obituaries

Jun 6, 2025

Friday, June 6, 2025, Dorothy Rasnick, 91, was joyfully greeted by her Lord and Savior, and a joyous reunion celebration with loved ones began. She was born October 4, 1933, in Akron, Ohio, to Floyd and Anna Marie (Bargeloh) Deming. In 1953 she married her sweetheart from East High School, John T. Rasnick, and they celebrated 58 years of...

Jun 2, 2025

Louis Jeffrey D'Alessio passed away on June 2, 2025 at the age of 64.

He was preceded in death by his parents and four siblings.

Louis is survived by a daughter, two grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews.

Born on August 6, 1960, Louis spent most of his life in the...

Jun 2, 2025

Jack Boesiger, 96, passed away on June 2, 2025 at the Southern Nevada State Veterans home in Boulder City, Nevada. He was born on August 29, 1928 at his home in Akron Ohio to Fred and Anna Stempfler-Boesiger.

After graduating from Hower Trade School, Jack proudly served in the United States Marine Corps for 2 years just...

Jun 1, 2025

Dolores A. Wilmoth, 93, passed away peacefully in her home on June 1, 2025. Born February 8, 1932, in Pennsylvania, she moved to Akron in 1955 and resided in Tallmadge since 1963.

She was employed by Roadway Express, A. Schulman, Inc. and the family businesses, Wilmoth Realty, Inc. and Wilmoth Builders, Inc. Dolores cared deeply for her...

Jun 1, 2025

Juliana Delight Sipe (62) passed away June 1, 2025. She was born in Akron Ohio and lived most of her life in the Akron area. She was a graduate of Akron North High Class of 1980.

Juliana served as a bartender in quality establishments such as Nick Anthe's and The Diamond Grill. She had many regular customers...

May 30, 2025

An amazing man, Edward Earl Baddeley, Jr., 55, of Mogadore went home to the Lord on May 30, 2025, after a brief battle with cancer.

Ed was born on July 3, 1969, to Edward Baddeley, Sr., and Denise (Maurer) Beane in Salem, Ohio. A graduate of Sebring McKinley High School, Ed recently celebrated his 20 th year...

May 27, 2025

Together Forever

Sandra Harvey, 83, passed away May 27, 2025. She was born in Akron and lived all of her life in the Akron and Tallmadge area.

Sandra retired from Kent State University and was a member of the Wingfoot Church. She enjoyed reading and gardening.

She was preceded in death by her...

May 25, 2025

Together Again

Richard D Beichler, 94, passed away May 25, 2025, after a short illness.

Born and raised in Creston, Ohio, Richard was one of 10 children. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean war.  He was a Signal Maintainer with the railroad for 43 years, never missing a day of work.

May 23, 2025

Joseph "Joe" Macarchenia, 67, passed away with his 'favorite' sisters by his side to the sound of the Beatles playing 'Let it Be' after a long struggle with cancer on Friday, May 23, 2025.

Joe was all that a brother, son, and friend could be... generous, funny, talented, and feisty at times. He loved his family and...

May 22, 2025

James A. Ingram, 93 of Tallmadge, peacefully joined his beloved wife Irene in heaven on May, 22, 2025, surrounded by family. He was born on July 6, 1931, in Conway, Pennsylvania, and lived his adult life in the Tallmadge area.

Jim was a longtime member of Our Lady of Victory Church in Tallmadge and served as a...

May 19, 2025

Steven J. Linton, 59, Akron, passed away on May 19, 2025.  He was born in Akron and lived all of his life in the Akron area.

Steve was a laborer with Local 310, loved camping, riding his dirt bike and ATV's, listening to music, but most of all he loved spending time with his grandson, Ronnie.

May 17, 2025

Kay Lynn Tafini, 83, of Brimfield, passed away on May 17, 2025. She was born in Akron and lived most of her life in the Munroe Falls and Kent area. Kay Lynn was a nurse at St. Thomas Hospital and for Dr. Gulmi before retiring in 2001.  She was a member of Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church. Kay...

May 14, 2025

TALLMADGE – Ron Jensen, 92, passed away May 14, 2025.

Born in Akron Ohio, he attended East High where he was known as "Ronnie with the yellow convertible". In 1961, he built his home in Tallmadge and lived there the rest of his life. Ron was an excellent mechanical engineer and VP of Engineering at Colonial Machine...

May 14, 2025

Charles E Smith, Tallmadge, died May 14, 2025 after a short illness.

Born in Akron, Ohio Aug. 12 1938, and lived all of his life in the Akron area.

Charles is survived by step daughter, Cynthia McKee; granddaughter, Holly Miller (Cody); grandson, Stephen McKee; great grandson, Charles Mason Miller; great granddaughter, Vivian Mary Miller; brother,...

May 11, 2025

Velma D. Wallace, 90, of Tallmadge, passed away on May11, 2025. She was born in Ashley, West Virginia and lived most of her life in the Akron area. Velma worked at Eastwood Drug for several years until she joined East Ohio Gas, where she was a customer service rep. and accounting clerk before retiring in 1994 with 24 years...

May 9, 2025

Steven N. Bolanz passed away May 9, 2025 from complications from Pancreatic Cancer.  He left behind two sisters, a brother, aunts, uncles and cousins.  No viewing for him will take place.

May 6, 2025

Linda Marie Dies, 51, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on May 6th. She was the daughter of James R. and Carol Stansbury of Jackson Township. She earned a Bachelor's in Accounting from Akron University. Linda was often called an Angel for her service to clients with intellectual disabilities and their families, most recently as a house manager at EPI...

May 6, 2025

Carroll D. Wooster, age 99, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 6, 2025.

Carroll eagerly anticipated being reunited in Heaven with his beloved wife, Doris, and cherished daughter, Nancy (Wooster) Varley. His deep faith and enduring love for his family were the foundation of his long and fulfilling life.

May 4, 2025

Stephanie L. (nee Drabish) (Marshall) Foley, 78, passed away on May 4, 2025. She was born in Somerset, Pennsylvania on May 22, 1946 and lived in the Akron/Tallmadge area since 1961.

Stephanie worked at local advertising agencies for 26 years—at McCann Hawkins and Taylor Hawkins before going to TRIAD, where she retired as Media Specialist in 2013...

May 4, 2025

Carol Lynn (Crislip) Salter, a lifelong resident of Tallmadge, Ohio, entered eternal glory on May 4th, 2025. Carol would also claim part-time residency at her cherished log cabin in Canada, lovingly referred to as her "Golden Pond."

She was preceded in death by her parents, Bob and Ruth Crislip, longtime Tallmadge residents who spent their later years...