obituaries

Sep 11, 2017

John Menesian, 88, passed away September 11, 2017.

John was born in Akron, Ohio on October 8, 1928 to the late Nazareth and Takouhe Menesian.  He was extremely proud of his Armenian heritage and his parents who emigrated here to make a better life for their family.

He graduated from Akron North High School and...

Sep 10, 2017

Mary (Maria Simone) Paparone, 99, of Akron, Ohio passed away after a short illness on September 10, 2017 at her son Joseph's home surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Buffalo, New York, Mary's family moved to Akron when she was one and she remained there the rest of her life. Early in her life, Mary worked...

Sep 10, 2017

Harold H. Hawk, 81, went home to be with the Lord on September 10, 2017. Born in Burton, he grew up in Goodyear Hts. before moving to Brimfield in 1977.

Harold served in the U.S. Marine Corp as a Sargent, retired from General Tire after 22 years and was President with H & W Garage Doors retiring...

Sep 6, 2017

Leslie G. Walsh, 61, passed away September 6, 2017.

Born in Akron, Leslie had lived in the Akron area for most of his life.  He was employed as a Job Foreman, Superintendent, and heavy construction equipment operator for N.E. Walsh Construction for over 40 years.  He had been a member of Our Lady of Victory Church, St....

Sep 4, 2017

Robert W. Ferguson, Sr., 83, passed away September 4, 2016.

Born in Akron, he lived all his life in the Akron area.  Robert served in the U.S. Navy, retired after 25 years of service with General Tire and was a member of St. Matthew Parish. He was a coach with Ellet Little League Baseball and PeeWee Football....

Sep 1, 2017

Margaret A. Kuss ("Eppie"), 94, died Friday, September 1 in Lee's Summit, MO following a short illness.

Born February 19, 1923 in Akron, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late John and Rosa (Stoff) Jakob.  She lived most of her life in Akron moving with her husband, William F. (Bill) Kuss to Lee's Summit, MO in...

Aug 30, 2017

Norman Baird, 88, passed away August 30, 2017.  Born in Salem, IN, he lived most of his life in the Akron area.

Norman was a machinist at Portage Machine and owner of Norm's Grinding. He was a member of First Church and enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, and clog dancing.

He was preceded in death by...

Aug 27, 2017

Nina L. Fridley, 79, passed away August 27, 2017.  Born in Philippi, WV, she has lived most of her live in the Akron area.

Nina was owner and operator of Nina's Draperies and was a member of the Church of Christ in Uniontown.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Wade and Blonda Booth;...

Aug 26, 2017

Elizabeth Augustine, 82, died on August 26, 2017, following a short illness.

She was raised in Cuyahoga Falls and graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1953.  Elizabeth lived in Tallmadge for many years.  She retired from TimeWarner Cable.  Elizabeth was a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church.

Elizabeth was preceded in death by her...

Aug 26, 2017

Karl F. Schaeffer passed away peacefully at home on August 26, 2017.  He was born October 26, 1930 in Philadelphia, PA, the son of the late Cecilia G. and Karl W. Schaeffer.  Karl attended St. Barbara's Parochial School, Class of 1944.  He was an altar boy from age 9 thru his educational years and military service; St. Thomas More...

Aug 16, 2017

Nancy Jean Flower, 57, passed away August 16, 2017. Born in Akron, she lived most of her life in the Tallmadge area.

Nancy was an Attorney at the Law office of Burden & Merletti for over 25 years, was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church and an advisor at Buckeye Girls State.

She...

Aug 14, 2017

Russell S. Terrell, 87, passed away August 14, 2017.  Born in Xenia, he had lived in Akron since 1992.

Russell served in the U.S. Air Force and retired after 22 years of service. He was a member of the First Congregational Church of Tallmadge, American Legion Post #566, Past Adjutant Post #794, Pathfinders and Warrior's Journey Home....

Aug 14, 2017

Charles F. Oden, 91, passed away August 14, 2017.

Born in Akron, Charles had lived in the Tallmadge area for most of his life.  He was the owner of Tallmadge Serva Lunch.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Marcella; daughter, Janet Foster; sisters, Jean and Doris; and brothers, Oscar and Jack.

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Aug 13, 2017

Marjorie E. Pavkov, 91, passed away August 13, 2017. Born in Akron, she lived most of her life in Tallmadge.

Marjorie retired as a Tax Administrator with the City of Tallmadge. She enjoyed doing puzzles and spending time with family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Simon A. Pavkov; sister, Ellen Baumann; brother,...

Aug 11, 2017

Frank "George" Sandoli died August 11,2017 after a brief illness.

Born on May 6,1936, he was a graduate of Akron East High School and a US Airforce veteran serving in the Korean War.

Preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Julia (Mino) Sandoli; brother, Richard; sister Gina.

He is survived by his...

Aug 11, 2017

Stanley "Stan" Tatko, 92, passed away August 11, 2017.  He was born in Akron, Ohio.  Stan served in the Army during WWII and was past commander of PLAV post 32.  He was also a member of PNA and was an avid golfer.

Stan was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley and Helen Tatko; his wife, Mary...

Aug 11, 2017

John W. Didado

John W. Didado, 82, passed away August 11 2017 after a long illness.  He lived in Akron all his life and attended Central High School. He served four years in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict.

He worked for Ohio Edison for more than 37 years, starting as an...

Aug 9, 2017

Joseph F. Belvedere, 79, passed away August 9, 2017.  Born in Philadelphia, PA, he had lived in Silver Lake Village for over 40 years.

Joe retired from Goodyear Tire - Information Technology with 30 years of service.  After a few months of retirement, he joined Time Warner and added another 20 years of service to his hard-working...

Aug 4, 2017

Anthony Petrosino, age 57, passed away suddenly August 4, 2017. Born in Tallmadge, Ohio, he lived in Tallmadge and Akron most of his life.

He graduated from Tallmadge High School in 1978 and delighted in helping his father and mother, Alfonso Petrosino and Camille (Ninni) Petrosino at North Akron Typewriter on E. Cuyahoga Falls Avenue. In 1981,...

Aug 4, 2017

Janet L. Leber, 78, passed away August 4, 2017. Born in Cleveland, she lived most of her life in Tallmadge.

Janet was an Enterstomal Therapist and worked for several medical supply companies in the Akron area. She was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church and also enjoyed traveling and was a sports enthusiast.

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