obituaries

Dec 22, 2018

Dorothy J. Bagnoli, 79, passed away December 22, 2018.

Born in Canton, Dorothy had lived in the Stark County area for most of her life.  She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.  Dorothy especially enjoyed her family and friends and making people laugh.

Dorothy is survived by her...

Dec 21, 2018

Julia Ann Finney, 84, of Akron Ohio, passed away, surrounded by family on December 21, 2018.

Judy was born in Wilbur, West Virginia on August 27, 1938 to Dale and Eska Weekley.

She was preceded in death by her parents Dale and Eska Weekley; son, Marc; and her brother, Michael.

Judy is survived...

Dec 20, 2018

James E. Sitko went into the loving arms of his Savior December 20, 2018 at the age of 75.  He was born in Akron, Ohio to Rudolf and Mary Sitko.

He is survived by his wife Winnie of 51 years; his daughter, Mary Beth son in law Bryan and his grandson Alex all of whom he adored....

Dec 18, 2018

Jaunita Lois Frame, 90, passed away December 18, 2018. Born in Richwood, West Virginia, she had lived in the Akron area for 63 years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James; parents, Lloyd and Madge Knight.

Jaunita is survived by her loving family, Diana Fauley, Linda (Thomas) Wagner, both of Stow; grandchildren, Melissa...

Dec 17, 2018

On December 17, 2018, Colonel Robert Dean Britt took his final flight bound for heaven at age 87. Bob was a Korean War Veteran, served in the U.S. Army from 1949 to 1952 where he gained the rank of Corporal, served in the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol as Colonel, was a bookkeeper for GMAC, often worked...

Dec 15, 2018

December 15, 2018, Joe Rausch, 60, passed away unexpectedly. A longtime resident of Cuyahoga Falls, born April 30, 1958 and was a member of St. Eugene's church.  He enjoyed fishing, golfing, and watching his children and grandchildren in their sporting activities.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents Lawrence Richard and Rosemary Rausch.

He...

Dec 15, 2018

Helen Platt, loving wife of 68 years to the late Duane Platt, joins the love of her life and began her everlasting life with Jesus on 12/15/18 while surrounded by her family.  A wife, mother, grandmother aunt and friend to many, she had a way of connecting and engaging with whomever she met and made instant friendships. She had...

Dec 14, 2018

James Ralph Cottrill, 84, passed away December 14, 2018. Born in Weston, West Virginia, he lived most of his life in Cuyahoga Falls.

James served in the U.S. Army and retired as a Programmer from Hunt Machine. He was a member of First Congregational Church of Tallmadge, volunteered with Mobile Meals and enjoyed Tai-Chi.

He...

Dec 8, 2018

Judith Giffin, 77, passed away December 8, 2018.

Born in Clarksburg, West Virginia, Judith had lived in the Akron area for most of her life.  She worked for Konica and was a former member of Akron Baptist Temple. Judith was an avid knitter, enjoyed crocheting and volunteered for the PTA.

She was preceded in death...

Dec 6, 2018

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." II Timothy 4:7

John O. "Jack" Foraker, IV, 89, went to be with his Lord, December 6, 2018. He was born in Wilmington, Delaware on February 17, 1929 and had lived in Tallmadge since 1969.

Jack served as a...

Dec 4, 2018

Helen A. Steinbrunner, 81, passed away December 4, 2018. Born in St. Peters, Indiana, she lived most of her life in the Tallmadge area.

Helen was an operator with Ohio Bell and a member of Our Lady of Victory. She enjoyed ceramics, crafting, aerobics, swimming and spending time with her family.

She was preceded in...

Dec 2, 2018

Margaret J. Scherer, 82, passed away December 2, 2018.

Born in Akron, Margaret has lived in the Akron area all her life.  She retired in 1958 from Betsy Ross Foods after two years of service.  Margaret was a member of Akron Baptist Temple, Tallmadge PrimeTimers, and Red Hat Group.

Margaret is survived by her husband,...

Dec 1, 2018

TOGETHER AGAIN

Robert J. Oakes age 92, of Akron Ohio, passed away peacefully at Cross Roads Hospice on December 1, 2018.

He is survived by his two brothers, Paul and Russell Oakes; daughter, Lorraine Oakes; his loving grandchildren, Teresa and Dustin Overholt; granddaughter-in-law, Wendy Overholt; and his great-grandchildren, Hanna and Abigail Overholt. Robert was preceded...

Dec 1, 2018

On December 1, 2018, John S. Bond broke many hearts when he passed away at the age of 46.

Born in Akron, John had lived in Tallmadge for most of his life.  He graduated from Tallmadge High school in 1991 and attended classes at Santa Fe Community College in Gainesville, Florida.  John enjoyed many sports including his...

Nov 29, 2018

Carroll A. Lee, age 88, passed away November 29, 2018.

Carroll was born in Akron on June 28, 1930 to the late William J. and Arah A. Lee.  He lived in Akron until moving to Tallmadge in 1968. Carroll was proceeded in death by his wife of 59 years, Mary Janet Lee, and siblings, William and Martha....

Nov 28, 2018

Ida Theresa Scaccio (née Capozzoli) died peacefully in her home with her family by her side on November 28, 2018 in Tallmadge, Ohio at the age of 97.

Ida is survived by her children, John Scaccio (Barb Zoller) of Rootstown, Linda (Paul) Fasick of Tallmadge, Ramona (Bill Perrie) Tallmadge, and Joe (Rose) Scaccio of Tallmadge; grandchildren, Paul...

Nov 28, 2018

Barbara Mattern, 78, passed away November 28, 2018. Born in Piqua, OH on October 3, 1940 to Preston and Wilma Garlough.

She was a graduate of BGSU (1962) and taught American History and Spanish between 1962 to 1966 at Shawnee High School. Barbara married Conrad Mattern in 1963 and moved to Tallmadge in 1969. Over the years...

Nov 26, 2018

Susan L. Lann, 96, passed away November 26, 2018 at Stow Glen with her family at her side.  She was born in Lebanon, Kentucky and lived most of her life in North Hill.  Susan retired from Cardinal Plastics after 17 years of service. Her greatest joy was being with her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and extended family.

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Nov 25, 2018

John Strott, 80, passed away November 25, 2018. Born in Bellaire, he grew up in Shadyside, OH.   He had lived in Tallmadge since 1964.

John retired from Goodyear / Lockheed Martin with 38 years of service. He was a 1955 graduate of Shadyside High School and a 1959 graduate of Kent State University. John was a member...

Nov 22, 2018

Stefan Herschberger

Stefan Herschberger, age 95, passed away at his home in Concord, California on November 22nd 2018.

Born in Yugoslavia in 1923 to Jacob and Maria Herschberger (nee Wagner), he was an Akron area resident from 1956 – 2011.  He was a hard working husband and father who will be missed and reminisced over...