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Barbara Ann Young
Feb 13, 2022
Barbara Ann Young, 87, went home to be with the Lord on February 13, 2022 with her daughters and sister by her side.
Born to the late Joseph C. Gadel and Bernice H. (Wooster) Gadel, she lived most of her life in the Akron area graduating from St. Mary's High School in 1952.
She was...
Julie Ann Light
Feb 11, 2022
Julie Ann Light, 59, passed away February 11, 2022.
Julie lived her entire life in the Goodyear Heights area in Akron. She was a 1981 East High School graduate. She was a General Manager for McDonald's for over 40 years. Julie was also an active member of the Hibernian Club. Julie loved her family and friends, the...
Mary Louise (Minor) Morris
Feb 11, 2022
Mary Louise Morris (Minor), 65, passed away February 11, 2022 due to covid complications. Born in Akron, she resided in Fernandina Beach, Florida.
She was retired from Duval County Public School District after 30+ years. Mary enjoyed photography and taking pictures of the sunrise and sunsets, which she posted daily for her friends and family to enjoy....
Carol Ann (Ufkes) Bersani
Feb 10, 2022
Carol Ann (Ufkes) Bersani of Tallmadge, OH passed away peacefully on February 10, 2022. She will be deeply missed by her family, numerous friends and work colleagues.
Carol retired after nearly 50 years as a Professor of Early Childhood Education at Kent State University where she created and served as the Director of the KSU Child Development...
Timothy Considine
Feb 9, 2022
Timothy Considine, 73, passed away February 9, 2022. Tim was born October 24, 1948 to the late Thomas and Margaret (Allen) Considine living in the Akron area all his life.
A graduate of North High School, after graduation, Tim joined the Army and served his country in the Vietnam War as a medic. Once he returned home,...
Sandra Lebeth (Wilson) Green
Feb 9, 2022
Sandra Lebeth (Wilson) Green, 78, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 9, 2022.
Sandy was born August 27, 1943 and was raised in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio until she married her high school sweetheart Bob in 1963 and he moved her across the bridge to North Hill where she lived the remainder of her life.
...Maryann (Sztaba) Myszka
Feb 9, 2022
MaryAnn R. Myszka, 88, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2022. She was born on June 9, 1933 in Buffalo, NY to Anthony and Clara Sztaba.
She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. MaryAnn loved to travel both stateside and in Europe; especially Switzerland. She also enjoyed many trips with family and friends. Everyone she...
Gilbert Leclerc
Feb 9, 2022
Gilbert B. "Gil" Leclerc, 92, of Tallmadge, Ohio died on February 9, 2022.
Gil was born and raised in Sanford, Maine where he attended St. Ignatius High School. Gil and his brother, Ben, attended and graduated together in 1950 from St. Michael's College in Wenoski, VT.
Gil was employed by Goodall-Sanford textile mills, Pacific Mills...
Diana (Bollini) Zimmerman
Feb 7, 2022
Diana Zimmerman, 84, passed away February 7, 2022.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Richard L. Zimmerman.
Diana is survived by her sister, Christine (Terry) Justice of Scottsdale, AZ; daughters, Sherry Lohr of Mesa, AZ, Deb (Bob) Hahn of Cuyahoga Falls, Carleen (Steve) Nelsen of Kent; sons, Bob (Jennifer) Zimmerman...
Angie (Lerakis) Skeriotis
Feb 7, 2022
Angie (Lerakis) Skeriotis, 94 of Tallmadge, peacefully passed away Monday, February 7, 2022.
She was born November 20, 1927, in Monessen, Pennsylvania to the late John and Anna Lerakis. Angie persevered through adversity at a young age, which contributed to her strength and vitality. Upon returning to the United States from Greece, Angie married John Skeriotis and...
Kai Riggi
Feb 6, 2022
Kai was born into the family 2/13/08 in Oceana, WV and spent his entire life loved by one family. He crossed the rainbow bridge  2/6/22 after losing his battle to pneumonia just days before his 14th birthday. Kai was deeply loved by his human parents Crystal and Chris Riggi, and raised like a brother to Dominick Derosett. He got...
Waylon Lee Cuvelier
Feb 5, 2022
In Loving Memory of
Waylon Lee Cuvelier
Visitation will be 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. Thursday, February 17, 2022 at Donovan Funeral Home - Mogadore, 34 S Cleveland Ave., Mogadore,
Harriette K. Wilsterman
Feb 2, 2022
Harriette K. Wilsterman, (Kelly) was born in Elizabeth, NJ on March 1, 1923 and passed away peacefully in her home on February 2, 2022.
Harriette was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church and was a eucharist minister at Summit Villa. She dearly loved her children and grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by...
William C. Sparks, Jr.
Jan 28, 2022
William C. Sparks, Jr., 70, passed away January 28, 2022.
Born in Cullman, AL, William had lived in the Akron area most of his life. He retired in 2010 from Laborers Local #310 with over 20 years of service. William enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping and was an Alabama football fan.
He was preceded in death...
James A. Talbott
Jan 26, 2022
James Alden Talbott, 84, a resident of Mogadore, Ohio since 1967, was born August 5, 1937 in Jackson, Ohio (Jackson County), and passed away January 26, 2022.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Doris Talbott; sister, Diana Talbott; and grandson, William Wright.
James is survived by his wife, Mae; daughters, Virginia...
Ernest C Walters
Jan 24, 2022
Ernest C. Walters, 86, passed away January 24, 2022. Born in Akron, he raised a family and lived most of his life in Tallmadge, then moved to Kent upon retirement.
Ernest graduated from Tallmadge High School and went on to become Postmaster at the Tallmadge U.S. Post Office. He also was an active member of the Tallmadge...
David Barr
Jan 24, 2022
David George Barr passed away on January 24, 2022 at the age of 86.
He was born January 11, 1936 to Sarah and Jim Barr in Lakewood, Ohio
Dave's long and purposeful life as a husband, dad, grandpa, a Ft. Leonard Wood Military Company Commander, an Akron University Department of Education professor, and an artist...
Roy F. Brumley
Jan 22, 2022
Roy F. Brumley, 83, passed away January 22, 2022. Born in Fredericktown, PA, he lived most of his life in Akron.
Roy retired from the UAW Ford Walton Hills with 31 years of service. He was a hunter and fisherman. Roy gave his life to Jesus Christ on October 4, 2018 He now resides in Heaven with...
Susan Louise Getz
Jan 22, 2022
Susan Louise Getz, 69, passed away January 22, 2022.
Born in Akron, Sue had lived in Kentucky for 10 years and the past 25 years in Ravenna. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, cards, throwing parties, animals and especially spending time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her son, Andrew Amicarelli and parents, Frank...
Jesse Owens
Jan 21, 2022
Jesse Owens, age 91, passed away after a lengthy illness on January 21st, 2022.Jesse was born on December 2nd, 1930, to the late Cora Lee Owens-Kemper and Scott Owens.
Jesse was born in Oklahoma, but moved to Akron, OH, where he attended and graduated from East High School. Jesse was a Star Athlete, both in football and...
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