obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...