Joann Fielding
May 29, 2017
JoAnn Fielding, 81, passed away May 29, 2017.
Born in Parkersburg, West Virginia, Joan had lived in Mogadore since 1976.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John H.; son, James A. Pinkerton; and brother, Robert Piggot.
JoAnn is survived by her son, Bill Pinkerton, and brothers Denzel and Gary Piggott.
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Fiora Lynn (Desimone) Megenhardt
May 28, 2017
Fiora (Sis) Lynn Megenhardt born January 21, 1956 to Frank S. and Madaline DeSimone, went home to be with the Lord on May 28, 2017. She was surrounded by family as her courageous 23-year battle with breast cancer came to an end.
Sis was born and raised in North Hill Akron and went on to make her...
William H. Ward
May 26, 2017
William H. Ward, Sr., 85, passed away May 26, 2017. Born in Akron, he lived in the Tallmadge area all of his life.
William served in the Air Force during the Korean War, was the owner of WH Ward Excavating and a life member of (CORSAIR) Model Aircraft Club.
He was preceded in death by...
Rose D'Attoma
May 25, 2017
Rose D'Attoma, 91 of Tallmadge, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on May 25, 2017. Born in Conversano, Bari, Italy, she had lived in Tallmadge since 1974.
Rose was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother as well as friend. She loved to cook, especially for family on Sundays and was known for her Focaccia...
Marion Cecilia (Kirven) Testa
May 20, 2017
Marion Testa (nee Kirven), 99, passed away peacefully May 20, 2017. She was born in Bay City, Michigan and lived most of her life in Akron. She was a member of Blessed Trinity Parish. Marion was a dedicated caregiver to her parents, children, and grandchildren. Her Christmas cookies were legendary, and she was very proud of her Irish heritage....
Rosalie M. (Alexander) Scarpitti
May 11, 2017
TOGETHER AGAIN Rosalie M. Scarpitti, 87, was peacefully called home on May 11, 2017. She was born in Akron and lived on North Hill all her life. Rosalie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was an avid reader and enjoyed spending time with her family, vacationing at Myrtle Beach, taking walks and meeting with friends...
Jean Barber Williams
May 10, 2017
Jean Williams, 90, passed away May 10, 2017 from Alzheimer's.
She was born in Akron, on November 22nd 1926.
Jean lived in Tallmadge for 50 years, and Cuyahoga Falls for 40 years.
Jean was a waitress in many local restaurants including Tangiers for 40 years.
She worked with the Gennesaret soup...
Richard C. Greer
May 9, 2017
Richard Greer, 91, passed away May 9, 2017.
Born in Mt. Vernon, Ohio Richard had lived most of his life in Barberton and Tallmadge Ohio. He graduated from Barberton High School and attended Ohio State University. Richard served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was owner of Precision Models & Patterns. Richard was an...
Martha Taylor
May 8, 2017
Martha L. Taylor, 89, passed away May 8, 2017.
Born in Cameron, West Virginia, raised in Fish Creek, West Virginia Martha had lived in Tallmadge for most of her life. She was a member of Tallmadge United Methodist Church for over 50 years, where she was very active. She taught Sunday school and helped start the pre...
George W. Mortimer
May 7, 2017
George W. Mortimer, 91, passed away May 7, 2017.
Born in Cortland, Ohio, on June 15, 1925, he had lived his entire life in Northeastern, Ohio and was currently living in Munroe Falls. He proudly served in the U.S. Marines in World War II. He retired after 55 years from Reider Manufacturing as a partner and wood...
Helen Marie (Mihaly) Grochowski
May 3, 2017
Helen Marie (Mihaly) Grochowski On May 3rd 2017, Heaven gained a new Angel. Helen was born on July 5, 1927 to Peter and Betty Mihaly. She was the firstborn of seven children, with Agnes (Gorbach), MaryJane (Estes), Peter, Gregory, Vera (Horne) and Robert following. She was married to John Grochowski from 1953, until his death in 2007. Together they...
John Edward Steiner
May 3, 2017
John Edward Steiner, 54, went home to the loving arms of his Lord and Savior on May 3, 2017. A lifelong resident of Cuyahoga Falls, he graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1980.
John served a period of time in the Marine Corps. He was an active member with Journey Covenant Church of Cuyahoga Falls for...
Domenico Silvio Iannacchione
Apr 28, 2017
Domenico Silvio Iannacchione passed away surrounded by his loving family on Friday, April 28, 2017, at the age of 85. He was born in San Pietro Avellana, Italy on Dec. 12, 1931, the youngest child of Bambina (Di Sanza) and Giovanni Iannacchione. He was the last surviving member of his siblings. As a young child, his family settled in...
Donald A Jones
Apr 26, 2017
Don was born in Tallmadge, Ohio, on December 31st, 1925 and peacefully passed away on April 26, 2017. A 1943 graduate of Tallmadge High School, he entered the U.S. Army in April 1945, before being transferred to the European Theater of Operations. There, he served in the 78th Infantry Division, going into combat on December 13th, 1945. For his...
Lori Laughard-Perkins
Apr 25, 2017
After a prolonged but valiant fight with cancer, Lori Laughard-Perkins is at rest. She passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side in early morning hours of April 25th, 2017.
Lori was youngest daughter of Rose and Gary Perkins of Summerfield, FL. She was preceded in death by her sister Tina Perkins.
Lori is...
Jack L Burgess
Apr 24, 2017
Jack L. Burgess Sr., born on November 5, 1936 passed away on April 24, 2017, at the age of 80. He was born in Spencer, WV to Ruby & Charles Burgess. He fought the good fight as strong as any man could have against the ravages of Parkinson Disease for well over 12 years; his stubbornness served him well...
Janet A. (Bye) Krueger
Apr 22, 2017
Janet A. Krueger (Bye), age 80, of Akron, passed away on Saturday April 22, 2017. Born in Cuyahoga Falls, Jan lived on North Hill since 1960. She loved the hill and her neighbors. For years Jan worked with the City of Akron running the Linden Ave Block Watch.  She graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School, working for Akron Paving...
Joseph A. Vardon
Apr 18, 2017
Joseph Anthony Vardon, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather who cherished life and lived his to the fullest, died peacefully at his Tallmadge home early in the morning on April 18. He was 63.
Joe is survived by his wife of 37 years, Melody (Talbott) Vardon, whom he met by selling her a fence for her dog....
Vernon Victor Green
Apr 15, 2017
Vernon Victor Green, 87, passed away April 15, 2017. Born in Trinway, Ohio, he lived in Tallmadge for 35 years before moving to Rittman in 2005.
Vernon served in the U.S. Army. He retired in 1997 after 29 years as a Tupperware franchise owner of Green Lite Distributors. He was a member of First Congregational Church of...
Frederick Labate
Apr 14, 2017
"Together Again"
"To laugh often and much; To win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; To earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; To appreciate beauty, To find the best in others, To leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch...
