Obituaries
Marjorie Fae Tannehill
Jul 4, 2021
Marjorie Fae Tannehill (Smith), age 92, went on her final trip Sunday, July 4th. She was a world traveler and Heaven is her last adventure. Marjorie was born in Cuyahoga Falls and spent her early years there and in Brimfield. She graduated from KSU High School and The University of Akron. She spent 35 years as a teacher and counselor...
Joseph J. Zetti
Jul 2, 2021
Joseph J. Zetti, age 98, passed away on July 2, 2021. Born in Allison, Pa on February 18, 1923, Joseph graduated from Jefferson Township High School in 1942. This same year he was drafted into the Army Medical School in Texas as a first aid man. In 1943, he went overseas to Europe and trained in Casablanca, Morocco and Oran,...
Dan G. Calderwood
Jul 1, 2021
Dan, aka Dad, Papa, Danny, Grampa, age 92, died on July 1, 2021. Born in New Castle, Pa., Dan lived in Mogadore, Ohio since 1954 with his wife and family. Dan was employed, his life long, as a Master Craftsman, at Local Union #33. A sheet metal worker with 54 years of service to the Akron and surrounding areas. Dan...
Pablo Alejandro
Jul 1, 2021
Pablo Alejandro, age 78, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on July 1, 2021. Born on June 28, 1943 in Puerto Rico, he moved to the Bronx in New York until he was drafted into the U.S. Army to serve in Vietnam. He proudly served his country for 12 years in many locations until his...
Paula A. Trull
Jun 28, 2021
Paula A. Trull, age 96, passed away June 28, 2021. Born in Akron, she was a lifelong resident of Springfield Township. She graduated from Springfield High School, where she made lasting friendships. Paula was a homemaker and raised four children. She was a lifelong member of North Springfield Presbyterian Church and the Twins Club. She loved to be outside among...
Patricia A. Miller
Jun 25, 2021
Patricia Miller, age 85, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2021, in loving care at her home. Pat was born in 1935 in Cuyahoga Falls. She was the daughter of Frank and Rose Greer. Pat was a graduate of Kent State and proudly made her home in Green, Ohio with her husband Jerry Miller of 65 years. Pat was a...
Dorothy "Dot" L. Chambers
Jun 24, 2021
Dorothy L. “Dot” Chambers, age 97, passed away June 24, 2021. Born in Akron, she lived in the area for her entire life. Dot graduated from Springfield High School and retired from Goodyear. She was a member of Eastern Star, Yusef Khan Caldron, and participated in Shriner events. Dot is survived by her sister, Sally Smyers; niece, Laurann Evans; great-nieces,...
Mary J. Barrett
Jun 22, 2021
Mary J. Barrett (nee Pratt, Bennett), age 96, went home to be with the Lord on June 22, 2021. Born in Kitzmiller, Maryland, Mary lived in Akron most of her life. She was a member of St. Matthew and was a supervisor for the “Rosie the Riveters” during World War II. Mary was employed by the Akron Board of Education...
James "Tom" Thomas French
Jun 22, 2021
James Thomas “Tom” French, 88 years old, went home to be with the Lord on June 22, 2021. Born in Akron, Ohio, he lived most of his adult life in the Akron area. Tom graduated from East High School and was employed by and retired from the City of Akron where he worked a portion of his career as a...
Donald M. Cruise
Jun 20, 2021
Donald M. Cruise, of Mogadore, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on June 20, 2021 at age 87. He was born February 21, 1934 in Suffield, Ohio and was the youngest son of Grover and Goldie Cruise. He grew up, unknowingly, across the street of his beloved wife, Hazel, of 58 years. He graduated from Suffield High...
Robert N. Seese
Jun 17, 2021
Robert N. Seese, age 82, went home to be with the Lord on June 17, 2021. Bob served in the National Guard Reserves and was employed with Yellow Freight Trucking for over 30 years. He worked hard to support his family and was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend to many. He had a great...
Carl "Bill" William Bollman
Jun 15, 2021
Carl W. “Bill” Bollman, age 92, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2021. Born and raised in Akron, he was a WWII Navy veteran. Bill retired from Goodyear and also worked as a police officer with the Lakemore Police Department. He was a member of the Army Navy Club #102 and a life member of the NRA. He loved to...
Lucy R. Strause
Jun 12, 2021
Lucy R. Strause, age 97, passed away in her home on June 12, 2021. Born in Beaver Dam, Kentucky, she lived most of her life in Uniontown, Ohio. Lucy graduated from Beaver Dam High School and she retired from B.F. Goodrich after 31 years of service. Lucy was a member of the Red Hat Society. She was a three time...
Barry James Hiner
Jun 10, 2021
Barry James Hiner passed away June 10th, 2021 at the age of 56, after a long illness. Barry was born in October of 1964 and was a life-long resident of the Ellet/Springfield area. He loved to work on cars, both during his career as a mechanic and in his free time. Barry is survived by his sons, Jamie and John...
James R Miller
Jun 7, 2021
James R. Miller “Pops/Papa/Potts/Paparooni”, age 75, passed away on June 7, 2021. Born in Akron, he graduated from Garfield High School in 1963 before attending Adam State College. He was employed for 13 years with Firestone and retired from the University of Akron after 30 years. His loves in life were spending time with his family and his dog, Clyde,...
Christopher Jay Marcinkoski
Jun 4, 2021
Christopher Jay Marcinkoski, age 68, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2021. He was born on July 28, 1952 to the late John and Ann Marcinkoski. Chris grew up in the Ellet area and attended Hotchkiss and Goodyear Middle School. He spent his entire career working with Weaver Workshops and landscaping companies where he was greatly supported by staff and...
Glenn Alden Young
Jun 2, 2021
Glenn Alden Young, age 79, passed away on June 2, 2021. Born in Akron, he lived in the Ellet area all of his life. Glenn completed his primary education through the Akron public school system and went on to receive his Bachelor’s Degree from Manchester College and his Master’s Degree from the University of Akron. His passion for education was...
Barbara J. Bee
Jun 1, 2021
Barbara J. Bee, age 85, went home to be with the Lord on June 1, 2021. Born in Akron, she lived in Tallmadge most of her life. Barb graduated from Akron North High School and was employed at Goodyear. She was an active member of Northwest Avenue Church of Christ. She enjoyed bowling, reading, and spending time with her children...
Patricia "Ruth" Bowers
May 26, 2021
Patricia “Ruth” Bowers went to be with the Lord on May 26, 2021. She was a lifelong resident of Mogadore as well as a lifelong member of the Mogadore Methodist Church. She was proceeded in death by her husband, Roger Bowers and her sister, Virginia Renwick. She is survived by her son, Mark (Layna); daughter, Wendy (Terry) Smith; sister, Joyce...
Betty Jo Vance
May 25, 2021
Betty Jo Vance, age 85, went home to be with the Lord on May 25, 2021. With a smile that could light a room and cooking that would forever keep you coming back for more; Betty’s faith, love, and goodness were felt by anyone in her presence whether she showed you with a big hug or a slice of pie....