obituaries

Mar 20, 2020

Dominic A. Rizzo, Sr., 92, was born on May 16, 1927 and passed away March 20, 2020.  He was born and lived all of his life in Akron.

He served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Austria during World War II. Dominic worked diligently for McKesson Drug Company as a salesman to hospitals and retired...

Mar 19, 2020

Ronald E. Moore, 75, passed away March 19, 2020.  He lived most of his life in Akron.

Ronald served in the U.S. Marines and retired as a roofer.  He was a member of Temple Bethel. Ronald enjoyed carpentry, fishing and was a sports card collector.

Ronald is survived by  his loving wife of 40 years,...

Mar 19, 2020

William Ross West, 82, passed away March 19, 2020. Born in Akron, he lived most of his life in Suffield before moving to Cuyahoga Falls and then to Tallmadge.

Bill graduated from South high in Akron and Kent State University. He served in the U.S. Army and retired from Akron Public Schools as an Industrial Arts Teacher...

Mar 15, 2020

William J. McClellan, 90, passed away March 15, 2020. Born in Akron, he lived most of his life in Tallmadge.

Bill served in the U.S. Army. He retired from Diamond Crystal Salt with over 20 years of service. He was a member of St. Matthews Church and the Akron Turner Club. His passion was his horses and...

Mar 14, 2020

Judith Pooley (Pribula), 69, passed away March 14, 2020. Born in Cleveland, she lived most of her life in Southington, CT.

Judith retired in 2014 after over 30 years in the IT business. She loved Tom and her dogs. Judith enjoyed poker, crocheting, traveling and football, especially the Browns.

She was preceded in death by...

Mar 12, 2020

Marcia Irene Zuravel passed away March 12, 2020.

Born in Butler, PA on March 18, 1943 she resided in Tallmadge for most of her life.  Marcia retired from East Ohio Gas (Dominion), where she worked as secretary to the vice president for 30 years.  She was a member of the Sons of Herman and past president of...

Mar 11, 2020

Christine Litteral (Knapp), 53, passed away March 11, 2020.  God has gained the most beautiful angel.

Born in Akron, Ohio, she had lived in the Clinton area for the past 30 years. Chris was a graduate of Akron North High School. She had worked at Sunrise Accounting, where she loved all her clients.  Chris was a member...

Mar 9, 2020

Nancy L. Burgess, 81, passed away March 9, 2020.

She was born to parents Ernest & Minnie Morgan, January 25th, 1939 in Akron, Ohio.  Nancy graduated from Ellet High School in 1957.

She was married to the late Jack L. Burgess in 1957, and lived in Tallmadge, Ohio for most of their life. Nancy was...

Mar 8, 2020

Diana Lynn (Ellis) Dixon, 55 of Akron Oh, was suddenly taken from us in a motorcycle accident March 8, 2020.

She was born on August 11, 1964 to Thomas and Delores Ellis in Cleveland Ohio.

She grew up with her parents and siblings in Lakewood Ohio and went to Lakewood schools. She met and married...

Mar 7, 2020

Cheryl Lynn Shumaker, 74, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 7, 2020.

She was born January 18, 1946 in Akron, Ohio.  In 1966 she married Richard Shumaker, who would be her loving husband for the next 54 years.

Cheryl loved her family with all her heart, and was especially proud of her...

Mar 6, 2020

William R. Roush, MD, of Tallmadge, Ohio, died on March 6, 2020, at the age of 83.

He was born in Columbus, Ohio, on January 25, 1937, to Raymond G. and Irma M. (Carr) Roush. He grew up in Mount Victory, Ohio, and graduated from Mount Victory Dudley High School, class of 1954.

He joined...

Mar 5, 2020

Constance Faye Dadich Oct 3, 1937-March 5, 2020

Our mom and Mema, Connie, passed away peacefully on March 5th with family members at her side and with joy and salvation in her heart.  Mom was 82 years young.  Mom had suffered from the heart-breaking effects of Alzheimer's disease for almost a decade, and spent the last 3...

Mar 3, 2020

Ronald L. Harold, 62, passed away March 3, 2020. He was born in Akron and lived his life in the area.

Ronald was a manager at Holland Oil for 15 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Obbie and Doris Harold.

Ronald is survived by his wife, Kristi; daughters, Eileen and...

Mar 2, 2020

Gene Chicoine, legendary Martial Arts fighter and teacher, died March 2, 2020 at the age of 89.

The internationally renowned fighter was the President of the International Shuai Chiao Association.

Chosen by Chang Dung Sheng, widely considered the greatest Chinese fighter of the last 100 years, to be his 13th and last disciple and son,...

Mar 1, 2020

Betty Jean Dean, 92, of Wabash, Indiana, passed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on March 1, 2020 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born November 28, 1927 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, the daughter of Homer and Evelyn Heiser. She was one of ten children. Betty graduated from Tallmadge High School, Tallmadge,...

Mar 1, 2020

Charles "Rick" Forejt, 72, of Tallmadge, Ohio, peacefully passed away at home March 1, 2020, surrounded by his family, after a long and valiant battle.

Born December 7, 1947, to the late Charles and Marie Forejt and raised in Latrobe, PA, he graduated from St. Vincent College before heading to Philadelphia where he met the love of...

Feb 28, 2020

Rebecca L. Murphy, 70, passed away February 28, 2020 hours before her husband, James Murphy.  Born in New Castle, PA, she lived most of her life in Cuyahoga Falls.

Rebecca retired with over 20 years of service from Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital in the IT Department. She was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Rebecca...

Feb 28, 2020

James H. Murphy, 72, passed away February 28, 2020 after a courageous battle with leukemia, and within hours after his wife Rebecca Murphy.

Born in Akron, James had lived in Cuyahoga Falls for most of his life.  He served in the National Guard. He was a tire builder with B. F. Goodrich, a custodian with Cuyahoga Falls...

Feb 27, 2020

Connie DiCeglio, 97, of Akron, Ohio, went to be with the Lord and her husband of 70 years, Joe DiCeglio, on Thursday, February 27, 2020.

Connie was born in Akron, Ohio on December 19, 1922 to Joseph and Josephine LoCascio.

Connie was an avid bowler, golfer, and card player. She held the title of the...

Feb 26, 2020

Brenden William Kidikas, 15, passed away on February 26th, 2020 after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Born in Akron on May 24th, 2004, he lived all of his life in Randolph, Ohio.

Brenden was an elementary school graduate of St. Joseph School in Randolph, where he excelled as an honors student. During his youth, he enjoyed...