All Obituaries

Chester Fisher, 92, passed away April 19, 2024. Born in Jerry’s Run, West Virginia, Chester had lived in the Kent area for most of his adult life.  He served in the U.S. Army in the Korea War and retired from Lamb Electric after 43 years of service.  He attended Victory Baptist Temple.  Chester enjoyed his family, hunting and farming. He was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Bill Jordan; sister, Shirley Kay Lockard and brothers, Harold Fisher and Dee...

Martin J. Clark, 79, passed away April 19, 2024. Born in Tallmadge, Martin had lived in the area for most of his life.  He retired in 1996 from Union Local #1871 after over 30 years of service.  He enjoyed boating, fishing, farming, and cars. He was preceded in death by his two sisters and one brother. Martin is survived by his wife, Carole; sons, Stephen Lipe of Muskogee, OK, Russell (Tonia) Lipe of Elk City OK, and Marty Clark of Ravenna; grandchildren, Wade, Christy and...

Nancy Jean DiSalvatore of Akron, Ohio, born in Akron to parents Edwin and Marie Wooddell on October 10, 1935, passed away the morning of April 16, 2024 from complications following a broken hip. Nancy is survived by her husband, Reuben DiSalvatore;, sisters, Sara Ward and Becky Shepherd; daughter, Kim Stover (Rick); sons, Tim Assaf (Sudie) and Jamie Assaf (Nadine); stepchildren, Reuben DiSalvatore Jr., Joe DiSalvatore and Mary Bernadette Ward and their respective families.  She is also...

Wife, Mother, Sister, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Aunt, Friend and one of America's “Greatest Generation”, Pauline Mary Capretta, 96, passed away peacefully on April 13, surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor her legacy by treating others with love, generosity, respect, and kindness. Pauline was born in Akron, Ohio on January 8, 1928 and grew up in Akron's “North Hill” neighborhood. She later moved to Cuyahoga Falls where she resided for over...

Stephen Dale Blinn, 75, passed away April 10, 2024. He was born in Akron on July 22, 1948 to Raymond and Lillian Blinn. He had lived most of his life in Akron and Tallmadge. Stephen was a graduate of Kenmore High School in 1967. He attended Akron University thru 1968 when he enlisted in the U.S. Army.  Stephen served and was honorably discharged from 1968-1971 during the Vietnam Conflict. He continued his education at Akron university after his military discharge. Stephen was a...

Paul A. Arch, 93, passed away on April 10, 2024.  He was born in McKees Rock, Pennsylvania, and lived in Cincinnati prior to moving to Tallmadge. Paul served in the U.S. Army in Korea during the Korean Conflict in the 40th Infantry Division. He started singing in his church choir in 1942 and has enjoyed it very much to this day. Paul enjoyed his grandchildren, gardening and traveling. One thing he was proud of was traveling with his church choir to many cities in Italy and singing Mass...

I have gone to join the love of my life, Jean Carol Kirk, she left March 12, 2019. We can now be together one again. I have left behind some loved ones and good friends, my daughter, Edie Deyarmin; son, Lex Hughes III, grandson, Evan Hughes IV, Brandon Hughes.; great granddaughters, Kayilynne and Karter Hughes. Also, many great friends, some of which are from table one, Sgt. Dennis Antonio, Greg and Joanne G, Mike V, Jim Mc, Rick W, Dr. Tom B, and famous Annaliese, Dear friend from racing,...

Together Again Dolores L. Comparda, 94, passed away April 8, 2024. Born in Akron, Dolores had lived most of her life in Tallmadge.  She retired in 1995 from First Merit after 45 years of service.  Dolores was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church.  She enjoyed boating and the cottage at Berlin Dam. Dolores especially loved cooking huge meals for her family and spending time caring for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  She always had all of their favorite...

Rodney Gene Walston, 72, passed away April 5, 2024.  Born in Batesville, Indiana, he lived most of his life in the Akron area. He liked to watch old western movies and loved to watch Madea. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gene Klopp and Pat Walston; brother, Butch Walston. Rodney is survived by his son, Rodney G. (Angie) Walston II; daughter, Angela (Eric) Paluch; grandchildren, Lindsey, Samantha and Nicolas. The family would like to give a special thank you to their...

Delores Marie Whisler, 90, passed away April 4, 2024. Born in Akron, she lived most of her life in Tallmadge. She was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church and had worked at the Akron Police Dept. for 10 years. Delores was a free spirit and life of the party who was loved by many. She will be dearly missed. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence; parents, Vito and Mabel Casalinova; and brothers, Billy and Domenic Casalinova. Delores is survived by her daughter, Lisa Whisler;...