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Pamela Ann Speelman
Jun 16, 2018
Pamela Ann Speelman passed away on June 16, 2018 after a short illness. She was born to Aileen and Kenneth Schwerdtfeger on June 12, 1947.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Aileen.
Pamela is survived by her husband, Richard; children, Christeen Parsons, Steve Speelman (Elizabeth), Jill Martin (Scott); sister, Donna Martin...
Viona (Singer) Smith
Jun 14, 2018
Viona Marie Smith was born in Akron, Ohio on May 19, 1929, the daughter of Floy (Mingle) and Alton Rollyson. She attended East High School in Akron and is a graduate of the University of Akron with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science.
In 1949 she married John Michael Singer. Together they had three children-...
Charles F. Wheeler
Jun 13, 2018
Charles F. Wheeler, 86, died June 13, 2018, after a short illness. He was born September 27, 1931, the tenth of eleven children and he lived in Akron all of his life.
He graduated from West High School and joined the Army, where he was stationed in Austria and Germany. He worked as a truck driver and...
Bridget (Bologna) Zendlo
Jun 12, 2018
Bridget "Bree" Zendlo
(Bologna)
Bridget M. Zendlo, 99, passed away on June 12, 2018 at her home in Cuyahoga Falls.
Bree was born July 17, 1918 in Akron to Joseph and Louise Bologna and grew up in North Hill. She lived with her family in Uniontown until 1974.
She was preceded...
Robert "Bob" Keith
Jun 3, 2018
Robert "Bob" Keith, 82, of Tallmadge passed away on June 3, 2018, at his home after a short battle with cancer. He was born October 9, 1935, in Starford, PA and graduated from Green Twp. High in PA.
Bob retired in 1994 after 34 yrs. service from Goodyear Tire & Rubber in Akron where he was Accounts...
Joyce Eleanor Rine
Jun 2, 2018
Joyce Eleanor Rine, 88, passed away on June 2, 2018 with her three sons at her side.
Born in Akron, Joyce had lived in Tallmadge for 60 years prior to moving to Kent 3 years ago.
She was a member of The Chapel in Akron. Joyce was a loving wife, and a fantastic mother and...
Catherine E Grohosky
Jun 2, 2018
Mrs. Catherine E. Grohosky, 97, was born in Central City, PA. on April 27, 1921 and died on June 2, 2018. On December 18, 1943, Catherine married her husband, Stanley, the love of her life and to whom she was married 51 years. In 1945 with Stan's honorable discharge from the U.S. Army at the end of WWII, they...
Robin Greenman
Jun 1, 2018
Robin L. Greenman Robin L. Greenman fought long and hard for eight years to beat cancer. God said time to come with me, He opened His arms and welcomed Robin June 1, 2018. Robin will be loved and missed for an eternity. She is survived by her loving mother, Darlene; brother, Christopher; father, Donald; beloved pets, Chicken and Pickle....
Dennis J. Tyndall
Jun 1, 2018
Dennis J. Tyndall, 66, passed away June 1, 2018.
Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Dennis had graduated from Tallmadge high school in 1969 and lived in the Tallmadge - Stow area for most of his life. He served in the U.S. Navy.  Dennis worked at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co but retired from Sams Club in 2016....
Shirley J (Nash-Robertson) Cassidy
May 31, 2018
Shirley J. Cassidy, 84, passed away May 31, 2018. Born in Akron, she lived most of her life in Tallmadge before moving to St. Petersburg, FL.
She retired from General Tire after 35 years in Accounting Sales. She was a graduate of North High School and a member of the Red Hat Society.
She was...
Mary Elizabeth Harden
May 29, 2018
On May 29, 2018, Mary Elizabeth Harden (85), in trusting faith, was called home to be with her Lord Jesus Christ. Mary was born on September 11, 1932 in Akron, Ohio.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Dorsey and Maude Currence; sister, Laura Logsden and daughter, Pamela Wehman.
She is survived by her...
Helen Fisher-Fenn
May 26, 2018
Helen Fisher-Fenn, 90, passed away May 26, 2018. Born in Akron, she lived her life in the Cuyahoga Falls and Tallmadge area.
Helen retired from Schwebel's in the Bakery Dept and also worked in the Ice Cream Dept with Lawson's. She was a member of the Falls Garden Club and volunteered at Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital for...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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