obituaries

Apr 16, 2018

Sandra Fitzgerald, 79, passed away April 16, 2018. Born in Akron, she moved with her husband to Brunswick, Maryland to raise her family and then returned to live in Cuyahoga Falls.

Sandra was retired from Mercantile Bank as a Head Bookkeeper and was also an aid at Brunswick Elementary School. She was a member of Tallmadge United...

Apr 16, 2018

Donald C. Neidert, 72, of Tallmadge went home to be with the Lord on April 16th. He was born in Akron on April 23rd, 1945 to Elizabeth and Philip Neidert.

Don served in Vietnam with the 540th Transportation Company as a mechanic. He worked for Dave-Towell Cadillac, and VanDevere Oldsmobile for 30 years and retired in 2007....

Apr 14, 2018

Eleonore Franceska Kuhne, 96, passed away April 14, 2018, after a long illness and a busy and productive life.

Emigrating from Germany in 1955, she brought her children, Ron and Judy to the land she loved. As an Insurance agent and later a Realtor, Eleonore worked tirelessly for her clients.  She became President of the Insurance Women...

Apr 10, 2018

Danny A. Dills, 63, passed away April 10, 2018. He was born in Akron and lived there his entire life.

Danny worked with the City of Akron in the Parks Department for 30 years. He loved his family and his dog.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Anita Eckenberg; father and step mom,...

Apr 10, 2018

Golden Lancel Cossin, 81, passed away April 10, 2018. Born in Evans, WV, he lived most of his life in the Akron area. Lance served in the U.S. Army and retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber with 37 years of service as a Mold and Die Machinist. He was a 50-year member of the American Legion, an avid Harley...

Apr 9, 2018

Edward A. Dever, 86, passed away April 9, 2018. Born in Evansville, Indiana, he lived in Stow for 53 years.

Edward served in the U.S. Army and was a member of Community Baptist Church. He retired in 1986 with 20 years of service with E.C.M.C.A. as Director of Data Processing. He was a member of the Mason's...

Apr 9, 2018

Together Again Eva Oberlin passed from this life to the next on April 9, 2018.  She was born in Akron, Ohio to Lee and Rose Karam.  She was the second of 5 girls. She is preceded by her parents, Lee and Rose; her husband, Bob; and her sister, Betty. She is survived by her daughter, Cathy, and her son-in–law, Joe...

Apr 8, 2018

Barbara J. Sipe, 64, passed away April 8, 2018.  Born in Akron, she lived her life in Tallmadge. She was a mother, grandmother and sister as well as a mentor and dear friend to many.

Barb worked for Summit County as Director of WIC and was a master gardener. Barb was a fixture in the regional dietetics...

Apr 6, 2018

Robert Mills, 76, passed away April 6, 2018.  Born in Akron, where he lived most of his life in Mogadore before moving to Green.

Robert retired in 2012 with 25 years of service with Securitas and had been a carpenter with Local 639 for over 20 years. He was a member of the North Hill Methodist Church,...

Apr 5, 2018

Kenneth Lawrence Anthony, 78, passed away April 5, 2018. Born in Meadville, PA, he had lived in the Akron area since 1971.

Kenneth was a 1959 graduate of Carnegie Institute with a degree in Medical Technology. He was a member with American Medical Technologists, Ohio State Society of Medical Technologists, and American Society of Medical Technologists, where...

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...