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Andrew T. Macro
Jun 7, 2022
Andrew T. Macro, 29, passed away June 7, 2022. Born in Akron, He lived all of his life in the Akron area.
Andrew was a loving person he wore his heart on his sleeve. His personality allowed him to make friends easily with anyone.
Andrew was employed as a CNC operator at General Die Casters....
Martha L. (Mayberry) Mccloud
Jun 3, 2022
Martha L. McCloud, 88, passed away June 3, 2022. Born in Barnesville, she lived in Tallmadge most of her life.
She was a member of My Community Life Church. Martha also was a member of Tallmadge AARP and the Tallmadge Primetimers. She loved to crochet, travel, and go to concerts at the Hartville Kitchen.
She...
Kenny Filax
Jun 2, 2022
Kenny Filax, 82, passed away June 2, 2022. Born in Karpathos, Greece, he lived most of his life in Tallmadge.
Kenny was a successful businessman. He had a great family, raised three beautiful children and cherished his grandchildren. Kenny believed in God and we will miss him dearly.
He was preceded in death by his...
Frances (Talarico) Deluca
Jun 1, 2022
Frances DeLuca, (nee Talarico), 84, died June 1, 2022.
Upon graduation from Garfield High School, Frances worked at Ohio Bell. She was an avid Homemaker. Frances and Vic enjoyed winters in Marco Island, but their greatest joy was spending time with their grandchildren.
Frances was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Vittorio...
Michele "Mike" Rinaldi
Jun 1, 2022
Michele "Mike" Rinaldi, 82, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on June 1, 2022.
Born and raised in Bonefro, Italy, Mike began his apprenticeship as a mason at the age of thirteen. He practiced this craft for the rest of his life. At the age of seventeen, he bravely adventured to Switzerland to work and send...
Joseph C. Wise
May 29, 2022
Together Again – Joseph Calvin Wise, 98, passed away May 29, 2022. He was born at home, May 20, 1924 to Anna and Dewey Wise, Sr.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 64 years, Delphine; sisters, Mary (Richard) Gras, Ida Mae (Fred) Pockrandt; and brother, Dewey (Shirley) Wise.
Joe is...
Marie (Angerstien) Ward
May 29, 2022
Clennie Marie Ward, 89, passed away peacefully at home on May 29, 2022. Born in Akron, she lived most of her life in Tallmadge.
Marie was a homemaker who loved to sew. She was a member of the PSP Sewing Group and the Evangelical Church of Akron.
She was preceded in death by her husband,...
Frank David Moore
May 26, 2022
Frank David Moore, 83, passed away May 26, 2022.
Born in Mesopotamia, Ohio, Frank lived in the Tallmadge area for most of his life. He was a graduate of Tri-State College in Angola, Indiana. Frank retired in 1998 from Saint-Gobain with 38 years of service. He was a brilliant engineer with over 100 patents. He traveled the...
Shane Marcel Smith
May 19, 2022
Shane Marcel Smith, 32, passed away suddenly on May 19, 2022. He was born in Akron on February 7, 1990 and lived most of his life in Copley area.
Shane was a 2008 graduate of Copley High School, where he excelled in football, baseball and Wrestling. He enjoyed all and every sport and was an avid fan...
Dawn R. (Petryshak) Paxton
May 18, 2022
Dawn R. Paxton, 52, passed away May 18, 2022. Born in Cuyahoga Falls, she lived most of her live in the Akron area.
Dawn worked for the County of Summit fiscal office with 20 years service.
She was preceded in death by her father in law, Ray Paxton.
Dawn is survived by her...
Carol (Purdy) Carothers
May 17, 2022
Carol K Carothers, age 85 of Tallmadge, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 17, 2022. Carol was born on July 21, 1936 in Cadiz, Ohio. She was raised in Harrisville, Ohio. Carol graduated in 1957 from Ohio Valley School of Nursing in Wheeling, West Virginia as an RN.
She worked for 25...
Joan M. Kovalcik
May 16, 2022
Joan M. Kovalcik, 88, passed away May 16, 2022.
Born in Cleveland, Joan lived in the Tallmadge area for 57 years and was loved by all who knew her. She made everyone she encountered feel like family with her endless compassion, vivacious personality, and witty sense of humor. She retired in 2001 from Tallmadge City Schools. She...
Albert Robert Muller
May 16, 2022
Albert Robert Muller, 88, passed away May 16, 2022.
Born in Brooklyn, New York, Albert had lived in Tallmadge for most of his life. He retired in 2001 from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company with 44 years of service as a Chemical Engineer. Albert was a member of The Church of The Covenant in Canton, where he...
William F Floto
May 13, 2022
William F Floto, 84, passed away May 13, 2022. Born and raised in Akron, Ohio, he lived in Tallmadge over 25 years.
He served in the United States Army and was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church, Knights of Columbus Council 5613 and Tallmadge Primetimers. Bill was a friendly, good-natured man with a wonderful sense...
Maida B. Ritterbeck
May 13, 2022
Maida B. Ritterbeck, 96, of Tallmadge passed into eternity from age related complications on May 13, 2022.
She was preceded in death by husband; Paul J. Ritterbeck; infant son, John Ritterbeck; parents, Perry and Icy Cogar, and eight of her nine siblings.
Survived by sons, Kenneth (Heidi) Brake, David (Gail) Ritterbeck: daughters, Theresa Ritterbeck, Bernice...
Weyman Kitchen
May 12, 2022
Weyman Kitchen, 81, passed away May 12, 2022. Born in Marietta, Georgia, he had lived in Randolph most of his life.
Weyman was a self employed truck driver and owned Texaco and Arco in Stow. He enjoyed working on cars and when he was younger, he enjoyed going to Dragway 42 with his '56 Thunderbird. He enjoyed...
Richard "Rick" Alan Walker
May 9, 2022
Richard "Rick" Alan Walker, 69, passed away May 9, 2022.
Born in Akron, Rick had lived in the Tallmadge area for most of his life. He graduated from Tallmadge High School, where he played basketball. Rick loved his family and enjoyed the many gatherings that they had. He especially enjoyed time with his family boating at Berlin...
Jerry Edward Feeman
May 8, 2022
Jerry Edward Feeman, 66, passed away May 8th, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Akron, Jerry lived in the Tallmadge area most of his life. He was a graduate of Ellet High School, Class of 1974. Jerry was a long time Relator/Appraiser and served on many different boards. He was a member of Tallmadge Lutheran...
Richard James D'Amato
May 6, 2022
Richard James D'Amato
February 26, 1949 - Â May 6, 2022
In Memory : Richard was born in Cleveland, but was living in California when bands were popping up everywhere. His claim to fame came when he joined the "Outsiders" in the late 60's, playing bass guitar and vocals. The band had the one hit wonder...
Bruce A Wolf
May 5, 2022
Bruce A. Wolf, 74, passed away May 5, 2022.
Born in Akron, Bruce had lived in the Akron area for most of his life. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard. Bruce retired in 2019 from the Norton Company.
Bruce is survived by his wife, Susan; daughters, Heather Deem and Yvette Sill; son, Jason Hill;...
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