obituaries

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...

Apr 4, 2022

Guy Richard Welsch, 71, went home to be with the Lord, April 4, 2022.

Guy served in the U.S. Army. He worked General Tire and retired from Don Joseph as a parts driver. He also worked at Fancy Dans making donuts. He was a member of Goodyear Heights Community Church. Guy was an avid Cleveland Browns and...

Apr 1, 2022

Yolanda Lorkowski, 59, passed away April 1, 2022. Born in Cleveland, she moved to Stow in 2008.

Yolanda enjoyed writing poetry and stories. She was an avid animal rescuer.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lee and Christine Hutch.

Yolanda is survived by her husband, John; sister, Coreatha Hutch of Stow;...

Apr 1, 2022

Geneva "Genny" Schaber passed away April 1, 2022 at the age of 89.

A lifelong resident of Akron she retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber after a long career. She enjoyed reading, playing cards, gambling and spending time with family.

Genny was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years Robert Schaber, two daughters...

Mar 29, 2022

Robert D Mayfield, 82, passed away peacefully March 29, 2022 surrounded by family. He was born in Akron and lived in Tallmadge for most of his life. Robert always showed courage, patience, and kindness. Despite the obstacles he faced later in his life, he kept everyone smiling till the end.

Robert lived a very accomplished life serving...

Mar 28, 2022

Robert "Mike" Black 66 passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 28, 2022.

You may hold our hands for awhile but will be in our hearts forever.  We will love and miss you everyday.

Mike will deeply be missed by his wife of 39 years Brenda, their children Angela (Jon Longshore) Michael and...

Mar 26, 2022

Carole Stemple, 61, passed away March 26, 2022.

Per her wishes, no services will be held,

Mar 26, 2022

In honor of James W. Tatton born April 11, 1939.  Jim went home to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 26, 2022.

Our hearts are broken yet we have perfect peace in knowing that  Jim joins his wife of nearly 58 years. Peggy and Jim are both rejoicing in the Lord's ultimate healing.

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Mar 25, 2022

Richard W. Thomas, Sr., 92, went to be with the Lord on March 25, 2022.

He served in the Army during the Korean conflict. He worked hard all of his life and helped all those he could. He loved the outdoors, vintage cars, and especially his family.

Richard is survived by his wife, 4 children,...

Mar 24, 2022

Gary A. Foley, 73, passed away March 24, 2022. He was born in Akron and lived in Goodyear Heights for the past 23 years.

Gary attended Firestone High School and graduated from Emporia College in Kansas.  He was employed by the Akron Beacon Journal for 27 years, until his retirement in early 2022. Gary loved entertaining family...

Mar 24, 2022

Helen L. Ratliff, 92, passed away March 24, 2022. Born in Akron, she has lived in Tallmadge most of her life.

Helen enjoyed cooking, gardening, camping and fishing.  She loved celebrating family events.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lee and Clara Taylor; daughter, Terri Hughes; son in law, JD Rosenbaum; daughter in...

Mar 23, 2022

Estella "Sue" Jane Shuman, 104, passed away March 23, 2022.Born in Curwensville, Pennsylvania, she has lived in the Akron area since 1928.

Sue had worked at Goodyear Tire and Rubber during World War II working on Airships. She was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church.

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

Mar 20, 2022

Norma Ferrara, 98, passed away March 20, 2022. She was born in Stow and lived most of her life in Kent.

Norma retired as the Office Manager at Ulrich Professional Group with over 30 years service.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph; parents, Albert and Lilly Shaver, and all of her brothers...

Mar 19, 2022

John Joseph Barbetta, 54, passed away March 19, 2022. Born in Akron, he had lived in Brimfield for 19 years.

John was employed with UPS as a driver for over 30 years. He was a member of the First Congregational Church of Tallmadge. John was an avid outdoorsman, who spent countless hours hunting and fishing.  If he...

Mar 18, 2022

Lawrence Ray Clarke, 98, passed away March 18, 2022.  He was born in Cleveland, Ohio and graduated from Shaw High School. Larry then served in the U.S. Army Air Corp from February 1943 to November 1945 as a bombardier on B-24 Bombers.

Larry attended  Western Reserve University and Cleveland Marshal Law School. He spent a lifetime in...

Mar 17, 2022

Allen Odell Kalbaugh, 93, passed away March 17, 2022. Born in Akron, he lived most of his life in the Brimfield area.

Odell retired with over 30 years of service with the Lawson Milk Company as a manager of distribution and worked 5 ½ years as a custodian with Field Local Schools. He grew up on the...

Mar 15, 2022

Sugako Jan ("Suzie") Sakae Kuhne Pease

Sugako passed away peacefully in the presence of her children at St. Luke Nursing Home in North Canton, Ohio on Thursday, March 15. Sugako Sakae was born in Naze, Kagoshima Prefecture, Amami Oshima, Japan, on September 2, 1932, to Chiyoko and Junkchiro Sakae.  She was the eldest of 10 children.  She...