obituaries

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...

Feb 15, 2021

Nettie "Fortunata" Marie (Pileggi) Buzzelli passed away February 15, 2021.

Nettie was born to Louis and Grace (LaMonica) Pileggi on September 20, 1926.  She retired from Goodyear Aerospace (Loral) after 30 plus years as a secretary.  Nettie and Leonard enjoyed their lives together traveling and you could always find Nettie recording Leonard's music at all his gigs. ...

Feb 13, 2021

James A. Klabbatz, 86 of Suffield, said goodbye to his family and friends, passing away peacefully on February 13, 2021.

Jim was born in Detroit on Sept. 16, 1934. He is survived by his wife, Marilynn (Sammy nee Steagall); his children, Christopher (Estrella) of Columbus and Kenneth (Sherry) of Memphis; step-children Catherine (Sammy) Brennan of Akron, Michael...

Feb 12, 2021

Raymond J. DiNuoscio, 77, passed away Friday February 12th, 2021.

Raymond was born and raised in the North Hill area of Akron and was the son of James and Jean (Cianchetti) DiNuoscio. He had been a resident of Tallmadge since 1999.

Raymond was a 1965 graduate of North High School and went on to earn...

Feb 12, 2021

Charles Robert Weiss, 88, of Tallmadge, passed away suddenly Friday February 12.

Chuck was born in Pittsburgh in 1932 to Albert and Elizabeth Weiss, one of twelve children. He was preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters.

In 1955 he graduated from Duquesne University Pharmacy School where he met his future wife, Nancy, and...

Feb 11, 2021

Together Again

Marvin O. Dula, 85, passed away February 11, 2021. Born in Detroit, Michigan, he lived in the Akron area most of his life.

Marvin retired in 2000 with over 25 years of service as a Maintenance Manager with Overnight Trucking Company. He enjoyed bowling and gardening. Marvin also enjoyed playing the guitar, classical...

Feb 11, 2021

Anthony Vincent Scarpitti, 89 of Jackson Township, Ohio passed away on Thursday February 11, 2021.

To his wife he was "Honey;" to his boys and grandkids he was "Pa;" to his oldest friends and family, he was "Harp;" and to the rest of the world he was "Tony."  If you were somehow able to ask him how...

Feb 10, 2021

Pamela Denise Oliver, born May 12, 1952 to Dalton and Loretta Oliver, died of Covid 19 on February 10, 2021. She was their tenth and last child.

She was predeceased by her parents and her siblings: Lois Jones, Ethel Haenftling, Ann Tucker, Jim Oliver, Loretta Honeycutt, David Oliver, and Deborah Oliver. She leaves one sister, Kate Dunigan,...

Feb 10, 2021

Sandra Hengeli, age 60, went to be with the Lord on February 10, 2021.

Sandy, daughter of Frank and Madaline DeSimone, was born and raised in Akron's North Hill.  She was a loving wife of 38 years to Keith Hengeli and is also survived by her twin daughters, Jessica Hengeli and Janine Aguilar, whom she was very...

Feb 9, 2021

David Paul Wasson, age 61, passed away unexpectedly on February 9, 2021.  Born July 18, 1959 in Akron, Ohio, lived all of his life in Tallmadge and graduated from Tallmadge High School in 1978.

Dave worked at CWWA an engineering consulting firm for 15 years becoming an integral part of the company.  Dave was a passionate baseball...

Feb 9, 2021

Linda K. Giacomoni, 75, passed away February 9, 2021. Born in Toledo, she lived most of her life in Stow.

Linda had worked at Storybook House as a daycare teacher. She was a member of West Blvd Christian Church and the Lions Club. She enjoyed collecting porcelain dolls, arts and crafts and taking walks in the woods....

Feb 7, 2021

Kenneth Boarman, 72, passed away February 7, 2021.

Born in Cuyahoga Falls, Kenneth had lived in Kent for 33 years.  He retired in 2005 from General Motors with 26 years of service.  He was a corvette Enthusiast.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Julia Ann.

Kenneth is survived by his daughter,...

Feb 4, 2021

Robert Lee Lough, 67, passed away February 4, 2021. Born in Plymouth, Virgina, he lived in Akron most of his life.

Robert was a mechanic and served as a member of the U.S. Army. Robert enjoyed spending time with friends and family.

Robert is preceded in death by his parents, Logan and Lucy Lough; siblings,...

Feb 4, 2021

John W. "Jack" Hufnagel, 74, passed away February 4, 2021. Born in Sharon, Pennsylvania, he lived in Akron most of his life.

Jack served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Vietnam. He retired as an Electrical Contractor with JWH Electric, LLC. He was an avid euchre player. Jack enjoyed going to auctions, watching Penn State...

Feb 3, 2021

Dorothy J. Marzano, 86, passed away peacefully February 3, 2021. Born and lived in Akron all of her life.

Dorothy retired as a tax preparer with H&R Block.  She was a member of St. Anthony Church and a Democratic Precinct Chairwoman. She enjoyed traveling.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Mary...

Jan 31, 2021

On Sunday, January 31, 2021, Thomas T. Cardoni, loving husband and father of three passed away at the age of 86.

Tom was born on July 29, 1934 in Akron Ohio to Thomas and Mary Cardoni. On December 27, 1958, he married Carol Eisenhut. They raised one son, Tom and two daughters, Monica and Gina.

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Jan 31, 2021

Martha A. St. John (Tinsley), 84, went home to be with the Lord on January 31, 2021. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family.

Martha was a lifelong resident of the Akron area, was a member of The Chapel for over 40 years and loved to sing in the choir. She graduated from East High...

Jan 30, 2021

Richard L. "Dick" Smith, 86, passed away January 30, 2021. Born July 16, 1934, he was born and raised in the North Hill neighborhood of Akron, and lived there for 35 years. Dick was a 1952 graduate of North High School. The Class of '52 is a special group who have remained friends and enjoyed "get togethers" for over...