obituaries

Aug 17, 2015

Geraldine T. Page (Gorski), 73, died peacefully on Monday, August 17, 2015, at her Cuyahoga Falls home with her husband, Louis and daughters by her side.

Geraldine was born May 16, 1942 in Cleveland, Ohio.  She retired in 1996 as a nurse after working with Akron General Medical Center,  Aultman Hospital, Visiting Nurse Service, and Hattie Larlham....

Aug 17, 2015

William R. Bartlett, 87, passed away August 17, 2015.

Born in Bridgeport, West Virginia, William had lived most of his life in the Tallmadge area.  He served in the U.S. Navy and was a graduate of Wooster College.  William retired in 1983 from B.F. Goodrich with 34 years of service, where he was Vice President of Sales...

Aug 16, 2015

Glenna E. Riddle, 90, passed away August 16, 2015.

Born in Smithfield, Ohio, Glenna had lived in the Tallmadge/Randolph areas for most of her life.  She was a 1943 Graduate of Wayne High School in Bloomingdale, Ohio.  Glenna was a member of Hampe Memorial Wesleyan Methodist Church of Tallmadge and was secretary/treasurer of the Women's Missionary Society. ...

Aug 15, 2015

Grace Caipen, 90, passed away August 15, 2015.

Born in Barberton, Grace had lived in Tallmadge since 1954.  She retired in 1995 from Herman Machine with over 20 years of service.  She was an avid bowler and won several awards at Tallmadge Lanes. Grace has donated over 23 gallons of blood to the Red Cross and she...

Aug 13, 2015

Vincent H. Ebbing, 81, passed away August 13, 2015.

Born in North Vernon, Indiana, Vincent had lived in Tallmadge since 1977.  He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and retired in 1999 with over 20 years of service at Cleveland Freight Lines.  Vincent was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church, Ralph Huff...

Aug 9, 2015

Donald H. Drumm, Jr. of Tallmadge passed peacefully August 9, 2015 at Magnolia Village in Wadsworth.  He is survived by his wife G. Pauline Drumm, and three children, Donald III, Brian, his wife Amy, and Kimberly; his sister Vicki and her husband Ted Stefanov.  He was a loving Grandpa to his grandchildren, Joe, Kyle, Matt, Jesse, Miranda, Wriley, Kaida,...

Aug 9, 2015

Alfred R. (Jerry) Goldsmith succumbed to lung cancer at his home, on August 9, 2015 and went home to heaven.  Recently preceded in death by his son, Robert M. Goldsmith; sister, Doris Syx, along with many family members and dear friends.

Jerry knew as promised in (John14:2) because he accepted Jesus Christ as his savior, that heaven...

Jul 26, 2015

Tina Marie Pruitt, 56, passed away July 26, 2015.

Born in Akron, Tina lived all her life in the Tallmadge area.

Tina is survived by her son, Barry (Angela) Pruitt of Mogadore; grandson, Kasey; parents, Gary and Rose Perkins Summerfield, FL; sister, Lori Perkins of Tallmadge; brothers, Mark (Eva) Perkins of Suffield and Richard Perkins...

Jul 23, 2015

Frank Hipply, Jr., 92, passed away July 23, 2015.

Born in Akron, Frank had lived in Tallmadge most of his life.  He served in the U.S. Air Force and retired from General Tire with 30 years of service.  Frank was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church, Mogadore VFW 8487 and Goodyear Hunting and Fishing Club. ...

Jul 23, 2015

Ann Root, 91, passed away July 23, 2015.

Born in Williamstown, Massachusetts, Ann had lived in Tallmadge since 1949.  She was a member of Tallmadge United Methodist Church and Western Whirlers Square Dancers.

Ann was a RN and an accomplished seamstress. She also enjoyed bicycling, dancing, and gardening.

She was preceded in death...

Jul 15, 2015

Mark J. "Pops" Romanish, Sr. 81, passed away July15, 2015.

Born in New Dairy, Pennsylvania Mark had lived in Tallmadge since 1967.  He retired in 1995 from Consolidated Freightways with 30 years of service.  Mark was a member of St. Johns Catholic Church, the NRA.  He enjoyed working on cars, hunting, and gardening.  Mark loved spending time...

Jul 15, 2015

Elizabeth J. Manuel, 95, passed away July 15, 2015.

Elizabeth lived in Akron for most of her life until moving to Stow to live with her grandson and family. She was a prominent member of North Hill AARP, Summit County Altrusa, and First Family's of Ohio Civil War Society.

She will be best...

Jul 14, 2015

Jacob K. Bedard, 14, passed away July 14, 2015.

Born in Springfield, Jacob had lived in Randolph Township since 2002.  He was a member of Community of Believers in Cuyahoga Falls, and was a member of several Youth Groups.  Jacob wrestled, played football, was in 4H, mowed lawns, and enjoyed riding his bicycles and motorcycle.

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Jul 13, 2015

Jean Marie Freyman passed from the presence of her loving family July 13 after a courageous battle with cancer to be united with the love of her life Herbert Freyman.  Today marks the beginning of their eternity together.  She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend and a kind person.  Jean will be dearly missed.

Jean...

Jul 9, 2015

Mary Bunt, 83, passed away July 9, 2015.

Born in Akron, Mary had lived in the Akron area for most of her life.  She retired in 1987 from Acme Grocery Stores with 37 years of service.  Mary was a member of St. Bernard Parish, Acme Retirees Local #880 and PrimeTimers.

She was preceded in death...

Jul 5, 2015

Reene Ann Alley, 80, passed away July 5, 2015.

Born in Indiana, Reene had lived in Tallmadge since 1991.  She was retired from Youngstown State University where she taught from 1995 to 2002 with school principals and superintendents as a Professor of Educational Administration.  Prior to teaching at YSU, she had also been a Assistant Professor at...

Jul 1, 2015

Setsu Bailey, 85, loving mother and faithful wife passed away peacefully on July 1, 2015.

She was preceded in death by Robert , her husband of 53 years. She leaves behind her daughter, Joan (John) Knepp and her son, Cliff (Jennifer) Bailey, grandchildren, Thomas (Misty) Knepp, Adam (Sarah) Knepp, Matthew Knepp and Elliott Bailey; and five great...

Jun 30, 2015

Keith Thomas Sweeney passed away unexpectedly on the morning of June 30, 2015.  He was 38 years old.  Born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa he was the son of Danny and Pamela Sweeney.  He graduated from the University of Northern Iowa and was most recently employed at the NTB in Macedonia, Ohio where he worked successfully as the store manager....

Jun 29, 2015

Francis X. Divac, 79, passed away June 29, 2015.

Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Frank lived most of his life in the Tallmadge area.  He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War.  Frank was an active member of St. Joseph Church in Cuyahoga Falls and Our Lady of Victory Church.  Over his lifetime, "Frank" was...

Jun 27, 2015

Richard H. DeWitt, 87, passed away June 27, 2015.

Born in Amherst, Richard had lived in Tallmadge since 1970. He graduated from Vermillion High School and received a BA in Business Administration from Heidelberg College. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and retired from the Finance Division of Goodyear Tire and Rubber in...