obituaries

Jun 11, 2019

Salvatore "Sam" Pace, 83 passed away suddenly June 11, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.

Sam was born on April 8, 1936 in Akron, Ohio, where he lived his entire life. He was graduated from Central-Hower High School in 1955.

He served in the US Army, Military Police and was stationed in Fort Sheridan, Illinois....

Jun 9, 2019

John F. Cochran, 89, passed away June 9, 2019.

Born in Akron, Jack had lived in the Akron/Tallmadge areas all of his life.  He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict.  Jack retired in 1991 from Goodyear Areospace with 41 years of service.  He was a member of Emmanuel United Church of Christ, Star Lodge...

Jun 8, 2019

Henry "Hank" S. Skowronski, Jr. died on June 8,2019 at the age of 94 with his family at his side.  He truly was one of the "Greatest Generation".

Hank grew up on the east side of Cleveland and graduated from Collinwood High School in Jan. 1944. Immediately after graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army. Hank had...

Jun 7, 2019

Lola Mae Cartwright, 88, passed away June 7, 2019. Born Ravenna, OH. resided in Tallmadge OH with her loving husband of 71 yrs. William Cartwright. Lola enjoyed sewing, oil painting, cooking and quilting for the Linus Foundation. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Carolyn King; brother William (Katherine) King of Norwalk; son,  Monty (Rebecca) Cartwright...

Jun 5, 2019

Diana E. Walters, 82, passed away June 5, 2019. Born in Akron, she lived her life in the area and graduated from Ellet High School.

Diana held numerous positions throughout her life and retired from Akron City Hospital/Summa Care as a Secretary. She also served as President of Tallmadge Jaycees Wives. Diana enjoyed reading and traveling.

Jun 4, 2019

Ferna DiSalvo, 86, passed away June 4, 2019. She was born in Barberton and had lived in Tallmadge since 1960.

Ferna enjoyed playing competitive tennis, gardening, travel, and spending time with her family.

Ferna is survived by her daughter, Joanne Denious of Tallmadge; sons, Vincent (Victoria) DiSalvo of Brimfield, Tony (Janette) DiSalvo of Marion, MA,...

Jun 4, 2019

Frank G. Reynolds, 67, passed away unexpectedly on June 4th, 2019. He was born in Akron where he lived all of his life. Frank was graduated from North High School in 1969 and worked for the City of Akron, Sewer Maintenance Department, until he retired in 1988.

Frank was a one of a kind individual.   He was...

Jun 4, 2019

Charles Desmett, 91, passed away June 4, 2019.

Born in McCartney, PA Charles had lived in the Tallmadge area for 35 years. He started in the coal mines when he was 15 years old in Pennsylvania.  He served in the U.S. Navy and retired from B&W in Barberton in 1990 with 36 years of service. He was...

Jun 1, 2019

Lillian Shaheen, 93, passed away June 1, 2019. She was born July 9, 1925 in Akron and had lived in Tallmadge.

Lillian retired as a Dietary Aid at Stow Glenn Nursing Home and had also worked at the Ohio Bell Cafeteria. She was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church where she was a Eucharistic minister...

May 29, 2019

Mary Bratta, born August 10, 1929, passed peacefully on May 29, 2019 at the age of 89. She was the beloved wife of the late John Bratta, Jr. for 59 years.

Her greatest love and pastime was baking cookies and sharing them with family and friends.  She also loved playing cards with her dearest friends through the...

May 26, 2019

Betty Jane Morgan, 89, went home to be with the Lord May 26, 2019.

She was born in Branchland, West Virginia and lived most of her life in the Akron area. Betty worked for La Pizza, where she made the best pizzas in town for 25 years.  She was an active member of Harmony Baptist Church, she...

May 24, 2019

Joan Smith, 87, passed away May 24, 2019.

Born in Akron, Joan lived all her life in Tallmadge.  She worked developing photos and later developing X-ray at Akron City Hospital.  Joan was an avid fan of Cleveland sports an a very devoted Christian.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Laura Smith...

May 18, 2019

Robert G. Williams, 86, passed away May 18, 2019. He was born in Akron and lived all his life there.

Robert served in the U.S. Army as a Medic during the Korean War.  He retired after 40 years as a crane operator from Ford Motors. He was a member of the Akron Camera Club and German Club....

May 18, 2019

Stamatia (Tina) (Sitaras) Skeriotis, 82, went to be with the Lord on May 18, 2019.

She was born in Xios, Greece and left home at 16 to go to work in England and help support her parents. Stamatia, her husband, Kostas and their children legally emigrated to Akron, Ohio in 1967, where she enjoyed working for Western...

May 15, 2019

Tina White, 62, passed away May 15, 2019. Born in Cuyahoga Falls, she lived most of her life in the area.

She had worked for over 20 years as a Bookkeeper with Giant Auto and was a member of Resurrection Lutheran Church.

Tina was warm and giving to all. She had a heart of gold....

May 9, 2019

Beryl R. (Bud) Vandersall, 88, passed away May 9, 2019.

Beryl was born on October 24, 1930, the only child of Maynard and Vera (Lenke) Vandersall. Beryl lived his whole life in the Akron area.  A graduate of Tallmadge High School, class of 1948. After a year at Kent State University he enlisted in the USAF during...

May 6, 2019

Judith Knisely, 80, passed away May 6, 2019.  She was born in Akron to Marjorie and Ralph Walker, living most of her early life in the Akron area.  She graduated from Garfield High School, and worked briefly before meeting and marrying the love of her life 61 years ago.  They have been settled in Cuyahoga Falls for the last...

May 5, 2019

Gary James Gillespie, 27, passed away May 5, 2019. Born in Medina, he lived most of his life in Wayne county Ohio. He is a 2010 graduate of Norwayne High School and received his Bachelor of Business Administration from Akron University with a focus in Logistics and Supply Chain Management.

Gary's internship was with Fastenal, where he...

Apr 22, 2019

Louise A. Aidala, 93, passed away April 22, 2019. She was born in Akron and lived all of her life there.

She retired from O'Neil's after 10 years as a Clerk. Louise was a member of St. Paul's Parish and enjoyed playing bingo. She loved spending time with family and friends.

She was preceded in...

Apr 20, 2019

Eric had so much to be proud of in his life and was so loved.

Eric was proudest of being a father, grandfather and being an Ohio National Guard.

Eric is survived by his son, Michael G. Blackburn; father, Michael Blackburn; mother, Theresa (Michael) Shipp; brothers, Sean Blackburn (Alicia Simpson), Ryan and Stephan Shipp; his...