obituaries

Aug 2, 2017

Grace Bedillion, 87, passed away August 2, 2017. Born in Washington Co., PA, she lived most of her life in Tallmadge.

Grace worked in sales at Sears, cherished spending time with her family and enjoyed playing bingo.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter; son, Ernest Bedillion; and six brothers and sisters.

Aug 2, 2017

Milton W. DeBold, 96, passed away August 2, 2017. Born in Ashtabula where he lived most of his life until moving to Kent 9 years ago.

Milton served in the U.S. Army during World War II as a Paratrooper and retired after 42 years as a mason with Local 5. He was a member of Tallmadge United...

Jul 30, 2017

Samuel is survived by his parents, Zachary and Madeleine; brothers, Aiden and Casey; grandparents, Conrad and Jill Mazur of Tallmadge, Martha "LaLa" and Albino "Abuelo" Guachambo of Cuyahoga Falls; aunt, Emily (Ryan) Lynch of Tallmadge and uncle, Johnny (Jennifer) Guachambo of Cuyahoga Falls.

Samuel had a quality many of us as adults lack - the ability to...

Jul 30, 2017

Ronald Bard, 72, passed away July 30, 2017. Born in Atlantic City, New Jersey, he had lived most of his life in the Tallmadge area.

Ron retired from Wonder Bread as a Dock Worker after 36 years and attended Chapel Hill Christian Missionary Alliance. He was also a member of the Goldwing Roadriders Assoc., a lifetime member...

Jul 29, 2017

Carol E. Micco, 89, went home to be with the Lord July 29, 2017.  Carol was long time resident of Cuyahoga Falls, by way of New Castle, PA.  She loved well and was well loved by her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.  She was a rock and held her family together with love and care.  For those who...

Jul 28, 2017

Jean P. (Oden) Selby, 96, went home to be with the Lord on July 28, 2017. She was born in Roanoke, VA but lived most of her life in Akron, Ohio. She graduated from Akron's North High School in 1939. During WWII she worked at Firestone Tire and Rubber Co wiring Bofor guns. Later she worked for the Akron...

Jul 27, 2017

Violet Irene Van Lear met her Lord and Savior on July 27, 2017.

Violet was born on September 18, 1920 in Madisonville, Kentucky to Aaron Howard Pinkston and Ada Gertrude (McClellan) Pinkston. She graduated from East High School. Violet earned her Cosmetology License and worked at that vocation for several years. She met Charles Edward Miller and...

Jul 27, 2017

Marilyn Weyandt, 87, passed away July 27, 2017. Born in Akron, she lived most of her life in Tallmadge. Marilyn was a member of the Eastern Star.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren; parents, Andrew and Medrith "Gert" Sowards.

Marilyn is survived by her sons, Dennis (Carol) Weyandt of Pataskala, Robert Weyandt...

Jul 25, 2017

Vito Anthony DeCarlo, "Papa Tony", was born on April 21st, 1929 in Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 25th, 2017, with his loving family by his side. He was our hero! He loved us, the whole world and then some. Papa Tony, was a devoted son, husband, father, and grandfather. The love he had for his family was...

Jul 23, 2017

Esta Mae Eriksen, 86, passed away July 23, 2017 after a brief illness.  We find peace in knowing she is with our Lord and the love of her life, Harold. Born in Akron, she lived most of her life in Tallmadge.

Esta retired from the Lawson Milk Co. after 28 years as a payroll supervisor and was...

Jul 19, 2017

Mary P. Nicodemo, 94, passed away July 19, 2017.

Born in Canton, Mary had lived in the Canton area all her life.  She was a member of  Christ The Servant Parish at Our Lady of Peace Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Victor J.; grandson, Joel Meiser, and three brothers.

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Jul 19, 2017

Elizabeth F. DeCarlo (nee Costello)

Elizabeth F. DeCarlo, "Betty Boop", was born on May 11, 1932 in Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2017, with her loving family by her side.

Born to Love, and that she did! Betty Boop, a devoted wife and loving mother, brought joy to the world around her...

Jul 19, 2017

Anne Marie Triola, 58, departed this life into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 19, 2017 at 7:19 a.m. after a courageous battle with metastasized breast cancer. Anne was born in Akron, Ohio on January 3rd, 1959 to Joe and Mary Triola. Anne lived in Akron, Ohio all her life.

Preceded...

Jul 12, 2017

Shaun D. Ferrell, 38, passed away July 12, 2017. Born in Akron, he lived most of his life in Cuyahoga Falls.

Shaun worked at Johnny Malloy's, attended Hoban, graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School and attended Kent State University. He loved music and playing guitar.

He was preceded in death by his uncle, Gregory Ferrell....

Jul 7, 2017

William Floyd Martin, 64, passed away July 7, 2017.  Born in Akron, he lived in the Cuyahoga Falls area.

Bill was a graduate from Tallmadge High School and received a Bachelor degree from Case Western Reserve University.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Phister Harris and Nina Martin.

Bill is survived...

Jul 3, 2017

Catherine Jane Pearson, 72, passed away July 3, 2017. Born in Akron, she had lived over 30 years in Tallmadge.

Catherine was self-employed at Endless Treasures and was a North High Alumni. She enjoyed family and friends the most, and also enjoyed art, angels, antiques, cooking, and baseball.

She was preceded in death by her...

Jul 3, 2017

Hulda passed into the nearer presence of God on July 3rd.   She was born to Clarence and Nellie Berringer of Uniontown, Pa. and was preceded in death by her two brothers, Wilbert and Gilbert, and two sisters Gaye and Betty.

She is survived by her daughter, Diana(Kenneth)Caldwell;  grandsons, David and "Drew" Caldwell; granddaughter, Karalyn(Adam) Grant; great grandchildren,...

Jun 30, 2017

Richard Lee Osborne, Sr., 71, passed away June 30, 2017.

Rick "Oz" was born in Akron, son of Gordon and Lula (Hendricks) Osborne.  He was a U.S. Army Reserves Veteran.  Rick retired from the Tallmadge Police Department as a Lieutenant in 1996 after 25 years of service. He served as Tallmadge City Treasurer and Director of Administration...

Jun 30, 2017

Janet E. Kingan (Morrison), 87, passed away after a long illness on Friday, June 30, 2017, surrounded by her family. Janet was a lifelong resident of Akron, graduating from North High School, working at Ohio Bell, and then moving to Fairlawn to raise her family. She was an active member of Montrose Zion United Methodist Church where she enjoyed...

Jun 29, 2017

Gayle Shum, 75, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving husband and family on June 29, 2017.

Born in Omaha, Nebraska, she has lived in the Kent area since 2002.

Gayle was a homemaker and an active member of Tallmadge United Methodist Church. She was a volunteer at Hale Farm and Village and a hospital...