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Obituaries
Linda Lee Bennett
Jan 7, 2016
Linda Bennett, 70, passed away January 7, 2016. Born in Akron, she lived in Tallmadge for the last 39 years.
Linda retired in 2008 with 24 years of service as a medical transcriptionist with Summa Hospitals and a was a member of G.R.I.N. Linda was an avid football fan, enjoyed art, bingo, fishing and bowling. She was...
Ronald W Greenleaf
Jan 5, 2016
Ronald Wayne Greenleaf, 88, passed away January 5, 2016.
Private Interment.
Clifford (Jack) Gron
Jan 3, 2016
Clifford (Jack) Gron passed away peacefully January 3, 2016 of Myelofibrosis.
He was born in Akron on May 10, 1933. Jack graduated from Garfield High School in Akron in 1951. He served as 1st Lt. in the U.S. Army, Armored Division and was retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co with 41 years of service. Jack was...
Ronald D Whited
Jan 2, 2016
Ronald D. Whited, 77, passed away January 2, 2016.
Born in Northampton, Ronald had resided in Tallmadge since 1981.
Ronald graduated from Boston High School in Peninsula. After 30 years of service as a cabinetmaker he retired from Northcoast Woodsmiths. Ronald is a member of New Apostolic Church and a retired minister and youth leader....
Puk (Yang) Gabay
Dec 31, 2015
Puk Gabay, 77, passed away December 29, 2015. Born in South Korea, she was a resident of Akron since 1972. She worked as a seamstress for 28 years with the Euclid Garment Mfg, in Kent. Her passion was spending time with her family and gardening.
Puk is survived by her adoring husband, Neil; her daughters, Jasmin, (Bobby),...
Margaret E Teeple
Dec 30, 2015
Margaret "Peggy" E. Teeple, 74, passed away December 30, 2015. Born in Carrolltown, PA., she had lived in Suffield since 1968.
Peggy retired in 1970 with 10 years service as a clerk at General Tire. She was a member of St. Matthew Church and enjoyed raising dogs.
She was preceded in death by her brothers,...
Marisa Spano
Dec 28, 2015
Marisa Spano, 64, passed away December 28, 2015.
Born in San Vito, Italy, she resided in the United States and the Akron area since 1974.
Marisa was a member of St. Anthony Church. She was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking and gardening.
She is preceded in death by her father, Giuseppe Prunesti.
...Dorothy (Hunger) Sipe
Dec 26, 2015
Dorothy (Hunger) Sipe, age 90, of Tallmadge, Ohio, died peacefully December 26, 2015. Born July 3rd, 1925 in Cleveland, Ohio and grew up in North Hill, Akron, Ohio. She graduated from Hower Vocational High School and Gerber Beauty School as a Beautician. She moved to Tallmadge, Ohio with her husband and created a loving home for her children...
Louise E. Miller
Dec 22, 2015
Louise E. Miller, 96, passed away December 22, 2015.
Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, Louise had lived in the Akron area most of her life. She was a member of North Hill Redeemer Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Alta and McClelland Soulsby; husband, Donald F. Miller; three sisters, and one brother.
...Debra M Gerber
Dec 21, 2015
Debbi passed away on December 21, 2015.
She was preceded in death by her father, John Gerber.
Debbi is survived by her mother, Merle J. Dressel; sisters, Laurie Gerber, Janelle Miller; brother, Mike Gerber; and nieces, Madyson and Maliya.
At her request, cremation has taken place and there will be no services.
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Laszlo Schmeltzer
Dec 21, 2015
Laszlo Schmeltzer, 73, passed away December 21, 2015. Born in Nyirgyulaj, Hungary, he became a U.S. citizen in 1974 and lived in Northeast Ohio.
Laszlo was retired from Schmeltzer Excavating as a foreman and was an active member at the Hungarian-American club.
He was preceded in death by his wife Sarah.
Laszlo is...
James H Hanson
Dec 19, 2015
James H. Hanson, Jr. passed away December 19, 2015. Born in Akron, Jim lived all his life in the area. He retired after 30 years in the advertising business. He was a member of the South Akron Oriels where he served as treasurer for many years.
Jim is survived by his wife, Lisa; daughter, Elizabeth Garrett; Step...
Rudolph J Rolenz
Dec 16, 2015
Rudolph J. Rolenz, 91, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, December 16, 2015.
Rudy was born Friday, April 4, 1924 to Rudolph and Justina Rolenz in Akron, Ohio. His family were members of St. Bernard's Catholic Church, where he attended St. Bernard's Elementary School for eight years and graduated from East High School in 1942. He worked...
Dale E Bennett
Dec 11, 2015
Dale E. Bennett, 67, passed away December 11, 2015. He was a resident of Akron all of his life.
Dale served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and retired from the City of Akron Sanitation Department with over 15 years of service.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Iva Bennett; sister,...
Michael E. Weiss
Dec 9, 2015
Michael E. Weiss, 61, passed away December 9, 2015.
Born in Akron, Michael had lived in the Akron area for most of his life. He graduated from Akron North High School and was employed as a truck driver with Trumbull Industries for over 20 years.
He was preceded in death by his father, Sylvester Weiss....
Vincent T. Batista
Dec 6, 2015
Vincent T. Batista, 90, passed away December 6, 2015.
He served in the U.S. Air Corp during World War II and was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church.
Vincent was preceded in death by his wife, Frances.
Many thanks to Heritage of Hudson Skilled Nursing for his care and to Asera...
Dorothy L (Morgan) Barkley
Dec 5, 2015
Dorothy L. Barkley (Morgan), 86, passed away December 5, 2015.
She was born and lived in Akron most of her life. Dorothy married Frederick C. Barkley and spent her life as a homemaker and raising her family. She enjoyed music, painting and vacationing at the beach. Dorothy was a member of Tallmadge United Methodist Church where she...
Anthony Massaroni
Dec 5, 2015
Anthony Massaroni, 93, passed away December 5, 2015. He was born in Villa Santo Stefano, Italy and had lived in the Tallmadge area since 1947.
Anthony was a retired machinist and a member of Our Lady of Victory Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife Anna Panetti Massaroni.
Anthony is survived...
Lucille M. Auber
Dec 5, 2015
Lucille M. Auber, age 83, passed away December 5, 2015 surrounded by her family. Lu was born in Roanoke, Va.  raised in Akron  and  has  lived in Tallmadge  since 1973. She most recently was a partner in Falls Feed for 5 years, and was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church, Lu loved her home, working in her...
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