obituaries

Mar 27, 2018

Eric S. Kulesza, 27, passed away suddenly from cardiac complications on March 27, 2018. Born in Akron, lived his life in Mogadore.

Eric was an usher at Regal Cinema and a housekeeper at Summa Hospital. He was a member of Family of Faith Methodist Church. Eric was an animal lover and regular visitor at One of a...

Mar 26, 2018

Michelle Mueller, 64, passed away March 26, 2018. Born in Cleveland, she lived in Tallmadge before moving to North Carolina.

Michelle served in the U.S. Airforce and was a 1996 graduate from the University of Akron with a Surgical Assisting degree. She had worked as a Surgeon Assistant at Akron General. She loved animals, especially dogs.

Mar 23, 2018

Eugene V. Torisky, 83, died peacefully on Friday, March 23rd. Dad grew up in the South Side and Knoxville neighborhoods of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and attended minor seminary with the Missionaries of the Precious Blood at Brunnerdale (Canton, Ohio). After serving in the U.S. Navy, Dad worked for 84 Lumber and Ohio State Waterproofing for a combined 50 years. He...

Mar 23, 2018

Elmer "Al" R. Grimes, 88, passed away March 23, 2018.

Born in Akron, Al had lived in Tallmadge area for most of his life. He served in the Army during World War II with the 11th Division, Paratroopers.  Al was a Barber and an Entrepreneur.  He attended The Chapel.  Al was also an avid golfer.

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Mar 22, 2018

Richard "Rik" Borger, III, 47, passed away unexpectedly March 22, 2018. He was born in Akron and lived his life there.

He worked at UPS as a Pre Loader for 21 Years. Rik was a member of the Greater Akron Aquarium Society, enjoyed collecting neon lights and arcade games. His greatest joy was spending time with his...

Mar 16, 2018

Helen Dessent (Trandes), 85, passed away on Friday, March 16, following a valiant fight against a rare and aggressive cancer.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Athan and Elizabeth Trandes, both immigrants from Greece.

Helen is survived by her husband of 60 years, Bob; children, Susan Feight of Essex, MD, Bill Dessent (Debbie)...

Mar 15, 2018

Cheryl Jeffrey (Bauman), 70, passed away March 15, 2018. She was raised in Atwater and was a current resident of Akron.

Cheryl retired with 17 years at McDonalds and she previously worked 12 years at Giovanni's Restaurant in Brimfield. She was a member of Eastwood Church of the Brethren.

She was preceded in death by...

Mar 13, 2018

Flora M. Garcia, 88, passed away March 13, 2018.

Born in Mt. Claire, West Virginia, Flora had lived in Tallmadge since 1959.  She retired in 1985 from the NRM Company after 27 1/2 years of service.  Flora was a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church in Tallmadge, Tallmadge PrimeTimers, and the LeRadici Club.

She was...

Mar 11, 2018

Robert A. Richards, 62, passed away March 11, 2018. Born in Akron, he lived all of his life in Cuyahoga Falls.

Robert served in the U.S. Army and worked for 23 years at Blind & Sons as an HVAC Tech. He enjoyed collecting coins and was an avid Browns, Indians and Buckeyes fan.

He was...

Mar 10, 2018

Susan L. Gasaway (Plueddemann), 51, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends March 10, 2018. Born in Akron, she lived most of her life in Tallmadge.

Susan was a graduate of Tallmadge High School. She worked as an office manager at MST and a cosmetologist at Carol Martin for many years. Susan was a member of...

Mar 10, 2018

Audrey Charlotte Filler passed away March 10, 2018. Born in Dahlonega, Georgia, she lived in the Akron area most of her life.

Charlotte retired after 30 years of service as an Executive Secretary from the Summit Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Board. She was a member of The Chapel and volunteered at the World Series of Golf...

Mar 9, 2018

Christina Rose Kondis, 71, of Akron, OH passed away peacefully with her family surrounding her on March 9, 2018, after enduring a difficult battle with lung disease.  Christina was the first born daughter of Nicholas and Esperanza Haddad and grew up in the community of North Hill.  Christina began as a loving and nurturing daughter/sister and grew into a...

Mar 9, 2018

Joey, 71, passed away suddenly March 9, 2018 at his group home in Ravenna.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Betty and Henry; and brother, Steve.

He is survived by his sisters, Christine (Joe) Lutz, Karen (Denny) LaHurd; brothers, Stan, Sam (Leigh Conti); uncle, Sam Wakefield; step mother, Rose Kulesza.

Joey's...

Mar 8, 2018

Mary Wagner passed away on March 8, 2018 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Syvillah and father, Elmer Wagner and sister-in-law, Denise Kay Wagner.  Mary is survived by the love of her life, Douglas Grammer; older sister, Cathy (Steve) Stair; brothers, Larry (Leslie) Wagner and Gary Wagner;...

Mar 7, 2018

Marilyn L. Reardon, 92, was born in Akron, and has lived in the Tallmadge area for most of her life.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford; parents, Harry and Leola Goodwill;

Marilyn is survived by her son, Clifford "Buster" (Martha) Reardon, Jr. of Tallmadge; daughters, Sharon (Eddie) Seeker of Brimfield and Linda...

Mar 4, 2018

Martin L. Begue, 91, passed away March 4, 2018.

Martin was born in Akron on August 23, 1926 to the late Charles and Ellen Begue.

Martin attended Randolph Public Schools before enlisting in the U.S. Navy.  He was stationed in Okinawa during WWII. He married Margaret Fields, his wife of 68 years, on September 6,...

Mar 4, 2018

Jean H. DeWitt, 88, passed away March 4, 2018.

Born in Sandusky, Ohio Jean had lived in Tallmadge since 1970.  She graduated from Sandusky High School and received a BA degree in Secondary Education from Heidelberg College. Jean was a member of First Congregational Church of Tallmadge, Tallmadge PrimeTimers and Tallmadge AARP.

She was preceded...

Mar 1, 2018

Kathryn Collins, 86, passed away March 1, 2018. Born in Dundee, Michigan, she lived most of her life in Tallmadge.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; parents, Jerome and Josephine Leonard.

Kathryn is survived by her sons, Michael Collins of South Carolina, James (Melana) Collins of Brimfield, Patrick Collins of Tallmadge; grandson,...

Feb 24, 2018

An obituary is not available at this time for Carrie Alice (Bonfante) Mroz. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Feb 23, 2018

Frank J. Lange, 83, passed away February 23, 2018. Born in Cuyahoga Falls, he lived most of his life in the area, and also many years in his paradise – the Florida Keys.

Frank retired from Tenna Corp in the Human Resource Dept. He graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School and enjoyed playing poker and fishing.