obituaries

Mar 13, 2018

Flora M. Garcia, 88, passed away March 13, 2018.

Born in Mt. Claire, West Virginia, Flora had lived in Tallmadge since 1959.  She retired in 1985 from the NRM Company after 27 1/2 years of service.  Flora was a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church in Tallmadge, Tallmadge PrimeTimers, and the LeRadici Club.

She was...

Mar 11, 2018

Robert A. Richards, 62, passed away March 11, 2018. Born in Akron, he lived all of his life in Cuyahoga Falls.

Robert served in the U.S. Army and worked for 23 years at Blind & Sons as an HVAC Tech. He enjoyed collecting coins and was an avid Browns, Indians and Buckeyes fan.

He was...

Mar 10, 2018

Susan L. Gasaway (Plueddemann), 51, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends March 10, 2018. Born in Akron, she lived most of her life in Tallmadge.

Susan was a graduate of Tallmadge High School. She worked as an office manager at MST and a cosmetologist at Carol Martin for many years. Susan was a member of...

Mar 10, 2018

Audrey Charlotte Filler passed away March 10, 2018. Born in Dahlonega, Georgia, she lived in the Akron area most of her life.

Charlotte retired after 30 years of service as an Executive Secretary from the Summit Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Board. She was a member of The Chapel and volunteered at the World Series of Golf...

Mar 9, 2018

Joey, 71, passed away suddenly March 9, 2018 at his group home in Ravenna.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Betty and Henry; and brother, Steve.

He is survived by his sisters, Christine (Joe) Lutz, Karen (Denny) LaHurd; brothers, Stan, Sam (Leigh Conti); uncle, Sam Wakefield; step mother, Rose Kulesza.

Joey's...

Mar 7, 2018

Marilyn L. Reardon, 92, was born in Akron, and has lived in the Tallmadge area for most of her life.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford; parents, Harry and Leola Goodwill;

Marilyn is survived by her son, Clifford "Buster" (Martha) Reardon, Jr. of Tallmadge; daughters, Sharon (Eddie) Seeker of Brimfield and Linda...

Mar 4, 2018

Martin L. Begue, 91, passed away March 4, 2018.

Martin was born in Akron on August 23, 1926 to the late Charles and Ellen Begue.

Martin attended Randolph Public Schools before enlisting in the U.S. Navy.  He was stationed in Okinawa during WWII. He married Margaret Fields, his wife of 68 years, on September 6,...

Mar 4, 2018

Jean H. DeWitt, 88, passed away March 4, 2018.

Born in Sandusky, Ohio Jean had lived in Tallmadge since 1970.  She graduated from Sandusky High School and received a BA degree in Secondary Education from Heidelberg College. Jean was a member of First Congregational Church of Tallmadge, Tallmadge PrimeTimers and Tallmadge AARP.

She was preceded...

Mar 1, 2018

Kathryn Collins, 86, passed away March 1, 2018. Born in Dundee, Michigan, she lived most of her life in Tallmadge.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; parents, Jerome and Josephine Leonard.

Kathryn is survived by her sons, Michael Collins of South Carolina, James (Melana) Collins of Brimfield, Patrick Collins of Tallmadge; grandson,...

Feb 23, 2018

Frank J. Lange, 83, passed away February 23, 2018. Born in Cuyahoga Falls, he lived most of his life in the area, and also many years in his paradise – the Florida Keys.

Frank retired from Tenna Corp in the Human Resource Dept. He graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School and enjoyed playing poker and fishing.

Feb 22, 2018

Nancy C. Ternosky, 89, passed away February 22, 2018.  Nancy was born December 20, 1928. She spent most of her life living in Cuyahoga Falls. She started as a volunteer at Akron City Hospital, retiring there from the Administration Dept. in 1992.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul And Barbara Kidwell; brother, Paul Kidwell....

Feb 21, 2018

Howard Wald Myers, 78, of Akron, Ohio and Castine Maine grumbling fervently departed this life's journey on February 21, 2018.

Real Estate was a challenge providing a working career.

His community service and support of many organizations was fulfilling.

The frustration realizing there is never enough time to do all the things you...

Feb 20, 2018

Norma Paolucci, 87, happily rejoined the love of her life, Edmund, in Heaven on what would have been their 64th wedding anniversary, February 20, 2018. It's the perfect ending to the perfect love story.

After many years of volunteering at St. Anthony school office and library, she eventually retired from Akron Public Schools. She continued her volunteering...

Feb 19, 2018

James Germano Cella, 92, passed away February 19, 2018. He was born May 20, 1925 in Akron, where he lived all of his life.

James served in the U.S. Army during WWII and went into Normandy on D-Day June 6, 1944. He was self employed as a Tile Setter with DeMarco Floors and was a member of...

Feb 19, 2018

Carol "Sue" Ambrose, 67, passed away February 19, 2018. Born in Ravenna, she lived all of her life  in the area.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James and betty Ambrose; sister, Donna Fullen; brothers, Raymond and David Ambrose.

Sue is survived by her daughter, Donna Conrad of Atwater; sons, David (Tina) Conrad...

Feb 14, 2018

Gerald James Schweitzer (June 27, 1943 – February 14, 2018), was a beloved and loving husband, father, grandpa, uncle and friend.

If you were to have asked Jerry, he would have given you different dates than the ones listed here.  For him, his life began when he accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior, and his...

Feb 6, 2018

Richard L. Giacomoni, 71, passed away February 6, 2018. Born in Akron, lived most of his life in Tallmadge.

Richard served in the U.S. Marines and retired from Seal Master. He was a member of the Tallmadge Lions Club, enjoyed bowling and going on family fishing trips to Bob's Lake, Canada.

He was preceded in...

Feb 2, 2018

Louise Wanca, 93, passed away February 2, 2018.  Born in Kokomo, Indiana, she moved to Tallmadge in 1957.

Louise was a secretary with Continental Steel in Kokomo before joining her husband at Purdue University after WWII. She then worked at the Summit County Public Defender's Office and was a HR Office manager with NRM. She was a...

Jan 29, 2018

Kathryn E. Winget, 86, passed away January 29, 2018. Born in Chillicothe, she lived most of her life in Hudson.

Kathryn retired after 30 years from Bedford School System as a Physical Education Teacher.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Leon and Elnora Winget; sisters, Joanna Haskins, Barabara Winget; friend, Marion A. Sanborn....

Jan 23, 2018

Kenneth Walter Stanley, Sr., 89, passed away January 23, 2018.  He was born and lived his life in Akron.

Kenneth served in the Marine Corp during World War II and was a member of Grace Cathedral Church. He retired as a mechanic from Kent Machine.

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