obituaries

Jan 8, 2021

It is with profound sadness that we relay the death of our beloved Joshua. He is now joyfully reunited with grandparents, Steve and Margaret Mergenov, Paul and Betty Ross; uncle, Carl Ross; cousin, Christine Lackney; best friend, Ben Pruitt; and along with many friends and relatives.

Joshua leaves his parents, Stephen and Deborah; brother, Benjamin; sister, Sarah;...

Jan 8, 2021

Carol Myers, 80, passed away January 8, 2021 after a courageous 15 year battle with Lung Cancer. Born in Akron, she lived most of her life in the Akron and Tallmadge area.

Carol began her career at Acme, where she met her husband Gary. She also was an office manager for Dr. Charles Bowen, Dr. McInnis and...

Jan 6, 2021

Patricia Ann Adams, 83, quietly passed away on Wednesday January 6, 2021 at Heather Knoll. She was born August 24, 1937 in Wilkinsburg, PA and was the first daughter of the late Bill & Ann (Yeager) Stover. "Pat" as she was mostly called, spent most of her life in Cuyahoga Falls and Tallmadge.

She was a 1955...

Jan 6, 2021

Marian Virginia Evans "Ginny" passed away on January 6, 2021 in Troy Ohio. She was born December 17, 1926 in Akron, Ohio.

Ginny resided in Tallmadge, Ohio for 62 years having moved to Troy 1 year ago.

She was a homemaker, and a member of Tallmadge Methodist Church. Ginny volunteered at E.J. Thomas Performing Arts...

Jan 5, 2021

Virginia Hall, 95 years old, passed away January 5, 2021 from natural causes in Akron, Ohio.

Virginia was born in Uhrichsville, Ohio on March 27, 1925 and graduated from Uhrichsville High School where she met her husband to be, Carl Hall or Corky as she called him. She went to Ohio State University and graduated with a...

Jan 4, 2021

Frank Gironda, 60, was born on July 18, 1960 in Akron.   Taken entirely too soon, Frank passed at home on January 4, 2021, surrounded by his heartbroken family.

He was preceded in death by his father, Vito and his sister, Anna Maria.

Frank is survived by his wife, Pam; daughters, Francesca (Frank) Whitaker and Jessacca...

Jan 3, 2021

Mark, 48, went into the arms of Jesus, January 3, 2021. Born in Akron, a New Years Eve baby in 1972 to proud parents, Mark and Cindy.

He fought many health battles here on Earth. His little body just finally got tired of fighting. Now he is "whole" for the first time since shortly after birth.

Dec 31, 2020

After a courageous battle with a long illness, Donna Ann Gainor Peters went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 31, 2020.

Donna graduated from Alliance High School in 1969 as a member of the National Honor Society. She then went on to complete an education degree at Bowling Green State University in 1973 graduating...

Dec 30, 2020

Nathan Thomas Zappola, 74, passed away December 30, 2020.

Born in Cleveland, Nathan had lived in the Tallmadge area for most of his life.  He served in the U.S. National Guard.  Nathan was Director of New Product Development at Mill-Rose Company with 20 years of service.  He enjoyed golfing, fishing, and traveling.

He was preceded...

Dec 30, 2020

Ronald G. Stanfield, 83, passed away December 30, 2020 surrounded peacefully by family. Born in Elyria, he lived most of his life in Atwater before moving to Cuyahoga Falls.

He attended Elyria High School before entering the military to serve 1954-1958 in the U.S. Air Force during the Cold War and Korea War serving in Germany as...

Dec 28, 2020

William "Bill" F. Pickering, 72, passed away December 28, 2020.

Born in Worcester, MA, Bill had lived in Mogadore for 60 years.  He retired in 2003 from Yellow Freight with 34 years of service.  Bill loved cooking for his family, friends and his doting wife of way too many years.    He was the neighborhood whiffle ball coach...

Dec 25, 2020

Dennis "Randy" Lawrence, 74, passed away December 25, 2020.

Born in Akron, Randy had lived in the Akron area most of his life.  He served in the U.S. Marines during the Vietnam Conflict.  Randy was a member of Cuyahoga Falls VFW, Eagles, and Polish American Club and was a life long bowler. He enjoyed stock car racing...

Dec 24, 2020

Christine M. Lackney, 63, passed away December 24, 2020.

Chris was born and raised in Senecaville Ohio graduating from Guernsey Catholic Central in 1975. She was a proud 1979 Ohio State graduate earning a Bachelor of Science Degree. She started her life's work as a Catholic educator in Guernsey County and after completing her Masters Degree in...

Dec 24, 2020

Earl D. Baker, 94, passed away December 24, 2020.

Born in Akron, Earl had lived in the Tallmadge area all of his life.  He served in the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II as a ball turret gunner. During World War II he was an instructor for the jump school. Earl taught body and fender...

Dec 23, 2020

Robert J. DeStefano passed away on December 23rd, 2020 to go be with the Lord, at the age of 81, after a short illness. Bob was born October 26th, 1939 in Yonkers, New York. He resided most of his life in Mogadore, Ohio with the love of his life Valerie (Nicely), who celebrated 60 years of marriage this past...

Dec 23, 2020

Nelma G. Wimer, 89, was born on February 15, 1931 in Gip, West Virginia, to Robert and Amy Carter.   She grew up in Fairmont and Nicut, West Virginia. Nelma later moved to the Akron area for employment where she met and married William L. Wimer.  She was a home maker most of her life.

She was preceded...

Dec 22, 2020

Joseph L. Dentici passed on Tuesday, December 22, 2020, in Oldsmar, Florida, at the age of 75. He was born in Akron, Ohio to loving parents Joseph and June Dentici.

Joe was a 1964 North High graduate. He served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War as a photographer. He worked for Leaseway Motor Freight...

Dec 22, 2020

Jeanne Mansfield, 100, passed away December 22, 2020.

Born in Akron, Ohio, Jeanne had lived in the Cuyahoga Falls area for most of her life.  She was a member of First Christian Church.  Jeanne loved her home, cooking, and cleaning.  Family was her life.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank; grandson, Brian;...

Dec 22, 2020

On Tuesday, December 22, 2020, Barbara Reynolds Jaggers, passed away at the age of  76.

Barb was born on January 5, 1944 in Chicago, IL to Alexander and Lillian (Snodgrass) Reynolds. The oldest of four, she graduated from North Central College (IL) and from Central Institute for the Deaf in St. Louis. After moving to Akron, she...

Dec 21, 2020

John "Jack" Rascob, 84, passed away December 21, 2020.  He was born in Akron and lived most of his life in North Hill.

Jack was an avid bowler, golfer and softball player his entire life.  He was inducted into the Summit County Softball Hall of Fame.  Jack was also a member of the Polish American Club, PNA...