obituaries

Apr 30, 2016

Arleen M. Jones-Shreve, 91, passed away April 30, 2016, after an extended illness. Born in East Canton, Ohio, she had resided in Akron and Tallmadge area since 1946.

She retired from First Merit Bank in 1984 with 15 years of service, was a charter member and organist of the Community Baptist Church of Tallmadge and was active...

Apr 27, 2016

Gertrude M. Scherer (Trudy) went to be with Lord Jesus on April 27, 2016. She was 90 years old, and had just celebrated her birthday with a party of many family and friends.

She lived in Tallmadge her whole life, and graduated from Tallmadge High School. Trudy was a lifelong member of Tallmadge United Methodist Church, where...

Apr 27, 2016

"Together Again"

Ruth Irene Seymour, 90, passed away April 27, 2016.  Born in Akron where she lived all of her life.

Ruth was a Nurse at St. Thomas Hospital. She was a member of the Church of the Master, and was involved with the Mothers Singers and Golden Agers.

She was preceded in...

Apr 26, 2016

Robert D. Tanner, Sr., 84, passed away April 26, 2016. He graduated from Erie Academy High School, Erie, PA. in 1949. He was retired from ADT Security Services after 40 years of service. Robert served in Korea with the 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Division attaining the rank of Master Sergeant.

He was preceded in death by his...

Apr 21, 2016

Erwin L. Herman, P.H.D., 71, passed away April 21, 2016. Born in Keyser, WV, he lived in Kent since 2014.

Erwin served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War and retired as CEO from Barco and Planar Company. He was a professor at Portland State University in System Science, loved to mountain climb and was a...

Apr 17, 2016

Max Peterson died in hospice care at Akron City Hospital, Sunday April 17, 2016 at the age of 82.

Max was born in Cleveland to his parents Mary and Max Peterson.

Max served in the U.S. Navy and retired in 1989 from the City of Akron. He enjoyed fishing and traveling.

He was...

Apr 16, 2016

James Gravatt, 60, passed away April 16, 2016.  Born in Bedford Ohio, he lived in Tallmadge since 1994.

James had worked at JoAnn Fabrics as a Maintenance Mechanic and enjoyed fishing, playing his guitar, and was an avid Browns fan.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley and Pauline Gravatt.

James...

Apr 14, 2016

Ermon B. Thrasher, 98, passed away April 14, 2016. Born in Albany, Kentucky, she lived most of her life in the Akron area.

Ermon had worked at Polsky's, was a member of First Congregational Church of Tallmadge, and enjoyed cooking.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William Thrasher; sisters, Mona, Lena, Ruby; and...

Apr 9, 2016

Barry L. Cannon, Sr., 51, passed away April 9, 2016. He was born and lived all of his life in Akron.

Barry worked construction for 30 years at S & K Asphalt.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Florence Poling; and brother, Lee Cannon.

Barry is survived by his...

Apr 9, 2016

Ronald Lee Trauger, 84, passed away April 9, 2016.

He was born in Detroit, Michigan,  Ronald graduated in 1953 from Ohio Northern University with a mechanical engineering degree and received his MBA from Kent State University.  Ronald retired in 1991 with 37 ½  years of service as  Engineering Vice President of the Wheel and Break Division at...

Apr 8, 2016

Carolyn Villers, 75, passed away April 8, 2016.

Carolyn retired from Roadway Express with 15 years of service and was a member of First Congregational Church of Tallmadge where she was in the choir and handbells.  She enjoyed being with her cats and was active with AARP and Tallmadge Primetimers.

She is preceded in death...

Apr 7, 2016

Robert Lowry, 92, passed away April 7, 2016.  Born in Stow, he lived most of his life in the Tallmadge  area.

Robert served in the US Army during World War II and retired from the US Postal Service with 33 years of service. He was a member of First Congregational Church of Tallmadge, Tallmadge Men's Garden Club,...

Apr 7, 2016

Neil Gabay, 81, passed away April 7, 2016.  Born in Antwerp, Belgium, he lived in the Akron area since 1967. Neil served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Korea where he met his beloved wife, Puk, who passed in December.

Neil had a diverse career path which included being a radio announcer, TV weatherman, professor,...

Apr 7, 2016

Mario Donatelli, 70, went home to be with the Lord on April 7, 2016 after a short courageous battle with brain cancer. He was born in Ateleta, L'Aquila, Italy, and lived most of his life in Akron, Cuyahoga Falls and Stow Areas.

Mario came from Italy at the age of 20, attended Kent State University and served...

Apr 6, 2016

Evelyn M. Grant, 87, passed away April 6, 2016. Born in Salem, Ohio, she lived in the Akron area most of her life, spending the last seven years in Canton.

Evelyn worked 15 years at Bridenthal Ford in Greensburg and retired after 5 years of service with the O'Neil's Department Store. She was a member of the...

Apr 4, 2016

James L. Clem, Jr., 53, passed away Monday, April 4, 2016.

Born in Bedford, Ohio, James had lived in Tallmadge for most of his life and graduated from Tallmadge High School in 1981. His favorite hobby was working on cars. Jimmy was a kind and gentle soul and was always willing to help others.  His generosity of...

Mar 31, 2016

Rosa Lee Losher, 88, passed away March 31, 2016. Born in Trace City, Tennessee, she had lived most of her life in the Uniontown area.

Rosa was a cashier at Petsmart and enjoyed square dancing and auctions.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack.

Rosa is survived by her daughters, Delyne...

Mar 31, 2016

Janet Scoville, 90, passed away March 31, 2016. Born in Akron, she lived most of her life in the Cuyahoga Falls area.

Janet was a Secretary with 20 years of service with Goodyear Research and a member of First Congregational Church of Tallmadge, where she was a member of the choir. She was a member of OES,...

Mar 30, 2016

Helen "Matha Ella" Ely (Bell) died peacefully with her son Tabaka and daughter LyTiffany at her bedside National Church Residence on Mar 30, 2016 at the age of 86.

Mrs. Ely is survived by her children Annie Durham -Mobile, AL, Min. Sharon (Terry) Williams, Linda Chapman, Johnny (Yvette) Chapman, Sherry Boyd, Robert (Shaboo) Boyd, Gregory Boyd, Tabaka...

Mar 29, 2016

Russell P. Dietz, age 60, went home to be with the Lord on March 29, 2016.

Russell was born in Akron on October 26, 1955 and graduated from Coventry High School. He retired from Acme with 22 years of service.  Russell had resided at Hope Homes for the last 25 years.  He had a love of all...