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Herbert Keuchel

Herbert Keuchel

Dec 29, 2017

Herbert W. Keuchel , 85, passed away December 29, 2017. Herb was born in Germany and spent the majority of his life in Northeast Ohio. He was a proud graduate from The University of Pennsylvania in chemical engineering and an entrepreneur. Herb enjoyed spending time with family and friends, and had a passion for sailing. Among Herb's many positive...

E. Maxine Winters

E. Maxine Winters

Dec 26, 2017

E. Maxine Winters, 84, passed away December 26, 2017. Born in  Barnesville, Ohio, she lived in the Akron area for over 50 years before moving to Pennsylvania.

Maxine retired from Summit County Children Services with over 25 years of service. She was a member of Tallmadge United Methodist Church, a member of the Eastern Star and enjoyed...

Mary Frances (Musci)  Seminaroti

Mary Frances (Musci) Seminaroti

Dec 25, 2017

Mary Frances (Musci) Seminaroti Our truly loving mother passed away on Christmas Day. Born December 2, 1922 to Paul and Bridget Clemente Musci in Akron, Ohio, she was a North Hill girl born and raised. She was preceded in death by her husband, James C. Seminaroti in 1981; son-in-law, James Stephen Sandy; stepmother, Barbara Musci; sisters and brothers-in-law, Frances...

Stephen J. Amato

Stephen J. Amato

Dec 25, 2017

Beloved husband Stephen J Amato, 81, passed away December 25, 2017.

Born in Akron, Steve resided in Brimfield for 57 yrs. He served in the US Navy, retired in 1997 and was a member of Local #219 for over 50 yrs.

He was a lector at St. Peter of the Fields, where he taught CCD...

Monika Frick

Monika Frick

Dec 21, 2017

Monika Frick, 65, passed away December 21, 2017.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Howard L. Frick II; parents, James and Ilse Cantor; brother, Danny Cantor; brother in law, Dom Merlitti; step-son, Howard L. Frick, III.

Monika is survived by her sons, Kevin Frick and Derek Frick both of Springfield...

Thomas Jones

Thomas Jones

Dec 21, 2017

Thomas A. Jones, 77, cherished husband of Linda C. and beloved father of Jennifer (David) Patrykus and Kristen (George) Hymes, passed away on December 21, 2017.  He is also survived by four grandchildren, Rhys and Quinn Patrykus and Baylee and Abbey Hymes.

Tom served as an officer in the U.S. Army for seven years, retiring as a...

George I Morgan

George I Morgan

Dec 20, 2017

George I. Morgan passed away on December 20th, 2017 at the age of 91.

He was born in Akron, Ohio on February 1, 1926, and lived most of his life in Tallmadge and winters in Lantana, Fl.

George graduated from Springfield High in 1944. He was drafted into the Navy, June 1944-46 during World War...

Marlene E Kares

Marlene E Kares

Dec 20, 2017

Marlene E. Kares, 84, passed away December 20, 2017. Born in Akron, she lived most of her life in the Tallmadge area.

Marlene was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She graduated from Garfield High School and was an active graduate of Idabelle Firestone School of Nursing. She particularly enjoyed yearly reunions with her nursing alumni.  She...

Nancy A Lauretta

Nancy A Lauretta

Dec 18, 2017

Nancy A. Lauretta passed away December 18, 2017.

A lifelong resident of Akron, she retired from Roadway Express after 51 years.

She was a long time member of St Anthony's parish and most recently a member of Blessed Trinity's parish.

She was preceded in death by her parents Salvatore and Sara Lauretta, sisters...

Victoria R. (Rich)  Vatalaro

Victoria R. (Rich) Vatalaro

Dec 16, 2017

Victoria R. Vatalaro, 89, passed away peacefully on 12/16/2017. In accordance with her wishes, a private service was held.

Barbara Jo Claire (Nestor)  Hostutler

Barbara Jo Claire (Nestor) Hostutler

Dec 16, 2017

Jo Hostutler, age 81, passed away December 16, 2017. Jo was born in Clarksburg, West Virginia and lived in Tallmadge since 2001. She was an active member of the First Congregational Church of Tallmadge serving as Librarian and a member of the Board of Deacons. Jo attended Fairmount State University and was a member of the Alumni Association.

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Lois "Imy" Imogene (Witsaman)  Christner

Lois "Imy" Imogene (Witsaman) Christner

Dec 15, 2017

Imy was called home by her Lord on December 15, 2017 at 95 years of age. Born in Akron by her parents, Edward Nelson Witsaman and Nettie Elnora Smith, into a family of three sisters (Winifred, Dawn, Edna) and one brother (Glenwood). Imy attended and graduated from Akron Central High School. While a senior at Central, she met Milton...

Robert G Lucas

Robert G Lucas

Dec 13, 2017

Robert G. Lucas, 69, passed away December 13, 2017, after a lengthy battle with heart disease. Born in Akron, he had lived in Tallmadge since 1977.

Robert was a 1966 graduate of St. Vincent – St. Marys. He retired in 2014 from Leppo Equipment with 30 years in Sales. Bob was an avid golfer and worked part...

Michael Glenn Turnbull

Michael Glenn Turnbull

Dec 12, 2017

Michael Glenn Turnbull, 65, passed away December 12, 2017.   Born in Akron, he lived in Tallmadge for the last 31 years.

Mike worked as an Electrician for over 40 years and was currently employed at Didado Electric.  He was a member of Christ Community Chapel in Hudson and enjoyed his family, wrestling, bowling, fishing, WINNING at playing...

Patricia Wingard

Patricia Wingard

Dec 9, 2017

Patricia Wingard, 82, passed away December 9, 2017.  Born in Sharon, PA, she lived most of her life in the Brimfield and Rootstown area.

Patricia enjoyed reading and quilting.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Dorothy Petrini; son, Clifford Wingard.

Patricia is survived by her daughter, Terri (Larry) John...

Jack E Thompson

Jack E Thompson

Dec 6, 2017

Jack E. Thompson died peacefully at his home in Stow, Ohio on December 6, 2017 surrounded by loved ones.

Born in Ravenna, Ohio on November 4, 1931, he served in the U. S. Air Force during the Korean War. He graduated with his accounting degree from Kent State University and went on to become a CPA, having...

Eunice Brown

Eunice Brown

Dec 6, 2017

Eunice F. Brown, 96, passed away December 6, 2017.

Born in Lawrence Massachusetts, Eunice had lived most of her life in the Tallmadge area.  She was a member of Tallmadge United Methodist Church, where she was president of United Methodist Women. Eunice was also a cub scout den mother, PTA member and a room mother.

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Richard E. Ross

Richard E. Ross

Dec 6, 2017

Richard E. Ross, 91, passed away surround by his family on December 6, 2017. Born in Lakeland, Florida, October 10, 1926 he lived in Tallmadge most of his life.

He came to Akron, Ohio as a very young child. Richard grew up in East Akron and graduated from Mason Elementary School. He moved to Wabash, Indiana with...

Yvonne Aileen Conway

Yvonne Aileen Conway

Dec 5, 2017

Yvonne Aileen Conway TOGETHER AGAIN Our Mother, Yvonne Aileen Conway, died on December 5, 2017. She was 88 years young. No words can express how saddened we are by losing our Matriarch, best friend and perfect angel. Yvonne loved life and those around her. She will be greatly missed by countless friends and relatives. She will be joining the...

Albert Dino Rasicci

Albert Dino Rasicci

Dec 3, 2017

Albert Rasicci, 86, passed away December 3, 2017. He was born in Akron where he lived all of his life. Al graduated from North High School and served in the Marine Corp during the Korean Conflict. He was a great athlete and is in the Greater Akron Baseball Hall of Fame. Al was an avid golfer and a big...

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