Obituaries

Dorothy J. Benjamin First Congregational Church, Tallmadge ARRP member Dorothy J. Benjamin, 76, died April 22, 2008. Born in Cuyahoga Falls, Mrs. Benjamin had lived most of her life in Kent. She was a member of the First Congregational Church of...  Read Story.

Deborah J. Knepper Grandmother of five Deborah J. "Debbie" Knepper, 56, died March 31, 2008. Born in Nashville, Tenn., Mrs. Knepper was a member of Tallmadge Lutheran Church and was a Scouting Mom, an avid crafter and a devoted Christmas show vendor....  Read Story.

Joseph F. Braun Rebuilt houses following Hurricane Karina Joseph F. Braun, 25, died April 12, 2008. Born in Mission Hills, Calif., Mr. Braun has lived in Tallmadge all of his life and was a graduate of Tallmadge High School. He helped with carpentry...  Read Story.

Merle Gene "Pete" Law Loved sports, family Merle Gene "Pete" Law, 69, died April 6, 2008, after suffering a long confinement from a traffic accident in 1998. Born in Alliance, Mr. Law lived in Tallmadge since 1982. He was employed with Goodyear Tire...  Read Story.

Lena Antionette (Simone) Crisafulli Great-grandmother Lena Antionette Crisafulli, 89, died April 1, 2008. Born in Westernport, Md. March 6, 1919, Mrs. Crisafull lived in the Akron area for most of her life. She was a 1937 graduate of Akron North High...  Read Story.

EARL T. WELCH Enjoyed biking, sailing Earl T. Welch, 47, died March 24, 2008. Born in Akron, Mr. Welch lived in the Akron area for most of his life. He was former assistant manager at Home Depot and owner of Merriman Valley Cyclery. He also was former...  Read Story.

Rosemary W. Rogers Great-grandmother Rosemary W. Rogers, 86, died March 25, 2008. Born in Beckley, W. Va., Mrs. Rogers lived in Tallmadge since 1951. She was a member of Tallmadge United Methodist Church. Mrs. Rogers was preceded in death by her...  Read Story.

William D. Matthews Longtime resident William D. "Bill" Matthews, 76, died March 27, 2008, in Chandler, Ariz. Mr. Matthews, a longtime resident of Tallmadge, is survived by daughters, Cathi (Chris) Marks and Susan Matthews; and grandchildren, Lucas...  Read Story.

Elizabeth E. Dumire Enjoyed camping, fishing, flowers Elizabeth E. Dumire, 91, died March 31, 2008. Born in Belington, W.Va., Mrs. Dumire lived in Tallmadge for 57 years. She loved the Cleveland Indians, sewing, camping, fishing and flowers. Mrs. Dumire...  Read Story.

Marcella Frances Smith Our Lady of Victory Church, Tallmadge Primetimers member Marcella Frances Theresa Smith, 89, died March 24, 2008 at her home surrounded by her children after battling with cancer. Mrs. Smith was born in Akron Nov. 13, 1918 and...  Read Story.

Mary Lou Lance Enjoyed gardening, inspirational music Mary Lou Lance, nee Henderson, born in Akron Feb. 11, 1936 and a resident of Tallmadge for a number of years, died March 25, 2008. Preceded in death by her daughter, Becky; her parents, George and...  Read Story.

Viola P. Hoover Enjoyed crocheting, ceramics Viola P. Hoover, 98, died March 17, 2008. Mrs. Hoover was a member of Tallmadge Primetimers, People Serving People, Eastern Star and Daughters of America. She was a longtime member of First Evangelical Church...  Read Story.

Lena G. Fowler Great-great-grandmother, homemaker Lena G. Fowler, 89, of Windham, died at home, March 20, 2008, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Fowler was preceded in death by her parents; four sisters; three brothers; Albert, her husband of 59 years;...  Read Story.

Arlene Rehm Starkweather Mother, homemaker Arlene Rehm Starkweather, 84, died March 8, 2008. Mrs. Starkweather was reared and lived in Alliance until she married. She moved to California with her husband while he attended college and returned to live in...  Read Story.

Albert Folger Mitchell World War II Naval veteran, enjoyed traveling Albert Folger Mitchell, 87, died March 16, 2008. Born in Ravenna, Mr. Mitchell lived in Tallmadge since 1990. He served in the U.S. Navy as petty officer first class, aviation...  Read Story.

Patricia Ann Marchion Grandmother of seven Patricia Ann (Shaver) Marchion, 75, died Feb. 29, 2008. Mrs. Marchion was born Sept. 1, 1932 in Chesapeake to the late Delbert and Eunice Shaver and had been a Tallmadge resident since 1956. Mrs. Marchion was...  Read Story.

Barbara C. Letzel Longtime Tallmadge resident Barbara C. Letzel, 88, died March 11, 2008. Born in Wierton, W.Va., Mrs. Letzel was a homemaker and lived in Tallmadge since 1950. She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Harold Robey, Walter...  Read Story.

Duard A. 'Marty' Martin Sports, boating enthusiast Duard A. "Marty" Martin died after battling with cancer. Mr. Martin is survived by Mary Barnett Martin, his wife of 54 years; children, David (Susan) of Nashville, Carolyn Sue (Dr. Richard) Serbin of...  Read Story.

Gerald N. 'Jerry' Gray U.S. Navy veteran Gerald N. "Jerry" Gray, 63, died at his home Jan. 25, 2008 after battling cancer. A longtime Tallmadge resident and Tallmadge High School graduate, Mr. Gray served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Thomas A. Edison...  Read Story.

George Richard Mayfield U.S. Air Force veteran George Richard "Dick" Mayfield Sr., 73, of Tallmadge died Feb. 24, 2008. Mr. Mayfield was a U.S. Air Force Veteran, retired from the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. He volunteered at MAPS Air Museum in Canton,...  Read Story.