obituaries

Apr 14, 2020

Thomas Lee Smith, 80, passed away April 14, 2020.

He was born in Akron and lived most of his life in Cuyahoga Falls.  Tom graduated from Central High School and The University of Akron.  He was a teacher at Woodridge High School for 28 years.  He also coached basketball and golf then served as the girls Athletic...

Apr 14, 2020

Ardith Mancine, 82, passed away April 14, 2020.

Born in Camden-On-Gauey, West Virginia, Ardith lived in the Akron area most of her life. She graduated from Hudson class of 1956 and was a member of Boston Heights Friends Church. Ardith was an avid bowler, and enjoyed painting and the Cleveland Indians.

She was preceded in...

Apr 13, 2020

Lucy Pilleggi, 84, passed away April 13, 2020.

She was born in Akron where she lived all of her life.  Lucy retired from Acme and was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Fanny Ventrone; son, Louie; brothers, John, Dominic, Tony, Mike, Vincent and Baby;...

Apr 13, 2020

Bo Brescia died on April 13, 2020 unexpectedly at home.

Bo was the owner of Timbuktu, Katmandu, Dogpatch Saloon, Karam's and the Redstone Pub.

If you met Bo, he probably told you a joke, bought you or drink, or both.  He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.

He was preceded...

Apr 13, 2020

John Palma, 79, passed away suddenly, following an accident at home on April 13, 2020. Born in Palermo, Sicily, he lived most of his life in the Akron area.

John was a cement finisher with Local # 109.  He loved working in his garden,  playing bingo and traveling back to visit family and friends in Sicily.

Apr 12, 2020

Louis was born on October 27, 1931 in Alliance, Ohio to the late Guistina and Luigi Giovanelli.

He attended Alliance Public Schools and St. Joseph Elementary School and graduated from Alliance High School on June 9, 1949. He attended and graduated from Mount Union College on June 7, 1953 where he was a member of Phi Kappa...

Apr 11, 2020

Nancy L. Hunt, 84, passed away April 11, 2020 of Alzheimer's Disease.

Born in Akron, Nancy had lived in Tallmadge all of her life.   Nancy enjoyed spending time with her family, reading, sewing, gardening and being outdoors.  She loved her doggies and kitties very much.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Roland "Red"...

Apr 11, 2020

Ralph Centola, 85, passed away Saturday, April 11 2020.  He was born in Akron and lived most of his life in the area.

Ralph served in the U.S. Navy and retired from Ford Motors.   He was a kind and gentle man.  He enjoyed the music of the Big Bands and Jazz.  He spent many hours working in...

Apr 11, 2020

Margaret Obendorfer, 83, passed away April 11, 2020.

Born in Youngstown, Margaret had lived in the Tallmadge area for the past 20 years.  She retired in 1999 from Summit County Children's Services with 20 years of service.  Margaret was a member of St. Eugene Catholic Church.  She enjoyed photography, painting, reading and knitting.

She was...

Apr 9, 2020

John Zastudil, 84, of Brimfield, Ohio & Riverview Florida.

John retired from the US Army/Special Forces (Green Beret) after serving 35 years and reaching the rank of Command Sargent Major. He also was a member of the Mason's. Retired from Ford motor company after 42 years.

John traded in his DD214 for a set of...

Apr 9, 2020

Tom Conway

January 23, 1929 - April 9, 2020

We lost another great one. He was honest, loyal, faithful, trustworthy and his handshake was his oath. Many knew him as a diver, golfer, gin player, mentor, coach but ABOVE ALL, family man. Tom Conway, 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, April 9,...

Apr 8, 2020

Kelly Woznicki passed away on April 8th, 2020 in Akron, Ohio. She was born on May 30th, 1969 in Akron, Ohio to the late Fred and Roberta Martin. Kelly's passion was her family and friends. She loved spending time with those that she loved, laughing and reminiscing. Kelly loved country music, movies, and socializing.

Kelly loved people...

Apr 4, 2020

Janet, 88, passed away April 4, 2020. She was born in Miami, Florida but grew up in Xenia (Greene County) Ohio, where she met H. Edwin Bryson, whom she married in 1952. They moved to Tallmadge, Ohio in 1956 when Ed became manager of Mindale Farms.

As was her personality, Janet became involved right away with community...

Apr 1, 2020

Betty Ilg Fernbach Shaw, died April1, 2020.

She was born in Tallmadge, Ohio, travelled the world before settling down in Dayton, Ohio and moved back to Tallmadge after retirement.

She passed away at 96 while residing in Columbus, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Joseph Fernbach; daughter, Karen Lynn;...

Mar 29, 2020

Diane Baggesen, 68, went home to be with the Lord March 29, 2020.

Born in Akron, Diane had lived in Cuyahoga Falls for most of her life.  She retired in 2010 from Kent State University with 33 ½ years of service, where she also earned her Bachelor's Degree.  Diane was a member of St. Eugene Catholic Church. ...

Mar 28, 2020

Nick "Dan" Csvany, 96, went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 28, 2020 and is united again with his loving wife, Irene of 63 years, who preceded him in death.

Dan is survived by his sister, Violet Wolters of South Carolina; brother, Gene Csvany of California; son, Thomas (Helene) Csvany of Florida; daughters, Kathleen...

Mar 26, 2020

Thomas E. Dowler, passed away March 26, 2020 at the age of 72.

Born in Ravenna, Ohio, he grew up in Cuyahoga Falls, and resided in Akron, Ohio for the better part of his life.  Tom graduated from St Vincent High School in 1965,…. attended Kent State University before enlisting in the Army.  Thomas, a Vietnam Veteran,...

Mar 23, 2020

David E. Ilg, 65, passed away March 23, 2020.

Born in Akron, David had lived in the Tallmadge area for most of his life.  He served in the U.S. Army.  He worked at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co as a mechanic.  He volunteered for the Boy Scouts and enjoyed cake decorating and woodworking.

David is...

Mar 23, 2020

Eleanor Robinson, 93, passed away March 23, 2020.

Born in Slidell, Louisiana, Eleanor had lived in the Akron area for most of her life.  She was a member of Grace Cathedral for over 50 years.

She was preceded in death her husband, Pinknie Robinson and son, Daniel Robinson.

Eleanor is survived by her...

Mar 21, 2020

Marilyn Jackson, 84 went to be with the Lord March 21, 2020.

Marilyn was raised in Stow.  She married her high school sweetheart Jim and they were married for 55 years.   They built their home in Tallmadge and raised two daughters.  Marilyn was loving, compassionate and giving.  She valued time spent with family and friends.

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