Gary Lee Wolfgang

Gary L. Wolfgang age 82 of Tallmadge, passed away peacefully into eternal rest on Saturday Aug 23, 2025 at the Western Reserve Hospital in Cuyahoga Falls under hospice care. He was born on April 25, 1943 in Rochester Mills, PA the son of the late Lawrence L. Wolfgang and E. Louise (Hollis) Wolfgang. Gary had lived in Tallmadge, OH since 2003 formerly of Newton Falls and Windham, OH where he graduated from Windham High School in the Class of 1961. After high school, he attended Kent State University Ashtabula Branch studying political science and economics. Gary then was drafted into the US Army serving during the Vietnam War from 1964- 1968. He married the love of his life, Marilyn E. Wright on April 4, 1970. They enjoyed 55 years of marriage together. Gary was employed at Olin Corporation (Ravenna Arsenal) for over 40 years and retired in 2003. Gary was a very active member of the Tallmadge Methodist Church where he assumed many roles. He was a leader in his men's group and the church maintenance man. Gary also taught drivers education for AARP and was a volunteer Election Poll Worker for many years. He loved volunteering at his church, riding his bicycle, babysitting his granddaughters when they were younger, attending his granddaughters soccer games, and Sunday family dinners. Gary was a family man that always put others before himself. He spent the last several years caring for his wife who has advanced dementia. Gary is preceded in death by only his parents. He is survived by: his wife: Marilyn E. Wolfgang of Tallmadge, OH, 1 son: Tim & Heidi (Mazanetz) Wolfgang of Kent, OH, and 2 grandchildren: Carley and Corinn. Funeral services will be at the James Funeral Home in Newton Falls on Friday Aug. 29, 2025 at 11:00am with Rev. Scott Low officiating. The family will receive friends for calling hours from 10:00- 11:00am. Gary will be laid to rest at Newton Falls Cemetery with full military services performed by the Newton Falls Veterans Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that all donations please be made to the Alzheimer's Association PO Box 96011 Washington, DC 20090-6011 in his memory. Arrangements have been entrusted to the James Funeral Home, 8 East Broad Street, Newton Falls, OH 44444 (330)872-5440. Family and friends may view his obituary online or to send condolences, please visit us at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Gary Lee Wolfgang, please visit our floral store.