obituaries

Jul 23, 2022

Nicholas de Lorme, 28, of Hickory, North Carolina, went to heaven on July 23, 2022 after a brief but strong fight against cancer. Nick was born in Flint, Michigan on June 27, 1994. Nick graduated with his bachelor's degree from Bowling Green State University (OH) in 2015 and his JD and Sports Law Certificate from Marquette University Law School...

Jul 22, 2022

Tallmadge: Dolores M. (Dolly) Urban, 89, passed away, July 22, 2022.   Dolly, was born and raised in Toledo, OH, was a long-time resident of Tecumseh, Michigan, and a resident of Tallmadge for the past 22 years.

Dolly was a devoted wife and mother and dedicated her life to her family.  Vic was the love of her life...

Jul 21, 2022

Elmer Plouri, 101, passed away July 21, 2022.  He was born in Akron where he lived all of his life.  Elmer attended North High School then worked for B.F. Goodrich Tire and Rubber until his retirement.

He was preceded in death by his wife of over 60 years, Evelyn; sisters, Theresa Plouri and Beatrice Taormina; and his...

Jul 12, 2022

Ronald Alan Rountree, 73, peacefully passed away surrounded by family on July 12, 2022.

Born and raised in Deep Creek, Virginia, a place and community that always held a special place in his heart, Ron had lived in Mogadore, where established his family home and raised four great boys. He retired in 2010 as an Executive Director...

Jul 11, 2022

John S. Elmerick, 58, passed away July 11, 2022.

Born in Akron, John had lived most of his life in the area.  He was employed with Roadway for 30 years.  John was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church.  John had an adventurous spirit.  He loved to travel and always bought souvenirs for his nieces and...

Jul 11, 2022

Anna J. Comeione (nee Cetnarowski), a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, sister and friend, 93, passed away July 11, 2022.

Anne was born June 3, 1929, to John and Josephine Cetnarowski in Akron. She was a devout Catholic & a member of the Visitation of Mary Parish/Annunciation St. John's Parish. She loved to cook, sew, bake,...

Jul 9, 2022

Rose Marie Casalinova (Merendino), was born July 9, 1942 in Akron, Ohio, the youngest of five children, to Italian immigrants Frank and Santa Merendino.  She died Saturday, July 9, 2022, in Tallmadge, Ohio on her 80th birthday.

Rose grew up in Akron, graduated from St. Mary's High School, and worked for the Akron Public Schools for 22...

Jul 8, 2022

Les "Ho" Cockerham passed away July 8, 2022.

Les was born May 20, 1935 in Friars Hill WV to the late Avery Lee and Grace Cockerham.

HE was preceded in death by his wife, Joanne, who passed away July 8, 2005. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Bill; sisters, Norma Bingham and...

Jul 8, 2022

Marvin G. Reed, 83, passed away peacefully at home, July 8, 2022. He was born on November 18, 1938 in Elm Grove, WV, and was a life-long resident of Tallmadge.

He retired as Manager of the Real Estate Department of Ohio Edison with 41 years of service. He was a member of the Tallmadge Masonic Lodge and...

Jul 6, 2022

Rita Brett-Dallesandro passed away July 6, 2022.

She was born in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of Joseph and Victoria Brett.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Thomas and Terrance, and niece, Laura.

Rita is survived by her husband, Gerald Dallensandro; sister, Rosemary; brother, Kevin (Kathy); sister-in-law, Barbara; stepdaughter Velvet, and...

Jul 5, 2022

Allan "Al" McCaulley, 81, passed away July 5, 2022.

Born in Altoona, Pennsylvania, Al had lived most of his life in the Cuyahoga Falls/Tallmadge areas.

He worked in the camera department for the FBI and printing department at Rohrich Corporation. Al was president of the Jaycees, a cub scout master, a member of Summit County...

Jul 4, 2022

Michael Ernest Scherer, 67, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, July 4, 2022.

Born in Ravenna, Ohio, Michael lived in the Tallmadge area most all his life.  He was in the roofing and construction business for over 45 years. He was an avid farmer, occasional fisherman, entrepreneur and expert gardener. He liked to travel, hike,...

Jul 2, 2022

Sarah A. Riley, 81, passed away July 2, 2022.

Born in Youngstown, Ohio, Sarah had lived in Tallmadge since 1975. She was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church. Sarah enjoyed painting ceramics, bowling, doll collecting, helping with church dinners but most of all spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death...

Jul 1, 2022

Winnifred Turner (née Van der Ploeg), age 89, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2022.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Gorrilt  and Edelina Van der Ploeg; brothers, Peter, George, Paul; sisters, Verna and Pearl; and son in law, Mark Allan Bower.

Winnie is survived by her children, Jamie (Mike) Smead, Perry (Hennie)...

Jun 30, 2022

William Vincent DeLuca, 84, passed away June 30, 2022. Born in Alliance, he lived most of his life in Akron.

William served in the U.S. Army Reserves and was a graduate of St. Mary's High School. He retired from Goodyear Rubber as a Tire Inspector.  He was a member of St. Mary's/St. Bernard's Parish, where he went...

Jun 23, 2022

David M. Gausman, 75, passed away June 23, 2022.  He was born and lived most of his life in Akron.

David retired as a Mechanical Engineer at Ohio Edison.  He enjoyed cars (built a Cobra Kit car), and had an antique Corvette.  He also enjoyed anything with finances and the stock markets.  He shared some of his...

Jun 21, 2022

Noreen P. Collins, 62, passed away June 21, 2022.

Calling hours will be held Sunday, June 26th from 1-3 PM at Donovan Funeral Home - 17 Southwest Ave. Tallmadge, OH, 44278.

Per her wishes, private funeral services will be held at the convenience of her family.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a...

Jun 21, 2022

Robert Elias Bossick, 74, passed away June 21, 2022. Born in Sharon, Pennsylvania, he lived most of his life in  Mogadore.

Robert served in the U.S. Army and retired in 2011 as an Electrical Engineer at Owens-Corning after working at Ford and Firestone. He loved music, especially folk music and was a member of the Tamburitzans, a...

Jun 19, 2022

James "Jim" Eagon, 79, passed away June 19, 2022 after a short illness.

He was born in Akron on July 9, 1942.

Jim served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Conflict. He retired from Norfolk & Southern Railroad as a Locomotive Engineer. He was a Mason and a member of NEOCC.

He...

Jun 17, 2022

Rick B. Knight, 56, passed away June 17, 2022. Born in Akron, Rick lived most of his life in the Cleveland area. He loved his job as a machinist at Northlake Steel. He adored all the people he worked with and our family is so thankful to all of them. Rick enjoyed camping, bonfires, and tubing down the river...