obituaries

May 5, 2022

Thomas Jenkins, 93, passed away May 5, 2022.  He was a life resident of Akron.

Tom served in the U.S. Navy. He retired from Goodyear and was a US and Canada negotiator for the URW. After retiring he worked for Four Seasons Service running a mowing crew for 14 years until his wife became ill.  Tom took...

May 4, 2022

Frank Joseph Leonardi, 97, Tallmadge Ohio, passed away peacefully May 4, 2022 with family by his side.

Frank was born in Akron, Ohio on December 28, 1924 to Marion and Jenny (Giancontieri) Leonardi. He graduated from Garfield High School, attended Akron University while working for the Goodyear Aircraft Corporation.  Frank joined the Army Air Force, and served...

May 2, 2022

Steven Wayne Long passed away on May 2, 2022, his 75th birthday.  Steve, often known as Wayne, died of natural causes at his home in Tallmadge.

Steve was born and raised in Tallmadge. He graduated from Tallmadge High School, learned (and taught) electronics in the US Air Force, studied at Akron University, and acquired technical and business...

Apr 29, 2022

Carle Edwin Wyler, 88, passed away peacefully April 29, 2022.

Born in Coshocton, Ohio, Carle lived in Tallmadge for most of his life.  He retired in 1994 from Cuyahoga Falls Board of Education after 37 years of service as a school administrator. Carle was an avid antique John Deere collector.  He was a member of the Cuyahoga...

Apr 26, 2022

Margaret Wilson, 85, passed away April 26, 2022. Born in Cambria, PA., she lived most of her life in Akron North Hill area.

Margaret (Peggy) Wilson retired from Akron City Hospital in 1995 after 30 years of service where she worked as a registered nurse. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Cuyahoga Falls...

Apr 25, 2022

Carol D. Malicoat, 96, passed away April 25, 2022. Born in Akron, she lived most of her life in the Tallmadge area.

Carol had worked at Mercury Mold and Machine and was a member of Tallmadge United Methodist Church.  She also was a member of Tallmadge AARP and The Primetimers.  She loved playing cards and fishing, but...

Apr 17, 2022

Michelle Berkey, 51, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022 after a long battle with kidney cancer.  She was born October 3, 1970 in Parkersburg, WV.  She grew up in Canton, OH and had lived in Tallmadge since 1998.

Michelle worked at the Bomb Shelter in Akron, where she enjoyed learning about vintage items.  She enjoyed...

Apr 17, 2022

Mark Russell Keefer, 74, of Akron, passed away at his home on Sunday, April 17, 2022, after a short battle with cancer.

Mark was born in Connellsville, PA, to A.R. and Marjorie Lou (Rush) Keefer on March 3, 1948.  They moved to Ohio when he was young, where he attended and graduated from Warren Harding High School,...

Apr 17, 2022

Jaxx (Kent Hartong) Hartogh, 61, of Akron passed away April 17, 2022.

He graduated from Springfield High School, Kent State University and in pursuit of a nursing degree at Stark State. A proud accomplishment was that he made the Fall 2021 President's List by earning a 4.0 GPA. He had passion for cooking (especially pie), art, fashion,...

Apr 16, 2022

June Canavan, 81, passed away April 16, 2022. Born in Alexandria, Kentucky, she lived most of her life in Akron.

June had worked at Western Southern Life insurance and Firestone in the clerical department.  She enjoyed gardening, all plants and vegetables, baking and cooking. June loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

She...

Apr 13, 2022

Karen Marie Drechsler, 65, gained her wings on April 13, 2022. Born in Akron, she lived most of her life in the Tallmadge and Mogadore area.

Karen retired after 20+ years as a teacher at Akron Public Schools. She enjoyed going to the beach, reading, jet skiing, traveling, and listening to country music. She held a special...

Apr 12, 2022

Roger Bartlett Leuthner:  May 21, 1948 (Cleveland, Ohio) - April 12, 2022 (Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio)

He was the son of Elizabeth Bartlett Leuthner and Robert Leuthner of Cleveland; grandson of Marjorie and Sydney Bartlett of Cleveland, Emelia and Frank Leuthner of Sharpsville PA; husband of the late Renate Werner Leuthner.

Roger is survived by his...

Apr 12, 2022

Dennis G. Lakarosky, Sr., 75, joined his loving wife (Linda) in Heaven on April 12, 2022. He spent most of his life in Barberton, OH.

Denny worked as a machinist for his entire career until retirement, but his real passion in life was motorcycles, music and his family.

Denny is survived by his daughters, Wanda...

Apr 12, 2022

Pamela Kay (Slee) Marsden, 74, peacefully passed away April 12, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Akron, raised in Ellet, she had been married over 50 years to her high school sweetheart, Kent. Pam was a member of First Congregational Church of Tallmadge.  She enjoyed reading, crosswords, traveling on her annual sister vacations and her 60 year...

Apr 11, 2022

Theodore "Ted" Snyder passed away April 11, 2022, at the age of 88. Ted was born in Constableville, New York. He lived most of his life in Tallmadge, Ohio, where he raised a family and enjoyed the company of family and friends.

Ted served honorably in the U.S. Marines during the Korean War and was a machinist...

Apr 9, 2022

Sandra Kaye Jones, 78, passed away April 9, 2022. Born in Akron, she lived most of her life in the Tallmadge and Mogadore area.

Sandra was a school teacher with the Akron Public Schools and a member of Mogadore United Methodist Church.  She was an avid reader, loved to travel and volunteer her time. She loved spending...

Apr 8, 2022

Biff A. Baker passed away peacefully, surrounded by his wife and children, on April 8, 2022 at the age of 65. He was born March 14, 1957 in Akron, Ohio to Richard and Donna Baker. He graduated from Tallmadge high school in 1975 and McKim Technical Institute in 1976. After graduation he began his career in HVAC.

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Apr 8, 2022

Erica Lynn Metzgar, 24, went home to be with the Lord, April 8, 2022.  Born in Cuyahoga Falls, she lived most of her life in Springfield Township.

Erica was a bright soul who made everyone feel welcomed and loved. Her laugh, smile and sense of humor was intoxicating. She was the person to tell you how it...

Apr 8, 2022

Lynn D. Carr, 81, passed away April 8, 2022. Born in Akron, Lynn and his wife Judy provided a loving family home for over 40 years. He retired as a diesel mechanic from Galehouse Construction after 30 years of service. He had tremendous skill in woodworking and enjoyed dogs, cars, fishing in Canada, trips to Hershey Pennsylvania, and telling...

Apr 7, 2022

Early Thursday morning, April 7th, as her daughter sang to her, Vesta "Ruthie" Hoisington left her earthly home to join her husband Jim, in Heaven. The months preceding her death, her family made sure she had an unlimited supply of coffee, cream sticks, and her favorite Sunday meal, Greaty Grandma's chicken pot pie.

Vesta was born July...