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MICHAEL C. HUGHES Served in U.S. Navy, pipe

March 7, 2010

Michael C. Hughes Served in U.S. Navy, pipe fitter Michael C. Hughes, 40, died Feb. 25, 2010. Born in Akron, Mr. Hughes lived all his life in the Akron area. He served in the U. S. Navy and worked as a pipe fitter for 22 years with Local 669. Mr.... Read Story.

SANDRA L. FLANAGAN New Beginning Fellowship Church member,

March 7, 2010

Sandra L. Flanagan New Beginning Fellowship Church member, grandmother Sandra L. Flanagan, 65, died Feb. 25, 2010. Born in Akron, Mrs. Flanagan lived in Tallmadge for most of her life. She was a member of New Beginning Fellowship Church and the Kenmore... Read Story.

JERALDINE RINEHART

February 28, 2010

Jeraldine Rinehart Traveled extensively Jeraldine "Jeri" Rinehart of Tallmadge died Feb. 22, 2010. Ms. Rinehart was born in Spokane, Wash. March 27, 1933. She attended George Washington Elementary School, John Marshall High School, the Cleveland... Read Story.

PATSY J. GARBER

February 28, 2010

Patsy J. Garber Enjoyed music, helped operate Tallmadge Buffet Patsy J. Garber, 81, died Feb. 15, 2010, after a long illness. Mrs. Garber was born in Akron Dec. 30, 1928, to Clifford and Mary Billips. She was a lifelong resident. Upon graduating from... Read Story.

KATHERINE 'MICK' RABB

February 21, 2010

Katherine 'Mick' Rabb Enjoyed gardening, cooking; great-grandmother Katherine Rabb died Feb. 10, 2010. Born in Tallmadge, Mrs. Rabb lived most of her life in the area. She was a longtime member of Concordia Lutheran and the Thomas Road Club. She enjoyed... Read Story.

CLIFTON NESTER

February 21, 2010

Clifton Nester World War II Army veteran; enjoyed golf, gardening Clifton Nester, 84, died Feb. 8, 2010. Born in Arnoldsburg, W. Va., Mr. Nester lived most of his life in the Akron area. He retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. in 1986 after 43... Read Story.

CHARLES W. WRIGHT

February 14, 2010

charles w. wright Retired from plumbing business Charles W. Wright, 77, of Tallmadge, died Jan. 25, 2010. Born in Senecaville, he had been in the plumbing business, retiring in 1995 and had served his country in the US Marines during the Korean... Read Story.

JACKSON L. HAGENBAUGH

February 14, 2010

Jackson L. Hagenbaugh Korean War veteran, businessowner, great-grandfather Jackson L. Hagenbaugh, 78, formerly of Tallmadge, died Jan. 26, 2010, surrounded by his family. Mr. Hagenbaugh was a member of the Akron Baptist Temple for more than 30 years. He... Read Story.

MARY M. BOWMAN

February 14, 2010

Mary M. Bowman First Church of God member, enjoyed reading, bingo Mary M. Bowman, 84, died Feb. 5, 2010. Born in Barnesville, Mrs. Bowman has lived in the Akron area since 1958. She retired in 1986 from Akron General Medical Center after 20 years of... Read Story.

GARY SCOTT SCHLEY

February 7, 2010

Gary Scott Schley Tallmadge High School graduate Gary Scott Schley, 66, died Jan. 12, 2010, at Akron General Medical Center. Born in Akron Oct. 25, 1943, to the late Ralph and Pauline Schley, Mr. Schley had been a lifetime area resident. He was a 1962... Read Story.

JAMES R. 'POP-POP' ARMSTRONG

February 7, 2010

James R. 'Pop-Pop' Armstrong U.S. Navy veteran, Chapel Hill Church member James R. Armstrong, 76, died Jan. 27, 2010. Mr. Armstrong was born Oct. 2, 1933, in Akron to James and Celestia Armstrong. He graduated from Mogadore High School, served in the... Read Story.

DAVID JAMES UEHLEIN SR.

January 31, 2010

David James Uehlein Sr. World War II veteran, farmer David James Uehlein Sr., 89, died Jan. 22, 2010, with his family at his side. Mr. Uehlein was born and raised in Lorain, moved to Alaska, then to Washington state where he was employed by the Hanford... Read Story.

PAUL RAGLE JR.

January 31, 2010

Paul Ragle Jr. World War II veteran, retired mail carrier Paul Ragle Jr., 89, died Jan. 24, 2010. Born in Akron, Mr. Ragle lived in the Tallmadge-Hudson area for most of his life. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and retired in 1975 as a... Read Story.

LEWIS E. ORINSBY

January 31, 2010

Lewis E. Orinsby Served as Tallmadge Chamber of Commerce Executive Director for 20 years Lewis E. Orinsby, 91, died Jan. 23, 2010, at Stow Glen Nursing Home. Mr. Orinsby was born, Jan. 25, 1918, in Ravenna to Charles F. Orinsby and Nellie Culler... Read Story.

WILLIAM B. BOX JR.

January 31, 2010

William B. Box Jr. U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Our Lady of Victory member William B. Box Jr., 61, died Jan. 22, 2010. Born in Akron, Mr. Box lived most of his life in the Tallmadge area. He served as a Marine during the Vietnam War and was a truck... Read Story.

JANETTE 'JAN' A. YOUNG

January 24, 2010

Janette 'Jan' A. Young Great-grandmother Janette "Jan" A. Young, 79, died Jan. 19, 2010. Born in Akron, Mrs. Young lived all of her life in the area. She retired from Acme. Mrs. Young was preceded in death by her sons, Gene and Donald Snyder. She is... Read Story.

KATHERINE E. WEBER

January 24, 2010

Katherine E. Weber Our Lady of Victory Church member Katherine E. Weber, 94, died Jan. 9, 2010. Born in Doylestown, she lived most of her life in the Akron-Clinton area. She worked for the Clinton Post Office and was a member of Our Lady of Victory... Read Story.

CHARLES 'CHIC' SAMUEL WATKINS

January 24, 2010

Charles 'Chic' Samuel Watkins World War II Navy veteran, avid golfer Charles "Chic" Samuel Watkins, 87, died Jan. 5, 2010. Born in Spindale, N.C., Mr. Watkins lived in Tallmadge since 1958. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and retired in... Read Story.

VALERIE LYNN RENSEL

January 24, 2010

Valerie Lynn Rensel Enjoyed local sports, music Valerie Lynn Rensel, 46, died Jan. 11, 2010. Born in Akron, Ms. Rensel lived in Tallmadge for most of her life. She attended Our Lady of The Elms, Weaver School and Workshop and most recently was cared for... Read Story.

JACK W. JORDAN

January 24, 2010

Jack W. Jordan World War II veteran, enjoyed golfing, fishing Jack W. Jordan, 86, of Tallmadge, died Jan. 17, 2010. Born in Akron, Mr. Jordan lived most of his life in the Akron area. He served in the U.S. Army, 185th General Hospital during World War... Read Story.

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