obituaries

Dec 3, 2021

Janice L. Salmons, 80, passed away December 3, 2021.

Born in Akron, Janice had lived in Tallmadge since 1968.  She was a member of First Congregational Church of Tallmadge. One of her biggest joys in life was being involved with Tallmadge Little League. Jan coached Tallmadge Little League softball from 1975 to 1982, including several All-Star teams,...

Dec 2, 2021

Jocelyn Livingston, 87, passed away December 2, 2021. She was born and lived her entire life in Akron.

Jocelyn had worked in Administration at Goodyear Tire & Rubber and was a member of Unity Chapel of Light Church. She enjoyed making rugs with her rug hooking club.

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

Nov 30, 2021

Vivian Harkins, 94, passed away November 30, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd; parents.

Vivian is survived by her son, Robert Alan (Trina) Harkins of Arlington, Texas; grandsons, Robert James and Jeffrey Alan Harkins; great grandchildren, Michael, Nicholas, Kelli Rose; many nieces and nephews;

A Celebration of Life Service...

Nov 28, 2021

Caroline Marie Myers, 93, went home to see her Lord Jesus Christ face to face on November 28, 2021, walking through the gates of pearl and on the street of gold.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, siblings, family members and friends.

She is survived by her sons, Mark (Sally Jo), John...

Nov 27, 2021

"Together Again"

I very sadly have to announce that my beloved son Willie "Butch" Hamilton left his earthly home to join hands in heaven with his very loving, caring and compassionate father, Willie "Frankie" Hamilton.  In edition he was embraced by his grandparents paternal and maternal and an entire host of uncles, aunts, and cousins on November...

Nov 26, 2021

Roland Frederick Ziek, Jr, 78, passed away November 26, 2021. Born in Parma, he lived in Suffield for 47 years.

Roland retired from General Tire as a mechanical Engineer and was also a consultant with Titnl Tire. He enjoyed fishing, gardening especially growing roses and enjoying his 15 dogs.

Preceded in death by his parents,...

Nov 25, 2021

While he waited on the Lord he lived a full and Godly life.

Richard (Dick) Gibson, of Tallmadge, Ohio passed away peacefully November 25, 2021, holding his granddaughters' hands. We know for certain that he was welcomed into the arms of his Savior and has been reunited with his dear wife, Ella.

Born August 26,...

Nov 24, 2021

Clara Marek passed away on November 24, 2021.

Clara was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She enjoyed gardening and the outdoors. From being an active 4-H mom with her daughter's horses to helping her son as a merit badge counselor and committee chairman for Kenmore Boy scout troop 210, she was always supportive of her children's...

Nov 24, 2021

Joseph "JC" Wagner, 61, passed away November 24, 2021. He was born and lived most of his life in the Akron area.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Barbara Wagner.

JC is survived by his sisters, Therese Wagner of Naples, FL, and Denise (Tom) Miller of Tallmadge; brother, Tony (Shelly) Wagner...

Nov 23, 2021

Frances Theresa Jendrisak passed away peacefully November 23, 2021.

She was born October 4, 1926 in Clarence, Pennsylvania.

In 1942 she joined the Vincentian Sister of Charity in Bedford, Ohio attended St. Johns College and received her Master's Degree in education at Kent State.  She taught at several parochial schools finally retiring from Independence Ohio...

Nov 22, 2021

Irene Rienzi, 93, passed away November 22, 2021.

Born in Akron, Irene had lived in the Akron area for most of her life.  She was a member of Nativity of the Lord Church. Irene enjoyed gardening and quilting.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Benny and son, John Rienzi.

Irene is...

Nov 20, 2021

In loving memory of Joseph "Joe" Kroslak

Joe passed away on November 20th 2021 at age 68 in Cuyahoga Falls Ohio. He is survived by his sons Joseph Charles (Brittany) Kroslak; Jeremy Ryan Kroslak; sister Helen Williams; and three grandchildren Jordyn Lynne Kroslak, Brooklyn Denise Kroslak and Joseph Charles Kroslak Jr.

Joe was born October...

Nov 20, 2021

Jean Ann Panaia, 83 of Akron, passed into eternal life, surrounded by her family and friends on November 20, 2021. She lived in Akron her entire life until Jean resided with her daughter, Diana and Tom in Tallmadge the last 18 months with a loving and family filled atmosphere.

She attended St. Vincent St Mary School and...

Nov 16, 2021

James L. Parianos, 82, passed away November 16, 2021. He was a life long resident of Akron.

Jim served in the U.S. Coast Guard and retired as a machinist from Akron Standard. He was a member of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. Jim also was a member of the Icarian Club, FOP #6, and the Fraternal Order of...

Nov 15, 2021

Thomas Arnold Letzler, 81, passed away November 15, 2021. He was born in Akron and lived in the area his entire life.

Tom was a member of First Congregational Church of Tallmadge where he served the church in Stephen Ministry, worked the sound board, and was a member of the transition team.  He enjoyed bird watching, going...

Nov 13, 2021

Joseph E. Jameson passed away after a courageous battle with Alzheimer November 13, 2021.

He fought the good fight.  He finished the race.  He kept the faith and now rests in the arms of Jesus.

Left to mourn his passing is his beloved sister Mary Ann, his best friend and care giver; also his nieces...

Nov 11, 2021

Tony Roppolo, 87, passed away peacefully in his sleep, November 11, 2021. He was born and lived all of his life Akron.

Tony was a graduate at Akron South High School where he was a star football player #32. He worked for Goodyear Tire and Rubber and was a member of St. Martha's-Blessed Trinity Church.

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Nov 10, 2021

Carolyn R. Wilkens, 73, passed away November 10, 2021.

Born in Akron, Carolyn lived in the Akron and Tallmadge areas all of her life.  She retired from PNC Bank with 38 years of service after which began a new love of rocking babies at Bright Horizon for the next five years. Carolyn was a member of First...

Nov 8, 2021

Howard R. Murray, 86, of Tallmadge, Ohio went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, November 8, 2021, at Tallmadge Health and Rehab Center. Howard was a faithful man who loved the Lord, his family and the church community.

Born May 12, 1935, in Paris Township, Ohio, Howard grew up in Ravenna, Ohio. Howard...

Nov 5, 2021

Delores A. Tronick, 90, passed away November 5, 2021.

Born in Coon Valley, Wisconsin, Delores had lived in Tallmadge since 1976 after moving from Green Bay, WI where she became a lifetime Packer Fan. She also had lived in LaCrosse, WI, Las Vegas and Anchorage, Alaska.

Delores was a lifelong learner who forced her parents...