obituaries

Dec 8, 2022

Nickie Dornack, 76, passed away December 8, 2022. Born in Brownsville, Pennsylvania, she lived most of her life in the Akron area.

Nickie retired from Akron Children's Hospital, where she worked as the Supervisor of Medical Transcription.  She knitted caps and booties for the NICUs at Akron Children's Hospital, Rainbow Babies, and the Family Living Center. Nickie...

Dec 7, 2022

Walter "BRUCE" Lance passed away peacefully on December 7, 2022. He was born August 4, 1936 to Walter and Ethel Lance.

He was proceeded in death by his wife of 49 years, Mary Lou and daughter, Becky.

Bruce is survived by daughters, Cathy and Leslie (and his "son" Joe); grandchildren, Pace (and Dana), Vincent (and...

Dec 7, 2022

Stanley H. Gorney, 77, passed away December 7, 2022. Born in Akron, he lived most of his life in Mogadore.

Stanley served in the National Guard and retired from Meggitt. He was a member of the Mogadore Moose. Stanley enjoyed hunting, fishing and golfing with his best friend, Mike. He loved spending time with his family, especially...

Dec 6, 2022

Dolores P. Bartolon (nee Varner), 91 of Cuyahoga Falls, beloved wife of (late) Richard G. Bartolon for 63 years passed away peacefully December 6, 2022.

Loving mother of Deborah Hein (Robert), (late) Gregory Bartolon (Laureen) and Tamra Dubasak (Jeffrey). Cherished grandmother of 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Beloved employee for many years at the Hennessy-Bagnoli Funeral Home....

Dec 4, 2022

Carl Junior Chitwood passed away on December 4, 2022 at Akron City Hospital after a brief illness. He was born in Rocky Mount, Virginia on February 14, 1939, and lived his adult life in the North Hill Community of Akron, Ohio.

Carl held a special place in his heart for his faith, his family, and his community. ...

Dec 4, 2022

Vicki Lynn Isaly, 67, lived her final days surrounded by family and passed away peacefully with her husband at her side on December 4, 2022.

Born in Akron, Vicki has lived in the Mogadore area for most of her life.  She graduated from Mogadore High School and retired in 2010 from Hygenic Corp. with 30 years of...

Nov 30, 2022

Linda K. Payne (Hersman)

8/15/54 -- 11/30/22

Linda is survived by her spouse, Gary Payne Sr.; three stepchildren, Tammy (Mark) Jensen, Gary Jr. (Bobbie) Payne and Brett (Mary) Payne and brother, William Mike Hersman.  She also leaves behind six grandchildren and three great grandchildren.  Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Wanda and Hollie...

Nov 28, 2022

Teresa Frances (Caruso) DiFrangia passed away on November 28, 2022, at the ripe age of 99 years old.  Teresa was born in Castel de Sangro, Italy on January 3, 1923.  She arrived in the United States when she was 5 years old and became a lifelong resident of the City of Akron.  Graduated from Akron North High School in...

Nov 27, 2022

Mary Louise Clark, 88, passed away peacefully at home on November 27, 2022.

Born in Akron, Mary lived most of her life in the Tallmadge area.  She was a member of St. Eugene Catholic Church and the Agape women's prayer group that was very special to her. She hosted the Agape Youth Group where she was affectionately...

Nov 26, 2022

William "Bill" Cline, 84, passed away November 26, 2022.

Born in Baileysville, West Virginia Bill had lived in the Tallmadge area since 1972. He served in the U.S. Navy and retired in 1997 from the Akron Public Schools with 28 years of service.  Bill was a member of Primetimers.  He also enjoyed poker with friends and golfing....

Nov 25, 2022

Jack Edward Williams, 69, passed away November 25, 2022.

Born November 3rd, 1953 in Akron, Jack was a proud Tallmadge resident and retired from the Tallmadge Police Department in 2002 after 20 years of service as a patrol officer, detective and patrol sergeant. Prior to his years with Tallmadge, he was a Deputy Sheriff with the Summit...

Nov 24, 2022

Gail J. Nicodemo, 73, went home to be with the Lord on November 24, 2022.  Born in Akron, Ohio she lived most of her life in the Canton area.

Gail held many jobs, but retired from EMP as project manager, in 2001, to take care of the grandkids.  She will be remembered for her love of projects,...

Nov 24, 2022

Elizabeth Klayko (Mama), 102, passed away November 24, 2022. Born in Patton, Pennsylvania, she lived most of her life in Northampton / Tallmadge.

She and her husband operated Klayko's Nursery in Northampton from 1959-2003. Mama's joy was spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley; parents, John and Mary...

Nov 20, 2022

Rosemarie A. (Mezzano) Gullo, 67, died peacefully surrounded by her girls, on November 20, 2022 after a hard fought battle with cancer.  She was preceded in death by parents, Anthony and Mary Mezzano and sister, Carmelina Grace Mezzano.  She is survived by her daughters, Angela Gullo and Kristen (favorite son-in- law Peter) Foradas; grandchildren, JP and Pia Foradas; grandpups,...

Nov 19, 2022

Toni Lynette Chamberlain, of Tallmadge, Ohio, passed away suddenly on November 19th, 2022 at the age of 61.

She is survived by her mother, Charleen Rowan; 4 siblings; daughter, Chelsea (Aaron);  partner of 32 years, Gary; 2 grandchildren, 14 nieces and nephews, and many friends turned family.

Toni was a light to all who knew...

Nov 18, 2022

Steven Allen Hunt, 70, passed away November 18, 2022. Born in Cuyahoga Falls, he lived most of his life in the Kent area. He loved baking and retired as a baker from Giant Eagle.

Steven is survived by his wife, Linda; sons, Steve and Bill; grandchildren, Cory, Aleesa, Hunter, Kayla, Haylee, Alexandra, Gavin, Logan, Ethan; great grandchild,...

Nov 17, 2022

David John Mencer, 82, passed away November 17, 2022. Born in Akron, he lived most of his life in Hartville.

David served in the U.S. Navy, retired as a press operator from Monarch Rubber and was a school bus driver for Lake Schools. He was a member of St. Joseph Church in Randolph. David coached peewee football...

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 13, 2022

Susan (Hennessy) Lawrentz, 64, passed away November 13, 2022.  She was born in Akron and lived all of her life in the area.  She graduated from Tallmadge High School and was employed by Cleveland Clinic Akron General.

She was preceded in death by her son, Gregory, and father, Terry Hennessy.  Sue is survived by her sons, Donald...