Joan V (Permuko) Jurkowski
Jun 3, 2021
Tallmadge- Joan (Joann) V. Jurkowski, 83, passed away June 3, 2021. She was born on December 29, 1937 to Joseph and Elizabeth Permuko (Bohovetski) in Tars, PA.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Raymond; brother, Michael; sisters, Margaret, Josie, Agnes and MaryAnn and by one great grandchild.
Joann is survived...
Dwight Reed Strayer
Jun 1, 2021
Dwight R. Strayer, 94, was welcomed into Heaven by Jesus and His Mother on June 1, 2021.
Dwight was born in Kent, Ohio to the late Lawrence and Sara Reed Strayer. He was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran and retired in 1990 after 40 years with BF Goodrich/Michelin where he worked in accounting. A devout...
Kathleen E. (Giles) Gilson
May 31, 2021
Kathleen (Kathy) Gilson, 60, passed away May 31, 2021. She was born in Akron and lived all of her life in the area.
Kathy loved her animals and lighthouses.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Elaine Giles; brother, Brian L. Giles; sister, Lori A. Trusso.
Kathy is survived by...
Albert Bruce Pifel
May 28, 2021
Bruce Pifel, 77, passed away May 28, 2021.
Born in Akron, Bruce had lived in the Tallmadge area for most of his life. He was a beloved father, grandfather or "Papa", coach, and friend.  A US Army veteran, he then retired from the Albrecht Grocery Co with 25 years of service. An avid Ohio sports fan, the...
Stephen Lynn Hughes
May 27, 2021
Stephen L. Hughes, 76, passed away May 27, 2021.
Born in Portsmouth, Ohio, Stephen had lived most of his life in Granville, Ohio. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. Stephen was retired as an electrician from Owens Corning with 25 years of service. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church in...
Dick Wilson Byerley Iii
May 19, 2021
Dick Wilson Byerley III, 77, passed away May 19, 2021. He was born and lived the remainder of his life in the Akron area.
Dick was retired as a machinist with BP. He enjoyed golf, feeding and watching the birds, and time with family.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Cheryl.
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V. Elaine Hickle
May 18, 2021
V. Elaine Hickle, 75, passed away May 18, 2021. Born in Fairfield, West Virginia, she lived most of her life in Rootstown.
Elaine was a member of Harmony Baptist Church. She enjoyed working in her yard. Elaine loved being with her children and grandchildren. She loved baking, cooking and hosting holiday gatherings for her family.
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Michael Raymond Kohut
May 15, 2021
Michael Raymond Kohut, 45, passed away May 15th, 2021. He was born in Akron and lived most of his life in the Stow Munroe Falls area.
Michael worked in landscaping with Fleming Lawn and Tree Service for 31 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and exploring new places. Michael loved his children more than anything and was very...
Ella E. Gibson
May 15, 2021
Ella E. Gibson, 89, passed away May 15, 2021.
Born in Akron, Ella had lived her life in the Tallmadge area. She retired in 1986 from Summit County Clerk of Courts with over ten years of service. Ella was a member of the Church of The Nazarene, where she was very active. She was past president of...
Mary (Cicione) Ludle
May 13, 2021
Mary Ludle passed away peacefully on May 13, 2021 surrounded by her family after a long illness.  Mary was born in Akron on January 16, 1935 to Domenico and Argentina Cicione. She was a graduate of South High School.  Retired from Alside in 1996 after many years of service.
As a daughter of Italian immigrants, Mary was...
Franklin Richard Mcgarvey
May 12, 2021
Franklin Richard McGarvey, 82, passed away May 12, 2021. Born in LaJose, Pennsylvania, he lived most of his life in Brimfield.
Franklin retired as a machine operator with the Norton Company after 38 years of service. He was a volunteer fireman and enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, and camping.
He was preceded in death by his...
John Gomarakis
May 10, 2021
John Gomarakis, 78, passed away suddenly May 10, 2021.
John was born in Kalamoti on the island of Chios, Greece on March 2, 1943 to Andreas and Hariklea Gomarakis. He was raised in Chios where he completed high school, served in the Greek Navy as well as the Greek Merchant Marines, and remained there until he left...
Bernice Ileen (Stull) Ruppel
May 4, 2021
Bernice Ileen Ruppel, 91, passed away May 4, 2021. Born in Akron, Ohio and lived her life in the Akron/Tallmadge area.
Bernice was a graduate of North High School and was a member of Tallmadge United Methodist Church. She enjoyed golfing, bowling, gardening, volunteering. She loved traveling internationally with her husband, Henry.
She was preceded...
Joe Colebank
May 2, 2021
Joe Colebank, Sr., 90, passed away May 2, 2021.
Born in Morgantown, West Virginia, Joe had lived in the Mogadore/Tallmadge areas. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Joe retired in 1985 from the Ford Motor Company with 31 years of service. He was a member of Mogadore VFW, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Mogadore...
Tracy L. (Whited) Weber
Apr 29, 2021
Tracy L. Weber, 51, passed away April 29, 2021. Born in West Palm Beach, Florida, she lived most of her life in the Akron area.
Tracy enjoyed cooking and baking, she loved taking care of family and talking to her mom everyday, yet being a mother and Aunt Tracy was one her favorite things in life. She...
James Patrick Horn
Apr 28, 2021
James Patrick Horn (Jim), 69, of Tallmadge, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on April 28, 2021. He was born at St. Thomas Hospital on September 2, 1951, the third of six children, to Paul and Binnie Horn.
Jim was a proud member of the first graduating class of Walsh Jesuit High School, class...
Stanley "Staush" Phillip Kulesza
Apr 26, 2021
On Monday, April 26, 2021 Stanley "Staush" Phillip Kulesza passed away suddenly at the age of 62 at his home in Lakeside Marblehead, Ohio. Stan was born on March 31, 1959 to Betty (Wakefield) and Henry Kulesza in Akron, Ohio.
He graduated from North High School in 1978 and worked as a journeyman plumber out of Plumbers...
Lois S. Hudec
Apr 25, 2021
Lois S. Hudec, 94, passed away April 25, 2021.
Born in Akron, Lois had lived in the Kent and Wooster areas but was formerly of Tallmadge. She received her Bachelor Degree in Business Administration from Kent State University. Lois was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church and Wally Byam Caravan Club International Air Stream Club....
Elizabeth "Thea" Charnas
Apr 24, 2021
Elizabeth Charnas, (Thea to many), 84, went home to be with the Lord on April 24, 2021. She was born in Brooklyn, New York but lived most of her life in Akron.
She was a member of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church and a member of the Icarian Club, where her parents were born in Greece.
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Robert (Bob) Green
Apr 23, 2021
Robert (Bob) Green, 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by family after a short battle with cancer.
Bob was born November 21, 1940 in Piedmont, West Virginia and shortly after moved to Akron, Ohio where he lived the remainder of his years. He served his country in the US Army from 1961-1967 where he was on active duty...
