obituaries

Jan 19, 2019

Born March 5th, 1943 in Sicily, Anthony Ciraldo was classically trained as a full-service barber. His American dream began in the 1960's when he arrived in Akron as a young man. He later moved to Cuyahoga Falls, but returned to Akron in 1975 - this time as a business owner. Even now, decades later, Ciraldo's Barber & Men's Hair...

Jan 18, 2019

Ronald L. D'Alessio Ronald L. D'Alessio, 83, died peacefully on January 18, 2019. He was preceded in death by sons, Doug (2017) and John (2018) and is survived by daughter, Jodi (Nick) Terakedis, Wooster; sons, C. Joseph (Terri), Waynesburg, and L. Jeffery, Akron. He lived in Akron, Garrettsville and Stow, Ron attended Kent State University and had been employed...

Jan 18, 2019

Anthony ("Tony") Kariotis, 95, passed away January 18, 2019, following a lengthy illness.

Born in Vandergrift, PA, he had lived in Tallmadge since 1956.Anthony served in the Army Air Corps during WWII. He enlisted as an Aviation Cadet in 1943 and graduated from Ellington Field, Texas, Army Air Force base as a Celestial Navigator. He received his...

Jan 15, 2019

James Michael Ryan, 64, passed away January 15, 2019. He was born and lived his life in Akron.

James was a pilot with Spirit Airlines and a member of Faith Bible Fellowship Church.

He was preceded in death by  his father, James L. Ryan; brother, Terry Ryan.

James is survived by his daughter,...

Jan 12, 2019

In Loving Memory of Captain Thomas Borel

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Army CPT Thomas Borel, MD., a dedicated and honorable man who served his country as an active duty Army resident physician. Tom was not only a skilled professional but also a loving father, devoted son, brother, and caring husband....

Jan 11, 2019

Norma Jean Taylor, 91, passed away January 11, 2019. Born in Morgantown, WV. where she lived most of her life before moving to the Cuyahoga Falls  area.

She had many loves. Among them her family, working puzzles, solving the worlds problems with her brother, and of course her Lord Calvert and cigarettes.

Norma retired from...

Jan 9, 2019

Betty A. Testa, 90, of Uniontown, Ohio passed away peacefully on January 9, 2019 with her family by her side. Betty was a graduate of St. Thomas Hospital School of Nursing in 1949 and served her patients until her retirement in 1993. Betty was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Daniel Charles Testa; her sister, Madeline...

Jan 8, 2019

Douglas A. Roliff, 56, passed away suddenly January 8, 2019 at his home. Doug was born on May 22, 1962 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.

Doug retired from Suncrest Gardens in 2017 with 36 years of service. He was an avid outdoorsman, a loving husband and father, and will be missed dearly by family and friends.

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Jan 8, 2019

Robert V. Yeager, 87, passed away on January 8, 2019. He was born in Cleveland on May 10, 1931 and was a long time resident of Cuyahoga Falls, Tallmadge, and Loudon, TN.

Robert served in the U. S. Navy and retired from Finast with over 33 years of service.

He was preceded in death by...

Jan 5, 2019

Beverly J. Radcliffe, 80, passed away January 5, 2019.

Born in Akron Beverly had lived most of her life in the Akron area.  She was a member of Grace Cathedral Church until ill health prohibited her to attend. Beverly loved to cook and was always on the go.

Beverly is survived by her husband of...

Jan 3, 2019

Carol Hamas, 66, passed away unexpectedly January 3, 2019.

Born in Akron, Carol had lived in Akron all of her life.  She retired in 2000 from Summit County after 30 years of service.  She enjoyed cooking, baking, gardening, flowers, and feeding the birds.  Carol loved spending time with her family and her dogs.

She is...

Jan 3, 2019

Judith "Judy" M. Cadle, 84, passed away peacefully January 3, 2019. Born on January 27, 1934 in Reading, Pennsylvania, she lived most of her life in Mogadore.

Judy retired from Honeywell as an Expeditor and was a member of Mogadore Methodist Church. She enjoyed reading and cross-stitching.

She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Jan 1, 2019

Louis Thomas Calvaruso, 81, passed away January 1, 2019. Born in Akron where he lived all of his life. He served in the U.S. Army from 1960 to 1966. Louie worked for F.W. Albrecht Grocery Company (Acme) from 1956 until his retirement in 1999. He worked for nine years as a Retail Clerk and then was a Journeyman Meat Cutter...

Dec 31, 2018

Ethel Maye Christ, 85, went home to be with The Lord on December 31, 2018.

Born in Flushing, New York, Ethel had lived in Tallmadge since 1954.  She was a member of Tallmadge Lutheran Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, David H. Christ; daughter, Anita; daughter in law, Sherry; and sons in...

Dec 27, 2018

Filippo immigrated to Canada from Foggia, Italy in 1962 at the age of 5.

He was preceded in death by his father, Fedele Capobianco.

He is survived by his fiancé Anna Marie Chiera; mother, Maria Capobianco; daughter, Felicia Maria Capobianco; son Anton Capobianco; step children, Theresa and Jeff Heinl, Vince and Lyndsey Chiera, Joseph and...

Dec 26, 2018

William Robert Hohenstein, 91 passed away peacefully on December 26, 2018 at The Ohio Veterans Home in Sandusky.

Husband of Helen (nee Holder) who passed away in 2013. Father of Bill (Lyn), Linda (Tom), Melanie (Jeff). Proud grandfather of Rob, Tracy, Christopher, Veronica, Mike and great grandson, Louis.

Bob was a WWII veteran. He served...

Dec 26, 2018

Son of George and Mary (Lynch) both deceased, was born January  2, 1940. He lived all his life in the Akron and Barberton area. He died on December 26, 2018 after a long battle with the side-effects of diabetes. He was custodian at St. Augustine's Church and care-taker of St. Augustine Cemetery over 25 years.

George leaves...

Dec 25, 2018

Lonnie Dale Hays, 87, born October 29, 1931 and passed  away December 25, 2018.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lon and Ellen (Hughes) Hays; sister and brother in law,

Phyllis and Howard Helms.

Lonnie is survived by his wife, Carol; son, John; daughter in law, Yvonne; granddaughter, Carsen; nephews, Gregory,...

Dec 24, 2018

Grace G. Forrester, 92, passed away December 24, 2018. Born in Akron, she lived most of her life in the Akron area.

Grace retired from Babcock and Wilcox, where she worked in the factory  welding and ran the crane. She was a member of The Chapel and enjoyed traveling, reading, playing bingo and most of all her...

Dec 23, 2018

Theodore "Ted" R. Schneider, Jr., 72, died December 23, 2018.

He leaves his ex spouse, Sally, wife, Rose, his daughters, Tanya (Erik), Renee (Rick) and Stacy (David); his son, Theodore, III (Jessica); and extended family, Jeff (Lesley) and Lauren (Fred).  He leaves a combined number of grandchildren of 14.  He leaves his siblings, Beryl (Karen) and Cheryl...