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Mary  "Kate" C (Goad)  Sparks

Mary "Kate" C (Goad) Sparks

Jun 14, 2017

Mary C. "Kate" Sparks, 60, passed away June 14, 2017. Born in Charleston, WV, she lived most of her life in the Akron area.

Mary worked as a caregiver with Ardmore, Inc and enjoyed crocheting, painting, baking and dresses.

She was preceded in death by her son, W.C. Sparks, III; father, Eugene Goad, Sr.

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Patricia A. Arrington

Patricia A. Arrington

Jun 14, 2017

Patricia passed away June 14, 2017, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Akron, Ohio on March 22, 1946 and was a loving daughter to Edward and Ann Koveleski (deceased).  A graduate of North High School, Patty retired as a cashier for Acme, with over 25 years of service.  Her outgoing personality and ability to talk to...

William W Modzelewski

William W Modzelewski

Jun 12, 2017

William W. Modzelewski, 85, went home to be with the Lord on June 12, 2017.

William was born in Akron and lived in the Tallmadge area since 1974.  He retired in 1994 from the East Ohio Gas Company with 40 years of service.  William was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church, and  had been an...

Louise Wasson

Louise Wasson

Jun 12, 2017

Louise Wasson, 89, passed away June 12, 2017.  Louise was born December 29, 1927, in Cains Store, Kentucky, to parents Jacob and Lola Garner.

Louise was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Glenn; daughter, Donna, great granddaughter, Alyssa; sister, Peggy Patterson; and brother, Jacob and Howard Garner.

She is survived by her...

Joann A.  (Newcomb)  Holmes

Joann A. (Newcomb) Holmes

Jun 10, 2017

Together Again On June 10, 2017, Joann A. Holmes, 89, passed into the arms of our Lord after a short illness. Greeted at the gates by her loving husband, Richard Lee; her son, Gregory R. Holmes; her parents, Mary (Ritchie) and Harold Newcomb; and her brother, William. Joann will be deeply missed by the family she was devoted to....

Robin E Haemmerlin

Robin E Haemmerlin

Jun 8, 2017

Robin E. Haemmerlin, 59, passed away June 8, 2017. Born in Akron, where she lived most of her life.

Robin was an avid animal lover and active participant in horseback riding at Pegasus Riding Academy for the handicap.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Dorothy Haemmerlin; sisters, Penny and Pam.

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Betty J (Hazelett)  Huffman

Betty J (Hazelett) Huffman

Jun 8, 2017

Betty J. Huffman, 84, passed away June 8, 2017.  Born in Akron, she lived most of her life in Tallmadge.

Betty retired with 27 years of service as a Supervisor at Mac Tac and a member of the Tallmadge Primetimers. She loved playing cards, doing puzzles, crafts, long drives and traveling the backroads. Betty was considered everybody's...

Richard Frantz Keel

Richard Frantz Keel

Jun 6, 2017

Richard Frantz Keel, 89, passed away on June 6, 2017 due to complications from pneumonia.  He was born in Tallmadge to Evelyn and DeWitt Keel on September 9, 1927.

Richard worked full time at Goodyear while a student at East High School. He graduated from the University of Akron and earned a master degree from Kent State....

Margaret M. "Peg" (Gavan)  Pamer

Margaret M. "Peg" (Gavan) Pamer

Jun 6, 2017

"TOGETHER AGAIN"

Margaret M. "Peg" (Gavan) Pamer

Margaret M. "Peg" Pamer, 88 of Cuyahoga Falls passed away on 6/6/2017 after a brief illness.

Born on July 15, 1928 in Beaver Falls, PA she was the fourth of five children born to the late John E. Gavan, Sr. and Estella (Hammer) Gavan.

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Stella M. (Judge)  Kunkler

Stella M. (Judge) Kunkler

Jun 5, 2017

Stella Margaret Kunkler, 86, of Stow passed away June 5, 2017, surrounded by her loving family.

Stella was born in Akron on April 9th, 1931, to William and Julia (Berardi) Judge. She graduated from North High School in 1949.

Stella was well known for her extremely active spirit. She was a charter member of the...

Amy E. (Nowels)  Stewart

Amy E. (Nowels) Stewart

Jun 1, 2017

Amy E. Nowels-Stewart, 44, passed away June 1, 2017. She was born and lived all of her life in the Akron area.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ronald Nowels and Cinda Jenney.

Amy is survived by her children, Jamison and Mary; sister, Jenifer Miletti of Massillon; step dad, Doug Jenney of Akron,...

Janet Maxine Palcko

Janet Maxine Palcko

May 31, 2017

Janet Maxine Palcko, 84, passed away May 26, 2017.

Born in Nemacolin, PA, Janet has lived in Tallmadge since 1998.

She retired in 1986 as a retail supervisor for Procter & Gamble and was a member of Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church.

Janet was preceded in death by her parents Roy and...

Beryl D. Mccord

Beryl D. Mccord

May 29, 2017

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Joann Fielding

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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