obituaries

Dec 6, 2019

Marie L. (Valentino) Pitts, 88, of Tallmadge, Ohio passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family and loved ones.

Marie graduated from Lincoln High School in Cleveland, Ohio in 1949. She was a majorette in the school band. She excelled in music and earned honors at state competitions. Marie loved her piano and would often fill the...

Dec 5, 2019

Josephine M. LoCascio, age 97 went to be with the Lord on December 5, 2019. Born in Akron, she lived all of her life in this area.

Josephine retired from The University of Akron. She was an avid golfer, bridge player, sports fan and beautiful writer. Josephine was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. Her...

Dec 4, 2019

Raymond L. Smith, 75, passed away December 4, 2019. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he had lived in Tallmadge most of his life.

Raymond served in the U.S. Navy and was the owner of Sonntag Beauty Shop. Anyone who knew Raymond, knew that he loved being a caring, giving person who always put others first, which is something...

Dec 3, 2019

Frank A. Hagenbush, 90, passed away December 3, 2019.

Born in Akron, and raised in Portage Lakes, Frank had lived in Akron for most of his life.  He served in the Korean War, and retired in 1991 after 44 years of service from the Akron Beacon Journal.  Frank attended The Chapel and was a member Akron Lodge...

Dec 1, 2019

Mary Jane (Fugo) Phillips, age 65, died December 1, 2019, after a courageous battle with Appendix Cancer and COPD, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Akron, Ohio November 9, 1954.

Mary Jane retired from Kent State University, Kent Campus, Office of Global Education. She enjoyed meeting students from other countries and learning about their country and...

Nov 30, 2019

Daniel Neuwirth, 34, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home November 30, 2019. Born in Akron, he lived in Tallmadge.

Dan was a graduate of Springfield High School in 2004 and went on to pursue a career as a Paramedic at Stark State College graduating in 2009.  After many years with Life Care Dan went...

Nov 27, 2019

Calvin F. Foreman, 79, passed away surrounded by family and caring staff at Heroes Harbor VA Hospice Center on November 27, 2019. He was born in Pennsylvania, grew up in Cleveland and resided the last 52 years in Eastlake.

Calvin served in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper in the 101st Airborne Division and was a metal...

Nov 23, 2019

Frank A. Grismer, 83, passed away peacefully Saturday November 23, 2019.

Frank was born in New Castle, Indiana on July 23, 1936 to Leonard and Mary Grismer.  They moved to Akron where he spent most of his life.  Frank worked at Grismer's Religious Gifts, after graduating from St. Mary's High School, until 1961.  He then went to...

Nov 22, 2019

Scott A. Tabbey, 41, passed away November 22, 2019.  Born in Akron, he lived all his life in Stow.

Scott was self employed as an IT Technician and a big collector of past TV series and movies.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ann (Jack) Schwendeman.

Scott is survived by his...

Nov 22, 2019

Wilogene Swinehart, 91, passed away November 22, 2019.

Born in Gilmer County, West Virginia, Wilogene had lived in Akron since 1960. She was active at the Akron Freewill Baptist Church and she sang in a traveling Gospel Quartet. She was a wonderful caretaker for many years for her husbands in their time of need.

She...

Nov 19, 2019

Ellen (Foster) Stout, 87, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2019.

She was born in Akron and lived her entire life here.  She was a lifelong member of Goodyear Heights United Presbyterian Church.

Ellen was preceded in death by her husband, Earl William Stout.

She is survived by her children, Jeff (Viki), Denise...

Nov 18, 2019

Shirley Ridenour, 83, passed away November 18, 2019. Born in Copley Twp., she lived most of her life in the Akron area.

Shirley was a member of the Apostolic Temple of Cuyahoga Falls, where she was very active.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard; parents, Howard and Alice Dockus; brothers, Howard and...

Nov 17, 2019

Jeannine "Jeanie" Crites, 78, passed away November 17, 2019. Born in Pomeroy, she lived most of her life in the Canton area.

Jeanie worked at Timken Mfg. and 15 (+) years at Fitness Quest retiring in 2003.

She was also the first of four women to be selected as the newest members to an all-male...

Nov 17, 2019

Robert Shirdain ("Shird") Roliff, 74, of Brimfield, Ohio passed away November 17, 2019.

Robert was born in 1945 in Akron, Ohio he was the son of the late Fred L. Roliff and Arleta (Mishler Roliff) Dunn. On July 14, 1983 Robert and Cheryll (Johnson) Roliff were married in Ravenna Ohio and they spent the last 36 wonderful...

Nov 17, 2019

On November 17, Pat, who was born on February 23, 1933 went home to heaven to rest from the sufferings of Parkinson's disease.

She never knew a stranger, just a friend she hadn't met yet. Born in Akron, Ohio she spent most of her life raising a family in Suffield where she was an active member of...

Nov 15, 2019

George Michael Rodenbucher, 81, passed away November 15, 2019. Born in Akron, he grew up in Suffield before moving back to Akron.

George served in the U.S. Army National Guard. He was a truck driver for 48 years. George was a member of Annunciation and enjoyed fishing and bowling.

He was preceded in death by...

Nov 13, 2019

Patricia Womack, 72, passed away November 13, 2019.

Born in Akron, Pat lived in Tallmadge most of her life and retired from the State of Ohio.  Pat enjoyed cooking, dancing and singing.

She was preceded in death by her husband, David; daughter, Victoria Womack; and brother in law, Harold Sizemore.

Pat is survived...

Nov 11, 2019

Nancy C. Bartlow went home to be with her Savior Jesus Christ on November 11, 2019.  She was born to the late Arthur and Eloise Wilson on September 14, 1944.  She graduated from Stow High School and until April of this year was employed at Western Reserve Hospital. She married the love of her life, Don on September 14,...

Nov 10, 2019

Gabriel "Gabe" A. Ritzert, 68, passed away November 10, 2019.

Born in Akron, Gabe had lived in Tallmadge for most of his life.  He retired in 2010 from Munroe Falls Post Office.  Gabe was a member or Our Lady of Victory Church, where he was a Eucharistic Minister and very involved with other church activities. He was...

Nov 6, 2019

Jeffrey W. Enlow, 59, passed away November 6, 2019.  Born in Akron, he lived most of his life in Tallmadge.

Jeff was self employed and loved the outdoors.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Thelma Enlow.

Jeff was survived by his father, Eugene (Janice) Enlow of Tallmadge; sister, Sandy (Dan) Strebler...