obituaries

May 8, 2020

Donald "Joe" McKee, 82, passed away peacefully in his home May 8, 2020 after fighting widespread cancers. Family members were present physically, virtually and in spirit. He was born in Akron, Ohio and lived most of his life between the Akron area and Kentucky, eventually settling down in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.

Joe graduated from Kenmore High school...

May 7, 2020

On Thursday May 7, 2020, Ivan Leroy Hays (Pop),  beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend passed away suddenly.

He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, JoAnn Hays; brothers, Jim Hays, Walter (Carol) Hays; sisters, Dorris Farrar, Eileen (Gary) Glissman; daughters, Linda Hays, Kim (Danny) Abbott, Denise (Norvel) Lane, Kelly (Dave) Fritz; son, Paul...

May 6, 2020

Gerald Syllaba, 81, passed away May 6, 2020. Born in Cleveland, he lived most of his life in Geauga County.

He served in the U.S. Air Force and retired from Zellerbach Paper with 36 years of service. Gerald was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagle.

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

May 5, 2020

Nancy Louise Metcalfe

The Lord came down and placed Nancy's soul in His hands and lifted her up into Heaven on May 5, 2020.

Nancy was born on March 21, 1946 to Blondie and Carl Austin. She grew up on North Hill and graduated from North High School, Gerber Beauty School, and Hamilton Business College....

May 4, 2020

Helen V. Rybak, 89, passed away May 4, 2020. Born in New Jersey, she lived most of her life in Kent.

Helen retired from Solon City Schools as a substitute teacher and Kent City Schools in the kitchen.  She enjoyed flowers, plants and gardening. She also liked birds, animals and enjoyed baking chocolate chip cookies for everyone....

May 3, 2020

Ann A Epling, 88, passed away May 3, 2020. Born in West Virginia, she lived most of her life in Akron area.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald; son, Don;  parents, Charles And Ida Kittle; brothers, Robert, Herbert, Ralf; sisters, Eva, Edith, Kathleen.

Ann is survived by her daughter, Vicki; sons, Dwight...

May 2, 2020

MUNROE FALLS – Billy H. Carter, 94, passed away while in Hospice Care at Sprenger Health Care Heather Knoll facility on May 2, 2020.  He was born in Appalachia, VA in 1925, moving to the Cleveland area in 1950.  He subsequently relocated to Charlotte, NC in the mid-1980's and recently moved back to Ohio to be closer to family. ...

May 2, 2020

Vincent A. Panaia, 82, of Akron died May 2, 2020 from the Covid19 Virus.

He lived in Akron all of his life until three years ago when him and Jean his wife went to live out their lives at Pebble Creek Nursing Facility.  Vince graduated from North High School and found an interest in boxing at a...

May 1, 2020

John Lomelo , 91, former resident of Tallmadge, OH, passed away peacefully on May 1st, 2020.

He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Adeline Lomelo; his devoted children, Frances, Rose, Simon, Andrea, and Matthew; son-in-law, Mark and daughter-in-law, Jennifer; his beautiful grandchildren, Quinn (Meghan), Chris, Rachel, Michella, Craig, Annabelle, Harrison and Sophia; and his...

May 1, 2020

John A. DiAntonio, 97, passed away on May 1, 2020.  He was born April 9, 1923 in Akron, OH to the late John and Vandina DiAntonio.

John was in the U.S. Army for three years during WWII.  He retired from the  B.F. Goodrich Co. in 1985 after 39 years of service.

A profile of John...

May 1, 2020

Carol Anne Carter, 84 of Tallmadge, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Friday May 1st, 2020.  Carol was surrounded by all who adored her, held in love by her family as she started her to journey to her eternal life with her heavenly Father.

Carol was born on September 4, 1935 and was a...

Apr 30, 2020

Bonita (Bonnie) Neidhart age 71 of Tallmadge Ohio, passed away April 30, 2020. She was a loving Wife, Mother & Grandmother and will be deeply missed by all.

A private family service will be held.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in her name to either the Humane Society of Summit County Ohio...

Apr 29, 2020

Dorothy L. Ilg, 83, passed away April 29, 2020. Born in Akron she lived all of her life in Tallmadge.

She was a devoted Christian. Dorothy enjoyed, crocheting, sewing, knitting and crafts. Dorothy was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Alvin and Bernice...

Apr 28, 2020

Irvin Eackelbary, 76, passed away April 28, 2020. He was born in Akron and lived all of his life in the area.

Irvin served in the U.S. Navy and retired as a custodian  with Akron City Schools. He enjoyed bowling, baseball and all sports especially boxing. He enjoyed playing cards, corn hole and loved sweets, dancing and...

Apr 28, 2020

Josephine (Sanford) Yatsko, 92, passed away April 28, 2020 at home with her family.  Born in Webster Springs, West Virginia, she lived most of her life in the Akron area.

Jo is survived by her daughters, Daphne (Ronald) Midcap and Dawn (Edward) Pesta, her brother Roy (Mary) Sanford and her grandson Ronald (Darcy) Midcap II.

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Apr 24, 2020

Gwendolyn Jean Dove, 91, passed away on April 24, 2020.

Gwen was born to Robert A. and Edith Maxwell in Akron, Ohio.

She graduated from Central High School in 1947. If you asked her, Gwen would tell you her life began when she met and married her high school sweetheart. Reed and Gwen married at...

Apr 24, 2020

Patricia Ann Thompson, 92, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2020, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born in Buckhannon, West Virginia, Patricia later moved to Akron where she graduated from Central High School in 1946.  She lived in Tallmadge for 60 years. Patricia was employed with Tallmadge City Schools for nearly 20 years, retiring in...

Apr 20, 2020

Lola Jean (Lovey) Vincent

Lola Vincent, 96, went home to the Lord on April 20, 2020. Beloved by her family and many friends, her passing leaves us heartbroken. Born June 27, 1923 in Hinckley, OH, ten minutes after her twin sister, Lela, she was the sixth of seven children born to Winifred and Julian Riley. She graduated...

Apr 19, 2020

Ciro Scaglione, 75, of Akron passed away on April 19, 2020.

Ciro was born on August 28, 1944 in San Fratello, Italy, to the late Marianna and Alfred Scaglione. He immigrated to the United States in 1964. In 1967, he married Anna Vasi in Italy, and the young couple returned to Akron where they settled and started...

Apr 19, 2020

Catherine M. Lyle, 83, went home to be with our Lord on Sunday, April 19, 2020.

Born in New Jersey Catherine lived in Stow for the past 11 years.  She had a great sense of humor.  Catherine loved her family very much and loved to travel.  She was a member of The Cuyahoga Falls Church of the...