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Obituaries

August 29, 2010

Anthony J. Brugnano Tallmadge High School Class of 2002 Anthony J. Brugnano, 27, died Aug. 25, 2010. Born in Ravenna, Mr. Brugnano lived in Tallmadge for most of his life. He was a 2002 graduate of Tallmadge High School. He received a degree in... Read Story.

LAVINNA MITCHELL

August 29, 2010

Lavinna Mitchell Great-grandmother Lavinna "Lee" (O'Karma) Mitchell, 78, died Aug. 20, 2010. Mrs. Mitchell was born in Byesville, but lived most of her life in Cuyahoga Falls and Tallmadge. Mrs. Mitchell was preceded in death by her first husband, John... Read Story.

JOHN C. EAGLESON

August 29, 2010

John C. Eagleson Veteran of World War II John C. Eagleson, 85, died Aug. 13, 2010. Mr. Eagleson was born in Youngstown, and had resided in the Tallmadge and Cuyahoga Falls area most of his life. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, worked for... Read Story.

RICHARD F. SUMEGO

August 22, 2010

Richard F. Sumego Korean Conflict veteran, Our Lady of Victory Church member Richard F. Sumego died Aug. 13, 2010, surrounded by his wife and two daughters. Mr. Sumego served in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper and with the Military Police during the... Read Story.

JAMES NORMAN

August 22, 2010

James Norman Member, Army 82nd Airborne Division as Airborne Infantry James Allen "Jimi" Norman, 38, of Kingstree, S.C., died Aug. 8. Mr. Norman was born Jan. 22, 1972. A former Akron resident, he was a graduate of Garfield High School, Class of 1990. ... Read Story.

MILLER 'MEL' CONLEY

August 22, 2010

Miller 'Mel' Conley Tallmadge High School graduate, retired from Summit County MRDD Miller "Mel" Conley, 61, of Stow, died at his home Aug. 17, 2010, with his dog Bo at his side. Mr. Conley was a 1967 graduate of Tallmadge High School and a 1972... Read Story.

JANICE D. WHITE

August 8, 2010

Janice D. White Teacher, great-grandmother Janice D. White, 92, died July 24, 2010. Born in Akron, Mrs. White lived her life in the area, had an education degree and was a private kindergarten owner and teacher for many years. According to her family,... Read Story.

JOY WATKINS

August 8, 2010

Joy Watkins New Horizons Church member Joy Elizabeth Watkins, 82, died Aug. 1, 2010. Born in Akron, Mrs. Watkins lived her life in the Akron area. She retired from a position in human resources from M. O'Neil Department Store and was a member of New... Read Story.

RALPH J. SHREVE

August 8, 2010

Ralph J. Shreve World War II Navy veteran, great-great-grandfather Ralph J. Shreve, 84, died July 24, 2010. Born in Ashtabula, Mr. Shreve lived in Tallmadge since 2001. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and retired in 1986 from Goodyear... Read Story.

FRANCIS MILHOAN

August 8, 2010

Francis Milhoan World War II Army Air Corps veteran, OSU graduate Francis "Frank" Milhoan, 86, died July 31, 2010. Born in Belmont, Mr. Milhoan has lived in Tallmadge since 1964. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II and graduated in... Read Story.

ALICE STRITCH

August 1, 2010

Alice Stritch Earned college degree at 69 Alice Catherine (Cunningham) Stritch, 93, died July 25, 2010, in Akron. Mrs. Stritch was born Oct. 30, 1916, and raised in Springfield. She married John R. "Jack" Stritch, in November of 1939 and they made... Read Story.

FREDERICK SCHEETZ

August 1, 2010

Frederick Scheetz Korean War veteran, retired from Ford Motor Co. Frederick Roy Scheetz, 78, died July 23 surrounded by his family. Born Sept. 16, 1931, in White Eye's Township, he was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the U.S. Navy from 1951 to... Read Story.

PAUL MIKLOVIC

August 1, 2010

Paul Miklovic Korean War Naval veteran, longtime member of St. Mark Lutheran Church Paul Miklovic, 80, died July 23, 2010. Mr. Miklovic was born in Akron to the Paul Sr. and Helene (Benko) and was a lifelong area resident. He was valedictorian of... Read Story.

HARRIETT ATWOOD

August 1, 2010

HarrietT Atwood Longtime resident, First Congregational Church, Stillmeadows Women's Club member Harriett Gladys Atwood, 90, died July 23, 2010. Mrs. Atwood was born Feb. 2, 1920, in Akron to John and Gladys Cain and lived most of her life in... Read Story.

HOWARD F. SNYDER

July 25, 2010

Howard F. Snyder Tallmadge volunteer fireman Howard F. Snyder, 85, of Stow, died July 15, 2010. Born in Akron, he served his country in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He was post commander of the Acker-Moore American Legion Post, a... Read Story.

ROBERT H. SMITH

July 25, 2010

Robert H. Smith Our Lady of Victory Church, Tallmadge Primetimers member Robert H. Smith, 93, died July 15, 2010. Born in Akron, Mr. Smith lived in Brimfield and in Tallmadge since 1973. He retired from Bellows Sign Co. in 1981 with 36 years service.... Read Story.

JOSEPH F. OLESKY

July 18, 2010

Joseph F. Olesky Grandfather, enjoyed motorcycle riding Joseph F. Olesky, 62, died July 7, 2010. Born in Akron, Mr. Olesky lived his life in the Kent area. He was a 1965 graduate of Tallmadge High School. Mr. Olesky was employed with Doug Chevrolet for... Read Story.

FREDERICK G. BOCHERT

July 18, 2010

Frederick G. Bochert World War II Army veteran, great-grandfather Frederick G. Bochert, 92, died July 5, 2010, surrounded by his family, following a short illness. Born in Pittsburgh, Pa., Mr. Bochert lived most of his life in the Akron-Kent area. He... Read Story.

DENNIS SIGMUND

July 11, 2010

Dennis Sigmund Served in U.S. Navy, grandfather Dennis Sigmund, 60, died July 3, 2010. Born in Akron, Mr. Sigmund lived most of his life in the area. He served in the U.S. Navy and was employed with Local 18 Operator Union for more than 30 years. He... Read Story.

WILLARD I. SPADE World War II Army veteran,

June 27, 2010

Willard I. Spade World War II Army veteran, Goodyear retiree Willard I. Spade, 86, died June 14, 2010. Born in Akron, he had lived in Goodyear Heights for 33 years prior to moving to Tallmadge in 1994. A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, Mr. Spade... Read Story.

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