obituaries

Feb 17, 2019

Dorothy Joyce Passalinqua, 76, passed away February 17, 2019, after a courageous fight with pancreatic cancer.

Born in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, Dorothy had lived in Tallmadge since 1968.  She retired in 2004 from Kent State University with 20 years of service.  Dorothy enjoyed cooking, baking, wine tasting, dogs, reading and the British TV shows.  She loved spending...

Feb 16, 2019

John J. DiSalvo, 90, passed away February 16, 2019.

Born in Independence, Louisiana, John was a life-long resident of the Akron area, and lived in Tallmadge since 1960.  He served in the U.S. Army where he was stationed in Japan, and retired in 1980 from Local #118 with over 20 years of service. John enjoyed gardening, travel,...

Feb 16, 2019

Edward Yatsko, 88, passed away February 16, 2019.  A private family memorial service will be held at Donovan Funeral Home.  Interment will be at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery.

Ed was born in Massillon on August 16, 1930 to the late John and Suzana (Elavsky).  He is survived by his wife, Josephine (Sanford), of 48 years, two...

Feb 15, 2019

On February 15, 2019, Donald Keith Evans crossed over to be with the Lord at the age of 86.  "Big Donnie" was born to Geraldine (Hendricks) and William Keith Evans on December 3, 1932 in Middlefield, OH. He attended Chagrin Falls high school and is a member of their Sports Hall of Fame. He proudly played football for the...

Feb 14, 2019

Michael J. Carlson, 62, passed away February 14, 2019. Born in Akron, he lived most of his life in Tallmadge.

Michael was owner of Auber Insurance. He enjoyed golfing, going to casinos, loved playing guitar, the Rolling Stones and the Cleveland Indians.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Gust and Lucille; step father,...

Feb 12, 2019

James Homer Fritz, of Bath Township, passed away February 12 , 2019 . Born August 18, 1942 and married 57 years to his Stow High School sweetheart, Karen (Archer), Jim was a kind and gentle man. Jim never had a bad word to say about anyone as it was against his personal code of ethics. Loved by all, Jim...

Feb 10, 2019

John W. Kranshan, 92, passed away February 10, 2019. Born in Canal Fulton, he had lived in Tallmadge since 1961.

John served in the U.S. Army Air Force, was owner of Star T.V. and was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church.  He was a Special Deputy with the Summit County Sheriffs Dept and enjoyed square...

Feb 8, 2019

Mary M. Boarman, formerly of Tallmadge, passed away peacefully in hospice care on Friday, Feb. 8.

Mary finished a full life as wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, as well as a teacher to developmentally disabled students and countless sewing students and colleagues. Born in Hubbard, Ohio, she attended Ohio State University and later Kent State University....

Feb 3, 2019

Richard Waitman Brown – age 71, passed away on February 3, 2019.

He enjoyed golf, joking with family and friends, and cooking. Rich was a recipient of the Paul Harris fellow award and a 36 year member of the local chapter Cuyahoga Falls Rotary.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Waitman...

Feb 2, 2019

Bridget Flasco, 85, went home to join her family in Heaven February 2, 2019. She was born in Akron's North Hill where she lived her life. Bridget was a life long member of St. Anthony of Padua Parish. She also was a member of St. Monica Society and the Ladies Auxiliary of The Italian Center. She graduated from Hower...

Jan 31, 2019

Frank J. Regallis, Jr., 88, passed away January 31, 2019.

Born in Akron, Frank had lived in the Akron area for most of his life.  He served in the U.S. Army and was retired from the U.S. Post Office with over 40 years of service.  Frank was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church.  He enjoyed...

Jan 31, 2019

Carolyn L. Wakelee, 92, of Tallmadge passed away January 31, 2019.

Born in Youngstown, Ohio on March 10, 1926 she came to Akron in 1954.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dean, and brother, Charles.

Carolyn is survived by her daughter, Kathy Fuchs of Brooklyn, Ohio; son, James of Solon; grandson,...

Jan 31, 2019

Eric Henderson, 47, passed away January 31, 2019.

Born in Akron, Eric had lived in the Akron area for most of his life.  He had a passion for finding and selling antiques.  He also enjoyed collecting fishing lures and bicycles.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Faye.

Eric is survived by...

Jan 28, 2019

Linda Redman, 79, passed away January 28, 2019. Born in Brimfield, she lived most of her life in Tallmadge.

Linda retired from Akron Children Hospital as a nurse after 30 years of service and was a member of Tallmadge Lutheran Church. She enjoyed biking, photography, cross country skiing, knitting and sewing.

She was preceded in...

Jan 27, 2019

Ryan F. Clayton, 35, passed away January 27, 2019.  Born and raised in Northeast Ohio, he was self -employed in the construction industry.  His favorite job for many years in the off-season, was plowing snow and he took great pride in the safety of his customers.

Ryan is survived by his parents, Richard and Patricia Clayton;  father,...

Jan 26, 2019

Joseph Lorkowski, 69, passed away January 26, 2019.

Born in Akron, Joseph had lived in Tallmadge for most of his life.  He was employed with Circle Prime.

Joseph is survived by his sister, Susan (Russ) Carter of Akron; brothers, Thomas (Candy) Lorkowski, Timothy and Jonathan Lorkowski all of Tallmadge and David Lorkowski of Stow; niece,...

Jan 22, 2019

Albert "Abbie" L. Adams 71, passed away January 22, 2019.

Born in Springfield, Ohio Abbie had lived in Temperance Michigan for 20 years and in Berlin Center since 1999.  He was employed with Roadway for 37 years and then with Holland. He was a member of Masonic Samaria Lodge in Michigan.  Abbie enjoyed spending time with his...

Jan 21, 2019

Carol A. Ferlic, age 78, of Tallmadge, died peacefully Monday, January 21, 2019 at Summa Akron City Hospital.

She was born in Toledo, Ohio, a daughter of the late Charles and Virginia (Kosmatka) Easterwood.

She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Ronald Ferlic; pre-deceased, just three weeks prior, by sister Marilyn Campbell, leaving...

Jan 20, 2019

Janet "Jan" Irvin (McNair), passed away on January 20, 2019 surrounded by loved ones after a lengthy illness.

Jan was a life-long passionate Cleveland Indians fan, Dixieland jazz enthusiast and avid reader. She lived in and around Akron her entire life, graduating from East High School and the St. Thomas School of Nursing, then worked as a...

Jan 20, 2019

Clifford Coplan, 78, passed away January 20, 2019.  Born in Woodsfield, he has lived in Tallmadge most of his life.

Clifford retired as a Machinist from Goodyear Tire .

He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Mae Coplan; sisters, Mary and Clara; brothers, James and William.

Clifford is survived by...