obituaries

Apr 13, 2017

Joseph A. Zampino, 78, passed away April 13, 2017.  He was born in Akron and lived all of his life in the Akron area. Joe graduated from St. Vincent High School where he played football and ran track. He graduated from The University of Akron with a Business Administration degree in accounting and was a member of the Lone...

Apr 5, 2017

Bessie Lorkowski, 88, passed away April 5, 2017. Born in Akron, she had lived in Tallmadge since 1959.

Bessie was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church and enjoyed spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Vincent.

Bessie is survived by her daughter, Susan (Russ) Carter...

Apr 2, 2017

Dennis A. Roddie, 74, passed away April 2, 2017.

Born in Cleveland, Dennis had lived in Tallmadge since 1988.  He Served in the U.S. Navy and retired from Select Machine with 42 ½ years of service.  He played the guitar in the band "Flipside". He enjoyed motorcycles, gambling, gardening, woodworking, and refinishing furniture.

Dennis is...

Apr 1, 2017

Russell Eugene Ilg August 16, 1961 - April 1, 2017 Russell graduated from Tallmadge High School in 1979. From there he went on to join the United States Marine Corps where he graduated from Parris Islandin 1983 as Honor Man meritoriously promoted to Private First Class. Russell then attended the Marine Corps Engineering School graduating in 1985 as a ...

Apr 1, 2017

Nancy E. Shaver, 69, passed away April 1, 2017. Born in Ravenna, she had lived most of her life in Cuyahoga Falls.

Nancy was a data entry clerk at Coleman Professional Services.

She was preceded in death by her son, Mark Shaver.

Nancy is survived by her daughter, Belinda Shaver; son, Edward (Tina)...

Apr 1, 2017

Ronald L. Bender, 78, passed away April 1, 2017. Born in Akron, he lived most of his life in Tallmadge.

Ronald retired in 2001 with 41 years of service in production at Goodyear Tire and Rubber.  He served in the U.S. Army Reserve. Ronald was a member of Cornerstone Free Methodist Church, was the ultimate handyman and...

Mar 31, 2017

Ruth A. Schreiber, 92, passed away March 31, 2017. Born in Dillon, Kansas, she lived most of her life in Tallmadge.

Ruth retired in 1986 as a Secretary at Pilgrim United Church of Christ and was a member of Bethany United Church of Christ. She was past President of the Cuyahoga Falls Women's Club and Tallmadge Country...

Mar 29, 2017

Anne Croley, 91, passed away March 29, 2017.

Born in Akron, Anne had lived in Tallmadge since 1972.  She was a devoted wife to husband Charles, a devoted mother, and grandmother and early on spent a great deal of time keeping track of her three energetic sons.  Anne attended First Congregational Church of Tallmadge and was a...

Mar 27, 2017

Arthur F. Gray, Jr., 72, passed away March 27, 2017.

Arthur was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Arthur, Sr. and Emma.  He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Pittsburgh, and his MBA from Cleveland State University. After college, he moved to the Cleveland area and married his wife of 47 years, Lois (Erzen). Arthur was...

Mar 25, 2017

Rose Scianna, 87, born September 24, 1929 and raised on North Hill, passed away in the early morning hours of March 25, 2017, surrounded by her loving family.

Rose was preceded in death by her parents, Salvatore and Margharita Madonia, and her beloved husband, Sam Scianna in 2014.

Rose spent her younger years on Bailey...

Mar 23, 2017

Wm John Stottler, 95, passed away on March 23, 2017.

He grew up in Akron Ohio, the son of Howell and Mona Stottler.  John served his country in the U.S. Army Airforce During WWII and was awarded the Bronze Star.  He went on to have a long career in the insurance industry.

John is preceded...

Mar 23, 2017

Robert A. (Bob) Craig, 83, passed away March 23, 2017. Born in Akron, he lived most of his life in Tallmadge. Bob was a graduate of St. Mary's High School, and the University of Akron.  He served in the U.S. Army 100th Tank Battalion at the end of the Korean War, and retired as an Accountant with 30 years...

Mar 23, 2017

Eva Katherine Gant Lowry, the daughter of R. Daley and Edna Lillian Gant, was born on July 26, 1926. She passed away on March 23, 2017.

Eva was one of two girls born into the family of seven boys, so there was always a big brother looking out for her.  In 1947, she married the love of...

Mar 22, 2017

Rudolph Aurelio DiFrangia died Wednesday March 22, 2017 at his Akron home with family at his side.

Rudolph was born May 7, 1938 in Carovilli, Italy to David and Olga DiFrangia. He graduated from North High School class of '57. He worked as a mail carrier for the US Postal Service for 35yrs.

Rudolph loved...

Mar 22, 2017

On March 22nd, heaven rejoiced as Robert Daniel Cevasco met the Lord, just the way he wanted.

Bob was born on June 23, 1927 to Edmund and Marguerite Cevasco in Akron, Ohio.

In 1950, Bob married Loralea Gray and together they raised their large family in Tallmadge, Ohio. Bob had several careers in his long...

Mar 21, 2017

Daniel Jones, 69, passed away in his sleep March 21, 2017. Born in Akron, he lived most of his life in Tallmadge.

Daniel served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, was a member of The Chapel, and was self-employed as an Accountant/CPA for over 30 years. He also enjoyed motorcycling, hiking, bicycling, shooting and the...

Mar 18, 2017

Edward P. "Ed" Hartman, age 59, passed away on March 18, 2017 at home with those he loved most by his side after fighting cancer for 20 months.   He was born on August 10, 1957 and grew up in Mogadore, graduating from Mogadore High School then completing his apprenticeship to become a journeyman plumber/pipefitter.  Ed retired after 32 years...

Mar 17, 2017

Carmella Rose (Germano) Kozar "TOGETHER AGAIN" Carmella Rose (Germano) Kozar, 96, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 17, 2017. She was born January 1, 1921, in Akron to the late Antonio and Angelina Germano. She was a lifelong resident of North Hill. She worked as a cook at Dontino's Restaurant for 33 years and retired at the age of...

Mar 16, 2017

Laurence Dayton Wines, 83, affectionately known as "Dayton" to his family, passed away in peace and with grace on March 16, with his loving family at his side.

He was born December 9, 1933 in Sissonville, WV to the late Garrett Hobart and Mayme Burgess Wines. He was also predeceased by sisters: Louise Taylor, Frances Wickline, Reva...

Mar 16, 2017

Dorothy Gregg, 74, passed away March 16, 2017. Born in Moundsville, WV, she had lived in Akron most of her life.

Dorothy was the receptionist for Crain Communications' Akron office until her retirement. Prior to that she worked at West Point Market, and she was a head teller at Akron Savings and TransOhio for 20 years. She...