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Obituaries

June 28, 2009

William R. Bender U.S. Army Reservist, Mogadore Moose Club member William R. Bender, 78, died June 15, 2009. Mr. Bender was a lifetime resident of Tallmadge. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves and was employed with Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. for 30... Read Story.

JAMES 'JAMIE' BRAKE

June 28, 2009

James 'Jamie' Brake Weaver Workshop employee James "Jamie" Brake, 53, died June 18, 2009. Mr. Brake was a lifetime long resident of the Akron area. Mr. Brake was preceded in death by his parents, John and Margaret Brake; and sisters, Jackie Ward and... Read Story.

JACQUELINE JUNE CATON

June 28, 2009

Jacqueline June Caton Great-grandmother Jacqueline June Caton, nee Haynes, died June 18, 2009. She was 84. Mrs. Caton was born Oct. 3, 1924, to Jud and Mary Haynes. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herb; son, William; and daughter-in-law,... Read Story.

THOMAS ALAN FLOWER

June 28, 2009

Thomas Alan Flower Electrical engineer, grandfather Thomas Alan Flower, 62, died June 10, 2009. Born in Warren May 31, 1947, Mr. Flower lived the past seven years in Tallmadge. He earned a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from Cleveland State... Read Story.

CAREY C. HARDESTY

June 21, 2009

Carey C. Hardesty Owner-operator of Wally's Driving School Carey C. Hardesty, 47, died June 8, 2009. Born in Montecello, Utah, Mr. Hardesty lived in Tallmadge since 1972. He was owner-operator of Wally's Driving School in Tallmadge and was a member of... Read Story.

ERIC MAURICE SMITH

June 14, 2009

Eric Maurice Smith Tallmadge High School graduate Eric Maurice Smith, 51, died June 3, 2009. Mr. Smith was born in Springfield and was a 1976 graduate of Tallmadge High School, but lived most of his life in Texas. He attended Tallmadge United Methodist... Read Story.

ALBERT E. CAPREZ

June 14, 2009

Albert E. Caprez Served in Swiss Air Force, member of Tallmadge United Methodist Church Albert E. Caprez, 81, died June 7, 2009. Born in Baden, Switzerland, Mr. Caprez had lived in Tallmadge for the past 26 years. He served in the Swiss Air Force. He... Read Story.

RAHN S. OLES

June 7, 2009

Rahn S. Oles Grandfather Rahn S. Oles, 54, of Tallmadge, died May 23, 2009. Mr. Oles was preceded in death by his parents, Lynn and Willa Oles; and his two favorite pets. He is survived by his wife, Adna; son, Michael; daughter, Michelle Oles;... Read Story.

ROBERT G. BRUMBAUGH

May 31, 2009

Robert G. Brumbaugh World War II Navy veteran Robert G. Brumbaugh, 92, died May 21, 2009. Born in Akron, Mr. Brumbaugh lived all of his life in the area. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and retired as a truck driver with Schubert... Read Story.

HOWARD L. ALLGOOD

May 31, 2009

Howard L. Allgood World War II U.S. Navy veteran, great-grandfather Howard L. Allgood, 84, died May 26, 2009. Mr. Allgood was born in Akron and lived his life in the Akron-Tallmadge area. He owned and operated Allgood Realty for more than 50 years and... Read Story.

NAOMI JEAN METCALF

May 24, 2009

Naomi Jean Metcalf Teacher; enjoyed hiking, motorcycling Naomi Jean Metcalf died May 4, 2009 at home. Born Aug. 31, 1939 in Uniontown, Pa., her parents, Jim and Della Metcalf, raised her and her brothers, Gary and Fred Metcalf in Tallmadge. Upon... Read Story.

CLIFFORD ALBERT SPENCER JR.

May 17, 2009

Clifford Albert Spencer Jr. World War II U.S. Army veteran Clifford A. Spencer, Jr., 89, died May 12, 2009. Born in Akron, Mr. Spencer resided in the Akron area most of his life, enjoying a long and successful career in the golf industry. He retired as... Read Story.

NANCY J. CONLEY

May 3, 2009

Nancy J. Conley Longtime resident Nancy J. Conley, 70, died April 26, 2009. Born in Akron, Mrs. Conley lived most of her life in Tallmadge. She graduated from Tallmadge High School in 1956. She was a teacher assistant with Weaver School and Workshop and... Read Story.

JOSEPH R. KRACKER

April 26, 2009

Joseph R. Kracker World War II veteran; enjoyed carpentry, gardening Joseph R. Kracker, 80, died April 20, 2009. Born in Akron, Mr. Kracker had lived in Tallmadge since 1988. He served in the U.S. Navy during the World War II and the Korean Conflict. He... Read Story.

SARAH FICARRA

April 26, 2009

Sarah Ficarra Active at Cornerstone Christian Assembly Sarah Ficarra, 88, died April 19, 2009. Born in Akron, Ms. Ficarra had lived in Tallmadge since 1972. She retired in 1983 from B.F. Goodrich with 40 years of service. She was a member of the... Read Story.

NANCY J. KIMBER

April 19, 2009

Nancy J. Kimber Tallmadge Lutheran Church member Nancy J. Kimber died April 4, 2009. Born in Akron Oct. 11, 1932, Mrs. Kimber lived the last 10 years in Tallmadge. She attended Tallmadge Lutheran Church and was a member of a prayer group. Mrs. Kimber... Read Story.

JAMES J. STREBLER

April 19, 2009

James J. Strebler U.S. Marine, great-grandfather, avid golfer James J. Strebler, 84, died of pancreatic cancer on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2009. Born in Akron, he attended Central High School and The University of Akron. During World War II, he enlisted... Read Story.

ROBERT J. WICHMAN

April 19, 2009

Robert J. Wichman Active in Tallmadge Kiwanis, Lions Club, enjoyed golf Robert J. Wichman, 76, died April 11, 2009. Born in Glassport, Pa., Mr. Wichman had lived in Hartville since 2005 and in Tallmadge prior to that time. He served in the U.S. Air... Read Story.

RICHARD D, JENKINS

April 19, 2009

Richard D, Jenkins U.S. Navy, Army veteran Richard D. Jenkins, 77, died following a two-year battle with cancer. Mr. Jenkins retired from Hopkins & Kipp after 40 years of service. Most recently, he worked at Bath Tractor with his good friend, Mark... Read Story.

PHYLLIS HOPE HENRY

April 12, 2009

Phyllis Hope Henry Longtime Tallmadge resident Phyllis Hope Henry, 94, died March 18, 2009. Mrs. Henry was born in Akron, raised in Cuyahoga Falls and lived in Tallmadge for more than 50 years and the past five years in Hudson. She had been an operator... Read Story.

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