obituaries

Oct 8, 2017

Mary E. Heaton Mary E. Heaton, 89, a devout Catholic and lifetime member of St. Martha's Church, has gone on to be with the Lord. She will be missed by her loving family. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Blessed Trinity Church, 300 E. Tallmadge Ave. Akron. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery....

Oct 8, 2017

Theodore L. Howell, 92, passed away October 8, 2017. He was born June 28, 1925 in Akron to Arzie & Elizabeth Howell.

He served in the US Army Air Corps during World War II. He retired from Summit Ready Mix in 1994. He was a member of American Legion Post 566 for the past 60 years.

Oct 7, 2017

Helen Roberts, 89, passed away October 7, 2017. Born in Cresap, West Virginia, she lived in the Akron area most of her life surrounded by her wonderful neighbors.

Helen retired after 28 years as head cook with Sommers Elementary.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis; son, John; parents, John and Dessie Smith....

Oct 6, 2017

Marvella Pierce, 96, passed away October 6, 2017. Born in Syracuse, New York, she had lived in Tallmadge since 1954.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren, in 2006.  She worked for 11 years as a secretary at Kent State University.

Marvelous Marvella lived a life of happiness and openness.  She travelled a lot: rode...

Oct 3, 2017

Timothy D. Hill, 58, passed away October 3,2017.

Born and lived in Akron his entire life. He graduated from North High School in 1977.

Timothy was employed with Anstine Drywall Inc. for 29 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Evelyn Hill.

Timothy is survived by his...

Oct 2, 2017

Joseph Lesho, 89, passed away October 2, 2017, just shy of his 90th birthday. Born in Hecla, PA, he had lived in Tallmadge since 1960.

Joe served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He was an accomplished salesman all his life, retiring from National Distillers in 1998. After retirement he formed Joe's Coffee Service. He was a...

Sep 30, 2017

Donald "Donnie" Raymond Kellar went home to be with the Lord on September 30, 2017.

Born and raised in Tallmadge, Donald graduated from Tallmadge High School. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army as a heavy vehicle driver during the Vietnam conflict.  During his service, he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Bronze Service...

Sep 29, 2017

Larry H. Garner, 68, passed away September 29, 2017.

Born in Akron, Larry had lived in the Akron area for most of his life.  He graduated from Kenmore High School and served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.  Larry retired in 2014 from the Rubbermaid Company in Mogadore after 29 years of service.  He enjoyed...

Sep 29, 2017

Nancy Jane Westren, 77, passed away September 29, 2017. Born in Akron, she lived most of her life in Tallmadge.

Nancy was a dispatcher for Tallmadge Police and Fire and was a cook for Tallmadge Schools. She attended Tallmadge United Methodist Church and Victory Chapel. Nancy enjoyed gardening, camping, fishing, homemaking, loved animals and was a fantastic...

Sep 27, 2017

James "Steve" Sandy, 61, joined his parents in Heaven after a long courageous battle with cancer on September 27, 2017.

Steve attended St. Martha grade school, graduated from Hoban High School and Tulsa Junior College.  He was a longtime employee of Goodyear Tire and Rubber.  He was an active member of St. Anthony Parish.  He was an...

Sep 27, 2017

Carroll Eugene "Gene" Stalnaker, 87, passed away in his home on September 27, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Gene was born in Akron on August 2, 1930 and attended East High School (home of the Orientals) where he met his wife of 66 years, Betty Ann (Gardner). He and his wife lived in Tallmadge for the past 52...

Sep 27, 2017

Jeffrey Wayne Moore passed away after a long and difficult battle with cancer.

He is survived by the love of his life, Cheryl A. Moore; daughter, Jessica; grandchildren, Mailyn, Jeffrey; and many extended family members.

Jeffrey was the owner of J.W. Construction where he was friends or worked with and for many in Akron and...

Sep 26, 2017

Maria Assunta Testa Maria Assunta Testa. 86, born in Carovilli, Italy, loving mother of Linda, Mike, Angie and Sandy; grandmother to Anthony went to be with the Lord on September 26, 2017. She was an example of courage, strength, determination and hard work. She will be greatly missed and her legacy will continue. Maria is also survived by her...

Sep 24, 2017

Gertrude "Gert" "Trudy" Winter (Costas), 88, died peacefully on September 24, 2017 surrounded by the love of her family after bravely battling a long illness.  She was born in Akron on June 5, 1929 to parents, Francis and Margaret Simon. She lived most of her life in the Akron/Canton area.

Gertrude and her sister Jean, late brother...

Sep 23, 2017

Doris James, 90, passed away September 23, 2017.

Born in Akron, Doris had lived in the Akron/Tallmadge areas.  She was employed by Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company during World War II and was a member of First Congregational Church of Tallmadge.  Doris was an avid square dancer.

She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Sep 22, 2017

Beverly J. Shackelford, 75, passed away September 22, 2017. She was born in Tallmadge and lived in the area all her life.

Beverly retired from the Treasury Dept. at Ohio Edison after 36 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Barberton and enjoyed golfing, playing cards and bowling.

She was preceded in...

Sep 18, 2017

Pauline M. Stayshich, 89, passed away September 18, 2017.  Born in Akron, she had lived in Miami, California, then retiring in Tallmadge before moving to Munroe Falls.

Pauline was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Milan; three sisters and three brothers.

Pauline is...

Sep 16, 2017

Sarah Winters, 86, passed away September 16, 2017.

Born in Barnesville, Ohio, she had lived in Tallmadge since 1952.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul; two infants, Mary Beth and Robert Eugene; sister, Irene Frazier; brothers, Raymond, Bud and Jim Temple.

Sarah is survived by her daughters, Janet Wikle of...

Sep 13, 2017

Eugene "Red" Cochrane, 81, passed away September 13, 2017. Born in Akron, he lived in Tallmadge most of his life.

He was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School, a journeymen plasterer & retired from Cochrane Drywall and Plastering in 2000. He was part of the Plasters Union for 60 years and attended The Chapel in Akron,...

Sep 12, 2017

Heaven received another angel on September 12, 2017.  Anna Marion Boehm, 88, passed away peacefully September 12.  Born in Akron, Anna Marion had lived in Tallmadge since 1947.  She was a very active member of Our Lady of Victory Church and volunteered for Meals on Wheels.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard, daughter, Patricia...