obituaries

Jun 20, 2016

Donald A. Locher, Sr., 79, passed away June 20, 2016.

Donald served in the National Guard and worked at Hunt Machine.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Thomas.

Donald is survived by his daughters, Catherine (Chris)Mills, Margaret (Lenny) Musgrave; Toni (Bill) Allen; son, Donald Locher, Jr.; three grandchildren, two great grandchildren;...

Jun 19, 2016

Jack Cooper passed away peacefully on June 19th, 2016 surrounded by family.  Jack began his lifetime of service to others as he was born in Akron on December 11th 1931.  He graduated from Akron East High School, attended The University of Akron and served in the US Army during the Korean War.  In 1964, he moved his family to...

Jun 18, 2016

David A. Sipe, 83, passed away June 18, 2016. Born on Christmas Day in Akron, he spent many years at Portage Lakes.

He graduated from West High and was a machinist by trade. He served in the Navy during the Korean War. He was a sports enthusiast and avid pool player and was inducted in the Greater...

Jun 13, 2016

A shining light has been dimmed…

On June 13, 2016, Daniel Blatt left this life and our hearts will never be the same.

Danny was born on May 2, 1987 in Taegu, South Korea. At 3 ½ months old, he joined his father and I at Detroit International Airport and our lives were forever changed....

Jun 12, 2016

Annette L. Morris, 72, passed away June 12, 2016. Born in Muskegon, MI., she lived in the Akron area.

She was a Secretary at Akron General Medical Center.

Annette is survived by her husband, Wayne; daughter Kathleen (Timothy) Darlington; son, Alton Morris; four grandchildren and two step grandchildren.

Per her request there will...

Jun 9, 2016

Charles J. Gauer, 92, passed away June 9, 2016.  Born in Kent, he lived in the Akron area most of his life.

He served in the U.S. Army, 10th Mountain Division during World War II, where he attained the rank of Corporal and received the Bronze Star. Charles retired as a Foreman from Akron Standard Mold, was...

Jun 4, 2016

Clarence "Art" Schroyer Jr., 58, passed away June 4, 2016. Born in Connelsville, PA., he lived in North Port, FL. for the past 11 years.

Art served in the U.S. Navy and worked at R.J. Martin as an Electrician.  He enjoyed golfing and was an Indians and Steelers fan.

He was preceded in death by...

Jun 3, 2016

Janet Merriman, 95, passed away June 3, 2016.  Born in Scotland, she lived most of her life in Tallmadge.

Janet retired in 1985 from Goodyear and was a member of First Congregational Church of Tallmadge.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert.

Janet is survived by her sons, Donald R. (Linda)...

May 31, 2016

Jack Macchiarella, 67, passed away May 31, 2016.

Born in Ficarazzia, Italy, Jack has lived most of his life in the Akron area.  He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era.  Jack retired in 2004 from Erie Insurance Company with over 40 years of service.  He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. ...

May 30, 2016

Gary Mierzejewski, 50, passed away Monday, May 30,2016. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio and has lived in Tallmadge for 15 years.

Gary was a man of few words, but was a beloved son, husband and father. He has worked as a Supervisor at Ferrotherm Corporation for many years.

He was preceded in death by...

May 30, 2016

Jimmy D. Moles, 84, went to meet his Savior on May 30, 2016.

Born in Akron, Jimmy lived all of his life in the Tallmadge area.  He graduated from Tallmadge High School in 1950.  Jimmy went to the University of Akron graduating as a civil engineer.  He retired in 1991 from the Norton Company with over 40...

May 27, 2016

C. Jean Heberline age 75 passed away May 27, 2016.  Jean was born in Akron and lived in Tallmadge since 1970.  She was a member of First Evangelical Church of Akron, Boy Scouts of America, People Serving People sewing group, and cooked for Jackson Hole, Wyoming Bar J Wranglers.

Jean was preceded in death by her husband...

May 27, 2016

Gene H. Guillard age 60, passed away May 27, 2016.  Gene was born in Akron and lived most of his life in Tallmadge.

Gene worked in maintenance for the City of Tallmadge for 40 years and was a Jehova Witness.  He received his associate degree in computer programming and real estate license from the University of Cincinatti. ...

May 26, 2016

Margarita M. Pegg, 82, passed away May 26, 2016.  Born in Laredo, Texas, she lived in Brimfield, Ohio

Margarita retired as an Elementary Teacher at Uniontown Area School District and Reading School District, both in Pennsylvania. She was also a member of University Parish Newman Center/Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel at Kent State University. She enjoyed reading,...

May 24, 2016

Nancy L. McCrackin, 83, went home to be with the Lord away May 24, 2016.

Born in Akron, Nancy had lived in Tallmadge since 1968. She was a member of Tallmadge Alliance Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert McCrackin, Jr.

Nancy is survived by her sons, Richard (Patti) Rubright,...

May 21, 2016

Harold "Tiny" Eriksen, 89, passed away May 21, 2016.

Born in Akron, Harold lived all his life in the area.

He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and retired as a supervisor from Goodyear in 1987 after 32 years of service. He was a member of the First Congregational Church of Tallmadge...

May 19, 2016

Charlotte M. Gregory, 91, passed away May 19, 2016. Born in Barberton, she lived 30 years in Jacksonville, Florida with the last four years in Akron.

Charlotte served in the U.S. Coast Guard and enjoyed bowling, playing bridge and crafting.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Howard Merl and sister,...

May 15, 2016

Kenneth E."Bud" Metcalf, Jr., 72, passed away May 15, 2016.

Born in Ashland, Kenneth had lived in the area for most of his life.  He retired in 2006 from B.F. Goodrich.

Kenneth is survived by his wife, Jeannine; daughters, Kimberly (Dean) Szymczak, Tonya (Brian) Huml, and Sherry Metcalf; grandchildren, Jacob, Zachary, Connor, and Lauren; brother,...

May 13, 2016

We lost our sweet princess, Lauren Nicole Porter on May 13, 2016 at only 21 years of age.

Lauren graduated from Ellet High School and worked at City Cleaners. She also attended Cottage Grove and Akron First Evangelical Church. Lauren had a smile that would light up every room. She loved to sing, dance and everything Wizard...

May 13, 2016

Our mother, Evelyn R. Sankey Garrison, 95, passed on to her reward May 13, 2016.

Born in New Castle, PA, to Ada and Russell Kyser, Evelyn lived most of her life in the Akron area.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, William Sankey and Homer Garrison; sister, Elsie Mae; grandson, Patrick; and...