obituaries

Nov 2, 2020

John Anthony Cotter is WELCOMED BACK home on Nov 2, 2020. His laugh was infectious, and his heart was one of pure gold.  He never met a person who was not his friend.

He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Maryanne Arcuri Cotter; his sons, Jonn Cotter (Patty) and Dan; his daughter Lisa Loveless ...

Oct 31, 2020

On October 31, 2020, Donald Roy Mackey, loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away under a blue moon at the age of 68.

Don was born on November 30, 1951, in Port Huron, MI to the late Roy and Ruth Mackey. Growing up in Akron, he enjoyed playing baseball, running cross country, and wrestling.

On...

Oct 25, 2020

Harley C. Parsons, 79, passed away October 25, 2020. Born in Calhoun County, West Virginia, he lived in Tallmadge most of his life.

Harley served in the U.S. Air Force and retired from the Chrysler Corporation.  He enjoyed auto sports and keeping up with current events.

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

Oct 18, 2020

Edward Watts, 78, passed away October 18, 2020.

Born in Conesville, Ohio, Edward had lived in the Tallmadge area for most of his life.  He served in the U.S. Army and retired in 2004 from Hiney Printing.  He enjoyed golf.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Joanne.

Edward is survived by...

Oct 7, 2020

Nona Bowes, 78, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2020. Ms. Bowes was born in Chicago, Il and has lived in 12 different states throughout the expanse of her rich life. She felt fortunate to have lived in Tallmadge in her final years. She died comfortably at home, hand in hand with her loving children.

In her life...

Oct 5, 2020

Eileen Enin, beloved grandmother, and role model to many, died on the morning of October 5th, 2020.

Eileen was born in England and raised in a hardworking family. She spent many years of her adult life in Egypt, and eventually moved to Akron, Ohio where she worked as a nurse at Children's Hospital for 40 years.

Oct 2, 2020

Eva Fox. 95, gained her heavenly wings October 2, 2020 at Summa Hospital.

She was born on November 19, 1924 in Canal Fulton, Ohio.  Eva graduated from Canal Fulton High School in 1942.  She was a supervisor at Roadway Express. Eva was a faithful member of Trinity United Church of Christ. She was a member of Eastern...

Sep 30, 2020

Bernadine "Bernie" Margaret Antonino

Bernie passed away September 30, 2020. God sent an angel to earth on February 20, 1943 and she walked amongst us for 77 years.

Bernie was born and raised in Akron's North Hill and was a lifelong member of St. Anthony's Church. She graduated from St. Vincent High School in 1961and...

Sep 28, 2020

Mary Louise Quick, 90, passed away September 28, 2020 with her family by her side at Abington-Jefferson Health Hospice in Warminster, PA. She had just celebrated 90 years in July of 2020.

Mary was born and lived most of her life in Akron, OH before relocating to the Doylestown, PA area with her daughter and family in...

Sep 22, 2020

Harold D. Grubb, 89, passed away peacefully at home on September 22, 2020. Born in Munroe Falls, he lived most of his life in the Akron area.

Harold served in the U.S. Army and retired from The Northern Group. He was a member of Goodyear Trapshooting Club and the GRA Hunting Club. Harold was an avid hunter...

Sep 21, 2020

Michele Gray, 77, passed away September 21, 2020.

Born in Butler, Pennsylvania, Michele had lived in Tallmadge for most of her life.   Michele was a great artist and enjoyed gardening. She was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church and was extremely proud of her work at the church where she taught PSR, acted as youth...

Sep 20, 2020

Billie was born in Akron on February 10, 1934, to William and Thelma Elsholz. After graduating from West High School, she began her career at Ohio Bell. When employees went on strike, she enlisted in the United States Army, serving in Europe, California, and North Carolina. She returned to Akron and continued her career with Ohio Bell from where...

Sep 18, 2020

Cheryl Roselle Byerley, 76, died Friday evening September 18, 2020 at her home in Tallmadge.  Cheryl was a brave fighter of cancer for three years and handled her illness with grace, strength, and dignity up to her last breath.

Cheryl was born in 1944 in Akron, Ohio to Lula Mae Kirby and John Bognar.  Cheryl was always...

Sep 17, 2020

Richard Taylor "Dick" Cain, born November 8, 1933, passed away on September 17, 2020, after a brief illness.  After a year of battling back to relatively good health following his congestive heart failure in 2019, Richard had to be hospitalized in September for a third fight with his heart.  He was a strong, loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and...

Sep 12, 2020

Helen Marie Stoley Lynch Brown, born June 12, 1945, passed away September 12, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Michael A. Brown, granddaughter, Sydney Claire Hanlon, and sisters, M. Teri Lynch, and Mary Alice Lynch.

Helen is survived by her loving children, Barbara A. (Michael) Hanlon and Michael P (Deena) Brown; grandchildren,...

Sep 10, 2020

Annie Mary Sullivan, 93, passed away September 10, 2020.

Born in Birmingham, Alabama Annie had lived in Akron since she was 18 years of age.  She was the owner of Ann Sullivan's Beauty Shop for over 50 years retiring in 2014.  Annie was a member of Akron Bethel Seventh Day Adventist Church where she was a Deaconess. ...

Sep 9, 2020

Miriam A. DeMarse, 89, passed away September 9, 2020.

Born in East St. Louis, Illinois, Miriam had lived in the Akron area for most of her life.  She was a member of the Tallmadge Garden Club and Bridge Club.  Miriam enjoyed golfing and tennis.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest W. DeMarse;...

Sep 8, 2020

Jody Marie Dillard, born October 26, 1960 died September 8, 2020.

She is survived by her parents, Ron and Jackie Dillard; brother Tom (Jodi) Dillard; niece, Claudia Dillard of Los Angeles, California; nephew, Ian (Emma) Dillard; uncles, Dave (Charleen) Dillard and Gary (Judy) Dillard; special cousins, Eve Baker and Cari Li Dillard.

Jody attended Weaver...

Sep 7, 2020

Carolyn Buzzelli (Lombardi), 93, passed away September 7, 2020 following a short illness due to a fall at her residence.

Born in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School Class of 1946, she had lived in Akron Ohio since 1947.   Carolyn held a passionate love for her family, cooking, playing the piano, and arranging...

Aug 31, 2020

Fred Wybenga passed away at home on August 31, 2020, after suffering for several years from occupation-related diseases.  Fred, born June 16, 1934, was the son of Pete and Marie Wybenga.   He was born and raised in the then-small town of Alphen a/d Rijn in the Netherlands.  His father served in the Dutch Merchant Marine and was thus frequently...