obituaries

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...

Nov 16, 2018

Mario L. Cericola passed away November 16, 2018. Born in Orsara di Puglia, Italy, he made his home in Akron.

Mario was a dedicated and driven worker. After immigrating to the United States, he found employment as a chef at the Mayflower Hotel and Nick Yanko's restaurant, where he honed his culinary skills, eventually becoming head chef....

Nov 15, 2018

Patricia Love, 82, went home to be with the Lord on November 15, 2018. Born in Denver, Colorado, she lived most of her life in the Akron area.

Patricia retired from Sears with 30 years of service as a manager. After retirement, she was known in the crafting world as "The Plate Lady". She was an active...

Nov 14, 2018

Geraldine (Crano) Cahill died peacefully and surrounded by loving family on November 14, 2018 in Westerville, Ohio at the age of 91. She is survived by her sister Eleanor (Louis) Lore; her children Paul Cahill, David Cahill, and Monica McJunkin; their spouses Beth Cahill, Adelaide Aime and Kevin McJunkin; grandchildren, Diana Cahill, Alexander Cahill, Adam (Michaela) McJunkin, Thomas McJunkin,...

Nov 14, 2018

Robert E. Bachtel, 89, passed away November 14, 2018. Born in Barberton. He lived most of his life in Tallmadge.

Robert served in the U.S. Army and retired in 1994 from Norton Company. He was an active member of Bailey Road Christian Church and the Greater Akron Model T Club.

He was preceded in death...

Nov 7, 2018

Clarence Florkiewicz, of Tallmadge, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, November 7, 2018. He was born in Plymouth, Pennsylvania to the late John and Anna (Ripsky) Florkiewicz.

He was raised in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania where he met his high school sweetheart and beloved wife, Geraldine (Michalowski). They recently celebrated 65 years of marriage in August.

Clarence enjoyed...

Nov 6, 2018

Audrey Ethel Rusnak (Gough), war bride, wife, mother, grandmother, volunteer, humanitarian passed away the morning of November 6 in Stow, Ohio.  She was 92.

Audrey's life was nothing short of inspiring, and her story is the story of America. She was born in Portsmouth, England in 1926 to Raymond and Lillian Gough.  She grew up in Bristol,...

Nov 5, 2018

Iona Auria, 84, passed away November 5, 2018. Born in Rochester, NY, she had lived in Tallmadge on Fawnwood Dr. since 1969.

Iona retired from Robinson Memorial Hospital as a Nursing recruiter and had also worked as a Director of Nursing at Cooper Nursing Home. She was a former member of the County Board of Mental Health....