obituaries

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...

Jan 17, 2018

Janet C. Donze, 85, passed away January 17, 2018. Born in Canton, she had lived in Stow since 1955.

Janet was a member of Stow Alliance Church.

Preceded in death by her parents, Carl,Sr. and Cora Idella Dick; brothers, Carl Jr., Bill Dick.

Janet is survived by husband, Richard J. "Dick" Donze; daughters,...

Jan 13, 2018

JuNell Dente passed away on January 13, 2018. She was born November 27, 1925 in Akron and lived most of her life in Tallmadge.

JuNell was a member of the Tallmadge Methodist Church, Eastern Star and Ladies of the G.A.R. She loved traveling, bus trips, dancing and was actively involved with Stow Sunshiners and Tallmadge Primetimers.

Jan 11, 2018

Rosa A. Dyer died on January 11th 2018 and went home with the Lord. She is survived by Dennis Dyer her husband, of 39 years; Her son, John Dyer and Amy Groves; Her son, Joe Dyer, Nicole Dyer; and her beloved grandchildren, Ella Elizabeth Dyer and Weston Anthony Dyer. She was about the business of taking care of her...

Jan 7, 2018

Mary Lou Buser, 80, the best mom ever, passed away January 7, 2018. Born in Barberton, she had lived in Tallmadge for the past 40 years.

Mary Lou enjoyed shopping (Rex Salvage), cooking and loved spending time with family and in her flower garden.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold; granddaughter, Abbey...

Jan 5, 2018

Jayne Margaret Siefer was born into the arms of Jesus on January 5, 2018.

She was preceded in death by her great grandparents, Margaret Tejral and John Siefer.

Jayne is survived by her parents, John and Meghan Siefer III of Tallmadge; sister, Norah; grandparents, John (Susan) Siefer II of Kent, Lynn Gillette of Medina, Kenneth...

Jan 5, 2018

Maxine Twigg went home to be with the Lord on Jan. 5, 2018 after a short illness.  She was born on Jan 11, 1933 in Braxton County, West Virginia the youngest of six children born to Mildred and Arthur Stemple.

Mom was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, and her husband of 64 years, Joseph Twigg....

Jan 3, 2018

Julia Kuhn, 84, passed away January 3, 2018. Born in Akron, she lived most of her life in Tallmadge.

Julia retired after 20 years as a Secretary with Tallmadge City Schools and was a member at First Church of God. She also was a member of the Tallmadge Primetimers.

She was preceded in death by...