obituaries

Dec 29, 2022

Thomas F. Michalec, 90, of Stow, Ohio, died Thursday December 29, 2022 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. Born in Akron, Ohio on June 4, 1932, Tom grew up on North Hill and graduated from North High School in 1950. Following high school, Tom proudly served in the US Army in Korea from 1952 to 1954 as Staff...

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 29, 2022

Born in Warren, Patricia Perunko and her family moved to Akron, where she graduated from Buchtel High School in 1952. She became a clerical worker at Motor Cargo in Richfield. When she married Thomas Gilbow in 1961, she became a full-time wife and mother who was especially devoted to caring for a child with severe developmental disabilities for 16...

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 24, 2022

Heaven received an angel today. Janell Marie Page of Cuyahoga Falls passed away on December 24, 2022 due to a courageous 7 year battle with cancer.

She is the beloved daughter of Jenny Moyers and David and Lynne Fagan.  A proud mother of 2 beautiful children, Miranda and Garret, and devoted grandmother to Jackson and Oliver.

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 20, 2022

Mary Triola was received into the arms of the lord Jesus Christ on Tuesday afternoon, December 20th, 2022. She was born in Akron, Ohio on October 25th, 1926. Mary lived her entire 96 years in the North Hill neighborhood of Akron.

Mary attended Forest Hill Elementary School, then Jennings Junior High School, and graduated from Akron North...

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...

Dec 17, 2022

Thomas Jeffrey Headrick, 44, passed away tragically on December 17, 2022. He was on his way home from one of his favorite activities with one of his favorite people: a Browns game with his daughter Addison.

Tom was born on June 3, 1978 to Donald and Donna Headrick. He graduated from Tallmadge High School in 1996 and...

Dec 16, 2022

Madeline Carol Lee, 77, passed December 16, 2022.

Born in Jumping Branch, West Virginia, Madeline had lived in the Stow area for most of her life.  She was a member of The Ravenna First Church of The Nazarene.  Madeline was an avid reader and enjoyed watching NASCAR. She loved spending time with her grandkids.

She...

Dec 16, 2022

"…and so I'm offering this simple phrase to kids from one to ninety-two…" It is altogether fitting that Norma Jean Scarpitti, 93 of Jackson Township, Ohio, lived the words of her favorite holiday tune: "The Christmas Song" by choosing to spend her Christmases from one to ninety-two with us and this next one with her sweetheart in Heaven.

Dec 12, 2022

Arnold George, Jr. 70, passed away December 12, 2022 unexpectedly.

He was born on November 24, 1952.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold, Sr., and Marget George; sisters, Phyllis and Patty; brothers, Mel, Tim, Rick and Dave and his first wife, Donna Fultz.

Arnold is survived by his wife, Claudia...

Dec 12, 2022

Joan (Miller) Skinner, 81, was a beloved wife, mother, grandma and great grandma.  She passed away peacefully at home on December 12, 2022.  Joan was born on September 16, 1941, in South Fork, PA, daughter of the late Howard G. and Evelyn A. (Shaffer) Miller.  She came from a family of 12 siblings where her family was everything.  After...

Dec 12, 2022

Bernard Thompson, 88, passed away December 11, 2022.  Born in Akron, he lived in Tallmadge since 1972.

Bernie was the co-founder of T-Mac Machine in 1975 and had worked in many machine shops around the area. He was also an active member of Our Lady of Victory Church. Bernie was an active car show enthusiast.

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Dec 11, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Mitchell Gerald LaChance, Jr.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 11, 2022

Cuyahoga Falls- John Ervin Carmichael passed away peacefully, with excellent care at Bath Creeks Estates, on December 11 at 95. Born in Bay City, Michigan, after serving in the Army during the Korean War, he graduated from Michigan State with a degree in chemistry.

John married Betty Mae Kaiser (deceased) and took a job at Dow Chemical....

Dec 10, 2022

Betty Ross (nee Laird) stepped into heaven on Dec 10th, 2022.  She made it home in time for Christmas.  Jesus was the center of her life.

Betty was born in Akron and graduated from Ellet High School.  She was married to her husband Jim for over 50 years before he went to heaven in 2012. She was...

Dec 10, 2022

Albert Stefanov lived his final days peacefully and surrounded by the love of his wife, family, and friends.  He passed away on December 10, 2022 at the age of 82.

Born in Akron, Albert lived most of his life in Tallmadge.  He graduated from East High School, served in The Ohio National Guard, and retired from B.F....