obituaries

Mar 10, 2021

John F. Rasnick, 64, entered into the presence of Jesus, his Lord and Savior on March 10, 2021. He was born in Akron and lived all his life in the Akron area.

How do you sum up the measure of a man such as John in so few words? John was an attorney with Hanna, Rasnick, Evanchan,...

Mar 9, 2021

Ronald J. Ober left this earth for his eternal home in heaven, after a long illness, on March 9, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born to Donald and Wanda Ober on August 10, 1939 in Akron, Ohio.

He was a 1957 graduate of Tallmadge High School. Ron was a parishioner of St....

Mar 7, 2021

Paul John Spiegel, 71, passed away March 7, 2021.

Born in Akron, Paul had lived his entire life in the Akron area.  He was employed with Mercury Logistics with 20 years of service.

Paul dedicated his life to his family. He had three rules.  They are love God, live for your family and do what...

Mar 3, 2021

Jack J. Nagel, 84, passed away March 3, 2021. Born in Milwaukee Wisconsin, he lived most of his life in Tallmadge.

Jack served in the Navy as a Naval Officer during Peace time. Jack was a graduate of Ohio Wesleyan. He retired from Standard Register after working all his life in sales. Jack was a member of...

Mar 2, 2021

Alfred V. Musci, 91 of Tallmadge, OH passed away March 2, 2021 from complications associated with a long battle with Alzheimer's.  A devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather – Al was born to Giovanni and Carrie (Perniola) Musci in Santeramo in Colle, Italy on April 6, 1929.  His loving parents preceded him in death, as did his sister...

Feb 28, 2021

Marie Siddall, affectionately known as "Meme", 101, passed away peacefully at home in the care of her family and with great anticipation of heaven on February 28, 2021.

Born in Akron in 1919, Marie lived in the area most of her life until retiring to Tennessee in 1979.  To the pure delight of their grandchildren, Russ and...

Feb 28, 2021

Willene Ruth Breiding, 86, passed away February 28, 2021.

Born in Akron, Willene had lived in the Tallmadge area for most of her life.  She was employed with Metropolitan Life and Credit Protection Inc.  Willene was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church.  She enjoyed having her family around while baking and cooking for Sunday dinners....

Feb 27, 2021

Frank J. Quattrocchi, 83, passed away February 27, 2021.

Born in Akron, Frank had lived in the Akron area for most of his life.  He served in the U.S. Army and retired in 2002 from Western Reserve Hospital with 25 years of service. After retirement he worked for Nappa delivering auto parts.  He enjoyed playing golf and...

Feb 24, 2021

Charlotte G. Slovisky, 96, passed away February 24, 2021. Born in Akron, she lived most of her life in Tallmadge.

Charlotte was a daughter, a sister, a wife of 51 years, a mother of 4, a grandmother of 9 and a great-grandmother of 7. Charlotte worked at the YWCA as a lifeguard until she retired.  Charlotte was...

Feb 22, 2021

Angelina L. Chiera, 91, passed away February 22, 2021.

Born in Marina di Gioiosa Reggio Calabria, Italy, Angelina had lived in the Akron/Tallmadge area for most of her life.  She was retired from the M. O'Neil Company and was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church and Immaculate Heart of Mary for the past four years. ...

Feb 22, 2021

Robert A. D'Amico entered heaven February 22, 2021.

Bob was a retired shoemaker and an estimating salesman. When in good health he enjoyed his North Hill friend, Nardina, working spaghetti dinners for the Union Abbrusesse, gambling trips, the Browns and the Cleveland Indians. He was a member of St. Martha /Blessed Trinity Church.

He is...

Feb 20, 2021

Daniel R. Camburn passed away on February 20th, 2021, at the age of 67, due to complications of COVID.  Dan was born on August 12th, 1953, in Philadelphia, PA to Elaine (Moseley) and Daniel Camburn.  He graduated from Penn State, with a Bachelor's degree in Theatre, in 1976.  He also received his Bachelor's degree in Education from Kent State...

Feb 19, 2021

Dick died on February 19, 2021. Born June 10, 1927 to Dixie Harlan and Alice Mary Ware in Valley Head, West Virginia.

Dick was honorably discharged from the Army Air Corp in 1947 where he attended Cook and Baker School. He worked for Hough Bakery and Catering for 35 years.  He received Christ as his Savior when...

Feb 18, 2021

Carol Ann McCourtie Scheck, 77 of Massillon, Ohio, passed away February 18, 2021.

She graduated with Honors from Tallmadge High School and Kent State University. Carol was often described as sweet and funny. She had an infectious laugh that all who knew her will remember.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Dana Scheck...

Feb 17, 2021

Paul M. Miller, 37, of Akron, passed away February 17, 2021.

Born February 20, 1983, Paul grew up in Springfield Twp. and developed an affinity for nature, travel, and adventure at a young age, beginning when his family journeyed to far-flung destinations in a pop-up camper.

Paul continued his love of camping throughout his life;...

Feb 17, 2021

Marko Pranjic, 40, passed away on February 17, 2021.

Marko was born in Tuzla, Bosnia & Herzegovina and lived most of his life in the Akron area. Although he loved to become a cop, he pursued driving big trucks, which was great passion of his.  He enjoyed playing soccer at a young age and loved watching good...

Feb 16, 2021

Robert (Bob) Quincy Chalk, age 92, of Tallmadge, Ohio passed away peacefully on the 16th of February 2021.  Interment will be at Tallmadge Cemetery in Tallmadge, Ohio.  Arrangements are by Donovan Funeral Home.

He was born in Benwood, West Virginia on August 1, 1928 to John and Mary Chalk. He married Irene Rose McCabe on October 23,...

Feb 16, 2021

Paul R. Brownlee, 86, of Tallmadge, OH, passed away February 16, 2021 at Summa Hospital.

Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late James and Marie (Seethaler) Brownlee. Paul was a 1952 graduate of St. James High School in Pittsburgh's West End and the College of Steubenville (n.k.a. the Franciscan University of Steubenville) in...

Feb 16, 2021

Nancy R. Vardon passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 after a month-long battle with COVID.

Nancy was born on December 3, 1937 to the late Hugo and Inez Ciotti.  After graduating from Alliance High School, Nancy spent the next 40 years working as an IBM key punch operator at Alliance Machine, BF Goodrich, and the General...

Feb 15, 2021

Nancy Payne was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She left this world due to COVID-19 complications on Monday, February 15th.

Born April 12th, 1931 as Nancy Lee Chambers in Pitcairn, PA, Nancy was the youngest of four sisters. She attended Pitcairn High School, worked at Westinghouse Airbrake, and married the love of her life, Peter...