obituaries

Jul 11, 2025

Michael Lee Wright, The One, The Only: In Loving Memory

After slaying Cancer (and all its fire-breathing chumps) and beating out Covid with the flick his trusty cane, Michael Lee Wright~ Beloved Veteran, Husband, Father, Grandfather, of fur babies, too, Brother, Uncle, Neighbor, Friend, Fellow Buckeye Fan, Master Fillet-er of Fish, Maker of the Cookie, Holder of...

Jul 10, 2025

Dorothy Marie Starrmann of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2025, at the age of 95.

Born to German immigrant parents, Dorothy grew up in Akron, where her family operated a hair salon on West Market Street. She began her career as a nurse's aide and later answered a spiritual calling, becoming Sister Marilyn of...

Jul 6, 2025

Dennis Vietmeier, age 75, of Tallmadge OH, born in Pittsburgh PA, passed away on July 6, 2025. He was husband to Linda Vietmeier (Sembower) for 54 years; son of the late Ronald and Hilda Vietmeier.

He is survived by his son, Ryan Vietmeier, daughter, Lauren Stojcic (Dalibor), grandson, Luka; brother to Carol Marcinowski, Laurie Hughes (Thomas), David Vietmeier (Alice), Jeffrey and...

Jul 4, 2025

Avis Elaine Enos, 90, of Tallmadge, Ohio, passed away on July 4, 2025.  She was born on September 25, 1934, in Roytown, Somerset Co., PA, to Harry and Myrtle (Hostetler) Gahring.  Avis was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother, married to her beloved husband, James, for 71 years.

Avis graduated from Somerset High School in 1952.  She...

Jul 4, 2025

Rose L. Mocklar (Deppas), 95, fell peacefully asleep in the Lord on July 4, 2025.

Born on November 28, 1929 in Jamestown, NY, Rose resided there until she met and married Rendall and moved to Parma, OH to raise their family.  Rose was the Manager of Casual Corner in Parmatown Mall for many years.  She was an...

Jun 28, 2025

Randall "Randy" C. Dutton, 73, passed away June 28, 2025. Born in Akron, he had lived most of his life in Tallmadge.

Randy retired in 2008 as a Union Commercial Carpenter with over 30 years of service and at the Tallmadge Fire Department.  He was a graduate of Tallmadge High School and was a member of the...

Jun 20, 2025

Gloria Ann Arnold, 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 20, 2025. Born in Norwalk, OH, she lived most of her life in Suffield.

Gloria worked for Niel's and went on to retire from Jeters Filing System in 2000 after 15+ years of service. She loved and took pride in her yardwork, feeding and...

Jun 19, 2025

Shelley Catherine Metcalf, 53, went to heaven on Juneteenth after her battle with cancer.  Born in Rittman, she lived most of her life in Tallmadge.

Shelley had worked at Mojility and was a member of Tallmadge Untied Methodist Church.  She loved crafting and listening to music.

Shelley is survived by her husband of 22 ½...

Jun 15, 2025

George Serba, 74, of Stow, Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded by family, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, craftsmanship, and love.

George was the founder and proud owner of Pooltown, the pool installation company he built and ran alongside his beloved wife, Debbie, for more than 40 years. What began as a small business in the...

Jun 14, 2025

Victoria "Vicki", "Nae Nae", "Aunt Vic" Ann Huth, 52, passed away unexpectedly on June 14, 2025. Born in Oceanside, California, she lived all of her adult life in the Suffield and Mogadore communities.

In 2003, Vicki began laying the groundwork for what would prove to be her legacy at her farm on Etter Road, in Suffield Township. ...

Jun 13, 2025

Donald Ray "Spider" Kintyhtt, 72, passed away on June 13, 2025, at Akron General Medical Center; he lived most of his adult life in the Akron, Lakemore, and Springfield Township area.

Donald "Spider" was born to Yvonne E. Brown and Bernard Clifford Kintyhtt on October 6, 1952. He spent most of his youth living throughout the United...

Jun 13, 2025

Terrance Patrick Hennessy II, loving husband and father, and beloved member of his community, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2025. He was 55 years old.

Born on March 19, 1970, Terry dedicated his life to serving others with compassion and dignity. As the proud owner and director of Hennessy Funeral Home, he guided countless families through...

Jun 12, 2025

Patricia DiCola, 89, of Tallmadge, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025. Born in Danville, Alabama, Patricia spent the majority of her life in Tallmadge, Ohio, where she built a life filled with love, family, and community.

A devoted member of Community Baptist Church of Tallmadge, Patricia began her professional career at just 18 years old with...

Jun 10, 2025

March 27, 1933 – June 10, 2025

With deep love and sorrow, we announce the passing of Joyce Ann Simon, who died peacefully on June 10, 2025, surrounded by her children and loved ones.

Born on March 27, 1933, in Akron, Ohio, Joyce was a woman who found joy in life's simplest pleasures and beauty...

Jun 7, 2025

John Mark Sedlock, 70, who left us too soon, passed away June 7, 2025. He was born on June 4, 1955, and grew up in Ravenna, Ohio.

He enjoyed playing golf with his friends and had a sharp wit and warm personality that made him unforgettable to everyone who knew him. After high school, Mark earned a...

Jun 7, 2025

Larry Brinkley, 88, passed away June 7, 2025. Larry was raised in Sawyerwood and grew up an avid fisherman spending wonderful years at Springfield Lake.

He lived in Cuyahoga Falls for over 60 years in the same house he shared with his wife, Marianne, who passed in 2010.

In high school, Larry was offered 24...

Jun 7, 2025

Rosemary (Weiman) DiFrangia

Rosemary passed away on June 7, 2025, at her home, with her family at her side. She was born on June 12, 1942, in Barberton, Ohio, to Stephen and Mary (Capan) Weiman.

She graduated from Barberton High School in 1960 and later earned her cosmetology license. For over 30 years, she worked...

Jun 7, 2025

Lynn Horton Wormhoudt, 83, passed away June 7, 2025.  Born in Ypsilanti, Michigan, he lived in Ohio the past 8 years.

Lynn served in the U.S. Navy and retired from Ford Manufacturing in assembly dept. He enjoyed golfing, camping and was a member of the Corvette Club.

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

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...