obituaries

Feb 12, 2016

Diane Yokich, 55, passed away February 12, 2016.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Geraldine Yokich.

Cremation has taken place.

Feb 12, 2016

Margaret J. Walker, 73, passed away February 12, 2016. Born in Akron, she lived in Mogadore.

She is survived by sons, Jeffery (Judy) Walker, Dave Walker; daughters, Tami (Darryl) Boyd, and Anita (Bill) Sheesley.

Cremation has taken place.

Feb 11, 2016

Vincent Victor Lorkowski, 91, passed away February 11, 2016. Born in Akron, he lived in Tallmadge for 57 years.

Vincent served in the U.S. Navy where he earned the American AREA Campaign Medal, Victory Medal, European-African Middle Eastern AREA Campaign Medal and Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal. He retired in 1989 from Goodyear as a sheet metal worker, was...

Feb 9, 2016

Howard L. Counts, 82, passed away February 9, 2016. Born in Rock, Kansas, he lived in Akron area since 1983.

Howard served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and retired in 2014 as a Field Supervisor with Haliburton. He was a member of the Grace Cathedral of Akron where he was a counselor on the...

Feb 8, 2016

Betty I. McCourtie, 98, passed away February 8, 2016. Born in Akron, she lived most of her life in Tallmadge.

Painting, cooking and pie baking were her specialties. No one ever left her house hungry. Betty was a founding member of Northeast Garden Club and Northeast Neighbors.

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

Feb 7, 2016

Lois E. Frazier, 86, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, February 7, 2016, at the MCV Hospital in Richmond, Virginia, with her daughters by her side.

Lois was born in Cleveland, Ohio, graduated from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, and was an alumni member of the Pi Beta Phi sorority.  She was a member of the...

Feb 5, 2016

Clayton B. Schindler, Jr. "Rocky", 67 was lifted up to be with his Savior February 5, 2016.

Born in Mansfield, Clay lived most of his life in the Akron area. He proudly served in the USMC with one tour of duty in Vietnam from 1967-1970 and re enlisted from1974-1976 where he served with the1st Batallion, 8th Marines,...

Jan 28, 2016

John Ritchie, 53, passed away January 28, 2016. Born in Akron, he lived in Atwater the last 10 years.

John was a loyal employee at Parker Hannifin for 34 years. He enjoyed golfing, gardening, swimming, boating, camping, motorcycling and sitting at home by the bonfire enjoying a cold drink with friends and loved ones.

He...

Jan 27, 2016

Donald Ray McDaniel, Sr., 82, passed away January 27, 2016. Born in Marion County, WV and lived in Lake Dallas, Texas.

Visitation will be 12:00 pm until 1:20 p.m. Friday, February 5, 2016 at the Donovan Funeral Home, 17 Southwest Ave (on the Historic Tallmadge Circle).

Service will be 2:00 p.m. at Hillside Memorial Park,...

Jan 27, 2016

Delphine E. Wise, 96, passed away January 27, 2016.  Born in Akron, she lived in Tallmadge most of her life.

Delphine graduated from Central High School and retired after 41 years from the Parcel Post Dept. at Goodyear Tire & Rubber, and was a licensed beautician able to practice in the State of Ohio. Delphine and her...

Jan 27, 2016

Marian D. Caruso, 97, passed away peacefully into the arms of the Lord on January 27, 2016 at the Gardens of Western Reserve.

Born in Portland, Oregon February 18, 1918 to the late Mary and Michael Popiel. Her family moved to Ohio when she was a child.

Marian and her husband, Charles Caruso lived in...

Jan 23, 2016

Joe R. Foster, 83, passed away January 23, 2016.

Born in Winchester, Tennessee, Joe lived in Tallmadge for most of his life.

He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Joe was a graduate of the University of Akron and retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company.  He was a member of the...

Jan 23, 2016

Mary Elizabeth Burton, 92, passed away January 23, 2016.

Born in Tallmadge, Mary lived all her life in the area. She was a member of Tallmadge United Methodist Church, Patterson Park Plus 50, Patterson Park Senior Singers, and enjoyed playing cards monthly with her friends. Her whole life was her family and her home.

She...

Jan 22, 2016

John Kalbfleisch, 83, passed away January 22, 2016 after a long illness.

He was born August 16, 1932 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Russell and Elizabeth Kalbfleisch.

John graduated from Redford Township High School and joined the family laundry and dry cleaning business.  He served in the Naval Reserves from 1951 to 1959.  John...

Jan 22, 2016

Eva M. Balogh, 93, passed away January 22, 2016.

Born in Wood Co., West Virginia, she lived most of her life in the Akron area.

Eva was a nurses' aid at Country Place in Cuyahoga Falls retiring in 1988 with over 10 years of service. She was a member of VFW Post 3383 Women's Auxiliary...

Jan 20, 2016

Mary Jo O'Shaughnessy, 89, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2016, in the company of her lucky family.  She was born on April 8, 1926 to Joseph and Amanda Gardner in Forest Hills, New York.

She was a Registered Nurse graduate of the Nurses Cadet Corp and cared for the developmentally challenged in Staten Island, NY eventually...

Jan 19, 2016

Wayne "Eddie" Biltz, Jr., 57, passed away January 19, 2016.  He was born in Ravenna and lived most of his life in Brimfield.

Eddie was a truck driver for over 30 years, most recently working at Toot & Toot Trucking. He was a member of Akron Bible Church, enjoyed motorcycling and loved football.

Eddie is...

Jan 14, 2016

Deborah Coleman, 59, passed away January 14, 2016.   She was born and lived in Akron all of her life.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Geraldine Coleman.

Deborah is survived by her partner, Donna Garrett; daughter, Brandi; sisters, Janet (Jim), Diane, Pat; nieces and nephews, Frank, Traci, Eddie, Mike, Jeff, Shereen,...

Jan 14, 2016

Christine U. Tucker, 54 passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 14, 2016.  Christine was born in Cuyahoga Falls to her parents Gerhard and Irma Schley on September 9, 1961.

She lived most of her childhood in Tallmadge and graduated from Tallmadge High School in 1979.  After graduation she attended the University of Akron where she earned her...

Jan 10, 2016

Frederick Mong, 82, passed away peacefully after a short illness January 10, 2016. Born in Franklin, PA, he lived in the Stow/Cuyahoga Falls area for over 50 years. Fred graduated from Franklin High School, received his BS in Chemistry from Grove City College and a Masters in Analytical Chemistry from Michigan State. He retired in 1998 as a chemist...