Jesse Owens, age 91, passed away after a lengthy illness on January 21st, 2022.Jesse was born on December 2nd, 1930, to the late Cora Lee Owens-Kemper and Scott Owens. Jesse was born in Oklahoma, but moved to Akron, OH, where he attended and graduated from East High School. Jesse was a Star Athlete, both in football and track, as well as an honors student, during his high school tenure.  He worked as a shoe-shine boy at the Portage Hotel Barber Shop to earn money for singing lessons....

    Dorothy Ann “.Dot” (Heaton) Schueller went home to be with the Lord on January 13, 2022 after living a full life of 87 years. She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Stanley I. Schueller.  They were blessed with 16 children – Mary (Steve) Williams, Joan (Dennis) Kolaniar, Colleen (Anthony) LaMonica, Ann (Daryl) Herbert, Patricia (David) Gould, Kevin, Aaron, Joseph, David, Adam (Linda), Noah (Tonya), Dawn (Ryan) Roberts, Christian (Marisa),...

CALLING HOURS AND SERVICE CHANGED TO TUESDAY, JANUARY 18 BECAUSE OF THE SNOW STORM.   Gayle Yvonne Basilli, age 84, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 11, 2022.  Gayle was born in Akron on December 2, 1937, the daughter of Blair and Grace Brown. She was a retired secretary and a member of Blessed Trinity Church.  She loved to watch sports and was an avid Cleveland Indians and Pittsburgh Steelers fan.  She was preceded in death by her husband Romeo Basilli on...

Rudy G. Donatelli, 67, passed away on January 9 following a long and courageous battle with cancer.  Rudy was born and lived his entire life on North Hill.  He attended St. Martha School and graduated from North High School where he excelled in baseball and basketball.  He went on to Kent State University where he played baseball and was named to the All-MAC Team in 1976.  Rudy continued his love of sports by coaching youth leagues and at his alma mater, North High where...

Vincent J Rocco, 50, went home to be with the Lord on January 4, 2022. Vincent was born in Akron, Ohio on July 13, 1971 to Mary Ann Crawford (Considine) and David Rocco. Vincent was a lifelong resident of the Tallmadge area and a 1989 graduate of Tallmadge High School. Vincent had an adventurous spirit, spending time in Florida, Montana, and Alaska working, and traveling with his best friend Greg Wood.  He loved music, gambling, canoeing, playing...

Paul, 90, passed away on January 1, 2022.  He was preceded in death by his wife Ruth, and is survived by his children, Cheryl Scullin (Jack) and John Sim (Chris).  Paul was a diehard Cleveland Indians fan. Private interment has already occurred. Any donations can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project in his memory.  Service was provided by Hennessy Funeral Home.

At the beautiful age of 91, John G Simon Jr. peacefully passed away on Friday December 31, at home while surrounded by his loving family.  John was born August 14, 1930, in Akron to John and Ida Mae Simon. He graduated from Kenmore High School as a Hall of Fame and All-City athlete. He was recruited to play football at Baldwin Wallace and then was drafted in the US Army where he served honorably. After his military service he obtained his degree from the University of Akron then...

Nancy Louise Jones, 83, passed away December 31, 2021.  She was born in Akron living in Cuyahoga Falls most of her life.  Nancy was a homemaker and a great cook.  She volunteered and organized the funeral meals at St. Martha Church for many years.  She also loved Metro hiking sprees.  Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, John Jones and her son, Thomas Mills.  Nancy is survived by her daughters, Catherine (Joseph) Fasulko and Elizabeth Mills; her sister,...

Patricia M. Kennard (McGurr) Born March 2nd, 1957 and passed away December 23, 2021 from complications of COVID. Patricia was employed by Tallmadge City Schools Transportation for 23 years.  The special needs driver of bus "32" and as Superintendent Steve Wood said "She was such a positive person who made you feel better every time you interacted with her." She was preceded in death by her parents Ray and Olga and her late husband Kenneth Kennard. She is survived by her...

Darlene E. Greenman, 84, went home to be with the Lord.  She was born in Akron and lived in Cuyahoga Falls most of her life.  She worked for Romito Brothers Electric for over 30 years and enjoyed the outdoors.  She was preceded in death by her daughter, Robin L. Greenman and is survived by her son, Christopher Greenman.  Darlene will be greatly missed.  Cremation has taken place.  Please go to the tribute wall and plant a tree.