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William Leo Bernard

William Leo Bernard

May 25, 2018

William Leo Bernard, Jr, of Cuyahoga Falls, OH died peacefully in his sleep May 25, 2018, two weeks shy of his 97th birthday. Bill was preceded in death by Lula Mae (Deweese) Bernard, his wife of 56 years, and daughter, Judith Rebecca Bernard, of Akron and great-granddaughter, Jane Belle Rodriquez. He is survived by his sister, Marie Constantine of Akron;...

George William Mckee

George William Mckee

May 24, 2018

George William McKee, 88, passed away May 24, 2018.

Born in Akron on January 28, 1930 and he had lived in Tallmadge since 1961 and was a member of High Street Christian Church. He was a member of the Pioneers, Good Neighbors and Scottish Rite, Valley of Akron 32nd Degree Mason

He was preceded in...

Anthony "Tony" Michael D'Andrea

Anthony "Tony" Michael D'Andrea

May 21, 2018

Anthony (Tony) Michael D'Andrea, 59, of Green was born to Donna and Gene D'Andrea on June 13, 1958 and went home to be with our eternal loving Father on May 21, 2018.

One of 11 siblings, Tony is preceded in death by his father Gene D'Andrea.

He is survived by his mother, Donna D'Andrea; siblings:...

Mary K. Jenkins

Mary K. Jenkins

May 21, 2018

Mary K. Jenkins, 92, passed away May 21, 2018.

Born in Akron, Mary had lived in the Akron area all her life.  She retired in 1991 from Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. with over 20 years of service.  Mary was a member of Blessed Trinity (St. Martha Church), where she was a Lector, helped on funeral meals,...

Terry M. Ryan

Terry M. Ryan

May 20, 2018

Terry M. Ryan, 62, passed away May 20, 2018. Terry was born in Akron, OH., attended St. Martha Grade School and graduated from St. Vincent/St. Mary High School. Terry went on to receive two Bachelor of Science Degrees from the University of Akron in Finance and Accounting. He was also a proud member of the Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity....

Bernard Joseph Rutkoski

Bernard Joseph Rutkoski

May 19, 2018

Bernard Joseph Rutkoski, 98, passed away on the evening of May 19, 2018.

Bernard was born on January 6, 1920 to the late Joseph and Katherine Rutkoski in Akron, Ohio. He grew up in Akron and resided most of his life in Tallmadge. He bravely served in the US Army as a sergeant during World War II,...

Herbert "Gene" Baker

Herbert "Gene" Baker

May 19, 2018

Herbert "Gene" Baker, 80, passed away May 19, 2018. Born in Ravenna, he lived most of his life in the Tallmadge/Ravenna area.

Gene served in the U.S. Army Reserves and retired with 49 years of service as an Insurance Agent with the Gimbel Agency.  He enjoyed golfing and bowling.

He was preceded in death by...

Rose M Lucas

Rose M Lucas

May 17, 2018

Rose M. Lucas, 77, passed away May 17, 2018. Born in New Kensington, PA., she lived most of her life in Tallmadge.

Rose retired in 2001 with 36 years of service as a Nurse's Aid at Akron General Medical Center and she attended Our Lady of Victory Church. Rose enjoyed arts and crafts, going to the theater,...

Robert L. Rosnack

Robert L. Rosnack

May 14, 2018

Robert L. "Bob" Rosnack, 85, graduated to his eternal reward on May 14, 2018.

You are reading that Bob Rosnack is dead. Don't always believe everything you read – except in the Bible! Bob is more alive now than ever before; he was just moved to better location. Jesus said in John 14:1-3, "Let not your heart...

David Skinner

David Skinner

May 13, 2018

David Skinner, 77, passed away peacefully May 13, 2018.

Born in Akron, David lived in the Akron area his entire life.  He proudly served in the U.S. Marines Corp. David retired in 2003 from A&R Transport. He enjoyed fishing, hiking, cars, boating, road trips and his recliner.  His CB Handle was Grumpy, which fit him perfectly.  David's...

Stanley E Powell, Jr.

Stanley E Powell, Jr.

May 12, 2018

Stanley E. Powell, Jr., 85, passed away unexpectedly May 12, 2018.

Stanley was born in Warfordsburg, Pennsylvania, but had lived in the Akron area for most of his life.  He was a truck driver with Kenmore Construction and Betsy Ross Foods for over 30 years. After retiring, he worked at Pressler Meats. Stanley was a member of...

Roger F. Carpenter

Roger F. Carpenter

May 12, 2018

Roger F. Carpenter, 81, passed away May 12, 2018. Born in Grantsville, WV, he lived in Tallmadge since 1963.

Roger served in the U.S. Army and retired in 1991 after 30 years as a Tire Builder with Goodyear. He was a man of many talents. His greatest joy was his family.

He was preceded in...

Crystal Joan Davis

Crystal Joan Davis

May 8, 2018

Aug. 19, 1945 – May 8, 2018 -Devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother.  Crystal was an angelic soul who would help anyone in need.  She loved canvas work, crosswords, camping and outdoor activities.  She was an avid reader and loved sharing her knowledge with others.   Crystal was Greek Orthodox and had complete faith in God's plan.

Crystal was...

Leonard R. Palmer, Jr.

Leonard R. Palmer, Jr.

May 8, 2018

Leonard R. Palmer, Jr., 68, passed away May 8, 2018 with his family by his side. Born in Akron, he lived the last 40 years of his life in Tallmadge.

Leonard served in the Marines and the National Guard. He was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church and was the owner of Palmer Products. He...

Gary M. Diceglio

Gary M. Diceglio

May 4, 2018

Gary Michael DiCeglio passed away unexpectedly on May 4, 2018.  Born on April 2, 1952 he was a lifetime resident of Akron, OH.  He graduated from Hower High School in 1970 and began working for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company.  Gary put himself through law school and graduated Cum Laud.  After graduation he began a private law practice and...

Elizabeth L Mason

Elizabeth L Mason

May 3, 2018

Elizabeth L. Mason, 86, passed away May 3, 2018. Born in Akron, she had lived in the Akron/Tallmadge area.

She was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church, a teacher and retired from the Akron Board of Education.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; parents, Joseph and Elizabeth Stalter; brothers, Thomas...

Arlene "Babe" (Labay)  Davis

Arlene "Babe" (Labay) Davis

May 2, 2018

Arlene "Babe" Davis, 83, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on May 2, 2018. She was born in Akron and was a resident of Tallmadge since 1965.

Babe attended Hower Vocational High School, was a member of Calvary Temple and was very involved in their Women of Faith Ministry and Food Pantry. She worked at...

Marge & Les Wilson

Marge & Les Wilson

May 2, 2018

Marge and Les Wilson of Suffield Township were joined together again just 38 days of each other's passing. Marge passed away March 23, 2018 from a short battle with cancer. Just one week later her beloved husband, Les fell ill.  Due to complications and health issues he passed on May 2, 2018. They had just celebrated their 60th wedding...

Donna (Swartz)  Alexander

Donna (Swartz) Alexander

Apr 30, 2018

Donna Alexander, 90, Born May 1, 1927 passed away peacefully April 30, 2018 one day shy of her 91st birthday. Donna was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Cosmo; daughters, Teresa and Carol; parents, Fred and Laura Swartz; and sister and brother.

She graduated from...

Phyllis "Gobby" J Kohut

Phyllis "Gobby" J Kohut

Apr 30, 2018

Phyllis J. Kohut, 75, passed away comfortably in her sleep on, April 30, 2018. Born in Barberton, she lived her life in Munroe Falls.

Phyllis was a retired Nursing Assistant. She enjoyed fishing, "Reel 'Em In", beanie babies, and casinos. Her main love was her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald;...

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