John Joseph Strobel
May 3, 2025
John Joseph Strobel, 61, passed away from a heart attack on May 3, 2025. Born in Akron, he lived all of his life in the Tallmadge area.
John was a self-employed construction worker for 43 years. He was a man who could fix everything.
John is survived by his parents, John "Jack" and Judith Strobel...
Jean Mary (Schartiger) Paul
May 1, 2025
Jean Mary (Schartiger) Paul, age 70, of Massillon, Ohio, passed away on May 1, 2025, at Summa Health Akron Campus, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on February 13, 1955, to the late Charles W. and Dorothy J. (Kommel) Schartiger. Jean spent her childhood in Hartville, Ohio, where her parents resided for over 50 years. ...
Mary Ann J (Markiewicz) Villanueva
Apr 30, 2025
Mary Ann J. Villanueva, 87, passed away April 30, 2025. Born in Cleveland, she lived most of her life in Newbury.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Alexander; parents, Joseph and Mary Markiewicz; brother, Joseph Markiewicz.
Mary Ann is survived by her daughter, Mary Ann (Stephen) Rhodes of Tallmadge; son, Alex (Sue) Villanueva...
Danny P Siladie
Apr 29, 2025
Danny P. Siladie passed away on April 29, 2025. He was born on October 10, 1939 in Akron and lived most of his life in Tallmadge with his wife Linda. They would have celebrated 53 years August 4, 2025.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Dan and June Siladie and brother, Dave Siladie.
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Howard L Wolfe
Apr 28, 2025
Howard L. Wolfe, 85, passed away April 28, 2025. Born in Parkerburg, West Virginia, he lived most of his life in Tallmadge.
Howard retired from B.F. Goodrich/Michelin as a Mechanical Engineer. He served in the U.S. Army.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Doski Wolfe.
Howard is survived by...
Joyce L. (Dunivant) Kalbaugh
Apr 23, 2025
Joyce L Kalbaugh, 88 passed away peacefully, April 23, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Akron, Ohio she lived most of her life in Tallmadge. Joyce worked many years in the Treasurer's office for the Tallmadge City School district. Her family, however, was her life. She taught them the importance of a strong, loving family. She supported...
Angela Mary Bellios
Apr 18, 2025
Angela M. Bellios, 53, passed away unexpectedly, April 18th, 2025. Born March 24, 1972 in Akron, OH. Angela lived most of her life in the Brimfield area, graduating from Field High School, class of 1990.
After high school, Angela was a student at Akron University, where she was a member of The Alpha Phi Sorority, she later...
James Todd Swartz
Apr 14, 2025
James "Todd" Swartz, 56, passed away April 14, 2025. Born in Akron, he lived most of his life in Tallmadge and the last 15 years in Portage Lakes.
He was preceded in death by his father, James.
Todd is survived by his daughter, Miranda Swartz; mother, Carole (Bob) Stella; sister, Shelley (Jon) Rollison; and half-siblings...
Randy Lee Alderman
Apr 13, 2025
Randy Lee Alderman, 65, passed away April 13, 2025. Born in Ravenna, he lived most of his life in Cuyahoga Falls.
Randy served in the U.S. Navy. He enjoyed wood working, painting, landscaping, brewing beer, spending time with his family, and enjoying a Friday cigar with his son. He never missed a school field trip with his...
Jeffrey Lynn Conley
Apr 11, 2025
Heaven gained another angel. Jeffrey "Red" Conley, 63, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2025 at his home. Jeff had a deep love for the outdoors—whether it was hunting or taking fishing trips to Canada with friends. But above all else, his greatest joy in life was spending time with "his Princess," his beloved daughter, Kenzie. She was his...
Monty Gene Pierce
Apr 10, 2025
Monty passed away on April 10, 2025. Monty was born on December 20, 1958 in Scottsbluff Nebraska, and he moved to the Akron, Ohio area later on.
Monty was an ironworker, he spent more recent times as an AA member and loved being an involved member at the Dry People's Club of Akron. Monty was a very...
Wilburn "Lee" Crites
Apr 10, 2025
Wilburn Lee Crites, 87, passed away April 10, 2025. He was born in Akron and lived all of his life in Tallmadge.
Lee worked as an inspector for Masey Ferguson and retired as a custodian from the City of Tallmadge after 20 years of service. He enjoyed woodworking, was the President of the Summit County Fairgrounds, mowing...
Patricia Ann (Mcgraw) Hill
Apr 7, 2025
It is with deep sadness and profound love that we announce the passing of Patricia Ann Hill, who entered into eternal rest on April 7, 2025. Born in Youngstown, Ohio, on July 23, 1942, to William McGraw and Betty Jean Hallwood, Patricia's life was one of compassion, dedication, and unwavering faith.
Patricia was preceded in death by...
Gerald "Jerry" H Knapp
Apr 7, 2025
Gerald "Jerry" H. Knapp, 81, passed away April 7, 2025. Born in Suffield, Ohio, he lived in Kent for 13 years, Malvern 34 years, and moved to Louisville 7 years ago. He also wintered many years in Arizona.
Jerry worked at GenCorp as a chemical engineer, auditor and a consultant. He was a member of St. Joseph...
Mark L Stayer, Jr
Apr 7, 2025
Mark L. Stayer, Jr., fondly known as "Pete" to his family, 91, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2025. Born to the late Opal and Mark L. Stayer, Sr., on September 2, 1933, he spent the early years of his life in Mogadore before the family moved to Suffield Township in 1945, where he resided most of his life. ...
Andrew "Andy" Dale Klush
Apr 7, 2025
Andrew "Andy" Dale Klush was born February 11, 1953 in Cleveland, Ohio. He spent much of his life in the Garfield Heights / Hudson area before moving to Kent.
Andy was a Mechanical Engineer for BWXT and retired in 2016 after 31 years of service. He was a member of Rolling Thunder and the Northfield VFW. Andy...
Ronald Irwin Means, Jr.
Apr 2, 2025
Ronald I. Means, Jr., affectionately known as Ronnie, was welcomed into this world on September 26,1968, in Akron, Ohio by his parents, Theola and Ronald I. Means, Sr.
Ronnie began his education at Steward Elementary school in Akron, before entering Ramah Seventh-Day Adventist school in Cleveland. Upon graduating from Ramah, Ronnie, along with many of his classmates...
Dr. Rex W Dinsmore, D.O.
Apr 2, 2025
Tallmadge – With heavy heart, we announce the death of Dr. Rex W Dinsmore, D.O. who departed his earthly life on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.
Rex was born to Deane and Ruth Dinsmore in Fremont, Iowa on May 7, 1939. He was raised an 'Iowa farm boy' with two younger brothers, Larry and Keith.
Rex...
Phyllis Elaine (Fox) Semilia
Mar 30, 2025
Phyllis Elaine Semilia, 98, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2025. She was born in Akron, Ohio, and had been a lifelong resident.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John and her parents, Theodore and Mary Fox.
Phyllis is survived by her dear brother, Carl Fox; nephew, Edward Fox; niece, Christine Adams; great...
John William Patrick, Jr.
Mar 27, 2025
John William Patrick, Jr., age 77, of Tallmadge, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on March 27, 2025 surrounded by his loved ones. Born in Pittsburgh, John grew up in Dorseyville, PA, and, like his father who served in WWII, enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserves for six years. He attended college in downtown Pittsburgh before relocating to Ohio...
