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Marian "Ginny" Virginia (Eveleth)  Evans

Marian "Ginny" Virginia (Eveleth) Evans

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...

Virginia (Robey)  Hall

Virginia (Robey) Hall

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...

Frank Gironda

Frank Gironda

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...

Mark D. Metcalf, Ii

Mark D. Metcalf, Ii

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.

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Donna Peters

Donna Peters

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...

Nathan Thomas Zappola

Nathan Thomas Zappola

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...

Ronald Gary Stanfield

Ronald Gary Stanfield

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...

William "Bill" F. Pickering

William "Bill" F. Pickering

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...

Dennis Randolph "Randy" Lawrence

Dennis Randolph "Randy" Lawrence

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...

Christine M Lackney

Christine M Lackney

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...

Earl D. Baker

Earl D. Baker

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...

Robert J. Destefano

Robert J. Destefano

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...

Nelma G. (Carter)  Wimer

Nelma G. (Carter) Wimer

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...

Joseph L. Dentici

Joseph L. Dentici

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...

Jeanne Mansfield

Jeanne Mansfield

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;...

Barbara (Reynolds)  Jaggers

Barbara (Reynolds) Jaggers

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...

John "Jack" Rascob

John "Jack" Rascob

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...

David E. Smith

David E. Smith

Dec 21, 2020

David E. Smith, 58, passed away December 21, 2020,

Born in Albion, New York, David had lived in the Akron area since 1988.  He retired in 2009 from the State of Ohio as a social worker with 39 years of service.  Played football for the Albion Purple Eagles.

David was a fan of the Minnesota...

Lillian "Tootsie" Patricia Allgood

Lillian "Tootsie" Patricia Allgood

Dec 18, 2020

Lillian Patricia Allgood "Tootsie", 72, of Akron, Ohio, transitioned into a deep sleep,  on December 18, 2020 after a brief battle with cancer.

She was born on June 5, 1948 in Akron, Ohio to the late Lillian Allgood and George Allgood. Lillian was highly educated she graduated from South High school, being the only child,she had a...

Marcene Ruth (Williamson)  Marinics

Marcene Ruth (Williamson) Marinics

Dec 17, 2020

Marcene Ruth Marinics, 84, passed away December 17, 2020. Born Marcene Ruth Williamson on September 14, 1936 in Akron. She raised her family in Ellet, resided in Phoenix for 23 years, then retired in Tallmadge.

Marcene attended St. John's Catholic Grade School and graduated from Garfield High School. She enjoyed tap dancing, bowling, golf, attending baseball games,...

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