obituaries

Oct 29, 2025

Eli Henry Maravich, 87, Passed away October 29, 2025. Born in Kirwan Heights, Collier Township Pennsylvania,

Eli lived most of his life in Mogadore Ohio. At Mogadore High School he was an accomplished athlete, playing football, baseball, basketball and was a record holder in long jump and high jump in track. He attended Akron University on a...

Oct 28, 2025

Juanita E. Burson, 78, passed away October 28, 2025. Born in Alliance, she had lived in Tallmadge the past 20 years.

Juanita retired as a Nurse from St. Joseph Healthcare. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Alliance. Juanita was a cat lover.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John...

Oct 25, 2025

Sandra "Sandy" Sue Tsolakis, 68, passed away October 25, 2025.  Born in Akron, she lived most of her life in the area.

Sandy was a devoted member of Grace Cathedral. She loved traveling, dancing, and bringing her family together whenever possible. She made every holiday, birthday or family event magical. Sandy loved decorating and baking for holidays....

Oct 18, 2025

Carl Raymond Gessler, 91, beloved father, brother, grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully at home on October 18th, 2025.

Born on April 12th, 1934, Carl grew up in North Hill and thereafter became a lifelong resident of Tallmadge, Ohio. He graduated from St. Vincent High School in 1953 started college at Kent State University. In 1954, he...

Oct 18, 2025

Linda Marie Massalsky, 74, passed away October 18, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her family. Born in Warren, she lived in Beloit for the last 25 years.

Linda was a member of the Atwater Church of the Nazarene and Beloit Friends Church.  She loved to crochet, play Bingo, watch the Food Channel, Sunday dinners and spending...

Oct 17, 2025

With deep love and full hearts, we celebrate the life of Geraldine "Gerry" Battista, who passed away peacefully on October 17, 2025, at the age of 90 — exactly 90 and a half years to the day. She often reminded us of this milestone with a twinkle in her eye and a proud smile, delighting in the fact that...

Oct 15, 2025

Louis Kuhn passed peacefully in his sleep at Lewis Center, Ohio, at age 98. He was born in Akron, but his parents moved shortly after to a farm near Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, where he spent his formative years and went to school. After a brief stint in the Canadian Navy at the end of World War II, he returned...

Oct 14, 2025

Gary A. Herman, 78, passed away October 14, 2025. Born in Kyser, West Virginia, he lived most of his life in Tallmadge.

Gary retired from his sales position at Everlast. He enjoyed camping and fishing, doing genealogy research on his family, and wine.

He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Naomi Herman;...

Oct 11, 2025

Vincent A DeLuca Jr. passed away October 11, 2025. He was born to Vincent Anthony Sr. and Mary Elizabeth (Osco) DeLuca in Akron, Ohio December 17, 1945. "Butch" was the 3 rd of 4 children in the family and was the "most beautiful" baby according to his mother. He spent his childhood in the South Akron family home on...

Oct 9, 2025

Bridget McMullen, 94, passed away October 9, 2025. Born in Hastings, Pennsylvania, she lived most of her life in Tallmadge.

Bridget loved to dance, sew, crochet, cook and volunteer where needed. Her faith and family were very important to her. She enjoyed watching the Cleveland Guardians.

She was preceded in death by her husband of...

Oct 8, 2025

With deep love and sadness, we share that Kathy Stayanchi passed away peacefully on October 8, 2025, at the age of 71 after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease.

Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Kathy lived a life full of faith, warmth, creativity, and laughter. She had a gift for making a house feel like home...

Oct 8, 2025

Marvin Virgil Breiding, 91, passed away October 8, 2025.  Born in Akron, he lived most of his life in Tallmadge.

Marvin worked for 35 years at Alexander Body and Fender then worked 25 years at Stark Enterprises. He officially retired at the age of 90.  He was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church for over...

Oct 6, 2025

Joan Daughety passed away on October 6, 2025 at the age of 91. She was born On March 5, 1934 in Akron, Ohio to Joseph and Ann Bator.

Joan enjoyed baking and making candy. She was known for her "peanut butter fudge". She also attended the East Market St. Church.

In addition to her parents,...

Oct 5, 2025

On Sunday, October 5, 2025, Terry Saxe, 80, passed away at home surrounded by family.

Terry was born on April 16, 1945 in Akron, Ohio. He was the middle child of Meredith and Alice Saxe. He was a 1964 graduate of Mogadore High School. He served 2 years in the U.S. Army. On November 2, 1968, he...

Oct 4, 2025

Loretta J. Seymour, 90, passed away quietly into the arms of Jesus on October 4, 2025 after a 5-year battle with Alzheimer's.

Born on March 23, 1935, she was a graduate of Tallmadge High School. She retired after 25 years of service at the J.C. Penny Company. Jean's passion was first and foremost her faith and her...

Oct 1, 2025

It is with immense sorrow that we announce the passing of Forrest (Bill) Hoffman, 39, who departed too soon on October 1st. A devoted husband to Renee and loving father to Forrest and Liam, he was a beacon of kindness to all who knew him. With a heart for serving others, Bill's professional career began with Integrated Wealth Management...

Oct 1, 2025

Nancy Rue was born in Salisbury, Maryland in the height of the Great Depression and lived on Maryland's Eastern Shore until her family moved to New Castle, Pennsylvania.

She was the oldest of four children of Tilden and Louella Rue and helped take care of her younger siblings Norma, Judy and Gary along with the many chores...

Sep 29, 2025

Thomas L. Freyman, age 67 passed away Monday September 29, 2025 after courageously battling recent heath issues.

Thomas dedicated his career to helping others as a Physical Therapist Assistant.  He volunteered on the 708 Marine Corps veterans committee and loved helping seniors.  His passion was volunteering for Toys for Tots.  Thomas will be missed but is now...

Sep 27, 2025

Walter Scott Nickells, affectionately known as Scotty, passed away peacefully at Danbury Senior Living in Tallmadge, Ohio, at the age of 88.

Born in Prairie Lea, Texas, on September 20, 1937, Scotty was the beloved son of Walter Miles Nickells and Ora Mae Walker. The youngest of the family, he grew up alongside his brother, James Bryan,...

Sep 25, 2025

Joan "Annie" Marie DiPierro, 92, passed away September 25, 2025.  She was born and lived most of her life in Akron before moving to Ashland to be close to family.

Annie was a member of St, Edwards Church in Ashland. She enjoyed dancing, loved music and decorating her home.

She was preceded in death by...