obituaries

Nov 4, 2018

James R. Arnold, 84, went home to be with the Lord on November 4, 2018.

Born in Akron, Ohio, James had lived in Tallmadge since 1973 and attended the First Church of God in Tallmadge, Ohio. James retired with 32 years of service from Morse Controls as a Credit Manager. He was a former President of the...

Nov 3, 2018

Tallmadge--Jean Rose Shaw, 95, passed away on November 3, 2018.  She was born to the late Glenn and Margaret Saddler on July 28, 1923, and was raised in Bemidji, Minnesota.  She moved to Akron, Ohio after marrying James W. Shaw in 1944.  She is predeceased by her husband in 2006 and by three brothers, one sister, and two of...

Nov 2, 2018

Ray Paxton, 83, passed away November 2, 2018.

Born in Covington, Virginia, Ray had lived in Akron for most of his life.  He served in the U.S. Army and retired in 1996 from B&W after 40 years of service.

He was preceded in death by his parents Floyd and Beulah Paxton; five sisters; four brothers;...

Nov 1, 2018

Jerald "Max" Hickle, 96, passed away November 1, 2018. Born in Cambridge, he lived most of his life in the Akron area.

Max served in the U.S. Army during World War II, worked in the grocery business for 47 years, and retired from Stellar Private Cable at 95 years old. He played in the Akron Silver Softball...

Oct 31, 2018

Jason Prather, 41, passed away October 31, 2018. Born in Grand Forks, ND, he had lived in Akron.

Jason worked as a License Chemical Dependency Counsellor with New Direction Rehab.

He is survived by his wife, Bethany; daughter, Brooke Prather; sons,, Gage Prather, Jason Prather, Jr., Quentin; step son, Tyler Docy; parents, Jesse Prather and...

Oct 30, 2018

Nancy Williams, 74, passed away October 30, 2018.  Born in Barberton, She lived most of her life in Tallmadge.

Nancy retired after 33  years from Angle Insurance and was a graduate of Barberton high School. She was a member of Our Lady  of Victory and the Tallmadge Jaycee's.

She was preceded in death by her...

Oct 27, 2018

Imojean Chorpenning, 80, passed away October 27, 2018.

Born in Buckhannon, West Virginia, Imajean had lived in Tallmadge for over 20 years.

She was a member of Harvest Baptist Church in Clyde, Ohio.  She enjoyed attending church functions and gardening.

She was preceded in death by her husband,Ward Chorpenning; brothers, Kermit Tenney, Clayton...

Oct 27, 2018

James F. Miles, 85, of Tallmadge, died peacefully at home on October 27, 2018. He was born in Glenville, West Virginia on February 1, 1933, and moved to Akron at 11 years of age.

He was raised by his aunt and uncle, Joe and Flora DeWitt. Jim graduated from East High School in 1951 and then joined...

Oct 27, 2018

Pamela Barnes, 57, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep October 27, 2018. She was born on May 25, 1961 at St. Thomas Hospital in Akron to Morfeo and Kathryn Giacomoni.

Pamela grew up in Tallmadge and graduated from Tallmadge High School in 1979. In 2017, she retired from retail management with many years of service.

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Oct 25, 2018

Mary E. Bowmaster, 91, passed away October 25, 2018.  Born in Waverly, Nebraska, she had lived most of her life in Tallmadge.

She was a member of First Congregational Church of Tallmadge and Falls Chapter #245 OES.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles; son, Tom; parents, John and Elizabeth McGill.

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Oct 18, 2018

Fred Casby Rush, Jr. was born on October 22,1928 and passed away October 18, 2018, three days shy of his 90th birthday.

He retired from Herman Machine as a machinist and was a member of the Zepplin Gun Club. Fred had lived most of his life in the Stow area

He was preceded in death...

Oct 16, 2018

Patricia A. Prulhiere, 87, passed away October 16, 2018. Born in Weston, WV, she lived most of her life in Tallmadge. She was a registered nurse, and with her husband, Pat, owned La-Z-Boy Showcase/Circle Furniture in Tallmadge. She was a faithful member of the Southeast Church of Christ in Mogadore.

An avid sports fan, Patricia loved watching...

Oct 16, 2018

Al Smith McCutcheon passed away on October 16, 2018. Al was born in Green Bank, West Virginia in 1928.

He attended Green Bank High School prior to joining the Navy at the close of World War II. Al moved to Akron in 1950 and became a fire fighter with the Akron Fire Department. He retired from the...

Oct 15, 2018

Dianne C. (Tady) Peterson, 74, passed away October 15, 2018. Born September 17, 1944 in Rock Island, IL., she and her family have lived in Tallmadge since 1972.

Dianne retired as a Pre-school teacher for the City of Tallmadge and was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church. She was a Girl Scout Leader and involved...

Oct 15, 2018

Violet M. Paulus, 95, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2018.

Born in Akron, Violet had lived in Cuyahoga Falls, Stow and Tallmadge, Ohio.  She was an active member of Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church.  Violet loved spending time with her grandchildren, great grandchildren and family.  She also liked hiking in the parks, playing cards, exercising,...

Oct 13, 2018

Pat N. Kaniecki, 67, passed away October 13, 2018. Born in Cleveland, and had lived in Cuyahoga Falls.

Pat graduated from Cleveland State University and worked as a bank teller until getting a teaching job at Nazareth Academy (Now Holy Name). Pat stayed home for a few years to raise her wonderful kids, Michelle and Jonathan. She...

Oct 11, 2018

Louis Gregory Grom, 83, passed away October 11, 2018.

He graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School and then served in the Marines.

Lou retired from Ohio Bell Telephone Company after 30 years of service.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Caroline; sons, Gregory (Mary Ellen) Grom and Jason (Missy) Grom;...

Oct 7, 2018

Frank S. Sinopoli, 94, passed away October 7, 2018.

Born in San Vito, Italy, Frank had lived in the Akron area since 1948.  He retired in 1980 from Babcock and Wilcox with 30 years of service.  Frank was a member of St. Anthony Church.

He was preceded in death his parents, Salvatore and Rose Sinopoli;...

Oct 7, 2018

Paul H. Hennigin, 82, passed away on Sunday October 7, 2018.

Paul was born in Akron on December 13, 1935.  He lived in the Akron area his whole life and spent his career working for Acme.  He was an avid fisherman and spent much of his time on Portage Lakes, Mogadore Reservoir, Tappan Lake and Rice Lake....

Sep 30, 2018

Donna Marie Severo Simmons, 74, passed away September 30, 2018. Born in Akron, she lived most of her life in Tallmadge.

Donna retired from Erie Island School as a Teacher and is a member of Holy Spirit Anglican Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Ella Severo.

Donna is...