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Mary M (Stewart)  Boarman

Mary M (Stewart) Boarman

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....

Richard Waitman Brown

Richard Waitman Brown

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...

Bridget (Musci)  Flasco

Bridget (Musci) Flasco

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...

Frank J. Regallis, Jr.

Frank J. Regallis, Jr.

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...

Carolyn L. Wakelee

Carolyn L. Wakelee

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,...

Eric Henderson

Eric Henderson

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...

Linda (Ristity)  Redman

Linda (Ristity) Redman

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...

Ryan F. Clayton

Ryan F. Clayton

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,...

Joseph Lorkowski

Joseph Lorkowski

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,...

Albert "Abbie" L. Adams

Albert "Abbie" L. Adams

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...

Carol A (Easterwood)  Ferlic

Carol A (Easterwood) Ferlic

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...

Janet "Jan" Ruth (Mcnair)  Irvin

Janet "Jan" Ruth (Mcnair) Irvin

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...

Clifford Coplan

Clifford Coplan

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...

Anthony Ciraldo

Anthony Ciraldo

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...

Ronald L. D'Alessio

Ronald L. D'Alessio

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...

Anthony "Tony" Kariotis

Anthony "Tony" Kariotis

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...

James Michael Ryan

James Michael Ryan

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,...

Thomas William Borel

Thomas William Borel

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....

Norma Jean (Venham)  Taylor

Norma Jean (Venham) Taylor

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...

Betty A. Testa

Betty A. Testa

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...

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