obituaries

Apr 22, 2021

Harvey Shupe, 95, passed away April 22, 2021. Born in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, he lived in Cleveland before retiring to Punta Gorda, Florida.

Harvey served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He retired from Republic Steel as manager of real estate. Harvey was a member of Pilgrim Church in Punta Gorda, Fl. He enjoyed golfing,...

Apr 19, 2021

Norma Jean (Giles) Christy, 77, passed away the evening of April 19, 2021. Born in Copley, she lived most of her life in Tallmadge and particularly enjoyed her twenties spent in Highland Square.

After nearly forty years of well-respected work as the highest level of Executive Secretary at Ohio Edison, Norma embraced the calmer pace that retirement...

Apr 18, 2021

Brad Croskey, 68, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 18, 2021, with his loving family by his side.

Born in Akron in 1952, Brad attended Springfield High School (Class of 1971) before earning a B.A. in Education and a Master's Degree in Physics at The University of Akron.  Brad served his country in the Ohio National Guard...

Apr 15, 2021

Maribel Shean, 82, passed away April 15, 2021. Born in Akron, she lived most of her life in Tallmadge.

Maribel was a member of Northwest Avenue Church of Christ, where she volunteered. She loved to care for children and was a life long Girl Scout Leader.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul...

Apr 14, 2021

Stanley L. Rush, 84, passed away April 14, 2021. Born in Washington, Pennsylvania, he lived most of his life in the Akron area.

Stanley served in the U.S. Army and retired from the University of Akron in the Maintenance Dept. He enjoyed watching the Steelers and loved animals, gardening and working in his yard.

He...

Apr 11, 2021

Robert G. ("Bob") Nemer went home to be with his parents, George and Blanche (Née Khoury) Nemer, many extended family members and cherished friends early in the morning on Sunday, April, 11, 2021.

Bob was born in Akron on November 8, 1930 and was a lifelong resident of the Akron area. He was a proud graduate of...

Apr 11, 2021

Elaine LaMar Goodwill, 78, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2021 after an extended illness.

Elaine was born in Akron, Ohio to George and Betty Curtis on December 12, 1942. She graduated from Central High School in 1960 and went on to work at Alltel. She enjoyed retirement after 30 years of service and explored various casinos...

Apr 5, 2021

Barbara J. Weston, 82, passed away April 5, 2021.

Born in Webster County, West Virginia, Barbara had lived in the Akron area since 1965.  She was retired from Landmark Plastics and Summit Plastics.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Oliver E. Weston; and sister, Anna Christian.

Barbara was survived by her...

Mar 30, 2021

J.D. Podrasky, 75, passed away March 30, 2021 in Port Charlotte, FL. Born in Cleveland, he lived most of his life in Cuyahoga Falls and Tallmadge before moving to Port Charlotte.

He was the owner of J & L Enterprises of Cuyahoga Falls. J.D. enjoyed boating, hunting, gardening and being outside.

He was preceded in...

Mar 30, 2021

James "Jim" Henry Mills, 76, of Randolph, walked into Heaven's gates on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. His final moments were spent at home, surrounded by his loving family.

Born Oct. 7, 1944, in Akron to parents Cecil and Myrtle Mills, Jim graduated from Ellet High School in 1963 and spent a lengthy and fulfilling career at B.F....

Mar 26, 2021

Nancy E. Klar, 87, passed away on March 26, 2021, due to complications from COVID-19.

Born in Cleveland on October 24, 1933, she lived for many years in Hudson before relocating to Stow.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Richard E. Klar, and brother, William Pickering.

Nancy is...

Mar 23, 2021

Russell L. Pettit, 94, passed away March 23, 2021.  Born in Washington, Pennsylvania on February 3rd, 1927.

Russ lived most of his life, the last 50 years in Northfield, Ohio. Russ served in the U.S. Army during World War II, and as an Army boxer won the Golden Gloves in his weight class. He always loved to...

Mar 22, 2021

Esther Mary Baker, 86, went to join the Lord and her loved ones in heaven, March 22, 2021

She was born in Akron, OH on March 28, 1934 to Joseph and Esther Marshall. She had one sister, Evelyn, and two brothers, Charles and Joseph Jr. They later moved to Tallmadge, OH.

Esther learned to play...

Mar 22, 2021

On Monday March 22, 2021 Nancy Hoch, loving wife and mother of three daughters passed away peacefully at the age of 105.  The daughter of Michael and Fannie Timchalk, she was born November 5, 1915 in Urey, PA.  Nancy was a homemaker, accomplished seamstress and enjoyed spending time reading and attending her grandchildren's sporting events.

She was...

Mar 21, 2021

Chloela F. Basinais, 96, passed away March 21, 2021. Born in Jacksonville, she lived most of her life in Deerfield.

Chloela retired as a payroll clerk with Roadway Express. She was a member of Ravenna Moose, VFW Post 1055 Aux. in Ravenna, American Legion Post 0331, Deerfield Dandies and Deerfield Leisure Lads and Lassies. She was also...

Mar 21, 2021

Dominic Iacobucci, 81, passed away March 21, 2021.  Born and raised on North Hill in Akron, Dominic lived in the Tallmadge area for most of his life.

A proud graduate of the University of Akron, he was a member of the Lone Star Fraternity and the ROTC. He served in the U.S. Army achieving the rank of...

Mar 20, 2021

On Saturday, March 20, 2021, Marjorie 'Marge' Carlson, loving mother, grandmother, aunt, and sister passed away at the age of 83. Marge was born in 1937 to Ferne and Elton Ripley, in Akron, Ohio and lived in Brimfield Township for most of her life.

She was preceded in death by her mother and father; husband, Philip Carlson;...

Mar 19, 2021

On Friday, March 19, 2021, Cleo Faye Cummins, loving mother and grandmother, passed away at the age of 80.

Cleo was born on September 21, 1940 in Union, IL to Homer and Della Vef.   She worked for Our Lady of Victory Church in Tallmadge Ohio for 34 years of which she retired from in 2021.

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Mar 19, 2021

Vera went to her heavenly home March 19, 2021 at the age of 97. She was born in Akron, Ohio to Christian and Martha Schafer. She lived in the Akron area all her life and was a longtime and an active member of St. Matthew Parish.

Vera retired from her job as school secretary at Forest Hill...

Mar 15, 2021

1932 - 2021 Alan Walter Peterson, 88, loving husband, father, and friend passed away on March 15, 2021. Alan was born on August 3, 1932, in Cleveland, OH, to Rose (nee Simicek) and Walter Peterson.

He graduated from John Marshall H.S. in 1950 and Case Institute of Technology in 1954. Alan married Audrey Godfray on June 13,...