obituaries

Jul 20, 2025

Robert W. "Bob" Dessent, 92, passed away on Sunday, July 20, following a stroke the prior Thursday.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 60 years Helen Dessent. Also preceding him in death were his parents, George and Mary Dessent of Weston, WV, and sisters Anne Williams and Alice McEwuen.

Bob is survived...

Jul 20, 2025

Rita M. Thomas, 90, passed away July 20, 2025. Born in Akron, she lived most of her life in the Akron and Tallmadge area.

Rita was a 1952 graduate of Akron North High School. She worked many years as a secretary prior to being hired as the bookkeeper at Bumpas Drug. She was a member of the...

Jul 19, 2025

George Abood, 90, of Tallmadge, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2025.

Born July 14, 1935, in Akron to George and Ann Abood, George dedicated his life to family, faith, and service. More than anything else, he loved spending time with his family—whether sharing a meal together, watching his grandchildren become young adults, playing cards or enjoying...

Jul 17, 2025

Carl V. Gilbow, 94, passed away July17, 2025.  He was born in Canton and lived most of his life in the Cuyahoga Falls and Tallmadge area

Carl served as a Commander in the Coast Guard Reserves and was the District Chief and trainer for the Akron Fire Department before retiring in 1984 after 30 years of service....

Jul 14, 2025

In Loving Memory of Fred N Saal, 84, a devout Catholic, peacefully passed from this world to the Father on July 14, 2025.

June 26, 1941 – July 14, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father. While our hearts are heavy with grief, we find solace in...

Jul 12, 2025

David Michael Graham, 70, passed away July 12, 2025.

He was born in Akron and lived in the area for all of his life.  David was a Receiving Supervisor with Struktol for 27 years before retiring in 2020.  He enjoyed spending time with his son, watching the Cleveland Browns, camping and bonfires.

He was preceded...

Jul 11, 2025

Michael Lee Wright, The One, The Only: In Loving Memory

After slaying Cancer (and all its fire-breathing chumps) and beating out Covid with the flick his trusty cane, Michael Lee Wright~ Beloved Veteran, Husband, Father, Grandfather, of fur babies, too, Brother, Uncle, Neighbor, Friend, Fellow Buckeye Fan, Master Fillet-er of Fish, Maker of the Cookie, Holder of...

Jul 10, 2025

Dorothy Marie Starrmann of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2025, at the age of 95.

Born to German immigrant parents, Dorothy grew up in Akron, where her family operated a hair salon on West Market Street. She began her career as a nurse's aide and later answered a spiritual calling, becoming Sister Marilyn of...

Jul 4, 2025

Avis Elaine Enos, 90, of Tallmadge, Ohio, passed away on July 4, 2025.  She was born on September 25, 1934, in Roytown, Somerset Co., PA, to Harry and Myrtle (Hostetler) Gahring.  Avis was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother, married to her beloved husband, James, for 71 years.

Avis graduated from Somerset High School in 1952.  She...

Jul 4, 2025

Rose L. Mocklar (Deppas), 95, fell peacefully asleep in the Lord on July 4, 2025.

Born on November 28, 1929 in Jamestown, NY, Rose resided there until she met and married Rendall and moved to Parma, OH to raise their family.  Rose was the Manager of Casual Corner in Parmatown Mall for many years.  She was an...

Jun 28, 2025

Randall "Randy" C. Dutton, 73, passed away June 28, 2025. Born in Akron, he had lived most of his life in Tallmadge.

Randy retired in 2008 as a Union Commercial Carpenter with over 30 years of service and at the Tallmadge Fire Department.  He was a graduate of Tallmadge High School and was a member of the...

Jun 20, 2025

Gloria Ann Arnold, 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 20, 2025. Born in Norwalk, OH, she lived most of her life in Suffield.

Gloria worked for Niel's and went on to retire from Jeters Filing System in 2000 after 15+ years of service. She loved and took pride in her yardwork, feeding and...

Jun 19, 2025

Shelley Catherine Metcalf, 53, went to heaven on Juneteenth after her battle with cancer.  Born in Rittman, she lived most of her life in Tallmadge.

Shelley had worked at Mojility and was a member of Tallmadge Untied Methodist Church.  She loved crafting and listening to music.

Shelley is survived by her husband of 22 ½...

Jun 15, 2025

George Serba, 74, of Stow, Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded by family, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, craftsmanship, and love.

George was the founder and proud owner of Pooltown, the pool installation company he built and ran alongside his beloved wife, Debbie, for more than 40 years. What began as a small business in the...

Jun 14, 2025

Victoria "Vicki", "Nae Nae", "Aunt Vic" Ann Huth, 52, passed away unexpectedly on June 14, 2025. Born in Oceanside, California, she lived all of her adult life in the Suffield and Mogadore communities.

In 2003, Vicki began laying the groundwork for what would prove to be her legacy at her farm on Etter Road, in Suffield Township. ...

Jun 13, 2025

Donald Ray "Spider" Kintyhtt, 72, passed away on June 13, 2025, at Akron General Medical Center; he lived most of his adult life in the Akron, Lakemore, and Springfield Township area.

Donald "Spider" was born to Yvonne E. Brown and Bernard Clifford Kintyhtt on October 6, 1952. He spent most of his youth living throughout the United...

Jun 12, 2025

Patricia DiCola, 89, of Tallmadge, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025. Born in Danville, Alabama, Patricia spent the majority of her life in Tallmadge, Ohio, where she built a life filled with love, family, and community.

A devoted member of Community Baptist Church of Tallmadge, Patricia began her professional career at just 18 years old with...

Jun 7, 2025

John Mark Sedlock, 70, who left us too soon, passed away June 7, 2025. He was born on June 4, 1955, and grew up in Ravenna, Ohio.

He enjoyed playing golf with his friends and had a sharp wit and warm personality that made him unforgettable to everyone who knew him. After high school, Mark earned a...

Jun 7, 2025

Larry Brinkley, 88, passed away June 7, 2025. Larry was raised in Sawyerwood and grew up an avid fisherman spending wonderful years at Springfield Lake.

He lived in Cuyahoga Falls for over 60 years in the same house he shared with his wife, Marianne, who passed in 2010.

In high school, Larry was offered 24...

Jun 7, 2025

Lynn Horton Wormhoudt, 83, passed away June 7, 2025.  Born in Ypsilanti, Michigan, he lived in Ohio the past 8 years.

Lynn served in the U.S. Navy and retired from Ford Manufacturing in assembly dept. He enjoyed golfing, camping and was a member of the Corvette Club.

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