obituaries

Jul 19, 2018

Manny DiFrangia, born 9/4/1950, passed away on July 19, 2018. Manny, son of Olga (Carnevale) and David DiFrangia, lived his entire life in Akron, Ohio.  He leaves behind his wife Ann; sons, Santino and Josef; his stepchildren, Sara (Victor) and Allan; grandchildren, Enrico, Aria, Luciano, and Gabriella; brother, Frank; and his dearest friend, Father Norman Douglas. He is also...

Jul 17, 2018

Josephine "Jo Anne" Oakes, 93, passed away in her home surrounded by loved ones Tuesday, July 17, 2018.  She was born January 1, 1925 in Akron, Ohio to Anthony and Mary Abbate and was a long time resident of Akron's North Hill and surrounding Catholic communities.

She will be remembered for her vibrant laughter and love for...

Jul 13, 2018

Bernice Grismer

Age 89, passed away peacefully July 13, 2018.

Born in Akron on August 9, 1928 to Richard and Madeline Horning. She was raised in Cuyahoga Falls and lived in Akron the past 60 years .

Bernice was a teacher and taught at Immaculate Heart of Mary in Cuyahoga Falls, until she...

Jul 11, 2018

Emery V. Braidich, 87, passed away July 11, 2018. Born in Youngstown, Tallmadge has been his home since 1960.

Emery served in the U.S. Army and had a long time career as a Polymer Chemist with General Tire, now known as Omnova.  He was a member of the Amvets and enjoyed research, golfing, traveling, hiking, birdwatching and...

Jul 11, 2018

Rick Ormsby Jr. (Alvin) Rick Ormsby, 71, born August 10, 1946, passed away July 11, 2018 at home under hospice care. He was preceded in death by his son, Chris (7); sister, Joan Meyers; and nephew, Steven Meyers. Rick is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Sue; sons, Ricky (Bev) and Jimmy (Lynn); grandchildren, Luke (Charise), Riley,...

Jul 9, 2018

Barbara Rush, 90, passed away July 9, 2018.

Born in Akron, Barbara had lived in the Munroe Falls area for most of her life.  She worked for the Tallmadge Board of Education and also for the City of Munroe Falls.Barb was a member of Tallmadge AARP, where she was the treasurer.

She was preceded in...

Jul 8, 2018

On Sunday, July 8, 2018, Mark Allan Bower passed away at the age of 64.

Mark's passion for the outdoors framed his career and made him a mentor to many. He was an Archery Manager at Kames and was a member of Wingfoot Bowmen's Association. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and golfing with his family and grandchildren.

Jul 8, 2018

Loretta Wharton, 81, passed away July 8, 2018. Born in St. Lawrence, PA, she lived in Cuyahoga Falls since 1956.

Loretta retired as an Office Clerk from O'Neils and Fifth Third Bank.  She was a member of St. Eugene's Church and Tallmadge Primetimers. Loretta enjoyed playing cards and going on gambling trips.

Loretta is survived...

Jul 6, 2018

Georgia Ann Arison, 72, passed away after a long illness, surrounded by her family, on July 6, 2018.

Born in Akron, Georgia was a lifelong resident of the area.  A graduate of Ellet High School, she retired in 2010 from Klais & Company.  Georgia was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church.  She was an avid...

Jul 5, 2018

Pearl A. Morrison passed away on Thursday at the age of 100. She was a lifetime resident of the City of Akron, and a graduate of East High School.

She was married to James R. Morrison for 52 years, and he preceded her in death.

She was the mother of James (Gloria) and Gary (Sharon)....

Jul 3, 2018

George was born in Bessemer, PA on May 7, 1930.  He served during the Korean War and was stationed in Karlsruhe, Germany.  After his discharge he became employed by the Ford Motor Company at the Walton Hills Plant as a tool-die maker, where he retired with 38 years of service.  George was a member of Ford U.A.W. Local #420...

Jul 2, 2018

Ray Sims, 90, born July 2, 1928 and passed away July 2, 2018.

Born in Fairmont, West Virginia, Ray had lived in Tallmadge since 1954.  He retired in 1986 from Ohio Bell/AT&T with 40 years of service.  Ray was a member of First Congregational Church of Tallmadge, AT&T Pioneers Club, Tallmadge PrimeTimers, and a Mason. He was...

Jun 30, 2018

Barbara A. Donovan, 74, passed away June 30, 2018.

Born in Akron, Barbara had lived in Atwater since 1980.  She was retired from Copley High School and was a member of St. Peter of the Fields. Barb was an excellent baker, loved Antiques and enjoyed bowling. She loved spending time with her family and her dogs.

Jun 26, 2018

April 17th, 1943 - June 26th 2018; Age 75

Becky passed away peacefully at her residence in Tallmadge Ohio. She was born in Akron and raised in Tallmadge, Ohio. She was a 1961 graduate of Our Lady of the Elms High School in Akron. She attended the Kent State University for one year.

She was...

Jun 23, 2018

Christine Marie Ferrell, 45, passed away June 23, 2018.  She was born in Akron and lived most of her life there.

Christine had worked at the Beacon Journal and worked in Data Entry at Sage Computers. She enjoyed spending time with friends.

ChristineShe was proceeded in death by her father, Gregory Ferrell, Sr.

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Jun 23, 2018

Daniel L. Jones, 41, passed away June 23, 2018.

Born in Salem, Ohio, Daniel had lived in the Akron area for most of his life.

He is survived by his daughter, Alysha J. Jones of Wadsworth; sons, Zachary D. Jones of Akron and Daniel J. Jones of New Franklin; parents, Rev. Raymond P. and Kathy...

Jun 23, 2018

Darryl Duane Hill, 57, passed away June 23,2018. Born in Bakersfield, CA., he lived his life in the Akron area.

Darryl was a Maintenance Supervisor at Silver Lake Towers and was a member of T.R.Y. Ministry. He loved spending time with family and with his grandchildren.

We know Darryl would specifically want all of Silver...

Jun 16, 2018

Francis Kish, 93, passed away June 16, 2018. Born in Akron, he lived most of his life in Tallmadge. Francis graduated from Butler University and served in the U.S. Air Corps. He retired in 1976 from Ford Motor with 20 years of service. Francis was a member of First Congregational Church of Tallmadge and Phi Delta Theta Fraternity.

Jun 16, 2018

Robert Dobson, 94, passed away June 16, 2018. Born in Shenandoah, Iowa, he lived most of his life in the Akron area.

Robert served in the Merchant Marines during World War II and retired from Goodyear as a Chemist with over 30 years of service. He accepted the Lord in his 30's. He was a member of...

Jun 16, 2018

Joanne Marie Christian (DeMass), 81, passed away on June 16, 2018 after her courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer.  Joanne's vibrant personality and perpetual smile lifted the spirits of everyone fortunate enough to have crossed her path.  She was truly a loving gift to the lives of family and friends, as well as complete strangers.

She was born...