obituaries

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...

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

Veronica (Bonnie) Batman (nee Amelio)

CUYAHOGA FALLS – Veronica (Bonnie) Batman (nee Amelio), 86, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2022 surrounded by her family. She was born on January 13, 1936 in Akron to the late Joseph and Cecelia Amelio. Bonnie graduated from North High School in 1953, where she enjoyed cheerleading, dancing and planning class...

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

Mary Kee-McCreary (nee Bratta), age 69, passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 23.

She was born on December 12, 1952 in Akron, Ohio to the late John and Mary Bratta.

Mary touched many lives throughout her lifetime, but none so much as the countless students she taught during her 41 years as an educator at...

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 22, 2022

Arthur Dominic Sunday, age 94, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Arthur was born on September 16, 1928 in Akron, Ohio. He was a lifelong resident of Akron, where he was self-employed for 70 years. He was the owner/operator of the President's Lounge for the past 45 years, and the Roosevelt Café prior...

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 16, 2022

Stanley M. Kowaleski Jr.,  64, passed away October 16, 2022. Stanley was born in Akron, Ohio and lived most of his life in Tallmadge, Ohio with his family. He was a proud United States Air Force veteran. Stan's career was in the metals industry which he recently retired from. After retiring he picked up a part time position at...

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...