obituaries

Jun 24, 2015

Quintin J. Basco, 85, passed away June 24, 2015.

Born in Barberton, Quintin had lived in Tallmadge for most of his life.  He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and retired in 1983 from the State of Ohio with 30 years of service.

Quintin signed a professional baseball contract and played for...

Jun 23, 2015

Rita Highsmith Wray, 87, passed away June 23, 2015.

She was born February 8, 1928 to the late Lester and Alice Boal in Akron Ohio and was preceded in death by her husband, Lou Wray, brother, James Boal, sisters, Mildred Willoughby and Dorothy Saulic, stepson, James Wray. She was employed by the Battelle Memorial Institute for 10...

Jun 23, 2015

Thomasena Jean Howell, 83 of Alliance, Ohio, began her walk with the Lord the morning of June 23rd, 2015.

Born in New Castle, PA, Thomasena was the daughter of the late Anderson, Sr. and Dorothy N. Campbell Wise.  She was a majorette while at New Castle High School and loved traveling, cooking and family gatherings.

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Jun 22, 2015

Lawrence Arnold Jones, age 79, went to be with the Lord on June 22, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Pat "Sue" Jones; brother, Carroll (Geri) Jones; sister, Barbara Rush; daughter, Cheri (Randy) Lancaster, grand-daughters, Mandi Watson and Jaci (Ryan) Lancaster; grandsons, Joe Lancaster and Mike (Allison) Lancaster; great-grandchildren, Dylan Watson and Aria Lancaster; as well as many...

Jun 20, 2015

After a courageous battle with cancer, Sally passed away Saturday, June 20, 2015, surrounded by her family.  Sally has been an inspiration to all who knew her for her graceful, spirited and dignified fight for the last couple of years.  She never complained due to her condition and just took it "one day at a time" thanking God for...

Jun 19, 2015

Gerhard P. Schley, 80, passed away Friday, June 19, 2015.  He is survived by his children; Christine Tucker of Ellet, Jennifer (David) Jindra of Maple Heights, and Jeffrey Schley of Tallmadge; grandchildren, Kristyn and Sarah Tucker of Ellet; sister, Ursula (Guenter) Michel; niece Mary-Anne Adkins; sister-in-laws, Helene Heimbold and Erika Gunter in Germany; nephews and several cousins in Germany....

Jun 19, 2015

Jennie (Lauretta) Borak, daughter of Salvatore and Sara Lauretta, was born October 21, 1921.  She was a life time resident of Akron and 1940 graduate of South High School.  She was a member of St. Martha Parish (now Blessed Trinity) where she served as school secretary and then served as parish secretary for 25 years.  During that time she...

Jun 19, 2015

Arldon Smyth, 87, passed away June 19, 2015.

Born in Akron, Arldon had lived in Tallmadge since 1963.  He served in the Air Force during the Korean War.  Arldon retired from the Akron Public School in 1988 with 39 years of service and was principal of Litchfield Middle School.  He was a very active member of Tallmadge...

Jun 18, 2015

John F. Constantine, 72, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on June 18, 2015 after a courageous battle with lung cancer.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Grace and his loving sister, Sylvia who we know is waiting for him with open arms at heavens gate.

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Jun 17, 2015

AKRON – Jeanne Claire Marhofer (nee Knauz), 77, passed away peacefully in her home on June 17, 2015.  She was preceded in death by parents Olivia and Fredric W. Knauz; many wonderful aunts and uncles, especially Edna and Frank Englehart of Union, New Jersey; and many special friends.   She loved and cherished her family and friends and is survived...

Jun 16, 2015

Joseph S. Hedrick, 99, passed away June 16, 2015.

Born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Joe had lived in Tallmadge since 1954.  He Served in the U.S. Navy During World War II.  Joe retired in 1980 from TNT Exterminating with 30 years of service and was a member of First Congregational Church of Tallmadge, where he was head usher,...

Jun 15, 2015

Betty L. Saviers, 92, passed away June 15, 2015.

Born in North Lima, Ohio, Betty lived most of her life in Tallmadge.  She was a member of First Congregational Church of Tallmadge. Betty loved spending time with her family and playing bridge.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold, and brother, James Zwingler....

Jun 14, 2015

Dorothy Laura Ward (nee McGraw), 97, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2015. Always an Ohio resident, Dorothy was born in Warren, Ohio, on July 28, 1917. She lived in Youngstown until 1953 when she moved to Tallmadge and then in 1969 moved to Stow. She spent the last 3 years of her life at Falls Village Skilled Nursing...

Jun 13, 2015

Munroe Falls    James R. Magaro, age 70, passed away on June 13, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer while surrounded by his family.  James grew up in Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania and was a 1963 graduate of Har-Brack High School.  He earned his Bachelor's Degree in education from Youngstown State University and taught at Southeast Local Schools for 35...

Jun 13, 2015

Vera Jean "Houchin" Esker, age 90, passed away June 13, 2015. Mrs. Esker was a homemaker born in Boughtonville, Ohio and lived most of her life in the Akron area.  She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her husband of 66 years Harold E., daughters Kay (David) Lucien of Virginia and...

Jun 13, 2015

Betty Kulesza (Wakefield), 86, passed at her home unexpectedly on June 13, 2015.

Born in Indiana, Betty lived most of her life in the Akron area.  Betty was a nursing assistant for Cuyahoga Falls General and retired in 1992 from the State of Ohio Liquor Department.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert...

Jun 12, 2015

Ruth Marlene "MiMi" Pepper, age 75, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2015.

A loving mother and sister, MiMi is survived by her daughter, Christine Pepper; son, Harry Pepper III, PhD; two sisters, Shirley Prosperi and Joanne Darko and one brother, William Mitchell, M.D.

MiMi grew up in Pennsylvania, received an Associate Degree in Business...

Jun 5, 2015

Patrick J. Carano died peacefully at home surrounded by family on Friday morning, June 5, 2015. His death followed a 14 year bout with cancer, a struggle which never slowed his commitment to family and friends, or to the many causes and interests he energetically pursued throughout his life.

Patrick resided in Tallmadge with his much loved...

Jun 2, 2015

Robert Charton passed away June 2, 2015 after a long courageous battle with Cancer.  Bob was born January 5, 1938 in Bolivar, Ohio to Margaret and George Charton.  He graduated from Bolivar High School in 1956 and Heidelberg College in 1960.  He met his loving wife Janice (Watkins) of 53 years while in College and they were married in...

May 31, 2015

Shirley Ann (Boggs) McKee passed away peacefully at home on May 31, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. She was a dedicated wife, devoted mother, doting grandmother, proud great grandmother and everyone's good friend.

Shirley proudly graduated from Kenmore High School, class of '55. She enjoyed being captain of the cheerleading team, voted "most athletic," honored to...