obituaries

Jun 25, 2019

Rose Marie (Pribonic) Tomin

Rose died on June 25, 2019.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Catherine and Michael Pribonic; husband, John; brothers, Tom, Steve, Mike and John; sisters, Lucy, Mary, Anna, Barbara and Bonnie.  Rose is survived by her sons, Anthony (Barbara), John (Robin), Michael (Barbara); daughter, Katherine (Mark) Gallo; 13 grandchildren and 5...

Jun 25, 2019

Claude Franklin "Frank" Love, 91, went home to be with the Lord on June 25, 2019. Born in Akron and he had lived most of his life in the area.

Frank served in the U.S. Army during World War II and retired from Sears after 41 years as a repairman. He graduated from Buchtel High School and...

Jun 25, 2019

Mary J. Butcher, 87, went to be with The Lord, June 25, 2019, to join her husband on what would have been their 65th anniversary. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, she moved to Tallmadge in 1959.

Mary worked at the Maranatha Bookstore for 10 years. She was a long time member of Goodyear Hts. Presbyterian and Stow Presbyterian...

Jun 22, 2019

Anne M. Turney, 39, passed away June 22, 2019.  Born in Butler, Pennsylvania, she had lived in Tallmadge since 1993.

Anne was a server at TGI Fridays, where like all places she was quick to make friends and instant connections. She courageously battled cancer and remained positive to the end. She enjoyed spending time with family and...

Jun 18, 2019

David Womack 76, passed away June 18, 2019. Born in Harvey, IL Dave had lived in Tallmadge for most of his life.  He retired in 2008 from Firestone Tire & Rubber Company with 30 years of service.  Dave was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church, where he was a PSR teacher and also a member of the...

Jun 16, 2019

Louis S. Fisi, age 84, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2019. He was born on December 29, 1934 in Akron, Ohio. Lou attended Colonial School and was a 1952 graduate of Kenmore High School. Lou was a gifted violinist as a young man and was offered a scholarship to Oberlin College, but his true passion was for business....

Jun 15, 2019

Allen G. Klever, 84, passed away June 15, 2019. Born in Akron, he lived most of his life in Tallmadge.

Pete retired after nearly 60 years in the trucking business in 2014 as President of Sales at J Rayl Transport. He was a graduate of Akron Central High School and a member of the Tallmadge Historical Society....

Jun 14, 2019

John M. Darrah, 56, of Randolph, passed away on Flag Day, Friday, June 14, 2019 at UH Portage and Hospice of the Western Reserve.

He was born on the coldest day, January 22, 1962 in Ravenna, Ohio to the late, CW04 Edward S. and Ruby L. (Rymer) Darrah.  John was employed 33 years at General Tire/Omnova Solutions,...

Jun 14, 2019

Lillian D. Parks-Kuhn, 96, passed away June 14, 2019. Born in Schultz, West Virginia, she lived most of her life in the Akron area.

Lillian retired as the Executive Assistant to the President of Tip Top Bakery, was a member of Tallmadge United Methodist Church and the Primetimers. She was an avid golfer, bowler and square dancer....

Jun 14, 2019

Antoinette A. DiMauro (nee Urbano) of Cuyahoga Falls, 82, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2019.

She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, brother, and many sisters and brothers-in law. Antoinette is survived by her husband of 59 years Patsy DiMauro, children Carla (Bob), Michael (Sabina), Gina (Mike) Dreibelbis, Paula (Michael) Lytz, eight grandchildren, and...

Jun 13, 2019

Betty R. Zeiger (nee Wolcott), 100, went home to be with the Lord on June 13, 2019.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, John; beloved parents, Francis and Florence Wolcott; and two wonderful brothers, Bryan and Frank.

Betty was the dear mother of John Zeiger (Cheryl), Tom Zeiger (Sharon) and Susan Ruple...

Jun 13, 2019

Frank Ernest Geig, 84, passed away June 13, 2019. Born in Barberton, he lived most of his life in Tallmadge.

Frank served in the U.S. Marines and was retired as Owner of Household Appliance Corp.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen; parents, Frank and Elizabeth Geig; brother, Joseph Zaha;

Frank...

Jun 12, 2019

Eugene Krannich, 89, passed away peacefully at his home on June 12, 2019.

Born in Akron, Gene had lived in Tallmadge since 1956 following service in the Air Force and National Guard.  He spent 40 years working as a civil engineer with Sauter, Ritchie and Doane, and retired in 1999 from his position as city engineer with...

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...