obituaries

Feb 5, 2023

Donald M. Smith, 98, passed away peacefully February 5, 2023 in Cape Coral, Fl.

Born in Elmira, NY, Don had lived in the Akron area from 1971 until 2015.

Don served in the U.S Marine Corps during WWII as a Marine pilot and flight instructor. He graduated from Cornell University under the GI Bill.  Don...

Feb 5, 2023

Carol L. Michalec (nee Hawkins), 86, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2023, after a long struggle with dementia and congestive heart failure.  Born in Akron, Ohio on March 19, 1936, Carol grew up on North Hill and graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1954.  Following high school, Carol attended Saint Thomas Hospital School of Nursing where she...

Feb 5, 2023

Robert "Bob" Allen Johnson, 58, passed away February 5, 2023. Born in New Matamoras, he lived the last 15 years of his life in Mogadore.

Bob was a hardworking man and worked at Taylor Telecommunications for 20 years.

He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Judy; daughters, Tiffiny (Michael) Kirkpatrick, Tracy (Ethan) Dally,...

Feb 5, 2023

Lawrence Bagnoli, 85, passed away peacefully February 5, 2023. Born in Canton, he lived most of his life in Tallmadge.

Larry was a co-owner and funeral director of Hennessy-Bagnoli funeral home and later the Donovan Bagnoli funeral home for over fifty years. Even though Larry was "semi-retired", he still found ways to be involved in daily operations...

Feb 4, 2023

Harold Junior Wilson, 96, passed away February 4, 2023.  Born in Junior, West Virginia, he lived most of his life in Tallmadge.

Harold served in the U.S. Air Force and retired as an Inspector with Goodyear.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Gladys Wilson;

Harold is survived by his...

Jan 31, 2023

After a short battle with cancer, Russell Stalnaker, 67, passed away on January 31, 2023, with his son and sisters by his side. Russell was born on January 28th,1956, to Betty & Gene Stalnaker.

Russell fought hard against the rare cancer, a testament to his hardworking nature throughout his lifetime. As a teenager, Russell began his first...

Jan 28, 2023

Carolyn Sue DeLong , 82, passed away on January 28, 2023, after a brief illness.  She was greeted into heaven by her beloved husband of 54 years, Larry G. DeLong, whom she deeply missed, her Mom and Dad, Ann and George Young and her faithful dog, Snoopy.

Carolyn is survived by her son Greg (Betsy) of Akron;...

Jan 28, 2023

Roy "Sonny" King, 87, passed away January 28, 2023.

Sonny is survived by his wife, Frieda; five children; six grandchildren and many wonderful friends.

A Memorial Service to be held at a later date.

Jan 27, 2023

Marianna Kennedy, 63, passed away January 27, 2023. Born in Cleveland, she lived the last few years of her life in Mogadore.

Marianna worked as an STNA and was an independent health care provider. She was a Baptist and a deeply religious person who enjoyed reading her bible. Marianna loved to swim, garden and mow the yard...

Jan 27, 2023

Leslie "Les" Knight of Tallmadge, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on January 27, 2023.  Les was born in Kossuth, Pennsylvania, on June 13, 1936.  He graduated from White Memorial High School in Knox, PA, in 1954 and from Grove City College in 1958.  While at Grove City he met his wife, Carol.  They were...

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,...