obituaries

Jan 24, 2021

Mark Caetta, 66, passed away January 24, 2021. Mark was born On March 17, 1954 in Akron and he had lived in Tallmadge since 1992.

Mark was the co/owner of MC Mold & Machine, retiring in 2008. He was a member of Akron Chargers Car Club and NorthEastern Ohio Camaro Club (NEOCC). Mark enjoyed fishing, 4-wheeling, boating,...

Jan 24, 2021

Donna M. Dula, 91, passed away January 24, 2021. Born in Blairsville, Georgia, she lived most of her life in the Akron area.

Donna retired from May's Co. as a cashier and previously attended Chapel of Prayer Church. She loved gardening.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Maury and Ruby Akins; baby Charles...

Jan 22, 2021

John Edwin Pogorzelski, 96, passed away January 22, 2021.

He was born in Akron and lived in the area all of his life.  John graduated from North High School and attended Akron University.  He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict, serving in France for 17 months.  He was an appliance salesman at Forest City...

Jan 21, 2021

Marsha Flight, 75, of Cuyahoga Falls, peacefully passed away on January 21, 2021 at home, surrounded by family. Marsha was born September 20, 1945 in Akron, Ohio.

Marsha was married to the love of her life, Ron Flight, for 56 years and were long time residents of Tallmadge, Ohio. Marsha adored spending time with her family and...

Jan 21, 2021

Irene "Rene" Ingram passed away peacefully at home on January 21, 2021 at the age of 84 from Alzheimer's disease.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend.

Rene was born to Ben and Betty Finkel on June 21, 1936.  She graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1954 and got her degree...

Jan 21, 2021

Virginia Lee "Ginny" (Kronenthal) Matyja, 76, passed away January 21, 2021 due to complications from COVID. She was born in Akron and graduated from Tallmadge High School and from Kent State University with a Bachelor of Science in Education. After getting married she spend the rest of her life in the Portage Lakes.

Ginny retired as a...

Jan 20, 2021

Inez VanBuskirk, 94, passed away January 20, 2021.

Born in Madisonville, Tennessee, Inez had lived in Cuyahoga Falls for most of her life.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald.

Inez is survived by her son, Donald K. (Sue) VanBuskrik; grandchildren, Andrea (Jose) Francisco and John (Beanie) VanBuskirk; great grandchildren, Logan...

Jan 18, 2021

Born 10-17-1927  Passed 1-18-2021

Gerry was a proud graduate of Akron Central High School, Class of 1945.  She continued with class reunions throughout her life.

Gerry is survived by the love of her life, husband of 74 years Ken Cool.

She leaves 2 daughters, Cheryl L. Ward and Joyce (Jack) Eggers; Thai daughter,...

Jan 17, 2021

Dennis McGarvey, 71, passed away January 17, 2021. Born in Akron, he lived in the Akron and Cuyahoga Falls area most of his life.

Dennis was employed as a secretary with MRDD and was a member of Pilgrim United Church. He loved bowling and baseball.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Francis and...

Jan 15, 2021

Charles Allen, 78, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on January 7, 2021. Born in Cleveland, he lived most of his life in Tallmadge and Akron area.

Chuck retired after 44 years of service in the Chemical Tire and Development Dept. as a manager with Bridgestone/Firestone. He was a member of The...

Jan 14, 2021

It is with great sadness that the Leonardi Family announces the passing of Josephine Ann Leonardi, on January 14, 2021, at the age of 94.

Born on October 9, 1926, in Akron, Ohio, to Paul and Mary (Iorio) Lombardo.  Josephine graduated from Akron South High School in 1944 and married Frank Leonard in 1946.  Together they raised...

Jan 14, 2021

Josephine Ann Leonardi (Lombardo), 94, quietly passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at a later date when COVID concerns moderate.

"These hands are the mark of where I've been and the ruggedness of life. But, more importantly it will be these hands that God will reach out...

Jan 14, 2021

Born July 27, 1941, and wen home on January 14, 2021.

He loved his family, friends, and the outdoors.

There will be no services.  He will be cremated and scattered in the mountains, where he loved to roam.

Memorial donations may be made to Faith Bible Fellowship, 126 W. Overdale Dr., Tallmadge, OH...

Jan 14, 2021

Richard P. Clayton passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021.

He is survived by his wife, Patti; daughter, Cara (Blake) Edwards, and his grandson Blake Jr. (Will).

He was preceded in death by his son, Ryan; parents, Robert and Anna; and brother, Alan.

Rich touched many peoples' lives with his generosity and patience....

Jan 9, 2021

Anthony "Tony" Joseph Fanizzi, 67, was granted his angel wings on January 9, 2021.  He battled a long illness with heart disease.  Tony is preceded in death by his parents, Nick and Christina Fanizzi, and his brother Nicky Fanizzi.  He is survived by his loving wife of twenty three years, Loretta Fanizzi, ex-wife Dianna Fanizzi, sister Rita McInvale, daughters...

Jan 9, 2021

Mary "Inez" Smith (Norman), born in Pryse, Kentucky, April 9, 1938, passed away January 9, 2021.

Inez came to Akron at age 15,spent one year in Sanatorium with TB. She attended Akron North High School, graduated in Class of 57. She was employed by Ben Franklin Warehouse in Stow for 18 years (1961-1978). Inez retired in 1999...

Jan 8, 2021

Norma Scarpitti Di Orio, 77, passed away on January 8th, 2021 from a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Norma was born in Carovilli, Italy on September 17th, 1943 to the late Davide Scarpitti and Primilia Mariola. After her marriage to Enrico Di Orio in 1960, Norma migrated to Akron, Ohio to start a new life in "America", and joined...

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...