obituaries

Jul 11, 2021

Robert "Bobby" Gesquiere

5/27/69 - 7/11/21

Bobby, age 52, peacefully passed away in his sleep from natural causes.

Bobby was born in Akron to Robert "Pop" and Monique Gesquiere. He attended St. Anthony grade school, St. Vincent - St. Mary and North High School.

He worked for Gesquiere Painting and was...

Jul 11, 2021

Esther M. Smith, 81, went home to be with her Lord and Savior July 11, 2021. Born in Cuyahoga Falls, she lived most of her life in Rootstown.

Esther was a wonderful mom, grandma and friend, loved by all who knew her.  She was an excellent cook and a social butterfly, who loved to be constantly surrounded...

Jul 8, 2021

Joseph (Joe) Anthony Brugnano, 83, passed into Eternal Life July 8, 2021.

Born to Katherine (Daily) and Jack Brugnano on August 13, 1937.  He was proprietors of Valencia Wine neighbor store on Franklin Ave in Kent.  Joe was married to the love of his life, Carolyn Sue for 57 years.  They raised their sons, Joe Jr. and...

Jul 6, 2021

Donnie Williamson, 54, of Alliance, Ohio and formerly Parkersburg, WVA, passed peacefully in his home July 6, 2021 from complications of a long illness.  Donnie was preceded in death by his parents Rosetta Williamson Scott and Okey Thomas Williamson Sr. A brother, Okey Thomas Williamson Jr. and several others family members.

Donnie has several siblings both by...

Jul 4, 2021

Delores Fisi, age 85, passed away peacefully in her sleep July 4th, 2021.

Her home during the last year was Danbury Senior Living in Hudson Ohio. She had many friends and enjoyed the many activities Danbury provided.

Delores was born in Akron, Ohio, February 6th, 1936. She married Louis Fisi in 1978. Louis died in...

Jul 2, 2021

Clarabelle Nelson, 89, passed away on July 2, 2021.

Born in Akron, Clarabelle lived in the Tallmadge area most of her life. She worked as a bookkeeper at Standard Mortgage in the early years of her life before retiring and starting her family. Clarabelle was a strong and inspirational woman who was there for anyone. She took...

Jun 29, 2021

Sarah, a life-long resident of Akron, was proud of her city and the talent it produced, like Devo and LeBron. The eldest of six, she helped care for her siblings and grew up working in her father's Square Deal grocery store alongside her grandfather Elias, whom she so admired. After graduating from South High she became a Rosie the...

Jun 29, 2021

Michael Paul Varvaro, 29, passed away June 29th, surrounded by his family and friends.

Born in Akron, Michael lived in Lyndhurst after living most of his life in Tallmadge. He worked at Trimble as a Financial Analyst. Mike loved the outdoors, games of all kinds, and family. He brought us together and he made us better!

Jun 27, 2021

Leon Reed Teeter, Sr, 81, passed away June 27, 2021. Born in Duncansville, Pennsylvania, he lived most of his life in Cuyahoga Falls before moving to Rootstown.

Leon served in the U.S. Army and retired from the Schwebel Baking Company. He enjoyed working on cars.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary; daughter,...

Jun 26, 2021

"Dan the Man" Daniel William Ripley 35, passed away June 26, 2021.

Dan was born September 8, 1985 to Dale and Debbie Ripley in Akron and lived with his parents and brother in Tallmadge.  He graduated from Tallmadge High School in 2004, where he was on the honor roll.  Dan was an inspiration to all and loved...

Jun 26, 2021

Linda M. Wagner, 68, passed peacefully at her home on Wyoga Lake, on June 26th, 2021, surrounded by those she loved.

Preceded in death by her parents, James and Juanita Frame.

She is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Thomas; sons, Mike (Patty), Steven; sister, Diana Fauley; grandchildren, Megan, Kelly, Andrew (Rachel) and...

Jun 25, 2021

Gale Wilson Stem, 86, passed away suddenly June 25, 2021

Born in Akron, Gale had lived in the Tallmadge/Akron area his entire life. A 1953 graduate of Tallmadge High School, Gale was class President and a proud member of the All-Metro Football Championship Teams of 1952-1953. Gale was always eager to reminisce with his family about his...

Jun 24, 2021

Virginia Kelly, 92, passed away June 24, 2021. Born in Newton, Massachusetts where she was raised before moving to Ohio.

Virginia was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Church. She loved to travel especially to Hawaii and going back to Massachusetts. She was an avid bird watcher, loved to go to the ocean where she loved...

Jun 20, 2021

Nick Szabo, 74, passed away June 20, 2021. Born in Cleveland, he lived most of his life in the Stow/Tallmadge area.

Nick retired from Independent Drug Company after 43 years of service. He was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church. Nick was a member of the Wexford Dinner Club, Poker Club, Wednesday Lunch Bunch and...

Jun 17, 2021

Eleanor M. Creme (Severini)(Nana) 96 went home to be with the Lord on June 17, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Dillonvale, Ohio and was raised in Brewster, Ohio. She met the love of her life Mike M. Creme through their relatives after WWII, where Mike served with honors. After 3...

Jun 16, 2021

Barbara  Ann Pogorzelski, affectionately known as "Aunt Barb," 76 passed away on June  16 after a short illness.

Barb a resident of Tallmadge, retired from ComDoc, but many would remember Barb as the sole owner of Barb's Custard on Tallmadge Avenue.

She is preceded in death by her parents Stephen and Lucille Pogorzelski and her ...

Jun 16, 2021

Thomas Patrick Taylor, 65, passed away June 16, 2021.

Cremation has taken place no services will be held.

Interment will be at Holy Cross Cemetery.

Jun 15, 2021

Serafino Piermarini, 55, beloved husband, Papa, brother, Zio/Uncle and Nonno, passed away into the arms of our Lord on June 15, 2021 surrounded by his family after a hard fought battle with cancer. He was born April 18,1966 to the late Emidio and Rosa (Traini) Piermarini. Serafino graduated from Walsh Jesuit in 1984 during which time he met his...

Jun 13, 2021

Maria N. Rossi (Fabrizio) Maria N. Rossi, 89, passed away on the Feast of Saint Anthony (her Patron Saint) Sunday, June 13, 2021. Maria was born to Elvira and Enrico Fabrizio on May the 5th, 1932 in Castiliogne, Italy. Maria emigrated Italy in 1957 to join her husband Ugo in Akron, Ohio, where he had previously immigrated, to start...

Jun 12, 2021

Alexander (Al) Wasil, 84 years old, was born June 20, 1936 and passed away suddenly of digestive complications on Saturday, June 12th, 2021.  He lived a long and healthy life devoted to helping and relieving the pain, illness and numerous ailments of others, touching many lives and families in the process.

Born in Akron, Al lived in...