obituaries

Feb 22, 2018

Nancy C. Ternosky, 89, passed away February 22, 2018.  Nancy was born December 20, 1928. She spent most of her life living in Cuyahoga Falls. She started as a volunteer at Akron City Hospital, retiring there from the Administration Dept. in 1992.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul And Barbara Kidwell; brother, Paul Kidwell....

Feb 21, 2018

Howard Wald Myers, 78, of Akron, Ohio and Castine Maine grumbling fervently departed this life's journey on February 21, 2018.

Real Estate was a challenge providing a working career.

His community service and support of many organizations was fulfilling.

The frustration realizing there is never enough time to do all the things you...

Feb 20, 2018

Dawn Deseree Gage, 58, passed away on February 20, 2018 after a long illness. Born in Youngstown, Ohio. She was a long time resident of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.  She graduated from the University of Akron in '02, was active in Girl Scouts and was employed as a driving instructor.

Preceded in death by her brother Peter Marconi,...

Feb 20, 2018

Norma Paolucci, 87, happily rejoined the love of her life, Edmund, in Heaven on what would have been their 64th wedding anniversary, February 20, 2018. It's the perfect ending to the perfect love story.

After many years of volunteering at St. Anthony school office and library, she eventually retired from Akron Public Schools. She continued her volunteering...

Feb 19, 2018

James Germano Cella, 92, passed away February 19, 2018. He was born May 20, 1925 in Akron, where he lived all of his life.

James served in the U.S. Army during WWII and went into Normandy on D-Day June 6, 1944. He was self employed as a Tile Setter with DeMarco Floors and was a member of...

Feb 19, 2018

Carol "Sue" Ambrose, 67, passed away February 19, 2018. Born in Ravenna, she lived all of her life  in the area.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James and betty Ambrose; sister, Donna Fullen; brothers, Raymond and David Ambrose.

Sue is survived by her daughter, Donna Conrad of Atwater; sons, David (Tina) Conrad...

Feb 14, 2018

Joan (Frohnapfel) Spenoso, 97 years, passed away February 14, 2018. Born in Akron, Ohio, the first of nine children; she lived all her life on North Hill. Joan was a daughter, sister, aunt, wife, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. With her husband Joe (deceased) they raised their family in the North Hill area not far from where she grew up....

Feb 14, 2018

Gerald James Schweitzer (June 27, 1943 – February 14, 2018), was a beloved and loving husband, father, grandpa, uncle and friend.

If you were to have asked Jerry, he would have given you different dates than the ones listed here.  For him, his life began when he accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior, and his...

Feb 6, 2018

Richard L. Giacomoni, 71, passed away February 6, 2018. Born in Akron, lived most of his life in Tallmadge.

Richard served in the U.S. Marines and retired from Seal Master. He was a member of the Tallmadge Lions Club, enjoyed bowling and going on family fishing trips to Bob's Lake, Canada.

He was preceded in...

Feb 2, 2018

Louise Wanca, 93, passed away February 2, 2018.  Born in Kokomo, Indiana, she moved to Tallmadge in 1957.

Louise was a secretary with Continental Steel in Kokomo before joining her husband at Purdue University after WWII. She then worked at the Summit County Public Defender's Office and was a HR Office manager with NRM. She was a...

Jan 29, 2018

Robert A. "Bob" "Bobby" Costas, 53 of Canton, went home to be with his Savior and beloved parents at the end of January, 2018.  Bob was born on October 15, 1964 to his late parents, George and Gertrude.

He attended St. Sebastian Grade School and St. Vincent-St. Mary High School.  For a brief period of time, he...

Jan 29, 2018

Kathryn E. Winget, 86, passed away January 29, 2018. Born in Chillicothe, she lived most of her life in Hudson.

Kathryn retired after 30 years from Bedford School System as a Physical Education Teacher.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Leon and Elnora Winget; sisters, Joanna Haskins, Barabara Winget; friend, Marion A. Sanborn....

Jan 27, 2018

Barbara J. Brophy passed away January 27, 2018. Known to all as Mama, she is survived by her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brother, sister, nieces and nephews. Barb was a great person and will be missed by all. Services will be held at the convenience of the family. If desired, donations may be made to the Humane Society of Summit...

Jan 23, 2018

Kenneth Walter Stanley, Sr., 89, passed away January 23, 2018.  He was born and lived his life in Akron.

Kenneth served in the Marine Corp during World War II and was a member of Grace Cathedral Church. He retired as a mechanic from Kent Machine.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and...

Jan 23, 2018

Ellsworth P. Myers, Jr., 91, passed away January 23, 2018.

Born in Akron, Ellsworth lived his life in Cuyahoga Falls and Sarasota, FL.  He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.  Ellsworth retired in 1982 from Fireman's Fund Insurance Co. with over 20 years of service.

He was preceded by his wife, Edna;...

Jan 21, 2018

Richard W. Cadle, 83, passed away January 21, 2018. Born in Altoona, PA, he moved to Ohio in 1973.

Richard served in the U. S. Navy during the Korean War. He was employed as a Tool Design Supervisor with Air Maze and was employed for 19 years as a Manufacture Engineer and Draftsman at Morse Controls. Richard...

Jan 20, 2018

Annita Berardi passed away peacefully January 20, 2018. She was born November 13, 1926 in Carovilli, Italy. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carlo and Lucia Caiola; her loving husband, Albert; son, David; grandson, Andy Michalec; and her brother, Joseph Caiola. She is survived by her son, John (Cheryl) Berardi; daughter-in-law, Adele Berardi; daughter, Debbie (Steve) Michalec;...

Jan 19, 2018

Hugh was born in Bethlehem, West Virginia and resided in Suffield Ohio.

He was a WWII Army Veteran, who earned a Purple Heart for service at Normandy Beach (D-Day). Hugh worked as a welder at Kent Machine, Co. and enjoyed 40 years of retirement. He was a caring, hard-working family man. Hugh loved being on his farm...

Jan 18, 2018

James Austin Sturdivant Kallmyer (Jim), 72, passed away from this earth on January 18, 2018.

Jim spent his life in service to others as a social worker, counselor, therapist and friend.

He was preceded in death by his identical twin brother, Jack; his adoptive parents, Leo and Wilma Kallmyer.

Jim enriched the world...

Jan 18, 2018

Dorothy Lee Jackson (Keim), 85, went to be with the her/our Lord Jesus on January 18, 2018. Born in Johnstown, PA, she graduated from Hooverville High School, where she was given an award for sewing a suit.  She lived in Tallmadge most of her life.

Dorothy worked at Save4 Store in Brimfield, Ohio in the 60's. She...