obituaries

Jun 16, 2022

Timothy E. Gregg, 55, passed away June 16, 2022.

Born in Akron, Tim had lived in Tallmadge since 1998.  He was employed with Jordan Power as Vice President and Sales Manager for 39 years.  He was past President of Goodyear Heights Baseball League, and coached baseball and basketball in Goodyear Heights and Tallmadge. Tim refereed basketball and...

Jun 15, 2022

William "Bill" Kirkwood, 68, passed away June 15, 2022.  Born in Akron, he lived most of his life in Tallmadge.

Bill worked in quality control at Maag. He was a Mason and a member of the Tadmor Shrine where he was a Temple Guard and rode in the parades. Bill loved spending time riding with his wife....

Jun 14, 2022

John Richard Rogers, 84, ascended peacefully to be with the Lord and to reunite with his beloved wife Donna on June 14, 2022  He was born and raised in Youngstown where he graduated from South High School and was a resident of Tallmadge since 1975. He served as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army Reserve.  John and Donna establish,...

Jun 11, 2022

The family of Thomas "Tom" Andrew of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio is saddened to announce his passing on June 11th, 2022, at the age of 66. Tom fought a courageous battle with cancer, and left this world surrounded by his loved ones who will continue to honor his legacy by living their lives to the fullest just as he did....

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...