Obituaries
Rose A. Chester
Jan 26, 2023
Rose A. Chester, 75, passed away peacefully January 26. 2023 from her battle with ALS. Born in Akron, Ohio to Richard and Emma (Coombs) Hoare, she was a lifelong area resident. Rose brought joy and laughter to everyone she met along the way. She devoted her life to being a great mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. Rose attended both Garfield...
Pamela Sue Perine
Jan 25, 2023
Pamela Sue Perine, 61, went home to be with the Lord on January 25, 2023 after an extended illness. Born in Akron, Ohio to Charles and Miriam (Terwillinger) Nease, she was a lifelong area resident. Pam previously worked in housekeeping at the Holiday Inn and she also had other jobs. She enjoyed her relationship with God, going to church, peanut...
Gerald F. Gates
Jan 25, 2023
Gerald F. Gates, 95, passed away on January 25, 2023. He was born on March 6, 1927, the son of the late Fred and Lura Gates. Gerald proudly served his country in both the U.S. Army and U.S. Coast Guard. He was a man of faith and was a member of Tallmadge Church of Christ. Gerald married his best friend...
Debra Anne Tell
Jan 25, 2023
Debra Anne {Akerberg} Tell, 81, left this earth for her Heavenly home on January 25, 2023. She was born on May 25, 1941 to the late George E. and Lois {Himes} Akerberg. In addition to her parents, Debbie was preceded in death by her husband Paul P. Tell Jr., sons Douglas A. Tell and David C. Tell Sr.Debbie had been...
Fred J. Kavulla
Jan 25, 2023
Together AgainAfter graduating in 1957 from Archbishop Hoban High School, Fred enlisted in the U.S. Army where he served for 8 years. In January 1965, while cruising the Hungry I Drive-In, in a convertible with the top down, Fred met the love of his life, Nancy. They married November 5, 1966. In 1977, Fred started a 25 year career as...
Mary Elizabeth Ramsey
Jan 25, 2023
Mary Elizabeth Ramsey, 86, of Tallmadge, passed away on January 25, 2023. She was born on December 21, 1936 to the late Ford White and Ruth (Charles) {Smith} Gallatin.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands James Schmidt and Donald Ramsey; step-daughter Carrie Hartney; grandchildren Benjamin and Pamela Hartney; brother-in-law Duane Warner. Mary is survived...
Martha S. Farrell
Jan 24, 2023
Sue Sabatino-Farrell of Tallmadge, OH passed away January 24, 2023 at the age of 80 after an extended illness. Sue was preceded in death by her parents Kitty and Dog Starcher of St. Albans, WV.; brother Tom Kelly of Streetsboro, OH; husband Frank Sabatino of Youngtown, OH; husband Thomas Farrell of Waterbury, CT.; and step-son Ron Sabatino of Cocoa, FL....
Shirley Jean Zwick
Jan 24, 2023
Shirley J. Zwick, 71, of Mogadore, passed away unexpectedly at her home on January 24, 2023. She was born on September 13, 1951 to and the late Franklin and Goldie {Werstler} Speicher.In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her husband Roger Zwick who she was married to for 50 years.Shirley is survived by her loving son...
Gwendolyn (Goodson) Edwards
Jan 24, 2023
Gwendolyn (Goodson) Edwards, 61, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on January 24, 2023. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on June 20, 1961 to William and Willie May Goodson. Gwen met the love of her life and married Charles Edwards Jr. in the summer of 1996, blending two families together forever. Gwen will always be remembered...
Janice K. Wood
Jan 24, 2023
Janice K. Wood, 80, passed away on January 24, 2023. She was born in Akron, Ohio on January 25, 1942 to the late William and Ada Marker. She worked in the cafeteria at Akron City Hospital for many years. Janice enjoyed many things such as collecting breyer horses, shopping, watching her favorite TV shows and going to McDonald's. What she...
Phyllis Marie Wassam
Jan 24, 2023
Phyllis M. Wassam, 78, passed away on January 24, 2023. She was born on April 24, 1944 to Fred and Iva Johns. She belonged to Canton Baptist Temple. She is preceded in death by her husband, Donald R. Wassam and son, Roger E. Wassam.She will be dearly missed by her children Jeanette (Mark) McFarland, Donald (Sonja) Wassam, Rhonda (Bill) Keyser;...
Donald R. Stuecher Jr.
Jan 24, 2023
Donald R. Stuecher Jr. "Donnie", 54, passed away on January 24, 2023. He was born on May 7, 1968 to Elaine L. (Curtis) and Jerry Goodwill.In addition to his mother, he is preceded in death by his grandmother Betty Curtis. Donald will be dearly missed by his daughter, Jessica Charles; his grandson, James Hoefler; and father, Jerry Goodwill. He also...
Ralph W. Backus Jr.
Jan 23, 2023
Ralph W. Backus Jr., 85, passed away January 23, 2023. He was born on May 25, 1937 in Akron, Ohio to the late Ralph Sr. and Hazel Backus. Ralph enjoyed the outdoors especially hunting and fishing. Ralph was a talented wood crafter. In his younger years Ralph enjoyed bowling and would often receive a perfect 300 score. He proudly served...
Deborah A. Fenton
Jan 22, 2023
Deborah A. Fenton, 64, passed away January 22, 2023 with her family by her side. Born in Akron, Ohio to Cecil Shrock, Sr. and Barbara Triplett, she was a lifelong Akron area resident. Debbie was a huge Elvis fan who enjoyed making people laugh, gardening, cooking, watching her favorite TV shows and spending time with her family.In addition to her...
Robert Eugene Yount
Jan 20, 2023
Robert Eugene "Bob" Yount, 66, of Green, formerly of Suffield Township, passed away suddenly at home on January 20, 2023. He was born on July 4, 1956 to the late Harvey and Irene {Stephens} Yount. On July 26, 1980, he married Emily {Toman} Yount. She survives, along with their children Roger (Jeannie) Yount, Gina (Tim) Mlnarik and Jeffrey (Stevie) Yount;...
Sue {Bonner} Jones
Jan 19, 2023
Sue {Bonner} JonesDecember 28, 1960-January 19, 2023The strongest woman most of us will ever know lost her battle with Cancer on January 19th, 2023. As a child and through her entire life she was determined and strong. She loved with everything she had and never stopped loving those who had her heart.She battled illness from her early twenties beating the...
Mark Steven Tosenberger
Jan 19, 2023
Mark S. Tosenberger, "Toss," 57, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly at his home on January 19, 2023. He was born on December 9, 1965 to Mary {Mandich} Tosenberger and the late Rudy Tosenberger. In addition to his father, Mark was preceded in death by his grandparents Michael and Catherine Tosenberger and Stephen and Theresa Mandich. Mark is survived by his...
Timothy Ray Burge Jr
Jan 19, 2023
Timothy Ray "Timmy" Burge Jr., age 35, of Akron, Ohio, died on January 19, 2023 at his home. He was born on December 15, 1987 in Akron, the son of Timothy Ray (Mary) Burge Sr and Voncille (nee Shaw) Rumbaugh all of Akron. Timmy was a self-employed construction worker. He enjoyed fishing, bon-fires, and eating. His greatest joy was spending...
June Pouncey
Jan 19, 2023
June Pouncey, age 97 of Barberton, Ohio, died on January 19, 2023 at her home. She was born on January 25, 1925 in Barberton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Charles Leroy and Linnie (nee Tate) Rineheart. June was a loving homemaker. She enjoyed cooking, baking, taking care of her husband and children. She loved to play bingo with her...
Norma Jeanne Harkless
Jan 18, 2023
Norma J. Harkless, 80, passed away on January 18, 2023. She was born in Akron, Ohio on January 19, 1942 to the late Alvie and Violet Moore. Norma loved to be outdoors hiking and watching birds. In her free time she enjoyed photography as well as genealogy. Norma retired from Goodyear after many years of dedicated service. In addition to...
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