obituaries

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 7, 2022

If God is smiling today, it's because Vince Ciraco walked into heaven on Friday, October, 7, 2022.  Grampy passed away peacefully in his sleep and for someone who lived as great a life as he did, this seemed like the perfect way to go, if there is such a thing.  Grampy, or to everyone else in the world, Vince,...

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....

Oct 1, 2022

Joseph M. Lacey, Jr., 60, passed peacefully away October 1, 2022 after many years of illness.

Born in Melbourne, Florida, Joe had lived in the Tallmadge area for most of his life. He retired in 2013 from B&W with 23 years of service. Joe was a member of St. Joseph Parish in Cuyahoga Falls and the Knights...

Sep 29, 2022

Samuel Vechter, 84, passed away on September 29, 2022. Born in Akron, Ohio.

Sam lived in Akron till he joined the Navy. In the Navy, he traveled the world, where he met his wife, June, in Italy on a blind date. He was stationed in Connecticut and Virginia for many years. After serving twenty years, he retired...

Sep 27, 2022

Dolores Mihalik, 82, passed away peacefully at home with her family on September 27, 2022.

Born in Clarence, Pennsylvania, Dolores had lived in Mogadore since 1964.  She was a member of St. Matthew Parish.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Margaret Kachik

Dolores is survived by her husband, Walter;...

Sep 24, 2022

Mike (Michele) Centola, 101, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2022.  He was born in Akron and lived most of his life in the area.

Mike had a love for Polka music, and he and his wife Agnes enjoyed dancing to Polka music at various locations in the Akron area.  Mike had a curiosity for crafting and electronics...

Sep 21, 2022

Ted A. Anti (Tibor)

On Wednesday, September 21, Ted Anti, a beloved Husband and Papa, passed away peacefully at his home with his Wife at his side. He was 89 years old. He immigrated here from Budapest, Hungry in 1956. Just 3 years later he met the love of his life, Louise while waiting at a bus...

Sep 20, 2022

Helen I Beichler, 88, passed away September 20, 2022, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.

Born and raised in Rittman, Helen was the youngest child and only girl. After Helen graduated from Rittman High School, she began her first job at the Morton Salt Company in Wadsworth, Ohio.

In 1956 Helen married Richard...

Sep 18, 2022

John P Rebrey (78) passed on September 18,2022 from Alzheimer's.   John enjoyed his motorcycles and cars in his early years, in his later years, it was building things for his home, working in the yard, going on vacation and being with his grandchildren, and great grandchildren.  John was an avid Steeler fan and went to many games, he had...

Sep 17, 2022

Susan M. Swejk (McLuskie) was born on February 3, 1937. She went home to her Lord and Savior on September 17, 2022. She was a member of Annunciation Church, devoting time to the prayer chain, fish fries and the theater club. She also volunteered at Mobile Meals. Susie was a member of the Polish American Citizens Club where she...

Sep 17, 2022

On the morning of September 17, 2022 Louis "Buzz" Zimmerman passed peacefully from this life near the end of his 90th year.

Buzz was a graduate of Flint North High School in Flint, Michigan before serving 2 years in the Army during the Korean War. After his discharge he continued his education and graduated from Central Michigan...

Sep 15, 2022

Nutusha (Tosha) Lynn Anderson Curren, of Tallmadge Ohio, has unexpectedly taken flight into the heavens at age 53, on September 15, 2022. She was born to loving parents Wayne and Joyce Anderson in Wadsworth, Ohio on September 11, 1969.

She left behind her best friend and life partner of 23 years, Todd Mosko; her 16-year-old son,

Sep 15, 2022

Eric James (Jim) Wardle, 91, passed away September 15, 2022.

Born in London, England, Jim lived in Akron since 1957.  He pursued his passion for anything related to cars and enjoyed a career in the automobile industry which included positions as Regional Sales Manager for British Leyland and Service Manager for Geller Imports.  He was an active...

Sep 11, 2022

Susan Jane Schunk (nee Loy), 77, passed away Sept. 11, 2022, at her home in Tallmadge, Ohio, surrounded by family.

Born July 10, 1945, in Altoona, Pa., Susan lived most of her life in Tallmadge with her husband of 53 years, Richard A. Schunk. The couple married Jan. 11, 1969, in Altoona, celebrating 50 years together in...

Sep 7, 2022

Betty Ann (Gardner) Stalnaker, 92, was reunited with her husband of 66 years on September 7, 2022. Surrounded by loving family, she passed away peacefully in her home. Betty was born on February 5, 1930 to Joseph Martin and Sarah Elizabeth (Stout) Gardner. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Carroll (Gene) Eugene Stalnaker; great-granddaughter,...