obituaries

Jul 16, 2016

Gwen, age 29 passed away July 16, 2016.

She was born March 9, 1987, and graduated from Mogadore High School. While having troubled times in recent years, those times do not define the person we knew, raised, and loved.  Our beautiful red haired daughter and granddaughter was intelligent, creative, had a great sense of humor, and a...

Jul 14, 2016

Vincenzo Dontino Maltempi, age 95, passed away July 14, 2016.  Mr. Maltempi was born in Oliveri, Italy and came to the United States in 1953.  He worked in production for the A. Schulman Company and was the founder and CEO of Dontino's Restaurant.  He was a WW II Veteran, avid soccer fan, and loved traveling and was a member...

Jul 14, 2016

Dorothy Basarab, 72, passed away July 14, 2016.  Born in Akron, where she lived the majority of her life.

Dorothy was truly a special lady. When she smiled the clouds would depart.  She always had many friends that she cared for, her Angels along the way.  She fought the good fight and the Lord said to her,...

Jul 14, 2016

Wilbert D. "Zim" Zimmerman, 91, passed away July 14, 2016. Born in Lodi, he lived most of his life in Tallmadge.

Wilbert served in the U.S. Army Air Force and was owner and operator of Zim's Carburetor and Motor Tune Up retiring after 46 years. He was a member of First Congregational Church of Tallmadge and past...

Jul 12, 2016

Vincent Baio, 84, passed away July 12, 2016. Born in Agrigento, Sicily, he lived in Cuyahoga Falls.

He is survived by his wife Maria; sisters, Giusepina, Carmela and Rosa Baio.

Visitation will be 10:00 until 11:00a.m. Monday, August 8, 2016 at the Donovan Funeral Home, 17 Southwest Ave (on the Historic Tallmadge Circle).

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Jul 12, 2016

William C. Sparks III, 30, passed away July 12, 2016. He was born in Akron and lived all of his life in the area.

William served in the U.S. Marines and worked construction with Local 894 Laborers International. He enjoyed music, hunting, fishing, shoes and was an avid Ohio sports fan, which included Browns, Cavs and OSU....

Jul 11, 2016

Vicky Lynn Roberts, 50, went home to be with her Lord July 11, 2016.

Born in Akron, Vicky lived most of her life in the area.  She was a member of Millheim Baptist Church.  Vicky loved reading and teaching Sunday school for 15 years. She touched the lives of many as she worked at the YMCA and...

Jul 11, 2016

Helen M. Geig, 86, passed away July 11, 2016. Born in Akron, she lived most of her life in Tallmadge.

Helen was retired from Household Appliance and was a member of Our Lady of Victory where she was active in the Women's Guild.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Francis and Bena Flanagan;...

Jul 11, 2016

Paul Joseph Kamlowsky, Jr., passed away at hisTallmadge home on July 11, 2016.  He was 64. Paul was born and raised in Akron graduating from Hower High School in 1971.

Shortly after beginning his career in carpentry, he met and married his wife, Gail (Ray) Kamlowsky in 1974. Paul eventually opened Precision Cabinets, a boutique cabinet shop,...

Jul 10, 2016

Jeanne Marie Hengle passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2016 at the age of 68.

She was born and raised in Akron, Ohio attending St. John's Grade School and St. Mary's High School.

Jeanne worked at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company for 12 years, where she met her husband Robert and they spent 42 happy...

Jul 6, 2016

Lyle David Griffith, 73, passed away July 6, 2016. Born in Akron, he lived most of his life in Tallmadge.

Dave worked for 10 years at Home Depot as an Associate and owned his own construction business for over 40 years. He was a member of the Jaycees and J.E.R.K.S.

He was preceded in death...

Jul 3, 2016

Liam Michael Karnuth, 2, passed away July 3, 2016. Born in Canton, he lived in Randolph.

Liam loved his horses, Buck, Mister, Phantom, Holly; dogs, Zeus, Poseidon; and bird, Skittles.  He also loved Paw Patrol, Mickey Mouse, his John Deere tractors, candy and pizza.

Liam is survived by his parents, Jon and Jessica Karnuth; Grandparents,...

Jul 1, 2016

TALLMADGE   Jean Szalay, age 85, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2016 while at Akron City Hospital.  She was born September 30, 1930 in Akron, Ohio to Hugh and Ida Weyrick.  Jean lived in the Akron area her entire life.  She retired from Schrader Bellows Pneumatic Div. of Parker Hannifin in 1988 with 39 years service and many fond...

Jun 30, 2016

Mary Evelyn Martin, 81, went to be with her Lord, on June 30, 2016, after a courageous two-year battle with cancer that moved and inspired those close to her.   Said her children, "Today, mom was received by God and received her complete healing."

Born in Lawton, West Virginia, Mary's love of adventure and learning took her to...

Jun 30, 2016

Benito Antognoli, 88, passed away June 30, 2016.

Born in Cuyahoga Falls, Benito had lived in the Akron area all of his life.  He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and graduated from Kent State University in 1951. Benito was the owner of Benito's Café from 1965 to 1997.  He was a member of...

Jun 30, 2016

Wanda Valenti, 88, passed away June 30, 2016.  Born in La Center, Kentucky, she lived in the Akron area most of her life.

Wanda was a waitress at Clark's Restaurant and was a member of Harmony Baptist Church..

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Anthony Valenti.

Wanda is survived by...

Jun 29, 2016

Gay Hensley, 77, went to be with The Lord, June 29, 2016.  Born in Cawood, Kentucky, she lived most of her life in the Akron area.

Gay was a bartender at the Hilton in Fairlawn for 39 years, enjoyed gardening, flowers and traveling to Amish Country.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Ada...

Jun 26, 2016

William B Smith, 68, passed away Sunday, June 26 2016 after a long battle with cancer, with both his daughters at his side. Born October 30, 1947 to parents of Mae (Lee) and Harley Smith. He was the youngest of six children. Upon graduating from Kent Roosevelt High school, William enlisted into the United States Army January 10, 1967...

Jun 25, 2016

Martha Weaver-Moyer, 89, went home to be with the Lord on June 25, 2016. She was born and raised in Copperhill, TN and has lived in the Akron area since 1953.

For 23 years, Martha worked in the St. Thomas Hospital department of medical records. She had a feisty spirit and was passionate about her kids and...

Jun 20, 2016

Foster L. Schafer, 92, passed away June 20, 2016.

Born in Brimfield, Foster had lived in the area all of his life.  He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.  He worked for Twin Coach and retired in 1986 as quality control engineer with Chrysler.  Foster was a member of Faith United Methodist Church in...