obituaries

Feb 19, 2020

Debrah A. Crites (Kendall), 61, passed away February 19, 2020. Born in Grantsville, West Virginia, she lived most of her life in Akron.

Debrah was a dedicated mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her love for her family was unrivaled. She worked for Roy Allen at Thermo-Rite for 20 years. She enjoyed going to the beach with her lobster,...

Feb 17, 2020

Joseph Reich, 91, passed away February 17, 2020. Born in Winnepeg, Manitoba, Canada, he lived most of his life in Tallmadge.

Joe served in the U.S. Army and retired from Frank Reich Masonry after 32 years of service. He was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church, where he was an active volunteer. He built the...

Feb 15, 2020

Roland "Red" Hunt, 84 passed away February 15, 2020.

Born in Akron, Red had lived in Tallmadge all of his life.  He was retired from Roadway.

He spent his time taking care of his wife, working out doors and helping others.  He was proud of his ballcap collection.

He was preceded in death...

Feb 13, 2020

Mary Rickert, 100, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2020.  Born in Bajmok, Yugoslavia, she immigrated to the U.S. in 1951.

A seamstress by profession, she worked in the ladies ' alteration department at the M. O'neil Co. in Akron.  She was an active member of the St. Bernard's Altar Society in the 50's & 60's, and...

Feb 13, 2020

Lester Winter, 82, went to be with the Lord on February 13, 2020. He was born October 9, 1937 in Edinburg, Ohio.

Lester graduated from East High School in 1955. After graduation he joined the U.S. Army and served his country while stationed in Germany. Lester moved to California to pursue a career in the mortuary arts...

Feb 12, 2020

Jean M. Gill passed away peacefully on February 12, 2020 at the age of 93.  Jean was born in Akron, Ohio on September 28, 1926, daughter of the late Frank and Rose Dannemiller. Jean was preceded in death by husband, Roy Gill, daughter, Carol Gill and grandson, Charles L. Weber. She is survived by daughters, Kathleen Weber (Charles), Barbara...

Feb 11, 2020

Lloyd Dale Morrison, devoted husband, father, and grandfather went home to be with the Lord on February 11, 2020. He was born on April 6, 1932, in Akron, Ohio.

He enjoyed a life in the outdoors, traveling, camping, and fishing. He was an avid Cleveland Indians fan and enjoyed playing softball himself. He was a hard-working, faithful...

Feb 9, 2020

Agnes P. Boggs, 70, passed away February 9, 2020.

Born in Ravenna, Agnes had lived in Ravenna for most of her life.  She was employed with Altercare of Ravenna for over 20 years.  Agnes was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Ravenna.  She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and crossword puzzles.

She was...

Feb 8, 2020

Joseph M. Motta, 77, passed away February 8, 2020.

Born in Providence, Rhode Island Joseph had lived in Ohio since 1998.  He was employed with Logan Machine and was a member of St. Joan of Arc Church.  Joseph was active with Festa Italiana.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Madeline Motta...

Feb 6, 2020

It is with joyful sadness we announce our mother, grandmother and great grandmother, E. Lyvonne Getz, died on February 6, 2020. We are thankful to God that it was a peaceful and merciful death without pain or suffering.

Lyvonne was born in Akron and lived over 67 years in her house in Tallmadge. She was retired from...

Feb 5, 2020

Lorene Opal Sellers-Pritt passed away on February 5, 2020 at the age of 90.

She was born on December 30, 1929 in Bretz, West Virginia. Mrs. Sellers-Pritt lived most of her life in Akron, Ohio. She had a zest for life, enjoying many activities ranging from Daughters of America and Mother Singers to serving as a member...

Feb 3, 2020

Betty Jo Steele-Roop, 84, passed away February 3, 2020. Born in Whitman, West Virginia, she lived most of her life in Tallmadge.

Betty was a member of Faith Bible Fellowship Church and the Greater Akron Motorcycle Club. She loved spending time with her family.

She was preceded in by her husbands, Richard D. Steele and...

Feb 3, 2020

Victor D. Rivera, 94, passed away February 3, 2020. Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and lived most of his life in Tallmadge.

Victor served as a Merchant Marine and retired with 33 years of service as a painter/maintenance dept at General Motors. He was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church where he was a...

Feb 2, 2020

Ginette Felicienne (Herbau) Wasson, 93, passed away February 2, 2020. She was born on May 6, 1926, in Vanves, a suburb of Paris, France to Henri and Emilienne Herbau. She lived in Paris until she came to the U.S.A. as a war bride in March 1946.

During the World War II and the German Occupation of France,...

Jan 30, 2020

Marian Jeannette Schopper returned home to God on January 30, 2020.  Born in Akron on July 8, 1932 to John and Alwane Parks, she was a lifelong area resident having lived in Tallmadge, Brimfield, and Munroe Falls.

A proud member of Tallmadge High School Class of 1950, Marian organized class reunions for many years. She was also...

Jan 29, 2020

Joseph M. Genaro, 91, loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, our hero, had his guardian Angels hold his hand as he ascended to heaven on January 29, 2020.

Joe was an extremely accomplished man but held many of his accomplishments behind the scenes. He carried himself with a quiet dignity. He lived life with a selfless confidence....

Jan 29, 2020

Gerald O. Epling, 93, passed away January 29, 2020. Born in Akron, he lived most of his life in the Akron area.

Gerald served in the U.S. Navy and retired from the Goodrich Chemical Plant. He was a member of the Mason Falls Lodge 735.

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

Jan 28, 2020

Kenny Freeman was celestially discharged on January 28, 2020 with his wife, Barbara and sons, Jon and Ben by his side.

He is also survived by daughters in law, Cass and Nicole; his grandgirls, Peyton, Gracelyn, Annelise; soon to be born, Charlie and his best bud, Roger Morgan.

Kenny was a proud veteran of the...

Jan 27, 2020

We celebrate the life of DeVonn (37), born August 26, 1982 in Raleigh, N.C.  He moved to Akron, Ohio as a young adult where he resided until his death on January 27, 2020.

DeVonn was preceded in death by:

Grandparents:

Robert Benson Prince, (Emily) Olean, NY

Benjamin Clarence Harris, Sr., Raleigh,...

Jan 24, 2020

Bernadette F. Cannon, 83, passed away January 24, 2020. Born in Akron, she lived all of her life in the Akron area. Bernadette enjoyed shopping and spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Harrison and Grace Esler; daughter, Erin; sons, Joseph,  Michael, Sean.

Bernadette is survived by her husband...