obituaries

Nov 29, 2017

Patricia Zimmerman, age 92, passed away November 29.  Pat was born in Akron, Ohio, the only child of Louise and Julian Meeks.  She grew up in Stow and graduated from Stow High School in 1943.  She attended Syracuse University in New York, majoring in Fine Arts.  She worked at Goodyear Aerospace and General Tire in Akron as a draftsperson. ...

Nov 28, 2017

Amy Rae (Althauser) Roberts, 47, was received into Heaven by her Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 28, 2017, with her family by her side.

Born August 13, 1970, in Akron, Ohio, Amy was a loving wife, mother, daughter, aunt, and friend.  She was a 1988 graduate of Mogadore High School. She met her future husband, Mike, on...

Nov 26, 2017

Clara "Nonni" Masiella (Dimengo) A promise was made a promise was kept. Clara was born November 28, 1922 and went home to God on November 26, 2017. She was born on Collinwood Ave. in North Hill. The first of five children born to Italian Immigrants Santa and Carlo Dimengo. Clara was raised with traditional Italian values and was a...

Nov 24, 2017

William W "Bill" Chandler, 84, of Jackson Township passed away November 24, 2017.  Bill was born May 27, 1933 in Akron, Ohio and graduated from North High School before serving in the U.S. Navy for 4 years. He retired as a Vice President at BankOne Akron(formerly Firestone Bank) after 37 years service. Bill was an avid golfer and sports...

Nov 24, 2017

Nancy (Scafiti) Vaccaro

Nancy (Scafiti) Vaccaro, 93, of Akron passed away on Nov. 24, 2017.  Nancy was born and raised in Akron and graduated from West High School.  She was a life-long member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Akron.

Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 58 years, Frank Sr. in 2003, her...

Nov 23, 2017

Pop, 93, passed away November 23, 2017. Born to Edith Canavan "Aunt Edie" on November 8, 1924, in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, where he graduated in January 1943 to join the War Effort.  He earned his Purple Heart and other commendations during the "Battle of the Bulge". Pop was honored for being the last survivor of the 82nd Airborn Div....

Nov 22, 2017

Bonnie J. Shackelford, 79, went home to be with the Lord on November 22, 2017. Born in Akron, she lived most of her life in Tallmadge.  She retired from Ohio Edison. Co. in the Stock Transfer Dept. Bonnie was a member of First Baptist Church of Barberton and volunteered at the Haven of Rest.

She was preceded...

Nov 20, 2017

TOGETHER AGAIN

Virginia May Simonetti, 91, passed away on November 20th after a short illness in the loving arms of the members of the Harbor Light Hospice and Altercare Nursing Home who helped care for her during this difficult time.

Born and raised in Akron Ohio, Virginia was defined by her unwavering love as a...

Nov 19, 2017

Edith M. Cadwell (Edie), 90, went home to be with the Lord on November 19, 2017.

Daughter of the late Ernest L. and Iona Ray, she was preceded in death by her brother, Norman Ray and her two sons, Scott and Clay Cadwell.

Survived by her daughter, Gina Kilgore of Bath; grandchildren, David and Brittany...

Nov 17, 2017

Marian E. Belisle, 94, passed away November 17, 2017. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, she lived most of her life in Tallmadge.

Marian served in the U.S. Navy and was a member of First Congregational Church of Tallmadge. She enjoyed volunteering at Akron City Hospital in admitting and her time with the Women's Fellowship at the church.

Nov 17, 2017

Doris Parson, 88, passed away November 17, 2017. Born in Akron, she lived most of her life in the Akron  area.

Doris retired after 25 years as a Secretary at Suffield United Church of Christ. She was a member of First Congregational Church of Tallmadge and a past member of Eastern Star.

She was preceded...

Nov 15, 2017

Velma Greenwald, 89, passed away November 15, 2017. Born in Akron, she lived most of her life in Tallmadge.

Velma retired in 1988 with over 10 years as an optician with Co Op Optical. She loved spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul; granddaughter, Melissa; grandson, Jason; great...

Nov 14, 2017

Eugene "Fuzz" T. Engelhart, 72, passed away November 14, 2017.  Born in Randolph, he lived most of his life in Akron.

Eugene retired after 20 years in Sales at Carneggie Body. He was a member of Annunciation Church and loved spending time with his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Rita; parents,...

Nov 13, 2017

Jean V. Bressler, 91, passed away Monday, November 13, 2017.  She lived most of her life in Tallmadge and was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church.

Jean is survived by daughter, Donna Jean Bressler; nephew, Michael Parrish; dear friends, Antoinette Capps, Esther and Earl Baker, Lisa Siesel, and Barb Schartiger; neighbors and friends at Kent...

Nov 12, 2017

Stephen R. Burnham, 64, passed away November 12, 2017. He was born and lived most of his life in Tallmadge.

Stephen was an Engineer at ChemImage. He was a gentle soul who enjoyed fishing, nature, and spending time with his family.

Stephen is survived by his wife Ronda; parents, Roy and Bonnie Burnham of Cullman,...

Nov 11, 2017

After long illnesses both our parents have made that great journey to meet our Lord and their son David.

They are both survived by their sons, Gary of Texas and Rick of Colorado; three grand daughters, four great granddaughters, three sisters, Genny, Mary, Charlotte; one brother, Rollen; five nephews, and six nieces. Both our parents were long...

Nov 9, 2017

Rose Ann West Lowe, 86, passed away November 9, 2017.

Rose Ann was born and lived in Akron. She was a graduate of the University of Akron, where she was editor of the Buchtelite. Rose Ann retired from the Akron Public School system, having taught English and Journalism.

She is survived by daughters, Rebecca Costello...

Nov 7, 2017

Edwin Casimir Huminski, 93, passed away after a short illness, on November 7, 2017 at Maplewood at Cuyahoga Falls Senior Living Community.

He was born to Casimir and Martha (Kraus) Huminiski in Pittsburgh, PA., on February 20, 1924. Edwin was a resident of Pittsburgh, PA. and in his retirement years, of Rockwood (Somerset) PA.

Mr....

Nov 6, 2017

"Together Again"

Ellwood J. "Woody" Pastoria, 93, passed away November 6, 2017.  Born in Detroit September 28, 1924, as a child he moved to Akron living next door to his future wife of 57 years.  They grew up together, fell in love, married and had two beautiful children. Woody served in the Navy during WWII then again...

Nov 3, 2017

William Robert Laughard, 83, passed away November 3, 2017. Born in Renovo, PA, he had lived in Tallmadge since 1971.

He served in the U.S. Air Force. William retired in 1989 as a machinist at Allside, was a school bus driver for Tallmadge Schools and was owner, with his son, Bill of Gone FIshin'. He enjoyed fishing...