obituaries

Aug 14, 2017

Charles F. Oden, 91, passed away August 14, 2017.

Born in Akron, Charles had lived in the Tallmadge area for most of his life.  He was the owner of Tallmadge Serva Lunch.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Marcella; daughter, Janet Foster; sisters, Jean and Doris; and brothers, Oscar and Jack.

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Aug 13, 2017

Marjorie E. Pavkov, 91, passed away August 13, 2017. Born in Akron, she lived most of her life in Tallmadge.

Marjorie retired as a Tax Administrator with the City of Tallmadge. She enjoyed doing puzzles and spending time with family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Simon A. Pavkov; sister, Ellen Baumann; brother,...

Aug 11, 2017

Frank "George" Sandoli died August 11,2017 after a brief illness.

Born on May 6,1936, he was a graduate of Akron East High School and a US Airforce veteran serving in the Korean War.

Preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Julia (Mino) Sandoli; brother, Richard; sister Gina.

He is survived by his...

Aug 9, 2017

Joseph F. Belvedere, 79, passed away August 9, 2017.  Born in Philadelphia, PA, he had lived in Silver Lake Village for over 40 years.

Joe retired from Goodyear Tire - Information Technology with 30 years of service.  After a few months of retirement, he joined Time Warner and added another 20 years of service to his hard-working...

Aug 4, 2017

Anthony Petrosino, age 57, passed away suddenly August 4, 2017. Born in Tallmadge, Ohio, he lived in Tallmadge and Akron most of his life.

He graduated from Tallmadge High School in 1978 and delighted in helping his father and mother, Alfonso Petrosino and Camille (Ninni) Petrosino at North Akron Typewriter on E. Cuyahoga Falls Avenue. In 1981,...

Aug 4, 2017

Janet L. Leber, 78, passed away August 4, 2017. Born in Cleveland, she lived most of her life in Tallmadge.

Janet was an Enterstomal Therapist and worked for several medical supply companies in the Akron area. She was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church and also enjoyed traveling and was a sports enthusiast.

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Aug 2, 2017

Grace Bedillion, 87, passed away August 2, 2017. Born in Washington Co., PA, she lived most of her life in Tallmadge.

Grace worked in sales at Sears, cherished spending time with her family and enjoyed playing bingo.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter; son, Ernest Bedillion; and six brothers and sisters.

Aug 2, 2017

Milton W. DeBold, 96, passed away August 2, 2017. Born in Ashtabula where he lived most of his life until moving to Kent 9 years ago.

Milton served in the U.S. Army during World War II as a Paratrooper and retired after 42 years as a mason with Local 5. He was a member of Tallmadge United...

Jul 30, 2017

Samuel is survived by his parents, Zachary and Madeleine; brothers, Aiden and Casey; grandparents, Conrad and Jill Mazur of Tallmadge, Martha "LaLa" and Albino "Abuelo" Guachambo of Cuyahoga Falls; aunt, Emily (Ryan) Lynch of Tallmadge and uncle, Johnny (Jennifer) Guachambo of Cuyahoga Falls.

Samuel had a quality many of us as adults lack - the ability to...

Jul 30, 2017

Ronald Bard, 72, passed away July 30, 2017. Born in Atlantic City, New Jersey, he had lived most of his life in the Tallmadge area.

Ron retired from Wonder Bread as a Dock Worker after 36 years and attended Chapel Hill Christian Missionary Alliance. He was also a member of the Goldwing Roadriders Assoc., a lifetime member...

Jul 27, 2017

Violet Irene Van Lear met her Lord and Savior on July 27, 2017.

Violet was born on September 18, 1920 in Madisonville, Kentucky to Aaron Howard Pinkston and Ada Gertrude (McClellan) Pinkston. She graduated from East High School. Violet earned her Cosmetology License and worked at that vocation for several years. She met Charles Edward Miller and...

Jul 27, 2017

Marilyn Weyandt, 87, passed away July 27, 2017. Born in Akron, she lived most of her life in Tallmadge. Marilyn was a member of the Eastern Star.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren; parents, Andrew and Medrith "Gert" Sowards.

Marilyn is survived by her sons, Dennis (Carol) Weyandt of Pataskala, Robert Weyandt...

Jul 23, 2017

Esta Mae Eriksen, 86, passed away July 23, 2017 after a brief illness.  We find peace in knowing she is with our Lord and the love of her life, Harold. Born in Akron, she lived most of her life in Tallmadge.

Esta retired from the Lawson Milk Co. after 28 years as a payroll supervisor and was...

Jul 19, 2017

Mary P. Nicodemo, 94, passed away July 19, 2017.

Born in Canton, Mary had lived in the Canton area all her life.  She was a member of  Christ The Servant Parish at Our Lady of Peace Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Victor J.; grandson, Joel Meiser, and three brothers.

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Jul 12, 2017

Shaun D. Ferrell, 38, passed away July 12, 2017. Born in Akron, he lived most of his life in Cuyahoga Falls.

Shaun worked at Johnny Malloy's, attended Hoban, graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School and attended Kent State University. He loved music and playing guitar.

He was preceded in death by his uncle, Gregory Ferrell....

Jul 7, 2017

William Floyd Martin, 64, passed away July 7, 2017.  Born in Akron, he lived in the Cuyahoga Falls area.

Bill was a graduate from Tallmadge High School and received a Bachelor degree from Case Western Reserve University.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Phister Harris and Nina Martin.

Bill is survived...

Jul 3, 2017

Catherine Jane Pearson, 72, passed away July 3, 2017. Born in Akron, she had lived over 30 years in Tallmadge.

Catherine was self-employed at Endless Treasures and was a North High Alumni. She enjoyed family and friends the most, and also enjoyed art, angels, antiques, cooking, and baseball.

She was preceded in death by her...

Jul 3, 2017

Hulda passed into the nearer presence of God on July 3rd.   She was born to Clarence and Nellie Berringer of Uniontown, Pa. and was preceded in death by her two brothers, Wilbert and Gilbert, and two sisters Gaye and Betty.

She is survived by her daughter, Diana(Kenneth)Caldwell;  grandsons, David and "Drew" Caldwell; granddaughter, Karalyn(Adam) Grant; great grandchildren,...

Jun 30, 2017

Richard Lee Osborne, Sr., 71, passed away June 30, 2017.

Rick "Oz" was born in Akron, son of Gordon and Lula (Hendricks) Osborne.  He was a U.S. Army Reserves Veteran.  Rick retired from the Tallmadge Police Department as a Lieutenant in 1996 after 25 years of service. He served as Tallmadge City Treasurer and Director of Administration...

Jun 29, 2017

Gayle Shum, 75, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving husband and family on June 29, 2017.

Born in Omaha, Nebraska, she has lived in the Kent area since 2002.

Gayle was a homemaker and an active member of Tallmadge United Methodist Church. She was a volunteer at Hale Farm and Village and a hospital...