obituaries

Nov 15, 2022

Lois A. Balogh, 75, passed away peacefully in her sleep after a long illness on November 15, 2022.

Born in Akron, Lois had lived most of her life in the Akron area.  Family was everything to Lois and she always supported her husband.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James Homer and Mary...

Nov 14, 2022

Betty J. Swadley, 93, passed away November 14, 2022.

Born in Glimer County, West Virginia, Betty had lived in the Akron area for most of her life.  She retired in 1994 from Goodyear Aerospace/Loral after 34 years of service.  Betty was a member of Wedgewood United Methodist Church, AITRISA International of Akron, and Women's Federation of Akron....

Nov 9, 2022

Josephine DeVaughn, 82, passed away November 9, 2022.

Born in Akron Josephine had lived in the Akron area for most of her life.  She was a bookkeeper for H&R Block for 15 years.  Josephine was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church in Cuyahoga Falls.  She enjoyed gardening, fishing, and crocheting.

She was preceded in...

Nov 5, 2022

Janice Lea Davis (Carper), 72, passed away on November 5, 2022, after a brief battle with cancer with her family by her side.

Jan was born in Akron, Ohio, on March 12, 1950.  She graduated from East High School in 1968.  She was loved by her friends and family and was preceded in death by her husband,...

Nov 2, 2022

Carolyn Rae (Fraley) Morrison loving wife, mother, and grandmother went home to be with the Lord on Nov. 2, 2022.  She was born on April 17, 1934.

Carolyn and her husband enjoyed traveling throughout the United States in their camper and singing along with the music they loved.  She was an amazing seamstress and carried on the...

Nov 1, 2022

Betty Jane Duncan passed away on November 1, 2022.

She was born in Akron, Ohio July 2, 1928, and resided in her Tallmadge home for 68 years. Betty was a homemaker, and also a full-charge bookkeeper for Wilkinson Chutes and CGC Systems in Kent. She also was a BEACON JOURNAL carrier for 18 years. Betty was a...

Oct 26, 2022

Dorothy Pearl Buckus, 82, went home to be with the Lord on October 26, 2022. Born in Belsano, Pennsylvania, she lived most of her life in the Brimfield Township area.

Dorothy was a member of Church of Christ. She enjoyed reading, traveling and baking.  Most of all she loved spending time with her family and her cats....

Oct 25, 2022

Wilma F Mansell (Grandma Willy) 81, passed away October 25, 2022. She was born December 13, 1940 in Josephine, Pennsylvania, she however lived most her life in the Tallmadge Ohio area.

Wilma enjoyed watching sports especially baseball and football, sewing, cross stitching, taking walks and cooking. She took pride in decorating and spreading joy for every holiday...

Oct 23, 2022

Mark Brannon, 57, passed away peacefully October 23, 2022 at home surrounded by family. Born in Akron, Mark lived in the Tallmadge area for most of his life. He enjoyed fishing, boating, and going down to the river.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Nancy; brother, John; and step-father, Charles.

Mark is survived...

Oct 19, 2022

Evonne "Vonnie" N. (Aed) Hanna, born November 20, 1928, passed away peacefully, October 19, 2022 at the age of 93.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Neff and Rose Aed and her husband, Edward Hanna.

She leaves behind 3 sons, Eddy (Cyndy) Hanna, Denny (Lynn) Hanna and Steve (Mary) Hanna. She was Sitto...

Oct 17, 2022

David Allen Cope, 61, born on February 25th 1961 in Akron Ohio, left our world unexpectedly on Monday October 17th 2022.

He was a joyous and jubilant character to be around and was always a loud and humorous part of any room he was in. He was exceptionally good at the many various things he enjoyed doing,...

Oct 15, 2022

James Javon ("JJ") Grifa 24, passed away suddenly on October 15, 2022. James is remembered for his kind soul and unwavering love and dedication to his family.

James was born in Akron, Ohio on June 18, 1998.  He grew up in Stow and Akron areas where he attended Stow elementary schools and later graduated from East High...

Oct 15, 2022

Chrysanthos (Chris) Georgiou, 94, died peacefully in his sleep on October 15, 2022.  Born in Drynia, Cyprus on July 14, 1928, he arrived in the United States in December 1952.  He resided in Beaver, Pennsylvania for 23 years and then called Tallmadge home for the last 47 years.

Chris is preceded in death by his parents, George...

Oct 10, 2022

Robert Lewis (Bob) Jansen, 77, of Tallmadge and Cuyahoga Falls, died October 10 after a lengthy illness.

Bob was born to J. Robert and Alice (Harsha) Jansen on September 1, 1945. The oldest child, Bobby (as he was then known) soon took on the responsibilities of being the best big brother ever to William J (Bill) and...

Oct 10, 2022

It is with great sadness, that our beloved Jovanka, 62, passed away October 10, 2022 after a short illness.

She was born in Tuzla, Bosnia before moving to the Akron area. She enjoyed spending time with family, especially babysitting her granddaughter, Lucia. Jovanka was always looking forward to the yearly family beach trips.

She was...

Oct 8, 2022

Rita Ann Comko passed away October 8, 2022. Beloved mother of Mark (Cathy) and David; loving grandmother of Ashley, Adam, and Emily Comko; dearest friend of Anna Parrish; aunt of Jeffrey Stemler; devoted cousin of Joan, and the late Marge, Ruth and Jean (the Halaj Girls).

She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred "Whitey" and...

Oct 5, 2022

Gene Edward Riggin passed away peacefully at the age of 88 on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, surrounded by his family. Gene enjoyed spending time with his seven grandchildren, Diandra (Brandon), Michael (Kristy), Gina (Julie), Phillip (Stephanie), Kendra, Brooke, and Alexandra, and seven great grandchildren, Madison Marie, Peyton Bailey, Leo Taylor, Luca Taylor, Amelia Marie, Vera Lauren and Phillip Gene....

Oct 4, 2022

Florence Louise Crawford, daughter of Clyde H.W. and Flossie Ann (Kessler) Wadsworth was born February 28, 1929 in Dunlap, Iowa.

She was married to Edward E. Crawford.  She lived in Tallmadge since 1958. Florence enjoyed being with her family.  She enjoyed playing cards, crocheting, and gardening.

Preceding her in death was her husband, Edward Crawford;...

Oct 2, 2022

Howard F. Kelley, 88, passed away peacefully at his home, October 2, 2022.

He was a graduate of East High School and the University of Akron, where he was recognized for his prowess on the pitching mound.  Later he was inducted into the Greater Akron Baseball Hall of Fame. Howard continued his love for baseball through coaching,...

Oct 2, 2022

BRIMFIELD – Joyce D. Brant, 83, passed away October 2, 2022.

Born in Akron, Joyce lived and raised her family in Brimfield for most of her life. She taught elementary school at Dunbar and Monroe Elementary Schools for 38 years, before retiring in 2001. She enjoyed shopping, decorating, watching Ohio sports and spending time with her family....