obituaries

Aug 23, 2020

Matthew "Matt" Dotson, 44, passed away August 23, 2020, in Cuyahoga Falls, OH due to complications from a motorcycle accident in 2009.

Born in Akron, Matt had lived in the Tallmadge/Brimfield area for most of his life.  Matt owned Gionino's Pizzeria in Ravenna with his wife, Melissa for twenty-two years. He loved nice cars, motorcycles and sports. ...

Aug 22, 2020

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Theresa Brady Dorricott

Theresa (Malloy) Brady Dorricott, 82, passed away after a brief illness on August 22, 2020. She was surrounded by her children as she met her heavenly Father and Savior.

Theresa was born in Akron, Ohio where she was a life-long resident and graduated from St. Vincent St. Mary and...

Aug 18, 2020

Nancy DeWalt, 81, passed away from Leukemia on August 18, 2020. Born in Akron, she lived most of her life in Tallmadge.

Nancy had worked many jobs over the years, most recently as a receptionist with Kohart & Co. She was a member of Chapel of Prayer Baptist Church. She was a Sunday School teacher for many...

Aug 17, 2020

Ellis P. Solomon II received his "promotion" into heaven on August 17, 2020. Our Ellis passed on quietly at home after a seven-year journey with dementia. As he was known for saying when asked how he was doing…"if I was any better, I'd be in heaven!" and now he is.

Ellis was a uniquely welcoming, kind, patient,...

Aug 16, 2020

Ethelda L. Gilletly (nee Lockard), 82, of Terre Haute, IN passed away peacefully August 16, 2020.

She was born to the late George Lockard, Sr. and Alexandria Westfall, October 18, 1937 in Akron.  Ethelda graduated from Our Lady of The Elms High School in 1955.  She lived in Akron 80 years before moving to Terre Haute in...

Aug 14, 2020

Dr. Sandra S. Fishel, age 79, of Ohio and Florida passed away at home on August 14, 2020 after an extended illness.  She was born in Akron Oh on October 7, 1940, the daughter of Agnes and Harry Binns.  She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.

Sandy graduated from Cuyahoga...

Aug 12, 2020

Candace (Dietz) Cannady

Candace "Candy" Cannady 45, of Akron, Ohio passed away peacefully on August 12, 2020.

Candace had a great sense of humor. She loved roller skating, country music, the Cleveland Browns and NASCAR.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Judy (Isaacs) Cully. She is survived by her husband of six years,...

Aug 11, 2020

Robert A. Finch, 67, passed away August 11, 2020. Born and raised in Ravenna, he had lived in Henderson, Nevada before moving back to Ohio.

Robert was a laborer in the area.  He enjoyed gambling, listening to his police scanner and was an avid Cleveland Browns Fan. He was a member of the Kent Elks and past...

Aug 9, 2020

Violet Spinelli, 102, gracefully passed away August, 9 2020. She was born June 10, 1918.

She was a vivacious, fun spirited, energetic lady who loved her family, friends, and always carried a deck of cards with a bag of coins to play poker anytime or anywhere to win.

Socially belonged to several clubs: Jolly Misers...

Aug 6, 2020

Thomas Lee Joyner, 69, passed away August 6, 2020. He was born and lived his life in the Akron area.

Thomas had worked as a contractor with Joyner Family Limited for over 40 years. He was a member of the Akron Brothers Motorcycle Club.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Delores...

Aug 2, 2020

Ada Luz Gelpi, 64, passed away August 2, 2020.  Born in Ciales, Puerto Rico, she had lived in Akron since 1995.

Ada worked at St. Bernard's Church for over 11 years. She attended St. Bernard's Church and St. Matthew's Church.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Elisa Resto.

Ada is survived...

Jul 31, 2020

Sharon MacBride, 63, passed away July 31, 2020.

Born in Akron, Sharon had lived in the Akron area all of her life.  She retired in 2009 from Summit County Health and Human Services with over 30 years of service.  Sharon was a member of St. Matthew Parish.

She was preceded in death by her sisters,...

Jul 29, 2020

Darrell Ludle, Sr. "Big D" passed away peacefully on July 29, 2020 at the age of 82 after a short illness.

Darrell was born on May 20, 1938 to Harold and Dorothy Ludle.  He was a graduate of East High School.  He was a wonderful provider for his family, building tires for the Goodyear Tire and Rubber...

Jul 27, 2020

David Canavan 71, passed away July 27, 2020. Born on April 2, 1949 to Donald E. and Meryl Canavan. He grew up at Meadowbrook Lake in Stow.

David was a graduate of Stow High School and served in the U.S. Air Force. He loved Cleveland Indian's baseball and Browns Football. David was a beautiful loving soul who...

Jul 26, 2020

Penny L. Miller, 76, passed away July 26, 2020.

Born in Portsmouth, Ohio Penny had lived in the Tallmadge/Akron areas for most of her life.  She retired from Akron General Medical Center after 23 years of service.

Penny is survived by her daughters, Pam (Charles) Johnson of Painesville and Amanda (Tom) Cardoni of Tallmadge; son,...

Jul 24, 2020

Anthony "Tony" Kaminski, 76, passed away July 24, 2020.

He was born in Cleveland and lived most of his life in Richfield.  Tony Graduated from Revere High School, attended The Ohio State University and then served in the Marines.  He retired from Prudential as an insurance agent.  Tony loved bowling, golfing, football and fishing.  Most of all...

Jul 23, 2020

Leslie R. Hendershot, 60, passed away July 23, 2020.

Born in Painesville, Leslie had lived in Leroy for most of his life.  He was owner of Safetyman Consulting and was retired as captain from the Leroy Fire Department. He enjoyed photography, trap shooting and especially loved his family.

He was preceded in death by his...

Jul 23, 2020

Lenore Hindel, 74, passed away July 23, 2020.  Born in Akron, she grew up in Tallmadge before moving to West Salem 33 years ago.

Lenore was a member of Izaak Walton League and enjoyed yard sales, flea markets and her many friends in West Salem.

She was preceded in death by Todd Murphy; parents, Frank...

Jul 22, 2020

Russell M. Wharton, 84, passed away July 22, 2020. Born in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, he lived in Cuyahoga Falls since 1956.

Russell retired after 35 years from Ford Motors and was a member of St. Eugene's Church. He was a member of The Knights of Columbus and enjoyed golfing, playing cards, going to casinos and gambling.

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Jul 13, 2020

Jon passed away peacefully at home on the morning of July 13, 2020 with the love of his life, Kerry, by his side.

Jon was born in Pittsburgh, PA on May 26, 1981 to John and Barbara Hale. He had a joyful childhood growing up in Copley, OH with his sister, with whom he was inseparable, and...