Obituaries
William T. Blankenship
Dec 21, 2016
William T. Blankenship, 83, passed away December 21, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 25, 1933 in Greensburg, Ohio but resided in Tallmadge the majority of his life. Bill was a Teamster member of Akron Local 24 and retired as a long distance truck driver from Consolidated Freightways with 33 years of service. He was...
Jesse H. Taylor
Dec 21, 2016
Jesse H. Taylor, 90, of Tallmadge, passed away on December 21, 2016. He was born in Lowell, Ohio on July 11, 1926. Jesse was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved working on his cars and doing Word Searches. Jesse served in the United States Navy from 1945-1946 on the USS Wasp. He was a member of the F.&A.M. Lodge...
Rev. Talmadge Ballew
Dec 21, 2016
Rev. John Talmadge Ballew, age 84 of Akron, Ohio, went to heaven on December 21, 2016 at his home. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Helen. Survivors include his children, Brenda (James) Orr, Jimmy Ballew, and Talma Keener; his sister, Bonnie (John) Johnson; 8 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Bill (Cheyenne) Ensalaco.Calling hours will be held from...
Gregg A. Bostick
Dec 20, 2016
Gregg A. Bostick passed away Tuesday morning, December 20, 2016. Born May 6, 1957 in Akron, Ohio, he was the son of Charles Bostick and Carl and Maryann Tell. A loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and son, some of his proudest moments were standing on the sidelines cheering for his son and daughter as they played sports. Or in later...
Henry Kuchenski
Dec 18, 2016
Henry "Hank" Kuchenski, 91, of Tallmadge passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 18th, 2016. He was born March 7th, 1925 in Akron, Ohio. He was a proud longtime member of the Lighter Than Air Society (Goodyear Blimp) and the United Brotherhood of Carpenters. Henry was a loving father, husband, and grandfather. He never met a stranger, and had...
James Dale Branson Turner Sr.
Dec 17, 2016
James Dale Branson Turner Sr., 31, passed away suddenly on December 17, 2016. He was born June 27, 1985 in Akron to surviving parents James Farris and Mary Hall. James was a loving caring father and husband, and a dedicated machinist at TnT Machine in Barberton. His family and friends meant the world to him. He was preceded in death...
Jack Blaurock
Dec 17, 2016
Jack E. Blaurock, 74, passed away on December 17, 2016. He was born in Akron, OH on June 29, 1942, to Dorothy E. and Robert J. Blaurock. Jack is survived by his first mate of 16 years, Susan Guban; son, Brian (Lorraine); brother, Thomas (Louise) and his beloved dog, Cricket. He successfully founded Akron-based, Incorporated Door Systems, where he was...
Carrie Elaine Matthews
Dec 15, 2016
Carrie Elaine Matthews, 58, passed away with her family and co-workers by her side on December 15, 2016. Carrie was born in Akron on September 19, 1958. she was a critical care nurse at Summa Akron City Hospital for over 35 years. She was loved and respected by her patients and colleagues and truly loved her career. Carrie had a...
Helen Elizabeth (Doepker) Smelko
Dec 15, 2016
Helen Elizabeth "Wimpy" (Doepker) Smelko of Tallmadge 74, died at home with her family on Dec 15 after a long illness. Born to Frank and Rita (Ritchie) Doepker in Akron. She was a graduate of Tallmadge High school class of 1961. She met her late husband, Kenneth Smelko while working at Miracle Mart in Akron. They would have celebrated 52...
Stephen Bailey
Dec 15, 2016
Stephen Bailey, 90, went on to Heaven Thursday, December 15, 2016. Steve was born on December 26, 1925 in Mt. Pleasant, Ohio to Nicholas and Anna Bailey. Steve served his country in the U. S. Army during WWII. He was a graduate of Ohio State University. Steve was an avid golfer and family man. He was a member of the...
Magdaleen Flynt
Dec 14, 2016
Magdaleen "Maggie" (Owens) FlyntMagdaleen "Maggie" Flynt, of Akron, OH, went home to be with the Lord at 91 years old, on December 14, 2016. Maggie was born on November 25, 1925 in Fayetteville, TN. She grew up working on the farm, taking horse and buggy rides into town on Saturday's with her dad, playing basketball with her friends and falling...
Janet J. London
Dec 14, 2016
Janet Joann London (nee Rhoades), 82, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord on December 14, 2016. Janet was born in Vestaburg, Pennsylvania on February 10, 1934, the daughter of the late Lewis and Leota Rhoades. Janet was a devoted mother and loved to be surrounded by her grandchildren. She was a kind, loving and very generous woman...
Donald L. Shaffer
Dec 14, 2016
Donald L. Shaffer age 86, passed away on December 14, 2016. Preceded in death by his beloved grandson Jacob Ronca.Born on May 13, 1930 to Carl and Edith Shaffer (nee Wingrove). He was the oldest of four; brothers Jim, Boyd and sister Donna. Don served in the Army from 1948 until 1952. He was employed at the Ford Motor Company...
Tanya Marea' Durham
Dec 13, 2016
Tanya Marea' Durham "Toot", 38, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday December 13, 2016. She was a lifetime resident of Akron, OH and a graduate of Buchtel High School Class of 1996. She was preceded in death by grandmother, Pastor Mary L. Stone and great-grandmothers, Goldie Hopson and Cleo Stone. Tonya leaves to cherish her sweet memory, parents,...
Ryan James Kinney
Dec 13, 2016
Baby Ryan James Kinney Ryan James Kinney was born sleeping on 12/13/16.Our little Angel is now in the arms of his Grandpa James Robert Evans.He leaves behind his loving family and friends who will always love him: Parents Sara and Ryan, Grandparents Michelle, Chris, Amy and Brian as well as many other loving family and friends.Family and Friends are welcome...
Barbara Henderson
Dec 13, 2016
Barbara Henderson, 49, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2016 in Wooster, OH. Barbara was born in Pittsburgh, PA on December 9, 1967 and lived there most of her life. She was an avid Steelers fan. Most of all, she loved spending time with her daughter and family. Barbara was preceded in death by her father, Cecil Butler; mother, Rita...
John Alexoff
Dec 13, 2016
John Alexoff, 92, of Akron, passed away December 13, 2016. Born in Youngstown and raised in Massillon, John proudly served in WWII as an Army veteran receiving recognition for his expert marksmanship. John was an avid pinochle and poker player always betting on that ace in the hole. In his youth he played semi-pro football. John was equally proud of...
Paul E. Troyer
Dec 13, 2016
Paul E. Troyer, 72, of Akron, passed away on December 13, 2016. He was born in Hartville, OH on May 20, 1944 to the late Eli and Fannie Lee Troyer. Paul was a talented carpenter and a devoted member of Temple Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, Paul was preceded in death by his brother, Vernon Troyer. He will...
Julie S. Jarrell
Dec 12, 2016
Julie S. Jarrell, 59, of Akron passed away unexpectedly on December 12, 2016. Julie was born on July 26, 1957 in Akron, Ohio; the daughter of Charlie and Mary Smith. She lived in Tallmadge while raising her son, Michael Jarrell and she worked at various Advertising Agencies over the years. Julie was vivacious and loved life. She will be dearly...
Reca Marie O'Donnell
Dec 12, 2016
Reca Marie O'Donnell, 92, of Stow, passed away peacefully at home with her son, daughter-in-law, daughter, and granddaughter by her side on December 12, 2016. Reca was born in Akron on April 7, 1924 to the late Vaster and Edna Richardson. Reca was a beautician, having worked at Polsky's and Copley Bell. She always took great pride in her appearance...
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