Anna M. (Liberko) Bahil
Jul 27, 2022
Anna Bahil, (nee Liberko), 93 years old, passed away Wednesday, July 27th. Born in Pennsylvania, she was the oldest of three children born to a couple that emigrated to the United States from Slovakia. She worked at Firestone Tire and at Bordens Dairy while being a dedicated, loving mother raising three boys. A long time resident of...
Jess Harold Watt
Jul 24, 2022
Jess H. Watt, 84, born November 19, 1937, passed away peacefully at his daughter & son in law's home in Green, OH on Sunday, July 24, 2022. Jess was born and raised in Ashville, PA. He joined the Air Force at age 17. Following his time in the USAF, he relocated to South Jersey where he met...
Theresa A. (Mcgrath) Vargo
Jul 24, 2022
Theresa (Terry) A. (McGrath) Vargo, 89, went home to be with Lord, and her husband whom she loved dearly, this past Sunday, July 24th. Terry was born July 5, 1933 to John and Susan (Dempsey) McGrath in Akron, Ohio. She was an Akron resident her entire life and a faithful member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in...
Brian Joseph Lyons
Jul 23, 2022
Brian Joseph Lyons, 62, died Saturday, July 23rd, 2022, in Akron, Ohio. Brian was born to Edmund George Lyons and Sallie (Hensley) Lyons on October 14th, 1959, in Belleville, Michigan. He was a graduate of Wayne Memorial Highschool in Wayne, Michigan and attended the University of Akron in Akron, Ohio. On July 7th, 1977, he entered the United States...
Sandra L. Jeter
Jul 23, 2022
Sandra L. Jeter, 64, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2022. She was born in Akron and was a Project Coordinator with Diebold Nixdorf, retiring after 20 years of service. Sandra enjoyed gardening and loved her family and her pets very much, especially Molly. She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Rollins. Sandra is survived by...
Charlotte May (Jafvert) Whale
Jul 20, 2022
CHARLOTTE MAY WHALE, born in Cleveland, OH on April 9, 1925 passed away peacefully on July 20, 2022. Predeceased by her husband, Clarence F. Whale, Jr. to whom she was married for 62 years. Also, four children, Casandra (Candy) Jackson (Bill), William (Rick), (Monika), Douglas, deceased and Michael (Michelle) Whale. Two baby daughters, Nancy Jeanne and Cheryl Ann, preceded...
Yvette Davidson
Jul 20, 2022
Yvette Davidson, 80, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2022. Born in Akron, She was a member of St. Paul Catholic church. She was a Community Events Coordinator for the City of Akron for 40 years retiring in 2009. She began her career in 1966 with the Planning Department and worked up to the Community Events Coordinator. She...
Donald Shawn Wightman
Jul 18, 2022
Shawn Wightman, 62, passed away unexpectedly Monday, July 18, 2022, at Akron General Medical Center. Shawn was born September 24, 1959 to Howard and Dolores (Nedimyer) Wightman in Akron and was an Akron resident his entire life. He was a 1973 graduate of Garfield High School. He was employed by KB Bioenergy at the city of Akron...
John Robert Moritz
Jul 13, 2022
John was born in Akron and was a lifelong area resident. A graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1967, he was a Proud veteran serving two tours in Vietnam as an infantryman and receiving a Purple Heart. He was a huge fan of Cleveland sports; he loved his Indians, Cavs & Browns. One of his favorite...
Odai Xaybandith
Jul 13, 2022
We'd like to share the passing of Odai "Lat" Xaybandith, 44, on July 13, 2022. Lat was born on July 4, 1978 in Laos. He was raised in Kent, OH where he graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School in 1997. Since then, Lat has resided in Columbus, OH. Lat was an avid Ohio State fan and always...
Stephen John Zamesko, Jr.
Jul 13, 2022
Stephen J. Zamesko was born in Akron on October 16, 1939 and passed away peacefully on July 13, 2022 with his family at his side. He was preceded in death by his mother, Anna (DeMosley) and father, Stephen Zamesko, Sr.; sister, Mary Ann Salzwimmer and niece, Wendy Salzwimmer. Steve is survived by his loving wife of 56...
Michael Jon Costill
Jul 12, 2022
Michael Jon Costill, 78, passed away unexpectedly, after a very brief illness, on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at Akron City hospital. Mike was born on September 28, 1943 in Akron, Ohio to James L and Magdelene (Mitchell) Costill. After graduating from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1961, Mike briefly attended Kent State University and started his working...
David Max Stefan
Jul 11, 2022
David M. Stefan, 86, passed away Monday, July 11, 2022, at Arden Courts of Bath. David was born June 19, 1936, in Akron to Joseph and Mary (Radoranovich) Stefan and was an Akron resident his entire life. He was a graduate of Garfield High School and veteran of the US Army during the Vietnam War. He was employed by...
Robert Elvin Zehner
Jul 9, 2022
RANDOLPH - Robert E. Zehner, 81, passed away on July 9, 2022. Bob was born in Akron on January 18, 1941 to the late Elvin & Veronica Zehner. He was a 1959 graduate of Hoban High School. Bob was a founding member of Nativity of the Lord Jesus Catholic Church in Springfield, where he served as a...
Clara Josephine Taylor
Jul 7, 2022
Clara Josephine Taylor, 98, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 7, 2022. She was born in Pulaski, Virginia and had been a lifetime resident of the Akron area. She retired from Barberton Citizens Hospital after 20 years of service as a supervisor. She was a member of the Firestone Park Baptist Church since 1949 where she...
Brenda Lee Lewis
Jul 5, 2022
Brenda Lee Lewis, 70, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2022. She was born in Akron and was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was lovingly known as "Mama Lew" because she had the biggest heart and made everyone feel welcome and loved. She was a fantastic cook, decorator, and friend. She dedicated her...
David M. Rowles
Jul 5, 2022
David M. Rowles, 67, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2022. He was born in Akron and retired from D & A Specialty Company after 38 years of service. He was a social member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and enjoyed participating in their annual St. Patrick's Day Parade as their honorary Leprechaun for 10 years. David...
Gilbert A. Corvin
Jul 4, 2022
Gilbert 'Gil' Corvin, 97 passed away on July 4, 2022. Gil was born in Bethlehem, PA on February 15, 1925 to the late Raymond and Esther Corvin and was a longtime resident of Cuyahoga Falls. He served his country in the US Army during WWII. Gil worked for many years as a custodian for the University of Akron. He...
Ferdinand Kungl
Jul 3, 2022
On July 3rd, 2021, Ferdinand left this world in peace with his wife and sons by his side. Ferdinand was born March 8, 1931, in Breznica, Croatia to Frank and Margaret (Schmidt) Kungl. He was a hardworking and loving husband, father, and grandfather. Raised in Croatia, he survived WWII with his family and immigrated to the USA in 1958....
Patrick 'Lane' Wright
Jun 21, 2022
Lane Wright, 69, passed away unexpectedly on June 21, 2022. Lane was born in Shirley, WV to the late Richard G. & Nina B. (Davis) Wright on December 19, 1952. He was a 1970 graduate of North High School. In addition to his parents, Lane was preceded in death by his brothers Richard, Fred, & Frank Wright....