obituaries

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...

Jul 29, 2018

Richard C. Hargett "Dick", 77, passed away surrounded by his family on July 29, 2018.  He was a long-time resident of Edinburg Township.

He was proceeded in death by his parents, Golden and Hazel Hargett.

Dick is survived by his wife of 56 years, Mona; daughter, Diane Austin; son, Rick (Alice) Hargett; granddaughter, Ashley; great...

Jul 29, 2018

Kenneth E. Reifsnyder, 83, passed away July 29, 2018.

Born in Akron, Kenneth had lived in the Akron area all his life.  He retired in 1995 from Acme and various freight trucking companies.   Kenneth was a member of Teamster Local #348 for 45 years.  He was an avid golfer.  Kenneth always put his wife and family above...

Jul 28, 2018

David W. Quintrell, 59, passed away July 28, 2018.

Born in Akron, David had lived most of his life in Tallmadge.  He was self employed as a landscaper for the past five years. In his younger years he traveled the world as a lighting designer.

He was preceded in death by his father, David W....

Jul 27, 2018

Patrick Daugherty, Sr. Back in '45 during "the big one", Patrick Daugherty Sr. (Big Pat) was born on April 24. Big Pat served in the U.S. Army from 1962-1965. He achieved the grade of E5. He was a graduate of the 7th Army NCO Academy while serving in Germany and was the Second Army Welter Weight Golden Gloves Champion....

Jul 24, 2018

Donna Jean (Mills) Rogers ascended peacefully to be with the Lord on July 24, 2018 with her husband and children by her side. She was born and raised in Youngstown where she graduated from South High School in 1956 and was a resident of Tallmadge since 1975. She and her husband established and own Home Appliance Parts on Main...

Jul 24, 2018

Helen Ruth Lundy (Carden), age 90, of Tallmadge passed away after a brief illness on July 24, 2018.  She was born in Akron, Ohio on January 25, 1928.  Following her graduation from Ellet High School in 1945, she married her high school sweetheart, Glen, on September 18, 1946.  They settled in Lakemore before moving to Tallmadge in 1954.  Together,...

Jul 19, 2018

Harry Drechsler joined his wife, Ann in heaven on July 19, 2018. He was born on July 8, 1927 and just celebrated his 91st Birthday.

Harry served in the U.S. Army and retired after 44 years from B.F. Goodrich. He was a jack of all trades and loved working with his hands. Harry enjoyed gardening, fishing and...