apr 7, 2023

Erik B. Borbash, 46, passed away April 7, 2023. He was born in Akron and lived all of his life in Cuyahoga Falls.

Erik worked at Northfield Fireplace and was a member of St. Joseph Church. He was an avid Steelers fan and badminton player. He enjoyed pool with Motley Cues and golf.

He was...

Apr 7, 2023

Janeen Elizabeth Nicolino (nee Lutz), 70, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on April 7, 2023.

She was born on August 25, 1952 in Bucyrus, Ohio and raised on a farm in Chatfield, Ohio.

Janeen was a member of the Buckeye Central High School class of 1970. She attended Bowling Green State...

Apr 6, 2023

Edward Alden Russell, 90, passed peacefully on April 6, 2023. Ed was preceded in death by his late wife, Helen Loucille Niemann and stepson Michael Fenwick. He is survived by his wife Maureen Harrison-Russell; sons Michael Russell of Akron and Mark Russell of Pompano Beach, FL; stepchildren Laurie Mellion, Kevin Fenwick, Tim (Linda) Fenwick; grandchildren Mark (Amber) Mellion, Dr....

Apr 4, 2023

Colt J. Knowlton (Tatiana James), 40, of Akron, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on April 4, 2023. He was born on February 9th 1983.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Randy Lawrence and Linda Knowlton.

Colt is survived by his sister, Melanie; brother, Chad; brother-in-law Michael; his nephew, Roc; niece, Lily; and his beloved...

Mar 31, 2023

Alan John Garner, 42, passed away March 31, 2023. He was born and lived all of his life in Akron. He graduated from Walsh Jesuit High School and earned his bachelor's degree from Kent State University. Alan worked for Bath Township as Park Director and Assistant Service Director.

Alan was an avid sports fan, especially Michigan football,...

Mar 31, 2023

Scott A. Kemp, 62, passed away March 31, 2023. Born in Akron, he lived in Tallmadge for most of his life. Scott was a graduate of Tallmadge High School and attended the University of Akron. After school he went on to work in sales. He was a member of the Camaro Club, enjoyed golfing and loved attending sporting events...

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 16, 2023

Helen Paolucci, 57, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2023.  If you knew Helen, you were blessed to know a very gentle, loving wife, mother, grandmother (babcia), daughter, sister and wonderful friend to everyone she knew.

Helen was born April 1, 1965, in Cleveland, to Ed and Betty Rospotynski.  She graduated from Erieview Catholic High School and...

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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