obituaries

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...

Apr 19, 2019

Mrs. Jenny Kraus joined her husband Paul W. Kraus Sr. and granddaughter Brandy Lynn Morris on April 19, 2019.

She was a resident of Guilford Lake and the Akron-Canton area. Jenny graduated from McKinley High School in 1949.

She was a woman of faith and also enjoyed gardening and caring for her family. A true...

Apr 4, 2019

Theodora (Teddy) Urban, 90, of Tallmadge, Ohio, passed away on April 4, 2019. Teddy was born to Theodore Scott and Mable Walters, December 6, 1928 in Tallmadge, Ohio.  She graduated from Tallmadge High School and attended many alumni events throughout the years. She also attended the Kent State University. Teddy worked in the offices of Roadway Trucking where she...

Apr 3, 2019

Paul M Capriulo, 86, passed away April 3, 2019, surrounded by his loving family.

Paul was born on April 10th 1932 in Akron, Ohio. He was a proud lifetime North Hill resident. He graduated from North High School, Class of '50.

Paul went from working as a "grease monkey" at a dealership to owning his...

Apr 3, 2019

Dr. Dale R. Sebok, 61, passed away peacefully at home on April 3, 2019.

Born in Akron, Dale had lived most of his life in Tallmadge. A graduate of the University of Akron, he earned his PhD from Purdue University.  He was an Electronic Engineer for Lockheed Martin for 33 years. Dale had four patents.  He enjoyed...

Apr 2, 2019

Norma Mullins, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother went home to be with the Lord on April 2, 2019. She was born on December 8, 1925 to G.W. and Eliza Moore in Wise, Virginia.

Norma was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Jackson Mullins.

She leaves behind daughters, Jackie Carol (Jerry) Plate, Billie...

Apr 2, 2019

Betty McQuiggan, 84, passed away April 2, 2019. Born in Oka, West Virginia, she lived most of her life in the Akron and Tallmadge area.

Betty graduated from Akron East High school in 1953, and worked at the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, retiring in 1983. She was a member of the Women of the Moose Chapter...

Mar 28, 2019

Dorothy Donovan, 98, passed away March 28, 2019.  Born in Akron, she had lived in Tallmadge since 1954.

Dorothy had worked in the cafeteria at Tallmadge Schools and was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church. She loved spending time with family at Mari-Dor Beach on Lake Erie.

She was preceded in death by...

Mar 26, 2019

Duncan T. Campbell, (64) passed away March 26, 2019.  Duncan graduated from Firestone High School, where he was a member of the National Honor Society and won several Gold Key awards for his visual art.  In his senior year he was voted "Best Hair", and it was beautiful!! He also attended the University of Akron.  He won the unofficial...

Mar 26, 2019

Maria Ricci Di Ciocco 82, affectionately called "Ninnella" by her younger sisters was born in Youngstown, Ohio on Feb. 7, 1937 passed away peacefully on March 26, 2019.

The daughter of Giuseppe and Beata (Di Giacomo) Ricci, she lived in Castiglione Di Carovilli until the age of 20. The town people distinguished her among all the others...

Mar 26, 2019

Barbara A. Thomas,  84, passed away March 26, 2019. She was born in Akron and lived most of her life in the Akron area.

Barbara was a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William; daughter Nora Ann Thomas and granddaughter, Kimberly Brookover.

Barbara is survived...