William M. Brown
Jun 10, 2020
William M. Brown, 93, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2020, under the care of hospice professionals at Allay Senior Care of Meyers Lake in Canton after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. Born in Manchester New Hampshire, William attended Manchester Central High School and graduated from The University Of New Hampshire with a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering. After...
Robert "Bob" Gray
Jun 10, 2020
Robert "Bob" Gray, 71, was called home to be with his LORD as he passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 10, 2020.
Born in Akron and a Tallmadge native, Bob lived in the Akron area all his life. He served in the U.S. Army. He worked on the shipping docks and at Goodyear and later...
Leonora Jean (Allera) Bee
Jun 9, 2020
Leonora Bee, 77, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2020. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she lived most of her life in Tallmadge.
No words can adequately describe how much Leonora loved the people in her life and will be missed by them. Retired from a twenty-year career teaching music in the Kent City Schools, she was flourishing...
Roger Bonenfant
Jun 9, 2020
Roger Bonenfant, 69, passed away June 9, 2020. Born in Edmundston, New Brunswick, Canada, he moved to Akron in 1988.
Roger worked in the maintenance department at Grace Cathedral, where he was also a member. He was also a flight attendant with Grace Cathedral and enjoyed doing mission work and his daily bible devotion. Roger loved horses....
Cindy Wine
Jun 9, 2020
Cindy Wine, 63, passed away June 9, 2020 in Tallmadge. Born in Akron, she lived most of her life in Cuyahoga Falls.
Cindy was retired as a Supervisor at Allstate. She loved her grandkids, playing cards and being around her family.
She was preceded in death by parents, Ernest and Dolores Wine;
Cindy...
Scott Lewis
Jun 8, 2020
Scott Lewis, 59, passed away June 8, 2020. Born in Steubenville, he also lived in Pittsburgh PA and recently in the Akron, Ohio area.
Scott was a Senior VP of Business Development and was a registered investigator at SACS Consulting, Inc.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Dana Lewis; brother, Cole Lewis
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Cecille S. (Tetreault) Lear
Jun 8, 2020
Cecille S. (Tetreault) Lear, 65, passed away June 8, 2020. Born in Barberton, Cecille was a long time resident of the Kent/Streetsboro/Stow area.
Cecille was retired from CBIZ. She enjoyed gardening and cooking.
Cecille was preceded in death by her mother Edith Tetreault, her father Ted Tetreault and her brother Harvey Tetreault.
She...
Dorothy Virginia Wyszynski
Jun 8, 2020
Dorothy Virginia Wyszynski, 93, passed away June 8, 2020.
Born in Akron, Dorothy had lived in Cuyahoga Falls for most of her life. She retired in 1971 from Firestone Tire & Rubber Company. Dorothy was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. She enjoyed shopping and loved listening to WNIR.
She was preceded in...
William "Bill" Bright
Jun 8, 2020
William R. Bright, 89, passed away June 8, 2020.
Bill was born in Nashville and grew up in Atlanta. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.
His career in data processing with Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company started in Miami and then brought him to Akron, where he worked for 30 years. ...
David Brandenstein
Jun 5, 2020
David Brandenstein, 56, passed away June 5, 2020. Born in Akron, he lived most of his life in Cuyahoga Falls and Tallmadge.
David was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School and The University of Akron. He was employed at Bridgestone Americas for nearly 28 years. David was an avid boater and enjoyed being President of the...
Jean Sibit
Jun 2, 2020
Jean Sibit, 82, passed away June 2, 2020. Born in Richwood, West Virginia, she lived most of her life in Tallmadge.
She retired as a teacher's aide from Tallmadge City Schools and was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church. Jean loved her grandkids, was very family oriented and she was always taking care of others....
Emma Jean (Hughes) Lenke
May 31, 2020
Emma Jean Lenke, 96, passed away May 31, 2020. Born in Akron, she lived most of her life in Tallmadge.
Emma Jean worked as a secretary at Goodyear Tire and was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church. She was a member of the Dorkas Circle with the Methodist Church, where she enjoyed quilting with her...
Frank Fire, Sr.
May 30, 2020
Frank Louis Fire, Sr. passed away on May 30th, 2020 under the care of the hospice professionals at Summa Health/ Akron City Hospital after a brief illness.
Frank was born in Struthers, Ohio on November 23rd, 1937. He was the third son (of four) of James and Rose (Toto) Fire.
Frank graduated from Struthers High...
Cheryl Beth (Kelley) Byrnes
May 28, 2020
Cheryl Beth Byrnes (Kelley) passed away on May 28, 2020.
She lived all her life in Akron, Ohio, surrounded by loving family & friends. She was a loving and devoted wife and mother, an educator and a caring nurse. Her kind, sweet,  nature was a beacon of light to all who knew her.
Cheryl is...
Regina E. (Pachis) Capriola
May 25, 2020
Regina E. Capriola, 63, was called home to be with The Lord May 25, 2020.
Born in Dalton, Ohio, Regina had lived in the Akron area for the past 37 years. She had 23 years of service with Roadway Express. Regina was a member of House of The Lord Church. As an active member in her community...
Theresa A. (Labay) Firth
May 24, 2020
Teresa A Firth, 69, passed away May 24, 2020. Born in Akron, she graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1968, and moved to Tallmadge in 1980 to raise her family.
A gentle soul, Theresa was always there to listen or provide a kind word when needed. A friend to everyone, she loved her "short" phone calls...
Catherine F. Cooper
May 23, 2020
Catherine F. Cooper, 98, departed this life on May 23, 2020, 31 years after her husband, Jack Lee Cooper, May 23, 1989.
Catherine was also preceded in death by her son, Francis Cooper; grandson, Michael Cooper' granddaughter, Candice Hoffman; sister, Ann Tursich; and brothers, James and Frank Canavan.
Catherine leaves behind her children John (Diana)...
Albert Fragola
May 21, 2020
Albert Fragola passed away May 21, 2020.
He was born in Akron, Ohio, where he lived all of his life. Albert was a giving, loving, kind soul, devoted family man, and an inspiration to all who were lucky enough to be in his universe. He loved his family, and was a shining example of a true Patriarch. ...
Mary Ann (Urich) Prebonick
May 20, 2020
Mary Ann Prebonick, 89, completed her earthly journey and was welcomed into heaven on May 20th, 2020.
Mary Ann was born in Ashtabula, Ohio on July 19th, 1930 to Michael and Rose Urich. Many Ann was a devout Catholic who led a life of service and giving to others. Nothing provided her more pleasure than her large...
Shirley A. Braidich
May 20, 2020
Born April 16, 1930, Shirley Ann Braidich (Brubaker) of Tallmadge passed away peacefully on May 20, 2020. Originally from Ellet, Shirley was one of four siblings. A 1948 graduate of Ellet High School, she attended the University of Akron and married Emery Braidich in 1958. Shirley was a former employee of the Akron-Summit County Public Library where many may...
