obituaries

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...

Nov 5, 2019

Carmen J. Artino, 69, passed away November 5, 2019. Born in Cleveland, he had lived most of his life in Northeast Ohio.

Carmen worked in metallurgy at Case Western Reserve and supported companies throughout Northeast Ohio. He was a member of Holy Family and Our Lady of Victory Church. Carmen was extremely passionate about music. He loved...

Nov 4, 2019

Mary Ann Bunch, 95, passed away November 4, 2019.

Born in Akron, Mary Ann had lived in Akron area all of her life.  She was previously a member of Our Lady of Victory Church.  Mary Ann enjoyed quilting, gardening, and sewing.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Bunch and daughter, Bonnie Carter;...

Nov 3, 2019

Rae Arlene (Van Nuys) Jacobozzi, 84, passed away November 3, 2019.

She was born and lived in the Amherst area until recently moving to Tallmadge to be closer to her son.  She retired from the Ohio Bureau of Employment Services after many years of service.  Rae was a loving mother and grandmother.  She enjoyed going out to...

Nov 3, 2019

Edith M. Carter, 91, passed away November 3, 2019.  She was born and lived all of her life in Akron.

She was a member of Annunciation Church/Visitation of Mary Parish.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James; parents, James and Laura Genovese; sisters, Evelyn Pace, Virginia Fleming, Eleanor Wyer, Josephine Yanni, Betty Jane...

Oct 29, 2019

Dolores Camille Mayfield, "Dolly" 72 of Akron, passed away peacefully and quietly to her Lord on October 29, 2019. She was a beloved teacher for many years at St. Paul. Dolly loved her animals, shopping, and her husband Carl.

Dolly is survived by her husband Carl Mayfield of 36 years. Gina Brogan-Krim, Michelle (Tim) Rix, Kris (Trisha)...