obituaries

Sep 4, 2018

Brian K. Dalton, 49, entered into the gates of heaven on September 4, 2018. Born in Akron, he lived most of his life in Tallmadge.

Brian had a passion for baseball and enjoyed many years of coaching little league in Tallmadge. Nothing gave him greater joy than to teach kids the love of the game. He enjoyed...

Sep 2, 2018

Linda J. Reynolds, 73, passed away September 2, 2018.

Born in Dye, Virginia, Linda had lived in the Akron area for most of her life.  She was a member of Harmony Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Gladys Shaw; father, Lynkis Dye; and step father, Donald Shaw.

Linda is...

Aug 31, 2018

Wayne R. Young, 89, passed away August 31, 2018.

Born in Salt Fork, Pennsylvania, Wayne had lived in Cuyahoga Falls for most of his life.

He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was retired from the United State Post Office.  Wayne was a member of Tallmadge United Methodist Church.

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Aug 31, 2018

Gloria Gene Grill Hull

April 7, 1949 – August 31, 2018

Gloria lived for each moment, wringing it out … getting every last drop. Cancer may have robbed her of her life but never, ever her light.  In her 69 years, she amassed many friendships and virtually no enemies. She was smart, talented, and always...

Aug 30, 2018

Chuck Trochowski, 70, passed away August 30, 2018. Born in Erie, PA, he had lived in Tallmadge since 1994.

Chuck retired with 30 years of service as a Quality Assurance Specialist with Defense Logistics Agency. He was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church and enjoyed reading, history, loved animals and loved the Browns.

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Aug 25, 2018

David C. Jones, husband of Karen (Postma) Jones died August 25, 2018 of congestive heart failure.

He was born in Akron, Ohio on April 8, 1932 to parents Ira and Esther M. Jones.

Dave graduated from Ellet High School in 1950.  He was employed by Goodyear Aircraft prior to entering the U.S. Marine Corps in...

Aug 22, 2018

Mary Jean (Stresnak) Rogacs, 75, passed away peacefully August 22, 2018, after a completely unfair battle with cancer.

Mary was a proud 1961 graduate of Akron East High School (Orientals forever!) where she was crowned Homecoming Queen and a recipient of the Womanhood Award. As a mother, Mary was active in PTA, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and...

Aug 21, 2018

Elizabeth M. Singer (Ringkor), 90, peacefully passed to be with the Lord, August 21, 2018.

Elizabeth was born and raised in Akron, Ohio (North Hill). She was a lifetime member of St. Hedwigs Church, and a member of the Polish American Club. Elizabeth devoted her life to God, her husband, and family.

Elizabeth will be...

Aug 20, 2018

Deloris J. Parsons, 66, passed away August 20, 2018. Born in Branchland, WV, she lived all of her life in Lincoln County. She was a cook at Tudor's Restaurant.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack; son Christopher Parsons; parents, Jesse and Dorothy Ball.

Deloris is survived by her daughter, Kimberly Jeffies; son,...

Aug 19, 2018

CODY JAMES CZERPAK

January 17, 1996 – August 19, 2018

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Cody James Czerpak. Cody was born on January 17, 1996 in Akron, Ohio to Tonya Criss and James Czerpak.

Cody is survived by his namesake Cody Jr., daughter Isabella and the...

Aug 19, 2018

Ralph Schueller, 90, passed away August 19, 2018. Born in Akron, he lived most of his life in Tallmadge.

Ralph served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and retired from the Akron Fire Department as Deputy Chief with 34 years of service. He was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church and the K...

Aug 13, 2018

Therese A. Schaber, 61, passed away August 13, 2018.  She was born in Akron where she lived all of her life.  She was a long time member of the Chapel in Akron and was employed by Signet Jewelers. Therese was a devoted Christian who loved spending time with her family and friends.  She also loved trips to Nashville and...

Aug 11, 2018

Harry J. Schwaben, 75, returned to his heavenly home on August 11, 2018. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his life and ultimately gave him peace. Born in Woodfield on September 30, 1942 to the late Harry and Anna Schwaben, he was a resident of Uniontown for the last 12 years....

Aug 9, 2018

Fred Andrew Nelson, 88, passed away August 9, 2018. Born in Akron, he had lived most of his life in Tallmadge.

Fred served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the Akron Baptist Temple. He retired in 1991 from Goodyear as a Supervisor with 43 years of service.

He was preceded in death...

Aug 5, 2018

Paul Joseph Petrella, Sr., 90, passed away August 5, 2018.

Paul lived all his life in Kent, Ohio. He served in the U.S. Army and retired in 1987 from Kent Police Department, where he was an officer for over 30 years.  Paul was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Kent and the FOP.  He enjoyed...

Aug 5, 2018

After a short illness, Pete passed away August 5, 2018. He was born May 17, 1930 in Akron, Ohio to Antonio and Arcangela Battista. Growing up in North Hill, he graduated from North High School, class of 1948.

On October 28,1950 he married Tobi Carr and they were blessed with four wonderful children.

Pete retired...

Aug 1, 2018

Clifford Birdsall passed away peacefully August 1st, 2018.  Born June 19th, 1924, he grew up in Brecksville Ohio. Graduating in May of 1942, he attended the Fall quarter of his freshmen year at Ohio State University before being drafted into World War II.  He went into the Army in January of 1943 and was taken prisoner on December 19,...

Aug 1, 2018

Robert R. Chaffin, 65, passed away August 1, 2018. Born in Sunbury, he lived most of his life in the Akron area. Robert served in the U.S. Army and retired from Technidrill Company as an Electrician. "Bob" was a local musician and played the bass guitar. He was active in AA and was a member of Tallmadge United Methodist...

Aug 1, 2018

John "Jack" Loren Matheny, 57, passed away August 1, 2018. He was born and lived his life in Akron.

Jack was a Machinist at Akron Crane and Conveyor and was an Akron Metro Bus Driver. He was a 1978 graduate of Akron North High School and loved riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle. Despite his sometimes tough exterior,...

Jul 31, 2018

Rose (Moro) Strebler, formerly of Tallmadge, Ohio died Tuesday July 31, 2018.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James.

Rose is survived by her children and their families.

There will be no calling hours.

Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Our Lady...