obituaries

Oct 4, 2021

Sandra Marie Forejt, 72, of Tallmadge, Ohio, passed away peacefully October 4, 2021, with family by her side in her home, after a brief, aggressive bout with cancer.

Born in McKeesport, PA October 25, 1948 to the late Russell and Lena Stein, Sandy was raised in California, PA with her younger sister, Mary Jane. She attended Monongahela...

Oct 1, 2021

On October 1,2021, Our Lord in His infinite love and mercy welcomed His son, Alfred Lee Ostrander into his heavenly home and releasing him from his pain and suffering, placed him in the arms of our Blessed Lady, to whom he had great devotion.

Alfred was born on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 1936 to the late Clara...

Oct 1, 2021

Richard Smetts, 61, passed away October 1, 2021. He grew up in Tallmadge, he had lived in Randolph his adult life.

Richard worked at the Crystal Clinic. He enjoyed working on cars, dirt biking, mudding with his boys.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Carlene Smetts; sister, Debbie Watson, brother, Dave...

Oct 1, 2021

Joyce Webb went home to be with the Lord on October 1, 2021. She was born June 15, 1932 in West Virginia.

A long standing resident of Tallmadge, Ohio, she worked for Tallmadge City Schools for many years. Joyce enjoyed quilting with the ladies at church, tag sales, and square dancing.

She is preceded in...

Sep 29, 2021

Joseph Salvatore Amedeo, 87, passed away September 29. 2021.

Born in San Vito, Italy, Joseph had lived in the Akron/Tallmadge area most of his life.  He served in the U.S. Army.  Joseph was retired from Vito Gironda Construction and was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church.  He enjoyed going to the casinos, dancing with his...

Sep 27, 2021

Sunday, December 26, 1920 – Monday, September 27, 2021

Pauline Cincione, 100, passed away at home September 27, 2021.Born in Akron, Pauline had lived in the Tallmadge area since 1967.

She was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church.  Pauline enjoyed gardening, cooking and baking.She was preceded in death by her parents, Anna and...

Sep 26, 2021

Fatima F. Moore, 75, passed away September 26, 2021. Born in Guarulhos Sau Paulo, Brazil, she lived in Tallmadge.

Fatima had worked at GoJo, A Shulman, Caterpillar. She was also a substitute teacher at various local schools. Fatima was a member of The Chapel and enjoyed gardening, traveling and painting.

She was preceded in death...

Sep 25, 2021

Adam Michael Hiner, 37, became an angel on Saturday, September 25, 2021.

He was an amazing son, brother, uncle, friend, kitty dad, gamer, drummer, and an all-around badass. He was dealt a rough hand at life, but was never hesitant to celebrate the accomplishments and life experiences of those around him. Adam never met a stranger. From ...

Sep 25, 2021

Mary Ann Hunt born April 20, 1926 in Cleveland, Ohio died September 25, 2021 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.

Orphaned at the age of three she was reared by her mother's brother and sister, John and Mary T. White.

Mary Ann was employed by St. Thomas Hospital for over 40 years. She volunteered at many local...

Sep 23, 2021

Born in Pittsburgh on September 14, 1940, Bob passed away on September 23, 2021.  Quick to a smile, Bob grew up in Greenock, PA where as a young boy he enjoyed meeting the train for doughnuts, working his paper route to help provide for his Mum and playing baseball in the local league.

Bob met his wife,...

Sep 20, 2021

Roberta R. Sikula, 75, passed away September 20, 2021.

Born in Akron, Roberta returned to Tallmadge in 1989.  After a vast career in higher education, she ultimately retired in 2009 from her Alma Mater, Kent State University with 20 years of service.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Virgil and Vera Rutan; sister,...

Sep 18, 2021

Wesley Douglas Cromley (85) was called to his Heavenly home September 18, 2021 after a lengthy illness.  Born February 18, 1936 in Detroit Michigan, he moved with his family in 1947 to Akron, Ohio.

He married Mary Lee (Burrows), his high school sweetheart, on January 9, 1955.  They enjoyed 66 wonderful years of marriage and raised four...

Sep 18, 2021

Irene E Blatt, 92, passed away on September 18, 2021.

Born in Akron, Ohio, Irene lived in Tallmadge since 1951.  She was a graduate of Palmyra High School class of 1947 where she was valedictorian of her class.

Irene was a member of Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church for over 60 years.  During that...

Sep 17, 2021

James Richard Baltes, 67, passed away September 17, 2021.

Born in Akron, James had lived in the Mogadore area for most of his life. Jim loved riding his Harley. He was a big fan of The Grateful Dead and Joe Walsh. He was an excellent audio engineer and loved his work and the people he worked with....

Sep 14, 2021

Dr. Jerry Edward Drummond, 76, of Clemmons passed away Tuesday September 14, 2021. He was born June 5, 1945 to Eldon Zane and Elizabeth McMeekin Drummond. During his college years, Jerry was so infamous for running out of gas that his friends often hesitated to ride with him. It is a fitting analogy for Jerry's passing.  He still had...

Sep 12, 2021

Betty Lee, 88, passed away September 12, 2021.

Born in China, Betty had lived in Tallmadge for most of her life.  She enjoyed cooking and watching her Chinese shows.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Chen Yu-Shan and Hu Yong-Ju; husband, Gilbert, and grandson, Mitchell.

Betty is survived by her daughters,...

Sep 10, 2021

Lucille, Bower, 90, passed away September 10, 2021.

Born in Akron, Lucille had lived in Akron and Cuyahoga Falls all her life.  She retired in 1991 from St. Thomas Hospital and worked at the Cuyahoga Falls Natatorium until 2004.  Lucille was an avid animal lover throughout her life.

She was preceded in death by her...

Sep 10, 2021

Norm was born August 24, 1926 and passed way September 10, 2021 at the age of 95.

Norm grew up in a family of ten on Pig Tail Alley in Randolph.  He is the last member of the Lucile and William Gillis Family.

Norm was preceded in death by his loving wife of 69 years,...

Sep 9, 2021

Marika (Mary) Arvanitis Boshkos, 94 passed away peacefully on September 9, 2021, and joined her husband Boris in Heaven.

She will be missed by all who knew her.  Her life began in Argos Oresticon, Greece.  Raised by loving parents as an only child, she learned the family business of growing and processing tobacco as a teenager, as...

Sep 7, 2021

Betty I. Soulsby, 88, passed away September 7, 2021. Born in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, she lived most of her life in Tallmadge.

Betty retired from Akron City Hospital in the Dietary Department. Betty was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Mathew; parents, Christopher and Eva Calise;...